- Must visit
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
One of the world’s great art museums, spanning ancient to modern collections across a vast Fifth Avenue building.
Cheapest price
$78
Average price
$125
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
7 h 56 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
462 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY will cost around $125 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.
Of the 3 buses that leave Virginia Beach, VA for New York, NY on Wed, Jun 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 462 km distance in an average of 7 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 9 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus
6130 AMTRAK · 84 Northeast Regional
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6130 AMTRAK · 84 Northeast RegionalOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a flight costs an average of $102.
Distance: 287 miles (462 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$75 Average price Cheapest | $279 Average price | $132 Average price | $129 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration 9h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY:
A bus is $56 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY costing on average $132 (€107).
A bus is $204 (€165) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY costing on average $279 (€226).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 55m.
Train takes on average 9h 15m.
Tickets start at around $75 (€61) compared to roughly $129 (€104) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54 (€43). The journey takes 7h 55m versus 6h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $76 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 02:34PM | Duration 9h04 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $210 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
The table below shows live departures for Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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6130 AMTRAK · 84 Northeast Regional | 5:30 AM Virginia Beach, VA | 9h04 | 2:34 PM Penn Station, New York, NY | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Blvd (Circle D Food Mart), VA | 8h15 | 3:15 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Blvd (Circle D Food Mart), VA | 8h15 | 11:00 PM New York, 28 Allen St., NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 11:30 PM Virginia Beach, VA | 6h30 | 6:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Virginia Beach, VA to New York, NY run on average 4 times per day, taking around 7h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:50, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 287 miles (462 km) distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 287 miles (462 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 4:50 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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