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The Bronx Museum of the Arts
Contemporary art museum known for exhibitions focused on Bronx, New York, and global urban culture. A strong free cultural stop on the Grand Concourse.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 15 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
347 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Washington, DC to Bronx, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to Bronx, NY will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 2 buses that leave Washington, DC for Bronx, NY on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 347 km distance in an average of 5 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 5 h 55 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Bronx, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $72.
Distance: 215 miles (347 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$36 Average price Cheapest | $63 Average price | $179 Average price | $94 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 16m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 3h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Bronx, NY:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Bronx, NY costing on average $63 (€52).
A bus is $142 (€117) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Bronx, NY costing on average $179 (€146).
Other travel options to Bronx, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 26m.
Bus takes on average 4h 46m.
Tickets start at around $36 (€30) compared to roughly $94 (€77) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $58 (€47). The journey takes 4h 46m versus 4h 14m 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 Infobus.
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 Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 08:12AM | Duration 4h52 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:55PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 01:30AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $60 |
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Bronx, NY buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:55 PM Washington, DC | 6h45 | 9:40 PM Bronx, NY | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Washington, DC to Bronx, NY run on average 62 times per day, taking around 4h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 54 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 215 miles (347 km) distance in 4h 6m.
Distance 215 miles (347 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€19) |
Buses per day 62 |
Direct buses 54 |
Fastest bus 4h 6m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Bronx — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bronx trip today.
Contemporary art museum known for exhibitions focused on Bronx, New York, and global urban culture. A strong free cultural stop on the Grand Concourse.
Small historic house museum where Edgar Allan Poe spent his final years. Worth visiting for literary history and a rare preserved 19th-century Bronx home.
Museum project dedicated to preserving and presenting hip-hop history, especially its Bronx origins. Significant for music culture, though access may vary by exhibition phase.
The Bronx's best-known traditional shopping and walking street, famous for Italian heritage, specialty stores, and lively neighborhood character.
Public gardens and cultural landscape overlooking the Hudson River. Highly photogenic and popular for peaceful walks, views, and seasonal plantings.
Seaside neighborhood with a small-town feel, marinas, and waterfront views. Popular for walks, photos, and a different side of New York City.
A bodega classic of chopped ground beef, melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, and condiments on a hero roll. Strongly associated with the Bronx and wider New York City street-food culture.
Puerto Rican-style parcels of green banana or root-vegetable masa filled with seasoned meat and wrapped before boiling. A holiday staple in many Bronx Latino households.
Slow-roasted seasoned pork shoulder, often served with arroz con gandules or rice and beans. A signature comfort meal in the Bronx’s Puerto Rican and Dominican communities.
Established Arthur Avenue Italian restaurant known for house-made pasta, regional specials, and a warm, old-school atmosphere in the heart of the Bronx’s Little Italy.
Long-running neighborhood favorite for Southern Italian cooking, including pasta, seafood, and veal dishes. Comfortable and polished, popular with both locals and visitors.
Famous Arthur Avenue institution serving generous family-style Italian dishes in a lively, no-frills setting. Well known for classic red-sauce favorites and big portions.
Food and daily costs are moderate by New York City standards, but hotel prices nearby can be high.
Tip 18-20% in sit-down restaurants. USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip delivery drivers USD 3-5 or 15-20%.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to Bronx, NY by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bronx, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Washington, DC to Bronx, NY buses use the Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station to New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. station pair. Use this guide to compare Washington, DC and Bronx, NY bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Shake Shack (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and food court.
Ticket office support is available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
Available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station: Elevators, ramps.
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