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Yale University Art Gallery
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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT 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 New Haven, CT will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €42.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 9 buses from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT, including 1 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 440 km distance in an average of 7 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 40 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 8 h 35 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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Buses from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT run on average 14 times per day, taking around 7h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €14 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 273 miles (440 km) distance in 6h 1m.
Distance 273 miles (440 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 1m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €36 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price €46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €45 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 8h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €37 |
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to New Haven, CT buses for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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PPB 8774P · BZ 0202B | 12:00 AM Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 8h15 | 8:15 AM New Haven, Union Ave (Union Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 12:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 6h40 | 7:10 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:10 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 8h45 | 10:55 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 2 transfers | |
· | 3:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 9h10 | 12:40 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 1 transfer | |
· | 6:05 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 7h55 | 2:00 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 1 transfer | |
PPB 8705P · BZ 0222B | 6:10 AM Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 8h35 | 2:45 PM New Haven, Union Ave (Union Station) | 1 transfer | |
· | 8:30 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 10h00 | 6:30 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 8:35 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 10h35 | 7:10 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 7h20 | 4:20 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:00 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 7h15 | 10:15 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 7h55 | 1:40 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 9:35 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 9h55 | 7:30 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 2 transfers | |
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Yale's premier art museum spans ancient to modern works in landmark architecture. A must for world-class collections and free admission.
Renowned museum of rare books and manuscripts, famous for its translucent marble building and a Gutenberg Bible on display.
Major natural history museum known for dinosaur fossils, minerals, and cultural exhibits, recently renewed with modern galleries.
Historic central green framed by churches and civic buildings. It is the city's signature gathering place and best starting point downtown.
Beloved hilltop park with traprock cliffs, trails, and sweeping city views. Popular for hiking, photos, and local outdoor culture.
Tree-lined neighborhood centered on Yale's colleges, museums, and courtyards. Best area for architecture spotting and campus wandering.
New Haven-style apizza is coal-fired, thin, chewy, and lightly charred. It is the city’s signature food and a defining local tradition.
White clam pizza tops apizza with fresh clams, garlic, olive oil, oregano, and grated cheese. It is a New Haven original made famous locally.
Italian ice is a smooth frozen fruit dessert sold in classic neighborhood stands. It is a beloved warm-weather treat in New Haven.
Beloved neighborhood stand serving Italian ice and frozen treats. A simple, nostalgic stop for a classic local dessert in East Rock.
Legendary casual pizzeria on Wooster Street, known for coal-fired apizza and the original white clam pie. Bustling, historic, and quintessentially New Haven.
Refined farm-to-table restaurant highlighting seasonal New England ingredients with polished service. One of New Haven’s best-known upscale dining rooms.
Moderate for U.S. city travel: hotels can be pricey on peak dates, dining is mid-range, and local buses are relatively affordable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis: 10-15%. Cafes: round up or add $1.
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Most Washington, DC to New Haven, CT buses use the Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station to New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage) station pair, with some services arriving at New Haven, Union Ave (Union Station). Use this guide to compare Washington, DC and New Haven, CT 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.
Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal is 2 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food courts and restaurants available inside.
Free Wi-Fi is available in the station. ATMs are aTM machines are located in the station.
Ticket office support is available at Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal.
Available at Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal: Wheelchair accessible ramps and restrooms.
New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage) is 1 km from New Haven city centre. Public transport options include:
New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There are several food kiosks inside the station.
Free Wi-Fi available at the station. ATMs are aTM located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage).
Available at New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage): The station is wheelchair accessible.
New Haven, Union Ave (Union Station) is 1 km from New Haven city centre. Public transport options include:
New Haven, Union Ave (Union Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Free WiFi available in waiting areas. ATMs are aTM available inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at New Haven, Union Ave (Union Station).
Available at New Haven, Union Ave (Union Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New Haven, Union Ave (Union Station): Wheelchair accessible entry and restrooms.
New Haven has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
WiFi available in waiting areas. ATMs are available at New Haven.
Ticket office support is available at New Haven.
Available at New Haven: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at New Haven: Accessible entry and waiting areas available.
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