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Yale University Art Gallery
Major university art museum with collections spanning ancient to contemporary art. It is one of New Haven’s top cultural attractions and is especially known for being free.
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
6 h 40 m
Average duration
6 h 59 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
440 km
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 $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
Of the 17 buses that leave Washington, DC for New Haven, CT on Sat, Jun 20, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 440 km distance in an average of 6 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 40 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 7 h 15 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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PPB 8720P · BZ 0220B
PPB 8702P · BZ 0216B
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. 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 $35, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 273 miles (440 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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$64 Average price Cheapest | $143 Average price | $122 Average price |
7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Washington, DC to New Haven, CT:
A bus is $58 (€48) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT costing on average $122 (€100).
A bus is $79 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT costing on average $143 (€117).
Other travel options to New Haven, CT take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 12m.
Bus takes on average 6h 52m.
| 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 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:10AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 9h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Peter Pan Bus Lines | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to New Haven, CT buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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· | 6:05 AM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 7h55 | 2:00 PM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 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 | |
PPB 8730P · BZ 0230B | 12:10 PM Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 7h35 | 7:45 PM New Haven, Union Ave (Union Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 7h55 | 8:55 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 | |
PPB 8742P · BZ 0236B | 3:20 PM Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC | 7h25 | 10:45 PM New Haven, Union Ave (Union Station) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 7h10 | 1:40 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ · | 9:05 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 10h25 | 7:30 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 2 transfers | |
· | 11:30 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 8h35 | 8:05 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:35 PM Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station | 6h40 | 6:15 AM New Haven, Union Avenue (Union Station Parking Garage), CT | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
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 · 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 | |
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Buses from Washington, DC to New Haven, CT run on average 12 times per day, taking around 6h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) but you can travel from only $31 (€26) by flight.
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 40m.
Distance 273 miles (440 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Major university art museum with collections spanning ancient to contemporary art. It is one of New Haven’s top cultural attractions and is especially known for being free.
Renowned museum housing the largest collection of British art outside the United Kingdom. A standout stop for painting, sculpture, and works on paper.
Celebrated natural history museum known for dinosaurs, fossils, anthropology, and family-friendly science exhibits. Recently renewed and very popular with visitors.
Historic neighborhood and leafy square known for Italian heritage, brownstones, and spring cherry blossoms. One of New Haven’s most loved walking areas.
Large park with trails, lawns, and elevated views over New Haven and Long Island Sound. A top choice for outdoor time and scenic photos.
Walkable historic campus with courtyards, Gothic architecture, libraries, and plazas. It is the city’s essential area for first-time visitors.
Coal-fired, thin-crust pizza with a charred, chewy texture. It is New Haven’s signature dish and a point of local pride.
A famous New Haven apizza topped with fresh clams, garlic, olive oil, oregano, and grated cheese. It is one of the city’s most iconic specialties.
A simple local pizza variation with tomato sauce, grated cheese, and little or no mozzarella. It highlights the city’s Italian American baking tradition.
Well-known local favorite for New Haven-style pizza, including excellent red pies and house specialties. Casual setting with strong local reputation.
Legendary, long-running pizzeria best known for New Haven-style apizza and its famous white clam pie. Casual, busy, and deeply traditional.
Established French brasserie near Yale, known for refined cooking, polished service, and a more upscale dining experience.
Moderate for a U.S. college city: casual food is affordable, but hotels and upscale dining can be pricey on busy weekends.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff USD 2-5. Tipping is expected for table service, delivery, and rideshares.
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