- Must visit
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
One of the world’s most visited natural history museums, famous for dinosaur fossils, gemstones, and major family-friendly exhibits on Earth and life sciences.
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
4 h 35 m
Average duration
4 h 47 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
333 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from West New York, NJ to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from West New York, NJ to Washington, DC will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 4 buses that leave West New York, NJ for Washington, DC on Wed, May 20, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 20 the direct buses cover the 333 km distance in an average of 4 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 35 m .
On Wed, May 20 the slowest buses will take 5 h 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 West New York, NJ to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $64.
Distance: 206 miles (333 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price | $185 Average price |
5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from West New York, NJ to Washington, DC:
A bus is $22 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from West New York, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $56 (€45).
A bus is $151 (€121) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from West New York, NJ to Washington, DC costing on average $185 (€149).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 6m.
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 12:39AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 6h11 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 01:28AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 6h47 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 02:22AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 4h38 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 02:28AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 5h57 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 05:39AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 5h06 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:55AM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:25AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 07:27AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 4h53 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 09:38AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 5h07 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 10:38AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 4h47 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 11:38AM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h57 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 12:33PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 5h22 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 01:11PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 5h24 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 02:13PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 5h12 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 03:11PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 5h44 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 03:22PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 5h33 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 04:13PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 5h12 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 7h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:22PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 4h38 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator OurBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 6h51 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
The table below shows live departures for West New York, NJ to Washington, DC buses for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gunther Charters Inc #110308 MC-128577 | 5:30 PM New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street | 4h40 | 10:10 PM Washington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 19 | |||||
![]() | 2:05 AM West New York, NJ | 4h55 | 7:00 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:22 AM West New York, NJ | 4h38 | 7:00 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM West New York, NJ | 5h00 | 5:00 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM West New York, NJ | 4h35 | 1:05 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from West New York, NJ to Washington, DC run on average 25 times per day, taking around 4h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by train.
There are 20 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:01, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 206 miles (333 km) distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 206 miles (333 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Buses per day 25 |
Direct buses 20 |
Fastest bus 4h 20m |
First bus 12:01 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 4 days |
Discover the best of Washington — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Washington trip today.
One of the world’s most visited natural history museums, famous for dinosaur fossils, gemstones, and major family-friendly exhibits on Earth and life sciences.
Premier art museum with masterworks from the Middle Ages to modern times, plus a celebrated sculpture garden and strong temporary exhibitions.
Iconic Smithsonian museum covering aviation and space exploration, with historic aircraft and spacecraft that make it a top draw in the city.
Washington’s signature civic landscape lined with museums and monuments, ideal for walking and the city’s top first-time visitor area.
Historic waterfront neighborhood known for cobblestone streets, rowhouses, shopping, and scenic walks along the canal and river.
Scenic walking area around the water framed by major memorials, especially famous during cherry blossom season.
Washington’s signature sausage, usually a coarse smoked pork-and-beef link served on a bun with chili, mustard, and onions. It is one of the city’s most iconic street foods.
A sweet, tangy, slightly spicy sauce closely associated with Washington carryout culture, commonly served with fried chicken and fries. It is a distinctive local condiment.
An oversized late-night pizza slice popular in nightlife areas of Washington, especially Adams Morgan. It is a recognizable local fast-food tradition.
An established, upscale-casual saloon near the White House known for oysters, crab cakes, and other classic Washington and Mid-Atlantic dishes.
Acclaimed Indian restaurant known for refined cooking and a polished dining room. A standout for one of Washington’s most celebrated restaurant experiences.
One of Washington’s best-known restaurants, offering classic French bistro fare in an elegant, energetic space that is popular with locals and visitors.
Prices are high by U.S. standards, especially for hotels and dining in central areas, though casual food is still manageable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis about 10-15%, and hotel staff a few dollars.
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