How to Travel Cheap on the DC to New York Bus

If you're travelling from New York City to Washington DC (or from DC to NYC), your cheapest option is probably the DC-NY bus. You can get a one way DC-NY or NY-DC bus ticket for around $20. Or $1. Or absolutely free. Here's how.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

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   Washington, DC

   **Review Your Options**
   
   A number of bus companies make the run from DC to NYC, most going to Manhattan, though one has stops in Brooklyn as well. Competition is fierce, and prices are pretty cheap. The so-called Chinatown buses, making inexpensive runs from Washington's to New York's Chinatowns, have been joined by half a dozen other companies offering similar fares. What's more, some companies allow you to travel in style, with cushy seats, and amenities like free wireless or on-board movies.

2. **Check on Price**
   
   
   Of course, prices change from time to time, as do services offered. But at the time this article was written, one way fares from Washington DC to New York City were about $20-25, with even cheaper options available.

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   Proof! $1 Tickets

   **Search for Special Bargains**
   
   Bolt Bus and Megabus actually have tickets available for $1, if you purchase them long enough in advance.

4. .
   
   
   Several bus lines, including Bolt Bus and Vamoose Bus, offer free tickets to frequent travellers...typically, pay for four tickets, and your fifth trip is free.

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   Care to buy a bridge?

   **Don't Forget Brooklyn**
   
   Washington Deluxe is the only bus line that stops in Brooklyn, as well as in Manhattan.
   
   Happy trails!

Resources

• Bolt Bus
• Chinatown Bus
• Greyhound Bus
• Megabus
• Peter Pan Bus
• Vamoose
• Washington Deluxe

[MidniteWriter]

on 8/31/2008 I didn't know this was possible. Thanks for sharing this money-saving travel tip! I will use it if I ever go from DC to NY. Haven't been to either place as of yet.