Bus from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC, US: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for New Haven to Washington on April 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Peter Pan + Peter Pan
Bus
New Haven
WashingtonCheapest
FlixBusBus
New Haven
Union StationFastest
FlixBusBus
New Haven
Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
Bus
New Haven Bus Station
Union StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
New Haven Bus Station
Union StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New Haven to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 5 hours 46 minutes and with fares starting at just $42, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34train per day
5h 46mAverage Duration
272 milesDistance
40kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$20 - $198Average Duration10h 40m
11kg CO₂e
Average Price$42 - $842Average Duration5h 46m
40kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC, US by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from New Haven to Washington?

    The cheapest bus tickets from New Haven to Washington start from $20. The average price for this route is around $52. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from New Haven to Washington?

    The average bus trip duration from New Haven to Washington is 10h 40m, covering a distance of 264 miles (425 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 48m and is operated by Amtrak.

  3. Which bus companies service the New Haven to Washington route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 36 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New Haven to Washington?

    The earliest bus departs from New Haven to Washington at 5:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:10pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New Haven to Washington?

    A bus trip from New Haven to Washington generates an estimated 10.615625 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from New Haven to Washington?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5778 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New Haven to Washington?

    Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the most timely service from New Haven to Washington?

    According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New Haven to Washington?

    According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
03/30
$66
03/31
$64
Today
$74
04/02
$95
04/03
$71
04/04
$56
04/05
$74
04/06
$56
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Apr 4, 2026 with a price of $56

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $56 to $118 for a bus ticket from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $56 which is on 2026-04-04.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from New Haven, CT to Washington, DC, US?

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