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MLK weekend bus between Washington, DC and New York
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, January 18, 2027. Our luxury express coaches run between Washington, DC and New York City all through the long weekend, Thursday, January 14 to Tuesday, January 19. Free WiFi and power outlets on board.
Buses from Washington Buses from New York
Washington, DC to New York
| Day | Buses | Fares from | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 14 | 2 | $51.50 | Available |
| Fri, Jan 15 | 3 | $51.50 | Available |
| Sat, Jan 16 | 2 | $51.50 | Available |
| Sun, Jan 17 | 4 | $51.50 | Available |
| Mon, Jan 18 MLK Day | 1 | $75.50 | 7 left |
| Tue, Jan 19 | 1 | $51.50 | 10 left |
New York to Washington, DC
| Day | Buses | Fares from | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 14 | 2 | $51.50 | Available |
| Fri, Jan 15 | 3 | $51.50 | Available |
| Sat, Jan 16 | 2 | $51.50 | Available |
| Sun, Jan 17 | 4 | $51.50 | Available |
| Mon, Jan 18 MLK Day | 2 | $51.50 | Available |
| Tue, Jan 19 | 1 | $51.50 | 10 left |
Tap a day to see each bus, its stops and its price. Seats and fares change as buses fill.
Travel tips
- Book as soon as you know your dates. Last year the busiest buses were the ones leaving New York on the holiday Monday and the Sunday before it, and leaving Washington on the Friday and Saturday.
- Book your return at the same time (Round trip on the search form): one order, one $5.50 booking fee.
- Roads are busy on holiday weekends, so allow extra time: buses can arrive later than the times shown.
- Be at your stop 15 minutes before departure; your seat is held only at the pickup you booked.
- Earn a point for every one-way seat and ride free with 8 points (16 on an Elite bus): Deluxe Rewards.
Questions
When should I book my MLK weekend bus?
As soon as you know your dates. The Monday and Sunday buses from New York and the Friday and Saturday buses from Washington fill first; the tables above show how each day is selling.
Do buses run on MLK Day?
Yes: 1 from Washington and 2 from New York on Monday, January 18.
How much is a MLK weekend bus ticket?
One-way seats January 14 to January 19 start at $51.50, plus $0.75 a seat and a $5.50 booking fee an order. Each bus shows its price on the bus list.
Can I change my ticket?
Tickets are non-refundable. You can change your trip or put it on hold online until midnight before you travel, in Manage booking.
Where do the buses stop?
Buses from Washington leave from Dupont Circle and Bethesda; buses from New York from Penn Station, Chinatown and Brooklyn. See the DC to NYC bus, the NYC to DC bus and all bus stops.