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Washington, D.C. by bus

The fabled Chinatown Bus, which served the thrifty immigrant populations of the various East Coast "chinatowns," revolutionized intercity bus transit throughout the region when the greater public caught on to the fact that there was a bus going to New York City for $10. The bus of legend has been replaced by a host of competing services offering a similar deal—a cheap, direct ride with a scheduled street corner pick up and drop off point. This has forced the bus giant, Greyhound, to adjust its rates downwards to stay competitive, although it remains the only real choice for anyone going to smaller cities off the well-traveled D.C.–Philadelphia–New York City corridor.

Apex Bus, , ☎ +1 202 449-9758. Service to New York City ($20), Philadelphia ($15), and Union City, New Jersey ($20). Pickup/dropoff at 610 Eye St NW, in Chinatown. No advance purchase required.

BoltBus, , ☎ +1 877 265-8287. Service to New York City; fares from $1 far in advance. Pickup/dropoff at Union Station. Free WiFi.

Eastern Shuttle / MVP / DC2NY, , ☎ +1 212 244-6132. Service to New York City ($20) and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ($15). Pickup/dropoff at 610 Eye St NW.

Greyhound, , ☎ +1 800 231-2222. Buses terminate at their own central bus terminal, 1005 1st St NE, a few blocks from Union Station. Fares to New York City range from $20 in advance on the internet to $40 on the departure date. There are other Greyhound stations located in Silver Spring and Arlington.

HolaBus, , ☎ +1 202 509-9600. Service to New York City and Union City, New Jersey. Pickup/dropoff at 622 Eye St NW. $20 one way, $35 round trip.

Megabus, , ☎ +1 877 462-6342. Service to New York City, Baltimore, Boston, Toronto, Philadelphia, and 11 other cities; fares from $1 when reserved far in advance. Pickup/dropoff at Union Station. Free WiFi, and power outlets. Wheelchair accessable.

New Century 2000, , ☎ +1 202 789-8222. Service to New York City ($20) and Philadelphia ($15). Pickup/dropoff at 515 H Street NW, in Chinatown. No advance purchase required.

Tripper Bus, , ☎ +1 877 826-3874. Service to New York's Penn Station. Pickup/dropoff near the Metro stations in Bethesda and Rosslyn. $25 one way with discounts for advance purchase. Electrical outlets and Free WiFi.

Vamoose Bus, , ☎ +1 301 718-0036. Service to New York's Penn Station. Pickup/dropoff near the Metro stations in Bethesda and Rosslyn. $30, +free ticket with every four.

Washington Deluxe, , ☎ +1 866 287-6932. Service to New York City. $21, +free ticket with every eight. Pickup/dropoff at Dupont Circle, Tenleytown, and McPherson Square. Free WiFi. No advance purchase required.

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