How much is the bus ticket from Bloomington to New York City?

The cheapest bus tickets from Bloomington to New York City start from $180. The average price for this route is around $265. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Bloomington to New York City?

The average bus travel time from Bloomington to New York City is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 1265 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Bloomington to New York City route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak , Greyhound .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Bloomington to New York City?

The earliest bus departs from Bloomington to New York City at 1:10pm. And the latest bus departs at 1:10pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bloomington to New York City?

A bus trip from Bloomington to New York City generates an estimated 32 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Bloomington to New York City?

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 5597 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bloomington to New York City?

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

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Bloomington to New York City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak , with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bloomington to New York City?

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

Bus Bloomington to New York City from $236 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bloomington to New York City on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:10pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	1d 2h	4:50pm	GW Bridge	Cheapest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:10pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	1d 2h	4:25pm	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:10pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	1d 5h	7:15pm	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:10pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	1d 2h	5:00pm	Chinatown	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	1:10pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	2d	2:50pm	Brooklyn (3 Av/38th St)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:53 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Bloomington to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $180, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

1265 kmDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$180 - $541	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$170 - $3,215	Average Duration1d 7h	CO₂ emissions 115kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bloomington and New York City?

Stops in Bloomington

A
Uptown Station
11 Uptown Circle, Normal, IL 61761, USA
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Stops in New York City

A
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004
B
New York Port Authority
40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
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C
GW Bridge
4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
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D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA
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E
Chinatown - E Broadway
127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
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F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,614 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bloomington, IL to New York City by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Bloomington to New York City?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bloomington to New York City start from $180. The average price for this route is around $265. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Bloomington to New York City?
The average bus travel time from Bloomington to New York City is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 1265 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 5h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Bloomington to New York City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Bloomington to New York City?
The earliest bus departs from Bloomington to New York City at 1:10pm. And the latest bus departs at 1:10pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bloomington to New York City?
A bus trip from Bloomington to New York City generates an estimated 32 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Bloomington to New York City?
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 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Bloomington to New York City?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Bloomington to New York City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Amtrak, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Bloomington to New York City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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The cheapest trip from Bloomington, IL to New York City was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $236

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bloomington, IL to New York City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $236 to $788 for a bus ticket from Bloomington, IL to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $236 which is on 2025-12-04.