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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Watertown, NY | New York Port Authority | Cheapest | |||||
| Watertown, NY | New York Port Authority | Fastest | |||||
 | Watertown, NY | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | No tags | |||||
| Watertown, NY | New York Port Authority | No tags | |||||
| Watertown, NY | Penn Station, Moynihan Train Hall | No tags |
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Get from Watertown to New York City
The journey takes about 11 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Watertown and New York City?
Stops in Watertown
- A
540 State St
540 State St (North Dr Inn Theatre Corp), Watertown, NY 13601 - B
Seaway Plaza
22088 US-11, Watertown, NY 13601, USA
Stops in New York City
- A40-42, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
- B4211 Broadway, New York, NY 10033, USA
- C
Chinatown
122 Allen St, New York, NY 10002-3004 - D
11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)
428-436 11th Ave, Stop across from Javits Convention Center, New York, NY 10018, USA - E127 E Broadway, New York, NY 10002, USA
- F
34th St & 9th Ave
367 W 34th St, New York, NY 10001, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Watertown, NY 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 Watertown to New York City?
The cheapest bus tickets from Watertown to New York City start from $96. The average price for this route is around $157. 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 Watertown to New York City?
The average bus travel time from Watertown to New York City is 11h 20m, covering a distance of 393 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 35m and is operated by New York Trailways.
Which bus companies service the Watertown to New York City route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day, including services from New York Trailways, Amtrak, Adirondack Trailways.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Watertown to New York City?
The earliest bus departs from Watertown to New York City at 7:50am. And the latest bus departs at 7:55am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Watertown to New York City?
A bus trip from Watertown to New York City generates an estimated 10 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 Watertown 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 Watertown 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 Watertown to New York City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Adirondack Trailways, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Watertown to New York City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Adirondack Trailways, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Watertown, NY to New York City was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $132To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Watertown, NY to New York City, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $132 to $1,116 for a bus ticket from Watertown, NY to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $132 which is on 2025-11-29.
Usually Amtrak, Adirondack Trailways 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.
