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

The cheapest bus tickets from Bloomington to New York City start from $126. The average price for this route is around $185. 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 trip duration from Bloomington to New York City is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 784 miles (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 is the earliest and latest departure time 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 recommended mode of travel 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 reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the most timely service from Bloomington to New York City?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 $164 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Bloomington to New York City on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:55pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	1d 10h	12:45am	New York Port Authority	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	Bus	12:55pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	1d 15h	5:35am	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	12:55pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	1d 16h	6:25am	Chinatown	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	Bus	12:55pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	2d 7h	9:00pm	NYC Chinatown Lucky Star	No tags
	Bus	12:55pm	Bloomington Normal (Burlington Trailways)	1d 20h	10:00am	GW Bridge	No tags

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 the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 1 day, 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $126, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1d 2hAverage Duration

784 milesDistance

32kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$126 - $378	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 32kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$119 - $2,242	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

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587,402 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling 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 $126. The average price for this route is around $185. 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 trip duration from Bloomington to New York City is 1d 2h, covering a distance of 784 miles (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 is the earliest and latest departure time 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 recommended mode of travel 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 reviews on Busbud, the bus company Amtrak has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Bloomington to New York City?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $658

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.