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Today14 Jul
from US$241
Tomorrow15 Jul
Wed16 Jul
Thu17 Jul
from US$243
Fri18 Jul
from US$233
Sat19 Jul
Sun20 Jul
Mon21 Jul

Cheap buses leaving Thursday

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 17 July at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: New York (Hudson Yards)
    Arrival time: 19 July at
    Destination city: Melbourne
    Destination location: Melbourne (Mobil Gas Station)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 17 July at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
    Arrival time: 18 July at
    Destination city: Melbourne
    Destination location: Melbourne (Mobil Gas Station)
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 17 July at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: New York Port Authority
    Arrival time: 18 July at
    Destination city: Melbourne
    Destination location: Melbourne (Mobil Gas Station)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 17 July at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: New York Port Authority
    Arrival time: 19 July at
    Destination city: Melbourne
    Destination location: Melbourne (Mobil Gas Station)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 17 July at
    Departure city: New York City
    Departure location: GW Bridge
    Arrival time: 19 July at
    Destination city: Melbourne
    Destination location: Melbourne (Mobil Gas Station)
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc.Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus New York City to Melbourne: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$266
Average bus trip duration1d 12h
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure01:05
Distance945 miles
Latest bus departure23:59

New York City to Melbourne Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip New York City - Melbourne, US

  1. What's the distance between New York City and Melbourne by coach?

    The distance between New York City and Melbourne by coach is approximately 949 miles (1530 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from New York City to Melbourne without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
12/07
US$258
13/07
US$268
Today
US$251
15/07
No data
16/07
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17/07
US$255
18/07
US$285
19/07
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Melbourne was searched and found on 14 Jul 2025 with a price of US$251

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

You can expect to pay from US$251 to US$285 for a bus ticket from New York City to Melbourne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$255, which is on 2025-07-17.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between New York City and Melbourne!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from New York City to Melbourne, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from New York City to Melbourne will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from New York City to Melbourne while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

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