London to New York City by bus
New York City lies 649 km (403 mi) east of London, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 11 h 54 min including stops, over roughly 792 km (492 mi) of road.
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| London | New York City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 422,324 | 8.8 million |
| Elevation | 252 m (827 ft) | 57 m (187 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
What changes when you arrive in New York City
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from London to New York City
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Staying in New York City
Our booking partner lists 1,254+ places to stay in New York (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 775 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (384), and 75 are five-star. Across 497 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 1,308,601 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is New York City from London?
649 km (403 mi) in a straight line, east of London; by road roughly 792 km (492 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to New York City by bus?
About 11 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and New York City?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in New York City?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in New York City?
Our booking partner lists 1,254+ places to stay in New York, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.