Chinatown Bus Blog

GotoBus is excited to announce new low pricing for service from New York City to Jacksonville, FL. This incredible value is making quite a splash for city goers heading north. Beach bums are also making time to head south and spend some much needed time in the sun.

New York City to Jacksonville - Only $30!

Jacksonville to New York City - Only $30!

As you can imagine, these tickets are selling fast! Reserve your seat today before they are all gone!

As sure as there will be turkey this Thanksgiving, there will also be confusion and anxiety when going to and from your Thanksgiving destination. As the most traveled holiday of the year, preparing for travel this week is crucial to a timely arrival.

To avoid a holiday traffic nightmare, try to avoid peak travel hours by planning your travel to depart early in the day or late at night. The roads will still be busy, but gridlock can be avoided by the savvy rider.

Where many transportation options are sold out, Chinatown-Bus.org is still booking tickets for Thanksgiving travelers.

GotoBus.com, the leading online bus ticketing service, is pleased to announce the release of a new daily bus route between New York City and Philadelphia operated by Universe Bus. Buses leave New York from as early as 7:30am to as late as 10:30pm. The New York bus stop is located at 13 Allen St. In Philadelphia, the bus stops are located at 2812 Cottman Ave., 710 Adams Ave., and 5601 N. Broad St.

The current schedule information can be found online at UVBus.com:
NYC to Philadelphia Bus Service – Trip duration is approximately one hour and forty minutes. One-way tickets are $10 and round-trip service is available for $20.

Universe Bus is one of over 300 bus and tour operators, including the chinatown bus whose services are currently marketed by GotoBus. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Full schedules and ticketing information can be found online.

About GotoBus

GotoBus is the leading online marketplace for bus tickets, tours, and sightseeing activities. The GotoBus online booking system, similar to those used by major airlines, makes it easy for travelers to quickly compare schedules, prices, and pickup/drop-off locations for over 300 bus and tour companies. GotoBus.com is also the fastest growing gateway for bus travel on the Internet. In February 2007, The Washington Post featured GotoBus.com as one of the best travel websites and named it ‘Best of the Web’ in the ‘Motorcoaches’ category. The company was most recently featured in 2009 by the New York Times.

Affordable bus travel is a staple of the Northeast Corridor. The popularity of cheap bus tickets has begun spread all over the country. New connections through the Northwest United States now make  travel to and from Oregon and Washington state easier and more affordable than ever. By adding more access north of California, the west coast in brought together through an amazing cheap travel option.

Bringing you to the places you want to go, GotoBus.com and Chinatown-bus.org, are adding more routes to serve our passengers. Take a look at our bus route map to find the perfect route and perfect deal!

5 hours of fun and excitement in Atlantic City! This amazing deal includes a free $60 casino bonus for passengers 21+.  With 2 different scheduled buses, you can spend the day or spend the night enjoying the attractions on the boardwalk, casino gambling, sandy beaches, and shopping centers. For only $12, you can save your money for a night on the town!

NYC 9:30am to Atlantic City – $12 (w/ free $60 casino bonus!)

NYC 9:15pm to Atlantic City – $12 (w/ free $60 casino bonus!)

The travel time for this same-day return service is approximately 2.5 hours.

Wilkes-Barre, PA is only a 2.5 hours from New York City. But for anyone that has had to make that drive, it feels so much longer! The stress of driving in New York traffic can make you crazy, and if that wasn’t enough, searching for a parking spot in New York City can have you driving in circles for another 2.5 hours. With our new route from Wilkes-Barre to NYC, Chinatown Bus can help you relax on your trip and make the most out of your time.

NYC to Wilkes-Barre bus service | Wilkes-Barre to NYC bus service $20/$35

The brand-new route starts on September 1st and is operated by SkyLine.

Sure, the Red Sox/Yankees rivalry can get pretty emotional. But these two cities can do so much more together than they can apart. The charm and history of Boston’s streets runs deep from North to South End. New York symbolizes the American Dream and is considered the crossroads of the world. GotoBus.com is doing everything it can to unite these two great cities. Incredibly cheap bus tickets from just $15 are helping make inter-city travel between the two easier than ever imagined.

• Boston to NYC | NYC to Boston $15/$30

With day-trips leaving from New York and leaving Boston, you can experience great memories for an afternoon that will last a lifetime.

• NY to Boston Freedom Trail 1-Day Tour $149
• Boston to New York City 1-Day Tour $65

Everyone likes saving money. Even big box-office hits are recognizing this trend, as cited by news-record.com.

“Angelina Jolie’s latest action movie “Salt”… in one scene, there’s a shot of her riding a bus…  These low-cost buses are quite the new hot thing, especially among young travelers in the northeast.” Janet Brindle Reddick of news-record.com continues with, “… GotoBus.com offers a similar service right here in Greensboro, giving you super cheap transportation to New York. The service is operated by SkyExpress. The station is at 2510 High Point Road (at the Shell Gas Station), and the bus drops you off at 59 Canal St. or Madison Ave in Manhattan.”

This only helps to prove the theory that convenience is universal and saving money is timeless. Schedule your trip between NY and NC with these great deals!

New York <> Greensboro Bus Service $30/$60

Greensboro <> New York Bus Service $30/$60

Approximate travel time is 10 hours, service provided by SkyExpress.

The Jewel of the Virginian Peninsula, is now connected to the home of America’s Monuments, Museums, and Memorials. Move between Virginia’s beautiful coast and the Nations Capital in affordable comfort.

Newport News, VA <> Washington, DC $20/$35

Approx. 2 hours and 45 minutes minutes, this trip provided by SkyExpress.

Here are some other trips from Washington, DC and Newport News…

Newport News <> New York Bus Service $35/$60

Washington, DC <> New York Bus Service $35/$60

Explore many more chinatown bus deals on our site.

Have too much luggage to carry on the subway?

Taxi service too expensive?

Airport shuttle services are now available at low prices in New York (JFK & LGA), California (John Wayne & LAX), and Washington state (Bellingham & Seattle). Whether you are going to or coming from the airport you can buy your tickets online, hop on the bus and start the journey right away!

Take a look at the JFK to Manhattan shuttle bus service. For this service you simply select the date/time (fixed departures every 40 minutes from 615am-1040pm), terminal of your flight and the bus will be waiting for you. If you require roundtrip service you can also receive a $3 discount by reserving your seat ahead of time online!

Please check online to find the most up to date bus schedules at GotoBus.com