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Now travelling from Newport News to Washington, DC

July 28th, 2010

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.

Airport Shuttles in NY, CA, and WA

July 21st, 2010

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

Go Paperless with the GotoBus iPhone App!

June 28th, 2010

No need to print out your ticket! Just bring your iPhone on your trip to save yourself the hassle and expense of printing out your ticket. We know that ink and paper aren’t cheap, just give your printer a rest and pick up the FREE GotoBus iPhone app. Have the piece of mind of always having your ticket info by your side as well as knowing that you are making a conscious “green” effort going paperless.

GotoBus.com Leads Chinatown Bus Expansion throughout Atlantic Seaboard and Deep South

June 22nd, 2010

GotoBus.com, the leading online ticketing company for intercity bus services and bus tours, is expanding its bus travel routes far beyond the crowded Northeast corridor and heavily trafficked West Coast. It now carries low fares for overland travelers wishing to reach destinations down the Atlantic seaboard and across the Deep South. In offering these new deals, GotoBus.com is responding to robust demand from online customers, ranging from students and backpackers to budget-conscious families and tourists wishing to avoid the hassle of air travel. Just in time for the summer season, the following routes are already attracting widespread interest on the GotoBus.com interactive bus map.

The following routes have departures in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Alabama

Montgomery/Birmingham – New York, NY $130/$260
Montgomery/Birmingham – Atlanta, GA $30+/$60+

Florida

Orlando – New York, NY $125/$250
Tampa – New York, NY $135/$270

Georgia

Atlanta – Birmingham/Montgomery, AL $30+/$60+
Atlanta – Meridian/Silverstar Casino, MS $40/$80
Atlanta – New York, NY $95/$180
Macon – New York, NY $130/$260

Mississippi

Meridian – Atlanta, GA $40/$80

North Carolina

Charlotte – Greensboro, NC $20/$40
Charlotte – New York, NY $30/$60
Charlotte – Raleigh, NC $20/$40
Durham – New York, NY $30/$60
Fayetteville – New York, NY $50/$100
Greensboro – New York, NY$30/$60
Greensboro – Raleigh, NC $20/$40
Raleigh – New York, NY $30/$60

South Carolina

Anderson /Greenville/Spartanburg – New York, NY $45/$90
Columbia – New York, NY $50/$100

GotoBus.com currently partners with over 300 bus and tour operators, including the Chinatown bus. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. Full schedules and the latest ticketing information can be found online at GotoBus.com.

Chinatown Bus growth featured in NY Times

June 10th, 2010

The popularity of Chinatown Bus services has been expanding so rapidly that the NY Times wrote an article about the prominent transportation service.

Chinatown Buses Unveiling New Routes By LIONEL BEEHNER

A brief excerpt from the NYTimes article:

“‘The Chinatown buses are booming,’ said Jimmy Chen, who runs the Boston-based shuttle bus booking service Gotobus.com. ‘Even during a year when the economy was not so good.’

Chinatown buses now go to around 30 cities from New York, according to Mr. Chen, and there are more than 40 such companies in operation across the country.”

Fayetteville and New York are brought together

June 4th, 2010

From Fort Knox to Fort Bragg, New York and Fayetteville now be traversed on a new affordable bus route. Home of one of the most prestigious and respected military bases in the world, Fayetteville has earned the nickname of “The All-American Town”. Departing from New York at 59 Canal Street the trip is approximately 10 hours long and arrives in Fayetteville at 3391 Murphy Road.

Fayetteville <> New York $50/$100

$10 Virginia Beach <> Washington DC Bus Service

June 2nd, 2010

New bus service is now available between Virginia Beach and Washington DC for only $10 each way. The duration of this trip is approximately 3. 5 hours and it is operated by Skyexpress.  Please see the current bus stop locations below.

Virginia Beach departure: 549 Newtown Rd.

Washington DC arrivals: 802 H St.

Philadelphia to State College Bus Service

April 28th, 2010

You asked for it and now you’ve got it….a new low cost bus service from Philadelphia to State College is available starting May 1 for $20 one way and $40 round trip. The trip duration is approximately 3 hours 40 minutes and departs from 1017 Arch St. The drop off locations in State College are 1615 North Atherton St. and 118 South Atherton St. Book your tickets online to ensure you get a seat!

Las Vegas to Kingman AZ Bus Service

April 8th, 2010

A new round trip bus service between Las Vegas and Kingman, AZ has just been released. Prices are $32 one way and $58 round trip. This journey will take you approximately 2 hours and you’ll need to exchange your e-ticket for a paper ticket at the station. Check it out!

Going home for Easter? Book bus tickets now!

March 29th, 2010

If you plan to take the bus home for Easter this year you better book now! We have received updates from numerous operators that these popular schedules are selling out fast. To ensure you have a seat, buy your Chinatown bus tickets online and you won’t be left waiting at the curb. This is especially important if you are planning to travel between major cities like New York, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas.