Chinatown Bus Blog

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.

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

ON SALE NOW: New York <> Florida Bus Service

We just got word that a new bus service between New York and Florida will be available for purchase online soon. This service is operated by I95 Coach and  is perfect for those who don’t like to fly or deal with security hassles at the airport. Departures are available every day except Friday and prices start at $110. This is certain to be a popular route so be sure to make your reservations online in advance as soon as this service is released (we will let you know when!)

More Chinatown Bus deals are always available online. Current promotions for selected routes include $1 fares (NYC/Arlington & NYC/Bethesda), Buy 4 or 8 Tickets, Get 1 Free, and numerous round-trip discounts.

If you can’t decide where to go right now you can always buy a Chinatown Bus Gift Certificate to use later!

New York City to North Carolina Bus!

Catch the bus for service between New York City and popular North Carolina destinations (Charlotte, Greensboro, Raleigh, and Mebane) for only $30 one way and $60 round trip. The duration of this trip is approximately 8.5 hours so kick back, relax, and let someone else do the driving. Make sure to book your Chinatown Bus tickets online and reserve your seat!

Buy 4 or 8 Bus Tickets, Get 1 Free

Earning free bus tickets just got easier. Selected operators running NYC/Bethesda and NYC/Arlington are now offering a “Buy 4 Get 5th Ticket Free” option. Please note that only full fare tickets qualify and that they must be purchased with the same operator. For the ever popular NYC/DC and NYC/Baltimore routes you must “Buy 8 Get the 9th Ticket Free” to utilize this offer. Check out the full details online to participate and you can travel free during the holidays!

Eastern Travel – 30 Day Unlimited VIP Bus Pass

Holiday Savings Alert!! Eastern Travel – 30 Day Unlimited Bus Pass is available now. These VIP bus passes are the perfect way to save money on your bus travel between New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC. Bus passes start at only $60 and are a great way to stretch your budget during the upcoming holiday season.

New Bus Service from NYC to Allentown, PA

Travelers are set to benefit from a new daily bus service that will operate between New York City and Allentown, PA starting on October 10, 2009. This service is provided by Sky Line Bus and is a welcome addition to their already popular service route between State College, PA and New York City.

The NYC/Allentown, PA bus route is approximately two hours in duration. The bus stop in NYC is located in Chinatown at 6 Allen St. and the Allentown pickup is at 215 W. Hamilton S.

Sky Line Bus Fare Information:

New York City – Allentown, PA ($15/$28)

New York City – State College, PA ($35/$70)

MVP Bus Launches Daily Service between New York City and Richmond, VA

MVP Bus launches daily service between New York City and Richmond, VA. Bus tickets are $35 one way or $60 round trip for this new service that will begin on September 1, 2009.

MVP Bus is well known throughout the mid-Atlantic region as an affordable luxury bus service with conveniently located mid-town bus stops. This new route comes as a welcome expansion to MVP’s current bus services which cover Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. MVP’s fare information is as follows:

NYC – Richmond, VA ($35/$60)
NYC – Baltimore ($20/$35)
NYC – Washington ($20/$35)

Other Chinatown bus tickets can be purchased online.