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.

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

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.

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.”

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

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!

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!

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.

New bus services have just been released between Las Vegas and Arizona. Please note that for this service you must  exchange your e-ticket for a paper ticket before boarding the bus. Here is the latest pricing information for these Las Vegas to Arizona bus routes:

Las Vegas <> Bullhead City $27/$50

Las Vegas to Nogales (one way) $89

Las Vegas to Phoenix (one way) $56

Las Vegas to Tucson (one way) $72

If your travels keep you  in Nevada they are also offering Las Vegas <> Laughlin $27/$50

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!