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How to Find Cheap Bus Tickets
to New York City
Getting cheap bus tickets to NYC has never been easier! Given that competition is rampant these days, you are in a unique position to get to New York City for very, very little money! Lots of discount and bargain bus lines have
sprung up over night to offer you absolutely amazing deals. It’s a super alternative to driving because you will save big on gas, tolls, wear and tear on your car, parking in New York City and the like. Some of the routes are SO cheap, that they cost substantially less than just the tolls! Additionally, you can relax, read, sleep, work on your computer work (all have WiFi and seat plug-ins) on the bus and arrive more refreshed. All buses make at least one stop for a food and bathroom break. Here are some tips for securing the best, cheap bus tickets to New York City:
- The earlier you book, the cheaper the ticket. All the discount bus lines promote $1 fares for the first few who book. This is absolutely true as I’ve tried it.
- Many of these discount bus lines even offer rewards program. Sign up, take a certain amount of trips and you are rewarded with a free trip. I’ve given you all the information below.
- Many travel companies now use Twitter to market their exclusive deals to followers. Simply sign up for a free account at Twitter.com and start following the companies you like. In addition, try entering “bustoNYC.”
- Use GotoBus.com, a search engine that functions like Kayak and Expedia that is designed to get you cheap bus tickets to New York City by aggregating fares and schedules from many bus companies. It searches 85 cities across 19 states including Vancouver, Canada and Tijuana, Mexico and scans almost 200 bus companies. This site also includes very cheap vacation packages—some so low that you won’t believe your eyes. However, this site’s search does not include Bolt bus and Mega bus.
- Use BusJunction.com, another search engine that gets you cheap bus tickets to New York City by aggregating fares and schedules from many bus companies. Bus Junction searches 30 cities and includes all the top bus lines including Megabus, Bolt bus, Vamoose, etc.
- When searching for cheap bus tickets to New York City on each bus lines’ website, you will see a box that says “Promotions.” Use the handy Google search box below to find a promotion code. How? Enter in the name of the bus line, followed by a plus sign, followed by the word “coupons.” For example, Megabus + Coupons. You may find a code to insert into the promotions box that will give you an even lower rate.
- Not sure if it's cheaper to drive or to take the bus? Chances are that it's cheaper to take the bus given insane gas prices and tolls. Fuel Cost Estimator does the math for you.
BOLT BUS
Bolt Bus offers service to NYC from:
Baltimore
Boston
Cherry Hill, PA
Greenbelt, MD (Metrorail Intermodal Station)
Philadelphia
Washington, DC
Bolt Bus is a popular discount bus with amenities such as WIFI, 3 inches of additional leg room, power plug-ins, air conditioning, a bathroom, and reserved seating, A simple call to 1-877-BOLTBUS (1-877-265-8287) also allows you to speak directly with an operator and book advance purchase fares. Round trip fares from Washington DC as low as $30 and Round trip fares from Boston as low as $20! But book just a few weeks in advance and you secure a $1 fare. I did.
DISCOUNTS AND DEALS
Sign up here for the rewards program. Make eight trips on Bolt Bus and you’re eligible for a free one-way ticket trip.
DC 2 NY
DC2NY Bus offers Service to NYC from:
-Washington, DC
-Fairfax, VA
DC 2 NY provides service from Washington, DC to New York City, dropping off at the Penn Station Area. One way fares start at $30, round trip is $55. However, sign-up to become a member (for free) and you’ll enjoy reduced fares of $28 one way and $50 round trip. One way walk-up fare is $35. Buses have free WIFI and clean restrooms.
DISCOUNTS AND DEALSClick here to become a member and you'll receive special pricing, earn frequent traveler reward points toward free trips and receive special promotions and discounts.
FUNG WAH
Fung Wah offers Service to NYC from:
-Boston
The Fung Wah Bus line, one of the original discount bus services, travels from Boston to 139 Canal Street in Chinatown, New York City. Prices begin at $15 one way. There is no discount for a round-trip purchase. But, at these prices, who can blame them? The Canal Street office is conveniently located right next to a subway. You’ll find free WiFi and a basic bus. I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that I’ve heard of many mishaps on this bus line such as buses breaking down, broken air-conditioning and the like. However, I’ve never used the Fung Wash Bus so I can’t comment? If you have, please let us all know!
KNOW IT EXPRESS
Know It Express offers Service to NYC from:
-Boston
Know It Express has a slightly different twist on buses to NYC. Recognizing that not everyone wishes to go directly to the heart of NYC, Know It Express bypasses Manhattan altogether and offers direct service from Washington DC’s U Street to Brooklyn (4th Avenue between Dean and Pacific Avenue in front of Don Pepe Restaurant). Buses operate Friday to Monday in both directions and are $25 one-way, $40 round trip, $35 student fee, and $30 walk-up ticket. Know It Express offers bike storage, reserved seats, bathrooms, free WiFi and on-board laptops that you can borrow for the trip. DISCOUNTS AND DEALSSign up here for discounts and deal notifications.
LUCKY STAR
Lucky Star offers Service to NYC from:
-Boston
Lucky Star Buses provide safe, reliable transportation to/from Boston and 55 Chrystie Street, New York City, conveniently located next to the Grand Street subway station. Their buses feature free WiFi, and bathroom. Regular fare is $25 one way, however, upon checking their website; there were plenty of opportunities for $1 and $8 one way fares! Holy cow—speaking of cheap bus tickets to New York City!
DISCOUNTS AND DEALS Earn free gifts by becoming a Lucky Star Bus Member! Click here to join.
MEGA BUS
Megabus offers Service to NYC from:
Albany, NY
Amherst, MA
Ann Arbor, MI
Atlantic City, NJ
Baltimore
Bloomington-Normal, IL
Boston
Buffalo, NY
Canada: lots of cities
Chicago, Champaign, IL
Charlotte, NC
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Columbia, MO
Columbus, Ohio
Des Moines, Iowa
Detroit
Raleigh-Durham, NC
Frederick, MD
Hampton, VA
Harrisburg, PA
Hartford, CT
Indianapolis, Ind
Iowa City, Iowa
Kansas City
Knoxville, TN
Madison, Wisc.
Memphis, Tenn.
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
New York City
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Providence, RI
Richmond, VA
Rochester, NY
St. Louis
State College, Penn.
Syracuse, NY
Toledo, Ohio
Washington, D.C.
Megabus provides very comfortable luxury
single and double decker buses with free WiFi, at-seat plug ins, bathrooms, and panoramic windows. A quick check for dirt cheap prices showed incredible cheap bus tickets to New York City. An example? Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to New York City, a 7.5 hour ride, for as low as $15! Another example of cheap bus tickets to New York City? How about Washington, DC to New York City as low as $9.00 Unbelievable, right!? The earlier you book, the better the fare. You can snag a ticket for as low as $1. Megabus currently serves nearly 50 cities in North America from hubs in Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C. and Toronto. Friends of mine who frequently travel the Megabus to from Pittsburgh to NYC give it high marks in all areas. This is a good bet when looking for cheap bus tickets to New York City,
NEW CENTURY TRAVEL
New Century Travel offers travel to NYC from:
-Philadelphia
-Washington, DC
-Richmond, VA
New Century Travel provides service from Washington, DC, Philadelphia and Richmond, Virginia. Prices are $20 for a one-way ticket from Washington, DC to NYC, $35 for round trip. It costs $12 from Philadelphia to New York City, one way. Amenities include air conditioning, high-quality video and audio, a bathroom, reclining seats with headrests, and tinted windows.
PETER PAN
Service to NYC From
-Baltmore
-Boston
-Foxwoods Casino
-Philadelphia
-Providence, RI
-Washington, DC
-Many other Cities
Peter Pan Bus provides non-stop bus services from lots of destination (see above and their website) to New York City. You’ll find reserved seating, a bathroom, majority of buses (not all) have free WiFi and electrical outlets. Seats to from Boston are as low as $14 and seats from Philadelphia are as low as $6! Talk about cheap bus tickets to New York City. Now you’re talking!
DISCOUNTS AND DEALS
Click here for a wide assortment of discounts and promotions! Special discounts for the military, children, students, and commuters.
TRIPPER
Service to NYC From
-Bethesda, Maryland
-Arlington, Virginia
Tripper Buses offer cheap bus tickets to New York City complete with comfortable seating, plug-ins to charge your cell phone or laptops, restrooms, and WiFi. Regular fares are $25 each way but you can take advantage of their regular specials and promotions. The New York City pick up and drop off location is conveniently located near to Penn Station/Macy’s.
DISCOUNTS AND DEALSClick here to learn about the best promotions including buy four regular tickets and receive a FREE TICKET. In addition, Tripper Bus fares start at $1! Other specials include $5 and $10 tickets (each way). Reserve early to get the best cheap tickets to New York City possible.
Vamoose
Service to NYC From:
-Washington, DC
-Arlington, VA-Lorton, VA
Vamoose Busprovides services between New York City and the Washington DC Metropolitan area, with stops in Bethesda, Maryland, Arlington, Virgina and Lorton, Virginia. It offers more amenities which you will pay for, though not a fortune. Their standard bus costs $30 one way and features free WiFi, bathroom, air conditioning and comfortable seating.
The Gold Bus costs $50 one way and features Full-size coach outfitted with only 36 seats (compared with 56 seats on standard buses), comfortable reclining plush leather seats, 50% more leg room and 25% more width per seat, folding tray-table and cup holder at every seat. conveniently located power outlets capable of charging your phone, iPod or laptop. complimentary unlimited Internet access, clean restrooms.
DISCOUNTS AND DEALSSign up here for the Vamoose Rewards Program and receive points redeemable for free trips! The accumulated points have no blackout dates, no initial or annual fees and never expire.
MORE BUS COMPANIES
FOR CHEAP BUS TICKETS
Here are a few more bus companies to check out when searching for cheap bus tickets to New York City:
Eastern Travel
Greyhound
Horse Run Tour: from Atlanta to NYC.
I-95 Coach: which offers a New York-to-Orlando trip
Lakefront
Trailways
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