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Bus Companies Serving New York City

Traditional buses, as well as shuttles and commuter buses offer many options

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Bolt Bus in New York City

Bolt Bus in New York City

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Tips for Bus Travel to New York City

Traditional Bus Services

Greyhound
America's largest inter-city bus service, with the advent of the discount shuttle services, they have sought to compete by lowering the prices between cities served by the shuttles.
Arrives at New York City's Port Authority Bus Terminal(42nd Street and 8th Avenue)

Peter Pan Bus
Peter Pan offers bus service from mid-Atlantic states and the Northeast to New York City, including Washington, DC; Springfield, MA; Hartford, CT; and Providence, RI. Discounts available on their website, particularly for advance purchases.
Arrives at Port Authority Bus Terminal (42nd Street and 8th Avenue)

Commuter Bus Services

New Jersey Transit Bus Service
New Jersey Transit offers bus service to New York City from all over New Jersey, including Atlantic City, Newark and northern New Jersey.
Buses arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal (42nd Street/8th Avenue).

Upscale Bus Service

LimoLiner
The LimoLiner connects New York City and Boston, offering power outlets, wireless internet, and a variety of services oriented to the business traveler for $79 each way. Comfort and convenience make this a good alternative to the train between Boston and New York City.
Departs from Midtown Manhattan.

Shuttle Bus Services (aka Chinatown Buses)

Eastern Travel Bus
Daily service between New York City and Baltimore, MD; Rockville, MD; Richmond, VA; and Washington, DC. $20 one way, $35 round-trip. (NYC to Richmond, VA $35 one way, $60 round-trip)
Three arrival/departure points in New York City -- 88 East Broadway (in Chinatown), 7th Ave & West 34th Street (near Penn Station/Madison Square Garden) and 7th Ave & West 42nd Street (near Port Authority Bus Terminal).

Fung Wah Bus
Service between New York City and Boston's South Station Bus Terminal hourly from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Arrives at 139 Canal Street in New York City's Chinatown.

Lucky Star Bus
Service between New York City and Boston's South Station Bus Terminal for $15 each way ($25 for 2 a.m. bus from Boston to New York City).
Arrives at the corner of Chrystie and Hester St in Chinatown.

Washington Deluxe
Service Sunday through Friday between New York City and Washington, DC.
Buses depart from several Brooklyn locations, as well as 122 Allen Street (at Delancy) in Chinatown and 303 West 34th Street (at 8th Avenue) near Penn Station/Madison Square Garden.

Tips for Bus Travel to New York City

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