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Bus Companies Serving New York City

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

By Heather Cross, About.com

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. Companion fares offer a 50% discount on a 2nd ticket if purchased 3 days in advance, though tickets to NYC from Boston, Philadelphia, Amherst, or Northhampton are excluded from the promotion.
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 New York City's 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 New York City's Chinatown.

New Century Travel Bus
Daily service between New York City and Washington, DC; Richmond, VA and Philadelphia, PA. Buses to Philadelphia are non-stop, but the service to Washington, DC makes some intermediate stops.
Buses arrive/depart from 88 East Broadway (in Chinatown. Service to Philadelphia is also available from Brooklyn (60th Street/8th Avenue) Sunday through Wednesday.

Sunshine Travel
Daily shuttle service between New York City and Boston.
Buses arrive at 69 Chrystie Street in New York City's Chinatown.

Today's Bus
Service to and from New York City from Philadelphia, PA; Washington, DC; Norfolk, VA; Richmond, VA and Atlanta, GA. Buses run directly from origin to New York City. Buses are equipped with a TV/VCR.
Arrives in Chinatown. Check specific routes for exact address.

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.

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