If you go to college in a small town, getting to campus without a car can be a pain. There might be plenty of ways to get from New York City to Rochester, Syracuse, or Binghamton. But if your campus is another 30 or 40 miles away, you still have to figure out that last part of the trip. We were seeing this with students at SUNY Brockport. A lot of students were already taking OurBus between New York City…
Yes, and the savings are bigger than most students expect. College student bus travel on OurBus runs from $9 one way, and OurBus Select takes $15 off each of your next 10 rides, worth up to $150. What matters most is whether an OurBus route serves your campus. Key Takeaways Fares start at $9 (New York to Philadelphia) and top out around $26 on the upstate college runs. OurBus Select saves up to $150, at $15 off each of your next…
The best OurBus weekend escape of the year is not Labor Day weekend. It is the three weekends right after it: September 12, 19 and 26, 2026. The crowds have gone home, fares sit near their floor, and Atlantic water is at its warmest of the year. Summer does not end when the holiday does. Key Takeaways Summer does not officially end until the equinox, in the third week of September. The three weekends after Labor Day are still summer.…
Labor Day 2026 falls on Monday, September 7, giving you a three-day weekend from Saturday, September 5. The quickest way to lock in a trip is to book one of five OurBus master corridors: New York to Washington DC, Boston, Philadelphia, Ithaca or Binghamton. Fares start at $9 and buses run up to 20 times a day. Key Takeaways Labor Day 2026 is Monday, September 7. The travel crunch runs Friday, September 4 through Tuesday, September 8. The cheapest master route…
To plan a Philly to NYC bus trip with OurBus, pick your date, book early on the OurBus app, choose a departure that dodges rush-hour traffic, and confirm your exact pickup point. The route runs about 95 miles and takes roughly two hours. With a little planning, you can leave Center City after breakfast and be in Manhattan before lunch. Philly to NYC Trip Highlights: The Philadelphia-to-New-York corridor is about 95 miles and takes roughly 2 hours by bus, traffic…
To make a long bus ride comfortable and productive, download your work and entertainment before you board, dress in layers, pick a window seat, and pack a neck pillow, snacks, water, and a power bank. Set up a small mobile office, take short movement breaks at stops, and let your OurBus reserved seat, free Wi-Fi, and power outlet do the rest. Key Takeaways Prep before you board: download everything on Wi-Fi, charge your devices, and pack a small comfort kit.…
Students are choosing OurBus this back-to-school season because it’s cheaper than owning a car, simpler than flying, and it stops right where they need to be, on or near campus. Add free Wi-Fi, power outlets, live bus tracking, and flexible booking, and student bus travel becomes the easiest way to get between home and school without the cost or stress of a car. Why Is Student Bus Travel Booming This Back-to-School Season? Student bus travel is booming because the cost…
To make the most of the OurBus student discount, verify your student status, book early on the OurBus app, and stack the discount with off-peak departures, referral credit, and OurBus Rewards. Students already ride for less than they would pay to drive or fly, so a few smart habits turn an everyday trip home into real savings across a semester. What is the OurBus student discount, and who qualifies? The OurBus student discount is a reduced fare for verified college…
To stay entertained on a bus trip without draining your phone, download your entertainment before you board, switch on low-power mode, and mix in a few offline, no-screen activities like a book, a nap, or the window view. On OurBus you also get power outlets and free Wi-Fi, so you can top up as you go. A four-hour ride goes quickly when you plan ahead. Key Takeaways Download shows, podcasts, and playlists on Wi-Fi before you leave. Offline playback is…
The easiest car-free summer day trips from Philadelphia are New York City and Washington, DC – both a direct OurBus ride away. Hop the bus to NYC for $9 in about two hours, or to DC for $15, and then use each city’s subway or Metro to get around. No car, no gas, no tolls, no downtown parking needed. Key Takeaways The two best car-free day trips from Philadelphia are New York City (from $9) and Washington, DC (from $15)…