What do you think is the best way to travel between cities? For most intercity trips, the bus is the smartest way to travel. It’s the cheapest per mile, the lowest in carbon emissions, and roughly six times safer than driving yourself. The train wins when you need raw speed on a busy corridor, and the car wins only when you’re hauling a lot of cargo or making many off-route stops. However, for a single traveler going city to city,…
The coolest mountain trips by OurBus that you can reach by bus from the Northeast are Ithaca, Harrisonburg, and Blacksburg in Virginia’s Blue Ridge and Shenandoah country. OurBus offers a bus route for each of these trips, with fares starting at about $24. When a heat wave settles over the city, the cheapest air conditioning is altitude. You don’t need a flight or a rental car to find it. All you need is a bus seat and a few hours.…
Fourth of July Fireworks: Which Cities Are Worth the Bus Trip? The best Fourth of July fireworks you can reach by bus are New York City’s Macy’s show (its 50th anniversary in 2026), Boston’s Pops Spectacular on the Charles River, Washington DC’s National Mall display, Philadelphia’s Wawa Welcome America, and Baltimore’s Inner Harbor fireworks. All of these cities are OurBus destinations, with one-way fares starting at $9 and no holiday parking or gridlock to fight. Fireworks night is the one…
Summer is peak season for the open road. In 2025, a record 72.2 million Americans traveled 50 miles or more for the July 4th holiday alone, and 4.78 million of them chose a bus, train, or cruise. If you’re one of the millions taking a summer bus trip this season, what you pack and what you leave home decide whether the ride is relaxing or a sweaty scramble. Let’s build the list! What Should You Pack for a Summer Bus Trip? …
The easiest summer weekend trips from NYC you can reach by bus are Philadelphia and Atlantic City (about 2 to 2.5 hours, same day doable), followed by Providence, Boston, Washington DC, and Ithaca (great overnights), with Niagara Falls as the epic long weekend haul. We’ve ranked all seven below by how little planning each one needs. Key Takeaways Trips are ranked by planning effort, not just distance, so you can match a getaway to the weekend you actually have. Two…
In August, after summer break, getting back to campus should not involve expensive last-minute rides, stressful highway traffic, or asking your parents to drive hours each way. For many students, back to campus bus travel is one of the easiest ways to return to school without turning move-in week into a full family road trip. Whether you are heading to a dorm, apartment, college town, or nearby city, taking a bus to college can help you save money, manage luggage,…
July 4th weekend is one of the biggest travel moments of summer. Fireworks, beach plans, city festivals, family visits, and long-weekend getaways all land at once. That means the best seats, best schedules, and best fares can disappear quickly. If you are planning July 4th travel this year, booking early is a good idea. With OurBus, travelers can plan affordable July 4th bus trips to major city celebrations, beach towns, and weekend-friendly destinations without dealing with airport lines, parking stress,…
Summer has a way of making every weekend feel like it should include sand, boardwalk fries, ocean air, and at least one questionable sunburn decision. The good news? You do not always need a car to get there. With OurBus routes connecting travelers to beach towns across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, planning beach trips by bus can be simple, budget-friendly, and far less stressful than driving into shore traffic. Read on for summer beach getaway ideas that are easy to…
Juneteenth is a time to honor freedom, reflect on history, and celebrate Black culture, community, and resilience. It marks June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston, Texas were finally informed of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. In 2026, Juneteenth falls on Friday, June 19, making it a meaningful long weekend for many travelers. For those looking to plan a quick trip without airport stress or city parking headaches, Juneteenth weekend getaways by bus can…
Pride Month is more than a calendar of parades. It is a celebration of visibility, community, history, joy, and the ongoing work toward equality. Across the Northeast, cities like New York, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and Boston host some of the most meaningful Pride events in the country. The best part? You do not need a car to be part of it. With OurBus routes connecting major East Coast cities, planning Pride Month bus trips can be simple, affordable, and easier…