Yes, for most college students, the bus is one of the best ways to get home for a break. A bus for college students traveling home is the cheapest option that doesn’t require owning a car. It reaches campus towns that flights and trains skip, with services like OurBus starting near $25, adding a student discount, and providing a guaranteed seat with Wi-Fi so the ride home can double as nap-or-study time. Break starts, and the same question hits every…
Riding an intercity bus for the first time is simple: book online ahead of time, arrive at your curbside stop about 15 minutes early, show the mobile pass on your phone, hand your bag to the driver to stow underneath, and pick a seat. Modern coaches like OurBus come with free WiFi, power outlets at the seat, reclining seats, and an onboard restroom, making riding an intercity bus for the first time be super smooth. This bus trip is closer…
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? …
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…
Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest travel periods of the year. It marks the unofficial start of summer, and in 2026, Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 25, giving many travelers a three-day-long weekend. That also means one thing: crowded roads. For many travelers, driving feels like the default choice. But between traffic, tolls, gas, parking, and the stress of staying alert behind the wheel, the “easy road trip” can quickly become the most tiring part of the…
Bus travel does not usually get the glossy travel treatment. Flights feel fast. Road trips feel adventurous. Trains get the romantic movie montage. The bus? It often gets treated like the backup plan. But for many city-to-city trips, bus travel is underrated for a simple reason: it solves practical travel problems without making a big fuss. It is often affordable, accessible, lower-emission than driving or flying, and easier than dealing with airports or parking. That does not mean buses are…
Spring is one of the best times to plan a Boston weekend trip. The weather is milder, gardens and public spaces start waking up again, and the city’s walkable neighborhoods feel especially good for a quick escape from New York. NYC to Boston Spring Weekend at a Glance Best Travel Method: Bus (Choose OurBus) for value ($19+) and city-center drops. Travel Time: 4–4.5 hours Top Spring Event: Swan Boats in the Public Garden (Reopened April 18, 2026). Ideal Itinerary: Saturday…
Traditionally regarded as the unofficial end of summer, Labor Day weekend 2025 is usually expected to be one of the busiest travel days. The long weekend is a great chance to enjoy the last few days of the sunny weather as summer jobs come to an end, new semesters start, and daylight fades. When is Labor Day? Labor Day is usually celebrated on the first Monday of the month of September. In 2025, Labor Day falls on the 1st of…