Count your hours first, then pick the corridor — not the other way around. Depending on when you can leave on Friday and when you must be home on Sunday, an OurBus weekend is anywhere from about 35 hours to 49, and each of those numbers points at a different route. Find your number below, then read only that section. How Many Hours Do You Actually Have? That is the one question worth answering first, and almost nobody asks it. Ground…
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…
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)…
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…
Getting from the Lehigh Valley to New York City just got easier. OurBus currently has two convenient regional routes: the Easton to NYC bus service and the Bethlehem to NYC bus service. The new OurBus routes in Pennsylvania will let students, weekend guests, occasional commuters, families and anyone taking a short journey to the city travel to New York without the burden of driving, parking or getting a rideshare. The routes connect Easton and Bethlehem to New York City with…
Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and it is one of the best times to take a short, low-stress trip. In 2026, Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 25, creating a three-day weekend for many travelers. It’s the best chance to grab a long weekend for your next trip. For weekend travelers, couples, and students, bus travel keeps the plan simple: no airport lines, no parking hunt, no one stuck driving through holiday traffic. These Memorial Day…
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…
Weekend travel does not need a flight, a huge budget, or weeks of planning. More travelers are choosing shorter, lower-cost escapes, and that is exactly why affordable weekend trips from Boston are such a strong fit right now. With the right route, you can leave on Friday or Saturday, keep transport costs low, and still have time to actually enjoy the destination. That is also why cheap weekend getaways from Boston, easy Boston weekend bus trips, and smart budget trips…
Spring break does not have to mean expensive flights, rental cars, airport lines, or a group chat meltdown over who is driving. Some of the best spring break destinations by bus are easy to reach, budget-friendly, and packed with the kind of spring energy travelers actually want: waterfront walks, cherry blossoms, museums, college-town cafés, boardwalks, waterfalls, and weekend-friendly adventures. Whether you are a student planning with friends, a couple looking for a quick escape, or a family searching for affordable…