Greyhound to New york??

I was wondering if anyone could advise me on the best way to get from Boston to New York. I have priced the greyhound bus which is $35 one way(i leave Oct 11th), as i dont live in the states i cant take advantage of purchasing online as an esaver would only be $18 one way.

Im travelling down the east coast so will just have one suitcase with me...do you think this is the best way to go? I really appreciate any help.

Jillian

Greyhound to New york??

Yes the bus at that price would be the most economical way to get from Boston to New York, that%26#39;s a great price, WOW what a deal if you can get it for $18 one way! The train (AMTRAK) would be about $69 one way, and I doubt if they have a deal like that! There%26#39;s no way you can get them online? Try this website www.south-station.net and click on greyhound or amtrak and see if you can purchase a ticket? You%26#39;d probably be leaving from South Station in Boston to get to New York most likely. I took my nieces to New York by train several times it was well worth it. The bus would be really good too though, I didn%26#39;t even think of that actually! Good luck and have fun!

Greyhound to New york??

Thanks for your help...i tried the link but it just takes me straight to the greyhound website still and like i said i cant seem to purchase a ticket online because i dont have a US postal address. Looks like the only think for me to do is wait until i get there and pay double the fair...what a shame!

I do not know if these options are possible but can you either use your hotel, or a friend or acquaintance here as your U.S.A. address or have Greyhound hold the tickets for pickup at the ticket office or have a friend or acquaintance here purchase the ticket in your name??

Thanks for the suggestion but i just checked and you have to have a US Credit card and mailing address...looks like im outta options..ill just have to wait until i get there and pray the ticket hasnt incresed any more than $35...just seemed pretty expensive to me although its cheaper than amtrak.

Thanks for your help

Jillian

Hi Jilly - Normally I advise people against taking the bus to NY, as it is so much longer than driving. It doesn%26#39;t sound like it%26#39;s optional for you though. I do advise you get there early (an hour or so), otherwise you will get stuck in the back of the bus which makes for a very long ride! Also, try to plan your departure at a time to avoid the NY city rush hour (which I have also been stuck in). Have fun! NY is a wonderful city!

Thanks for the advice, i wish i did have a car and didnt have to take the bus! A few people i have been chatting to recommended taking another bus which runs into chinatown for $15 one way but it got me thinking that if greyhound charge $35 and this is $15 there has to be a catch somewhere!!

Jillian

I forgot about that Chinatown bus completely! I know a few people that took it and had a wonderful time in New York! Here%26#39;s some info on it...

http://www.luckystarbus.com/

YES believe it or not it%26#39;s only $15 ONE WAY!

Another option, though more expensive, is Limoliner. They run between the Back Bay Hilton in Boston and the NY Hilton. It%26#39;s a small bus, outfitted with huge comfy seats, internet connections, movies on DVD and food service.

Thanks, i had a look at the site...the bus seems grand! Still cant understand how they can charge so little in comparison to Greyhound...i think ill give this a go and just hope for cheap and cheerful.

Many Thanks again

Jillian

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