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…
OurBus is bringing its reliable, tech-enabled travel experience to more group travel needs with OurBus Charter Bus Services, a streamlined solution for businesses, schools, event organizers, families, communities, and private groups looking for a simpler way to move together. From corporate events and employee shuttles to school trips, weddings, religious retreats, sports travel, and long-distance group outings, OurBus Charters is designed to solve one of travel’s most common challenges: private bus rental, coordinating safe, comfortable, and cost-effective transportation for multiple…
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…
New York, USA – May 15, 2026: OurBus, the intercity bus company that has carried millions of passengers across the United States since 2016, today launched its charter business as a dedicated brand at ourbuscharters.com. The move formalizes OurBus Charters as a managed national charter service for organizations and event planners, while keeping it backed by the same operations infrastructure that powers the parent company’s scheduled intercity network. The charter business has operated alongside OurBus’s intercity routes for several years, growing…
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…
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…