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Are Buses Running? OurBus Intercity Bus Routes Available as of June 2021

  Current Intercity Bus Routes from OurBus Niagara Falls – Ithaca – New York City: NYC – Fort Lee, NJ – Binghamton – Ithaca – Geneva / Waterloo – Rochester – Buffalo – Niagara Falls, NY Syracuse route : NYC – Fort Lee, NJ – Binghamton – Cortland – Syracuse (transfer at Binghamton) Ithaca – Syracuse route : Ithaca – Cortland – Syracuse Berks County Pennsylvania route: Douglassville – Reading, PA – Kutztown – Allentown / Wescosville – Hellertown – NYC Lancaster…

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Black Friday Turkey Trivia

On Black Friday 2020, OurBus is hosting its first-ever voice-activated trivia game. The Turkey Trivia game is live from 10AM-3PM ET Play through any Alexa or Google Assistant device. Answer 3 questions right to win a $5 OurBus Gift Card (Good for any trip purchased on OurBus in the next 2 years)   How to Play Access the game on any Alexa or Google voice-enabled device On Alexa, just say “Alexa, open OurBus”. After the welcome message, say “Play Turkey Trivia”.…

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travel hacks for thanksgiving

Travel hacks for Thanksgiving!

  Roasted Turkey, cranberry sauce, oyster stew, creamed asparagus tips, pickles, snowflake potatoes, baked carrots, fruit salad… ok ok so I am not going to distract you with astounding and lips making thanksgiving menu, but that is what hovering over my mind from last few days. Ahh! I just can’t get over it. Well, next week wouldn’t be the same as this one, cheerful & smiling faces, parties, incredible dishes; get together would definitely be the reason for our occupancy.…

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Quarantining? OurBus offers discount hotel bookings for Cornell University Student quarantine

Update as on 8/12/20: online sales have ended but there is still availability. You must call the hotel and book over the phone, and ask for the OurBus group rate.   On July 30, 2020, Cornell University announced a mandatory 14-day Cornell University Student quarantine before coming to campus for  those traveling to Cornell from a state on the NY State COVID-19 Travel Advisory list of Restricted States. For Cornell University students coming from COVID-19 hot spot states, hotel rooms in…

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Where’s My Bus?

  OurBus’ Real-Time Bus Tracking Feature Gives Passengers and Loved Ones Peace of Mind A story inspired by OurBus Travelers One of the things my father explained to me when my wife and I were expecting the birth of my daughter was that there will be many milestones in the years to come. Some of them will be moments to look forward to, others will come sooner than you expect. We reached one of those milestones this past weekend when…

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Spending your vacations at home can be bliss!

  You will never hear anybody say that they don’t want to spend quality time at home especially vacations. The word home itself bring so many memories in the mind that the idea of spending time at home is like taking a pill of ecstasy. Some artists even quoted that, Home is a long, bear hug with someone you love. The line itself shows the intensity of emotions a person can share, so spending time at such a place is…

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Lessons Learned From A Japanese Train Company: A Customer-Centric Approach

  The news of a Japanese train company issuing a sincere apology. After one of its express trains left the station a whopping 20 seconds ahead of schedule. This left many in the U.S. and beyond in shock, awe and appreciation. Since Thanksgiving one of the busiest travel times of the season is almost here. Lets pause and reflect on what we, as transportation professionals, can learn from the Tokyo Metropolitan Intercity Railway Companys humble apology. All transportation companies should…

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Long commute? Don’t worry Ourbus aids your commuting health

  The reality of urban living is long commutes to colleges and to work. For all of us who live in NYC or DC, it is impossible to not commute long distances to find opportunities that we cherish. It is indeed a way of life and is here to stay. I sometimes wish I could be dropped off in a helicopter to my school like the Jetsons (cartoon show in 90s… yes, I am a 90s kid), but the reality…

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