The central hub for bus travel to and from New York City is the Port Authority Bus Terminal that is located from 40th to 42nd Streets, between Eighth and Ninth Avenues. Port Authority Bus Terminal, the main gateway for interstate buses into Manhattan, is a large building located in Midtown. It sits one block west from Times Square, between 8th and 9th Avenues and 40th and 42nd Street at 625 8th Avenue.
This terminal serves as a terminus and departure point for both commuter bus routes as well as for long-distance intercity routes. New York City Subway trains 1 2 3 7 <7> A C E N Q R S can be availed from the terminal by travelling through the direct underground passageways. The building of the terminal comprises 40-story office towers and escalators.
Located between 178th and 179th streets and Fort Washington and Wadsworth Avenues, George Washington Bridge Bus Station connects upper Manhattan to New Jersey and beyond. This commuter bus terminal features direct bus ramps on and off the upper level of the bridge. Built over the Trans-Manhattan Expressway (Interstate 95) between 178th and 179th Streets and Fort Washington and Wadsworth Avenues, it is wheelchair accessible.
New York City Subway, located at Fort Washington Avenue and 175th Street are included in the 175th Street station of the IND Eighth Avenue Line and provide connectivity to this station. In addition to these, some international buses also terminate at Atlantic Ave-Pacific Street subway station in Brooklyn.
Bus Operators in New York City
Manhattan's Port Authority Bus Terminal on 8th Avenue & 42nd Street is linked with New Jersey by New Jersey Transit. Tourists travelling to the city from Boston can opt for Boston Deluxe, Fung Wah Bus, Limoliner and Lucky Star. Fare from Boston and Hartford to the city by Boston Deluxe is $15.
Limoliner offers on board attendant, food service, Wi-Fi and wide seats. From Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC, Apex Bus, DC2NY, Eastern Travel and Hola Bus provide services to the city. New Century Travel, MVP Bus, Today's Bus, The Know It Express, Tripper Bus, Vamoose Bus and Washington Deluxe also connect the city with Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington DC.
BoltBus connects the city with Boston, Washington D.C. and Philadelphia. Connections across North America from the city are also provided by Greyhound. From Boston, Buffalo, New York State, Toronto, Atlantic City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington D.C, Megabus runs to the city. NeOn, Peter Pan Bus Company, Today Bus, Everyday Bus and Tiger Bus also provide international connectivity to the city from across North America.