[Merged] Megabus.com May 30-June 5 ride to New York for FREE*

[mmhassa2]

From May 30-June 5 all seats are FREE as their grand opening special from Toronto to Buffalo or New York.

I just booked for 3 people for June 1 to June 4th for….drum roll $0.50 IN TOTAL!
http://www.megabus.com/us/


Since the site is out trying calling their customer service: 1-877-462-6342

[toronto_slim]

"Thank you for visiting megabus.com
Our site is currently very busy and we are unable to process your request at this time.

Please click on your browsers refresh button to re-try or return at a later time."


Can't be RFD effect - I was the first one to view the post...

[mmhassa2]

They are having some difficulties, but after refreshing for an hour or so I was able to get in and place my order and received my confirmation email within minutes.

Quite worth it...Oh also I called in and they said you can call this number and place a order, but I haven't tried it as it's long distance.

1-773-890-6342

[mmhassa2]

Just booked 5 more tickets for family....Keep trying site does come back up every few minutes..:D

[ricedion]

I was in and found 2 seats to New York (no more seats leaving toronto on may 30 Friday tho), but wasn't sure if I really wanted to go. and then the site struck and I was out.

[sharif86]

recieved a confirmation email from world pay saying they recieved payment but havent got a email from coachusa yet?
are we supposed to get two emails confirming the booking?

[mystz]

I'm in the same situation, I called customer service and the representative gave me a confirmation number (which.. was ridiculously long lol)
I'm still wondering if I'll end up receiving an email from coachusa as well.. O_o


recieved a confirmation email from world pay saying they recieved payment but havent got a email from coachusa yet?
are we supposed to get two emails confirming the booking?

[sharif86]

argh..they need to get their stuff together!!!
..at first it said there was error with my transaction, but then i got an email saying it went through but that i should also receive an email from coach confirming. the reservation.i guess i will call them from a landline when i get home but until then ill fire off an email to their customer service..

hey for .53 cents what did i expect!! :D :D

[mgronqui]

This is just for one way?

[mystz]

So I finally received the confirmation email but I got charged $3.00 instead of $0.50. That's probably because I called into customer service to CONFIRM that my reservation went through lol..

[shawn99]

so how much to go back to Toronto? lol

[mgronqui]

Damnit, I get a blank page when I try to add trips to my order!

[sharif86]

as far as i know..its round trip..

ill wait till tmrw morning before calling since it seemed to have taken some time for you to get your confirmation email.

[mgronqui]

Anyone else getting errors?

[xtracrispy123]

got it!

thanks op!

[xeL|]

This is just for one way?

+1

[TechRock]

they just advertise this deal on global news

[christianbai]

may 30 9:00pm
june 2nd 9:00 am

tried like 30 times...and finally got it!!

total : Us $0.50

[squall458]

I got in too! Mon June 2 to Thurs June 5 for 50 cents! I hope this site is LEGIT and I dont notice weird charges on my CC after this...

[Liko]

Got mine, June 2 - 4. Charged $0.50 US. The server is mighty slow now. Good luck all.

[mothu]

There was an error accessing this webpage. megabus.com Technical Support has been informed of this problem and the site should be available again soon. Thank you for your patience.:cry: :cry:

[dux]

There was an error accessing this webpage. megabus.com Technical Support has been informed of this problem and the site should be available again soon. Thank you for your patience.:cry: :cry:

RFD effect?? lol

[mmhassa2]

+1

It's both ways....The site seems to be back up again. Good luck :)

[VenomZeus]

I got May 31 to June 3!

Does anyone know if Coach Canada will continue the $10 sale from MTL to Tor? I'm from MTL and I'm really planning for that sale to get to NY for $10-20 :)

[xeL|]

They actually have this on the news.
http://www.thestar.com/Business/article/350806

[jerryhung]

I wouldn't want to be on the May 30 9pm bus
filled with "frugal" people who paid 50 cents and rushing onto the bus :lol:


If you visit Greyhound bus terminal friday night, you'll see that overnight bus lineups are LONG.... especially New York lines (inc. Rochester/Syracuse/Buffalo stops), so this "free" promotion will only make it worse, I think

keep us updated! all RFD'ers wear RED and have a RFD meet on the bus

[mintchoco]

Booked! Thanks!!!

I am hoping that they really have free wi-fi on the bus or whatever it says in the star article, otherwise, it's one mighty long ride...

[PuppyB]

Where do you guy stay in NY? I want to have a shopping there but don't have any friends so I am clueless in NY. Any hotels there or the bus will send to you directly to hotel?>:( >:( >:( >:(

[cache]

I got in too! Mon June 2 to Thurs June 5 for 50 cents! I hope this site is LEGIT and I dont notice weird charges on my CC after this...

Megabus is certainly legit. They have been around Europe and Western US for a while now. This is just a promotion for the new Toronto routes. I've tried their $1 LA-SF buses and theey are spacious and comfortable. Newer than any greyhound I've taken in my life!


Where do you guy stay in NY? I want to have a shopping there but don't have any friends so I am clueless in NY. Any hotels there or the bus will send to you directly to hotel?

Megabus brings you to Penn Station (train station). You can transfer to subway after that to virtually any location in NYC. Last time I went, I opted for a boutique hotel (you can find these online) which is reasonable if you have 2 or 3 friends to bunk with.

[elty]

nothing available to NYC

[thush]

booked 2 tickets.. thank you

[unbound_rider]

I can't seem to get tickets to NewYork from Toronto for Friday May 30th, probably booked up by now... but has anyone had any luck with some tickets becoming available after trying repeatedly?

[thush]

I can't seem to get tickets to NewYork from Toronto for Friday May 30th, probably booked up by now... but has anyone had any luck with some tickets becoming available after trying repeatedly?

i think tickets for 30th is gone..try other days...

[thush]

would you get charged if you cancel a ticket after booking it..??

[fatpiggy]

Only available now is June 3 & 4, One way to New York. Return is $160

Booked 4 to but didn't book return!!! For 50cents, will figure out how to come back!!!

Edit: Return tickets on some dates are only $20 each, still worth it, i guess

Question: Wonder if I can squeeze my 2-1/2 year old and a 2 month old on our laps and save 2 tickets on the return trip?

[CSR]

Megabus is also hoping to change people's perceptions of bus travel by offering guaranteed seating, as well as free video entertainment and Wi-Fi service onboard.

:razz:

[parry]

Makes it a bit easier for travellers who fly out of Buffalo and do not like to drive. It goes to Buffalo Airport as well.

http://www.megabus.com/us/stops/toronto_buffalo.php

[Kaitlyn]

Darn too late! Would have liked to book a may 30th departure.

Oh well! Will keep an eye out on these newcomers... wonder if they'll make a big splash or not!

[shybutsly]

Booked 4 to but didn't book return!!! For 50cents, will figure out how to come back!!!

You probably already know this, but I suggest that you book some type of return before you go. The border guards likely will not let you enter the US without proof of a return trip. I know that greyhound always warns people about this.

[grappos13]

i wonder what ppl consider paying a premium to be.. 10 dollars a ticket? i missed out on this deal.. mostly cuz i have some damn work thing on the monday.. but i have the tuesday-friday off.. so it kind of sucks..

[hi-tech]

Deal is dead everything from May30-June5th is booked outbound from Toronto

[twotterdhc6]

Deal is dead everything from May30-June5th is booked outbound from Toronto

There are still free seats available to Buffalo... but who wants to go travelling in Buffalo, eh? :p

[mgronqui]

There are still free seats available to Buffalo... but who wants to go travelling in Buffalo, eh? :p

Yeah, I booked 5 anyway to Buffalo. I probably won't even go, but hey I may flip em for some change. Worse case scenario is that I lose 0.50 :lol:

[AmberMoon]

Hmmm pretty interesting. Im going back home for 2 months this summer and trying to figure out the best options for flights and i did a quick search for 3 seats from Toronto to Buffalo and round trip its $16.50 for all 3 of us. Thats incredible and well worth it. I will watch the post to hear how others trips went since I will be traveling with kids.

[Talamasca]

Good deal for those who can endure the bus ride. The longest bus ride I've ever had is six hours and that was hell. I'll be in NYC around the same time so that'll be cool.

[mmhassa2]

Just wondering all those who were able to take advantage of the deal, can anyone recommend a cheap mini van or a 8 seater SUV rental coupon code?

[VenomZeus]

I'll be bidding on a hotel using priceline, just don't know which area I should bid on and how many stars. :?:

Priceline is usually easy to use in Canada, but for New York I have no idea.

[sumrandomguy]

did anyone get their confirmation email from coach canada?
other than the one that tells u they charged u the $0.50 booking fee

i got charged but never got the email........does that mean i dont have the seats? :confused:

[mmhassa2]

did anyone get their confirmation email from coach canada?
other than the one that tells u they charged u the $0.50 booking fee

i got charged but never got the email........does that mean i dont have the seats? :confused:

I received my 2nd email with the reservation numbers right away. I suggest you call their customer service to see what's going on.

[buster_m]

congrats ppl... that's amazing.... I was unable to fins any for me and my friends but my family booked 5 tickets for the end of july, for about $20 per person roundtrip...

just wondering is the $15 oneway their regular pricing or is it a promotion as well

[twboy1999]

2 late on the free trip
but still dirt cheap for regular price

anyone know what kind of bus they use? should be regular coach bus with washroom at the back i think???

let us know ur experience once u guys get the free ride^^

[mmhassa2]

2 late on the free trip
but still dirt cheap for regular price

anyone know what kind of bus they use? should be regular coach bus with washroom at the back i think???

let us know ur experience once u guys get the free ride^^

That was my main concern since we'll be traveling with a 6 year old :D I called in and they confirmed that they DO have the little washrooms in the bus.

[young__wun1515]

so im guessing the trips to ny are out ey....

[msinclair]

congrats ppl... that's amazing.... I was unable to fins any for me and my friends but my family booked 5 tickets for the end of july, for about $20 per person roundtrip...

just wondering is the $15 oneway their regular pricing or is it a promotion as well

Typically, megabus pricing starts at $1. At least out of Chicago, every bus is sold at $1 for a few seats, $5 for a few more, $8, $15, $20, $25 or whatever on up. Every route has a maximum price. So, if you snagged the $15 or $20 tickets, chances are they were not the absolute lowest price, but $20 TDOT-NY is not at all a bad deal when compared to Greyhound.

[kramerz80]

i hear they hire monkeys to drive their buses... and they pay them in bananas, thats how the fares are so cheap!

[AmberMoon]

Please keep us updated if you use their buses, I would really be interested in hearing others opinions

[HCaulfield]

i tried to book TO-NYC but it was $45/head - how are you folks getting cheaper prices?? is there a code i am missing?

[cache]

Please keep us updated if you use their buses, I would really be interested in hearing others opinions

are u talking abt megabus in general, or megabus for TO-NYC route only? i did try their LA-SF route and it was great (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6605714&postcount=29). i didnt think megabus drivers were monkeys - though i have had experiences with greyhound drivers who were! :D

[mgronqui]

i tried to book TO-NYC but it was $45/head - how are you folks getting cheaper prices?? is there a code i am missing?

Sold out.

I got 5 tickets to Buffalo. I'm looking for a bus that goes to NYC. Anyone know anymore info on this including bus and prices?

[wonderboy]

so are they all sold out?


i can't find any tickets for buffalo neither

[jerryhung]

are people hoarding tickets for sale?

because it's against the rules to sell them in hot deals, and rather you have to post a price, but anyway........ SIGH.......

[jb831]

Quick question to those who have taken MegaBus before (in the US or UK), do you just show up with your confirmation number?

At least with Coach Canada you had ticket printouts (with barcodes, even).

Thanks!

[andrew2good4u]

Quick question to those who have taken MegaBus before (in the US or UK), do you just show up with your confirmation number?

At least with Coach Canada you had ticket printouts (with barcodes, even).

Thanks!

Nobody has taken Megabus before.. its new

[jb831]

Nobody has taken Megabus before.. its new

Ummm... no it's not. Please read my post again:

"Quick question to those who have taken MegaBus before (in the US or UK)"

It's been around in the States and U.K. for a while now -- other posters have mentioned taking it before as well.

It's new in CANADA, but I'm assuming it operates the same type of confirmation system for it's American / European counterparts.

[angel03]

2 late on the free trip
but still dirt cheap for regular price

anyone know what kind of bus they use? should be regular coach bus with washroom at the back i think???

let us know ur experience once u guys get the free ride^^


why were you too late for the free trip? i just booked for 3 and i got it...i booked for may 30-june 2...

[angel03]

I'm in the same situation, I called customer service and the representative gave me a confirmation number (which.. was ridiculously long lol)
I'm still wondering if I'll end up receiving an email from coachusa as well.. O_o

i just called megabus customer service and they said as long as we receive confirmation from megabus.com then we're good. they said coachusa and megabus are the same thing, so not to worry.
AND they don't overbook, so thats great!

[angel03]

i think tickets for 30th is gone..try other days...

i was able to get 3 tickets for may 30-june 2

[slippy]

it says they drop you off at penn station in new york
are there any good hotels there?

[d182]

i swear they just released some more FREE reservations.

i tried dates on/between May 30 - June 5 (Toronto/NYC) and it was free.

Take a look and book now!!!!!

[mmhassa2]

Yup you are right...maybe they added a few more busses?

[slippy]

just got 2 tickets! thanks op!
new york day trip here i come! :)

[peppy5]

what hotels or bed and breakfasts are relatively cheap for nyc?

[cache]

Quick question to those who have taken MegaBus before (in the US or UK), do you just show up with your confirmation number?

At least with Coach Canada you had ticket printouts (with barcodes, even).

Thanks!

yes, just show up with a printout of your confirmation number. the driver checks your number against his list and lets you up his bus! (did this when i took megabus from LA-SF)

[nuberific]

Awesome thanks OP! Heading to NYC with the gf, unfortunately May 30th tickets are out, but I got a May 31st outbound and June 3 return trip.

[grape]

deals dead.. i got the last 5 ticket i think.. lol but they are split up.. -__- 4 is leaving from TO at 9am.. and the last one is leaving at 9pm.. neone wanna switch ..? pm for an am ?

[nuberific]

deals dead.. i got the last 5 ticket i think.. lol but they are split up.. -__- 4 is leaving from TO at 9am.. and the last one is leaving at 9pm.. neone wanna switch ..? pm for an am ?

Not sure what you're talking about. At least to NYC, outbound trips from Toronto are all open except for May 30th.

[grape]

try again, when u try 2 put it in the cart, it will say the number of seats u put in invalid.. which is 0..

[fatpiggy]

Got 4 tickets, Departing May 31, Returning June 5.

GREATTTTT, Thanks OP.

This deal is far from expiring.

[fatpiggy]

The old thread was removed to expired section, so I am reposting it here until that old thread is brought back again:

If you missed it the last time, try again now:

http://www.megabus.com/us/

[Dash]

I don't see the point of posting the thread up again. just wait until they move it back if it's not expired.

[labqi]

every time i try to add trips to my order .. get this error
"The number of passengers that you have provided is not recognized. Please try again."

[gsrce]

$1.00 for round trip to New York? That's a really amazing deal. And it looks like the buses are brand new as well.

I'll have to give them a go sometime, thanks OP.

[matdwyer]

I saw the post in the expired one you did, and I came so close to pulling the trigger on an overnight bus there, but i couldn't get an overnight back for the same day (i.e. no hotel :cry: )

If anyone has ***********************************************

[matdwyer]

:lol: :lol:

... lol does this mean you have two tickets that you want to sell? or are you just laughing at the fact that I'm not going to NY for a day :cheesygri

[labqi]

any comments about the error:

:"The number of passengers that you have provided is not recognized. Please try again.":

[HBP]

... lol does this mean you have two tickets that you want to sell? or are you just laughing at the fact that I'm not going to NY for a day :cheesygri

I just wouldn't do two overnight buses to save ~$80 on a hotel.

Overnight buses suck.

[matdwyer]

I just wouldn't do two overnight buses to save ~$80 on a hotel.

Overnight buses suck.

I'm accustom to long drives (fla and back in one shot), so the fact that I'd get to sit in a chair and not drive is actually exciting! :cheesygri

If it was not for time constriants, I'd stay in jersey for 2000 starwood points a night (what I was planning on doing), but I might have to just settle for an overnighter for now! (except I cant get the right tickets :lol: )

any comments about the error:

:"The number of passengers that you have provided is not recognized. Please try again.":

How many did you try? I did 2 and it worked... maybe try changing the days

[labqi]

i am trying 2 .. it shoes 2 tickets = free... but when i select the outbound and return trip and select "add to my order", i get this .. :(

[gsrce]

i am trying 2 .. it shoes 2 tickets = free... but when i select the outbound and return trip and select "add to my order", i get this .. :(

Just buy them separately?

[rain]

If you have problems on firefox. Try it on IE. It seems to work better there.

[deezz]

I don't see the point of posting the thread up again. just wait until they move it back if it's not expired.

FORGET what this guy said!!

THANK YOU OP!!!!!!

I just called in and booked a trip for Thursday June 05 - Sunday June 08!! Both overnight buses. The return trip was $40 and the outbound was FRRREEEEEEEE!!!! $43.00 Total for a trip to New York...that is insanity!!

I LOVE YOU MAN thanks!!

[labqi]

gotmine booked finally .. thanx firefox ... and thank u guyz ... :)

[fatpiggy]

I don't see the point of posting the thread up again. just wait until they move it back if it's not expired.

Wait? and let this good deal fall to the hands of non-RFDers? NO WAY!!:D

[Dash]

FORGET what this guy said!!

THANK YOU OP!!!!!!

I just called in and booked a trip for Thursday June 05 - Sunday June 08!! Both overnight buses. The return trip was $40 and the outbound was FRRREEEEEEEE!!!! $43.00 Total for a trip to New York...that is insanity!!

I LOVE YOU MAN thanks!!

You paid $40 for a one way ticket back? you could book a round trip ticket on megabus on any given day outside of this time period for $15 each way. Try booking something in June, July or August from Thursday to sunday, and it would have only cost you $2-$30 roundtrip.....but maybe you should just forget what I'm saying. :lol:

example. try june 26 to june 29. It's $1 there, and $15 back.

[Dash]

Wait? and let this good deal fall to the hands of non-RFDers? NO WAY!!:D

why not just PM the mods and have them bring the thread back? I'm not even sure why they moved it in the first place. It was only one person who said the deal was dead. I think the mods are a little to trigger happy. (maybe megabus sent a threatening letter to them like Harvey's did :lol:)

[deezz]

You paid $40 for a one way ticket back? you could book a round trip ticket on megabus on any given day outside of this time period for $15 each way. Try booking something in June, July or August from Thursday to sunday, and it would have only cost you $2-$30 roundtrip.....but maybe you should just forget what I'm saying. :lol:

example. try june 26 to june 29. It's $1 there, and $15 back.

lol...No it needed to be on those dates - it's for my gf's birthday. But I'll look into it for when I go to NY with my buddies :D even better deal! Thanks for the heads up. And yeah, I paid $40, but for TWO one-way tickets back. So for $20 each on the dates that I needed them, hey, I'm not gonna complain!! Naturally, the RFD'er in me DID twitch when you said $15 back though lol.

Does anyone know if these deals are a promotional thing for Megabus? Or are the trips always in this price range (~$15-$20), all year round?

[Electricute]

booked 2 tickets for june 1- june 5, for $0.50. now I need a good deal on hotels somewhere there. From what I've seen hotels are 200-400ish around there, unless u want a $30 hostel or want to stay in the bronx

[grappos13]

megabus screwed me over..

i was bookign a trip like a month ago.. or 3 weeks ago.. for the july long weekend to go to newyork for 3 days.. it ended up costing like..260 for 4 ppl round trip..i justchecked now... and its 150 round trip... this is such bs.. ud think booking earlier is cheaper (besides last minute bookings)...what a scam company...

[rain]

for staying over 1 night only, there's cheap hostels for around $20/night. No need to pay over $30 unless you want it right in mid Manhattan area.

[Dash]

lol...No it needed to be on those dates - it's for my gf's birthday. But I'll look into it for when I go to NY with my buddies :D even better deal! Thanks for the heads up. And yeah, I paid $40, but for TWO one-way tickets back. So for $20 each on the dates that I needed them, hey, I'm not gonna complain!! Naturally, the RFD'er in me DID twitch when you said $15 back though lol.

Does anyone know if these deals are a promotional thing for Megabus? Or are the trips always in this price range (~$15-$20), all year round?

from what I've seen for all the dates they have listed, most of the tickets are $15 one way. and if you book it right, you can get the trip there or back for $1. And if you REALLY book it right, you can get round trip for $1 each way.

I took the bus to NYC once, and it was brutal. The trip's long, and you get woken up at every city they make a stop at, or at the border, and it's kinda annoying. But I would consider it again, for a round trip under $5. :D

[d182]

megabus screwed me over..

i was bookign a trip like a month ago.. or 3 weeks ago.. for the july long weekend to go to newyork for 3 days.. it ended up costing like..260 for 4 ppl round trip..i justchecked now... and its 150 round trip... this is such bs.. ud think booking earlier is cheaper (besides last minute bookings)...what a scam company...

sorry to hear that. i remember trying to book tix for the july long weekend too but didnt cuz it was relatively pricey.


"The number of passengers that you have provided is not recognized. Please try again."

if you're getting that error while trying to book free tix (may 30 - june 5) try searching again. i got the same error but did searches multiple times. i even restarted my computer and deleted my cache. and it finally worked :D


for those going to nyc between may 30 - june 6. the jays have a 3 game series at yankee stadium on tuesday june 3 - thursday june 5! there was an old thread about a $20 coupon off tickets at StubHub (http://www.stubhub.com) i think most of the codes are expired but here are a couple that might work:

$20 off - WEL040812Y6S (expiry date???)
$10 - POSTB24 expires 4/1
$10 -POSTL24 expires 4/1

ticket prices start at $6 (for bleacher sections) and $10-$20 for tier reserve sections.
shipping ranges from 11.95-24.95 which almost kills the deal.
but if you wanna see the jays in action at yankee stadium (the final season), this is your chance!

[deezz]

I took the bus to NYC once, and it was brutal. The trip's long, and you get woken up at every city they make a stop at, or at the border, and it's kinda annoying. But I would consider it again, for a round trip under $5. :D

Shoot...how many stops did they make? And how long was the ride? Is their ETA of 9pm pickup and 7am arrival accurate? I'm glad someone in here has some experience with this Megabus trip.

[d182]

i dont think it was megabus cuz their service doesnt start until may 30!

[Dash]

Shoot...how many stops did they make? And how long was the ride? Is their ETA of 9pm pickup and 7am arrival accurate? I'm glad someone in here has some experience with this Megabus trip.

i dont think it was megabus cuz their service doesnt start until may 30!

I took the greyhound. Sometimes they stop in Rochester, Syracuse, etc.

Since Megabus doesn't look like they're offering any buses to other New York cities, it might not be as bad.

but even still. sitting on a bus for 10 hours is still a b*tch.

[angel03]

for staying over 1 night only, there's cheap hostels for around $20/night. No need to pay over $30 unless you want it right in mid Manhattan area.

wow - $20?! how clean are these places?!

[aingaran]

wow - $20?! how clean are these places?!


I guess if you want to be in a real life horror movie, $20 ain't that bad...

[VenomZeus]

I got the hyatt hotel in midtown east for $155/night on priceline. I was up to $125 for a 2.5 star level so i'm glad a 4 star was only a little higher...

I think I could have got the hyatt a little lower though, I was at $150 for a more central location and as soon as i added midtown east I got upgraded from a 3 to 4 so I may have been able to get it at about $145. You guys should try if you think it's a good price. (May 30 - June 2)

[CBPower]

anyone know of other relatively inexpensive places to stay for NYC? i wanted to book the doubletree in jersey city but waited a tad bit too long and missed out. i'm looking to spend between $150-175/night, close to public transit, relatively safe area and within minutes to Manhattan. I've only been there once before and that was with a tour bus so i'm not too familiar with where to stay outside of jersey city.

[tofinoguy]

If you missed the Megabus deals, Greyhound's new "neON bus" which is exactly the same concept is currently selling tickets for $1.00 each way with no booking fees. https://www.greyhound.com/home/en/DealsAndDiscounts/Neon.aspx

This one doesn't stop in Buffalo.

[matdwyer]

If you missed the Megabus deals, Greyhound's new "neON bus" which is exactly the same concept is currently selling tickets for $1.00 each way with no booking fees. https://www.greyhound.com/home/en/DealsAndDiscounts/Neon.aspx

This one doesn't stop in Buffalo.

THANK YOU!!!!1 super hot with wifi and plug ins!!!!! (leave this just in this thread for a little bit so the people who missed out on this deal can grab it before the lurkers scam it off a new topic)

[angel03]

If you missed the Megabus deals, Greyhound's new "neON bus" which is exactly the same concept is currently selling tickets for $1.00 each way with no booking fees. https://www.greyhound.com/home/en/DealsAndDiscounts/Neon.aspx

This one doesn't stop in Buffalo.

OMG this is amazing! Thank you soooooo much!
you're the best! =D

[basketball]

Were anyone able to purchase the tickets? I can't get it online.

[Khrak]

$100 says 95% of the seats will be booked by RFDers who don't actually end up using them.

Any takers?

[Cream Puff]

does anyone know if grey hound is having this 1$ to NYC forever or is it a limited time offer?

Thanks

[mmhassa2]

anyone know of other relatively inexpensive places to stay for NYC? i wanted to book the doubletree in jersey city but waited a tad bit too long and missed out. i'm looking to spend between $150-175/night, close to public transit, relatively safe area and within minutes to Manhattan. I've only been there once before and that was with a tour bus so i'm not too familiar with where to stay outside of jersey city.

We ended up booking with hotwire for $135/night at Murray Hill suites in Midtown South with kitchen in the rooms and close to the attractions.

[angel03]

We ended up booking with hotwire for $135/night at Murray Hill suites in Midtown South with kitchen in the rooms and close to the attractions.

is this close to penn station?? i've never been to new york before, so i'm hesitant to book online...any suggestions?

[wesleyw]

$100 says 95% of the seats will be booked by RFDers who don't actually end up using them.

Any takers?

Booked for myself and a friend. They require name of travellers while ordering so it might not be the case this time around

[Cream Puff]

ok i just tested it out myself

so it seems there are no time limit to this offer, and the total came out to be $2 for 6 day advanced booking round trip (1$ per trip)

Awesome deal, thanks for the heads up !!!!

does anyone know where i should look for a decent hotel that's not too expensive?

[angel03]

ok i just tested it out myself

so it seems there are no time limit to this offer, and the total came out to be $2 for 6 day advanced booking round trip (1$ per trip)

Awesome deal, thanks for the heads up !!!!

does anyone know where i should look for a decent hotel that's not too expensive?

that sounds about right...i got that too. $1 there, $1 back...

[mmhassa2]

is this close to penn station?? i've never been to new york before, so i'm hesitant to book online...any suggestions?

This is actually my first time in Ny as well and from the helpful advice I received from priceline I can say the location is pretty much in the middle. I'm planning to just use a cab to get to the hotel as it should be too far. Click HERE (http://www.betterbidding.com/index.php?showtopic=49238&) to see the advice I received. I think it's a pretty good rate compared to hotels in close by which are much more expensive.

[desi_eng]

This might be a dumb question but, I was able to find some dates for the Neon (Greyhound) site, but when I go to fares, the really cheap tix $1/$2 show up under "6 day advanced purchase" What does this mean exactly?

Do I have wait for 6 days prior to departure date and then try and purchase then? Ex. If I wanted to leave on June 30th, would I have to wait until the 24th to buy these tixs? Or does it mean that I have to purchase them AT LEAST 6 days in advance, ie. anytime before the 24th? I'm assuming it's the latter, but I just wanted to make sure.

Thanks for the link. :cheesygri

[cache]

This might be a dumb question but, I was able to find some dates for the Neon (Greyhound) site, but when I go to fares, the really cheap tix $1/$2 show up under "6 day advanced purchase" What does this mean exactly?

Do I have wait for 6 days prior to departure date and then try and purchase then? Ex. If I wanted to leave on June 30th, would I have to wait until the 24th to buy these tixs? Or does it mean that I have to purchase them AT LEAST 6 days in advance, ie. anytime before the 24th? I'm assuming it's the latter, but I just wanted to make sure.

Thanks for the link. :cheesygri

answer: at least 6 days in advance.

[basketball]

did anyone buy the tickets yet...?

the system is still crashing on me

[jamescl]

i bought tickets - wanted to buy two sets but for the long wknd end of june, the rep said that you cannot buy it and that the sys also won't allow her to buy it. bought tickets for may 30 no problem.

[desi_eng]

Whoever uses either of these two services (Mega or Neon), please report back with your feedback (ex. Travel times, wait times for the bus and at the border, how the 10hr bus ride was, and if there were tons of stops, etc).

Also, for either of these offers, is the $1 or whatever that shows up on the website the final price? Or are they known to add a bunch of extra service charges and stuff after the trip.

[jamescl]

dates have now been ammended on the site for only one weekend.

if you google reviews of the two busses there are quite a few online already .

[desi_eng]

dates have now been ammended on the site for only one weekend.


Lol, yesterday I had $1 return tix for the July4th weekend, tried to purchase them today and they were showing up for $60+. Oh well, you snooze you loose I guess :cry:

*Hopefully* they'll add more dates later on.

[pegster]

Oh I just booked my ride to NY for $.50, I only booked one-way cuz the return fare was $60.00!!!

What I did was I booked my return fare from Greyhounds 'NeON' line for $1.00, so $1.50 US total for return bus fare. Even if I change my mind, who cares!

[fruchick]

I'm very unhappy with how Greyhound handled the Neon ticket sales.

All last weekend, I searched for and tried to buy these $1 tickets, for various weekends, and got the same error that everyone else got. I emailed their support departments - both US and Canadian, and got a canned answer from the US about their website experiencing difficulties and to try again later.

Yesterday I phoned customer service. The rep told me that tickets wouldn't be available to purchase online at all until May 29. I pointed out that this is the day the service starts -- how could anyone buy tickets in advance? Her answer is that you couldn't.

I emailed Canadian customer service again, outlining how it's misleading to advertise something for sale that they don't actually intend to sell. It's been 24 hours, and still no response. And still no response from the email I sent them on the weekend.

And now, of course, all those $1 tickets through the summer are gone. I'm guessing that nobody had a chance to buy them.

I have the phone number for their national marketing manager, and I have a lot of time on my hands. That's a good combination.

[angel03]

Lol, yesterday I had $1 return tix for the July4th weekend, tried to purchase them today and they were showing up for $60+. Oh well, you snooze you loose I guess :cry:

*Hopefully* they'll add more dates later on.

the site wouldn't have let you buy yesterday anyway...my friend tried and even called greyhound and they told her the system's down and that she needs to purchase the higher fare - without her even telling them that she was trying to purchase the $1 fare!

[thisischunks]

Oh I just booked my ride to NY for $.50, I only booked one-way cuz the return fare was $60.00!!!

What I did was I booked my return fare from Greyhounds 'NeON' line for $1.00, so $1.50 US total for return bus fare. Even if I change my mind, who cares!

im trying to find a ride to new york, where did you find a ride to NY for .50?

thanks

[impulsebuy]

Oh I just booked my ride to NY for $.50, I only booked one-way cuz the return fare was $60.00!!!

What I did was I booked my return fare from Greyhounds 'NeON' line for $1.00, so $1.50 US total for return bus fare. Even if I change my mind, who cares!

did u book online or through the phone for neon?

[desi_eng]

im trying to find a ride to new york, where did you find a ride to NY for .50?


There are two services offering the cheap tix to NYC, Megabus and Greyhound. Greyhound just switched up there dates and I'm not to sure about Megabus, the link for it should be on the first page of this thread, but YMMV as to what is still available.

I have the phone number for their national marketing manager, and I have a lot of time on my hands. That's a good combination.

This is indeed quite the combination. All I gotta say is complain like hell man, complain like hell...lol.
Hopefully they'll do something to help us out.

Keep us posted either way.

Good luck and God Speed in your mission to take down the GreyHound Marketing ppl. :D

[thisischunks]

[QUOTE=desi_eng;6857110]There are two services offering the cheap tix to NYC, Megabus and Greyhound. Greyhound just switched up there dates and I'm not to sure about Megabus, the link for it should be on the first page of this thread, but YMMV as to what is still available.



everything seems to be booked up going to ny. return from ny isnt a problem

[pegster]

I booked everything online today:

I booked my outbound trip from here for $0.50us (leaving June 3 evening)
http://www.megabus.com/us/

Booked my return fare from here for $1.00us (returning June 6 evening)
http://www.greyhound.com/home/en/DealsAndDiscounts/Neon.aspx

[YLSF]

That is pretty cool that the new greyhound bus service has wi-fi and a plug-in! But, I guess I will get better sleep on the other bus.. haha

[wesleyw]

I booked everything online today:

Booked my return fare from here for $1.00us (returning June 6 evening)
http://www.greyhound.com/home/en/DealsAndDiscounts/Neon.aspx

How did you manage the $1 fare? All I've found has been May 30-June 1 and any other date after that the price jumps

[ggs]

How did you manage the $1 fare? All I've found has been May 30-June 1 and any other date after that the price jumps

they had some other dates available earlier i believe..

[pegster]

How did you manage the $1 fare? All I've found has been May 30-June 1 and any other date after that the price jumps

I guess I just lucked out, at first I was going to book both ways with NeON, but there was no deal, so I just tried one way at a time.

[VenomZeus]

I think Megabus offers wifi too..?

[VenomZeus]

Ok I just checked where I got that info from and they do: "MegaBus, yet another super-cheap long-distance bus, today announced it will launch express bus service with free wi-fi and on-board video for as low as $1 between New York, Boston, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Baltimore, Buffalo, Atlantic City, and Toronto."

What exactly does on-board video mean...?
Will they also offer an outlet to connect plugs? That I'm not sure of.

[angel03]

just got back from new york yesterday!

the megabus is GREAT! the service is great...clean, like new bus, plently of leg room...

i would highly recommend them =D

very pleased with their service.

[Nraja]

is it just me or is neon not offering any $1 rides for going or coming back from nyc on june/july long weekend (June 28-July 1)?

just a note...viarail is also offering $88 one way for youth (18-25) with only ID..no student cards necessary

[d182]

i was took the megabus on saturday to buffalo.
didnt try the wifi but i also couldnt find any outlets :(
it took about 3 hrs to reach the airport with stops at the border and at the bus terminal in buffalo.

[YLSF]

There were outlets in the over head bins I found out (around mid bus)... but, I don't think they were working. I tried to plug in my N800 charger but it didn't fit in very well so it might have just been a bad connection)

[Flyingz]

does anyone have any idea wat the quickest way to get from the buffalo airport to walden galleria would be?, leaving 2moro, is there a shuttle, or if not, how much would a taxi cost? thanks

[tofinoguy]

It's about 4km. You could probably walk it in 30-40 minutes. It looks like taking the bus would be just as long as you would have to change busses: http://www.nfta.com/metro/trip_planner.asp

I imagine a taxi won't be too much.

[AmberMoon]

Anyone that can get some feedback on this bus from Toronto to Buffalo. Looking for experiences. I see one post through this thread, would like to hear others

[seanster]

My friend went on the same trip as Angel03 and the review is similar. Brand new bus, good time, free internet access on the bus. They didn't get to stay in NY long enough for that kind of trip. No real complaints.

[AmberMoon]

My friend went on the same trip as Angel03 and the review is similar. Brand new bus, good time, free internet access on the bus. They didn't get to stay in NY long enough for that kind of trip. No real complaints.

Thank you

I'm considering taking it home from the airport when our vacation is over vs having hubby come get us since I'm traveling with the kids Hopefully more will speak up

[MsShlee]

are any of these deals still working ?
i cant seem to find anything from t.o to nyc that is cheap

[elasticgirl]

am going to take megabus from toronto-nyc next week. can anyone who took this route share their experience with wifi? was the connection fast?

someone also mentioned about power sockets being only available overhead in the mid bus. can anyone confirm this? thanks..

[Tornado F2]

am going to take megabus from toronto-nyc next week. can anyone who took this route share their experience with wifi? was the connection fast?

someone also mentioned about power sockets being only available overhead in the mid bus. can anyone confirm this? thanks..

Pretty sure that was only on the very first bus. All the other trips were in standard, non-wifi coaches. Let us know if yours is wifi equipped.