Green Travel on a Budget: Tips and Resources

Green travel continues to be the top travel trend in 2019, as more eco-conscious tourists are making an effort to plan a sustainable and eco-friendly travel experience. Here are some tips and resources you may find useful.

Choose a green destination

If you have not yet had a determined place to go, just Google “Green Destinations” and search for inspirations. If you wish to travel within the United States, Niagara Falls and Yellowstone National Park are both highly recommended green destinations.

Click here to see the top 100 sustainable destinations around the world!

Plan ahead for more affordable price

As known to all, the cost of accommodations and transportation services could go drastically high if you do not book ahead of time– especially when you are traveling on public holidays. Remember good deals sell fast. Therefore the most important thing we should keep in mind is to always make plans in advance.

Transportation is critical

In 2018, Rhodium reports that carbon emissions by transportation maintained its position to be the largest source of US greenhouse gas emissions for the third year running. Rapid growth in air travel contributes to the overall demand for jet fuel by 3.0%. A greener and more economical transportation method are intercity buses. Comparing to other transportation methods, intercity buses are no doubt the most flexible and low-cost option, which also covers the most grounds.

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Packing light – but bring all you need

Packing light is another essential element when it comes to travelling green. Most people will not realize the impact of a heavy luggage. Not only will you risk of paying extra, but also will it harm the atmosphere. Having to carry a heavier weight, your transportation (bus, train, or airplane) will emit more greenhouse gas – which we are trying to avoid. However, there are some nitty-gritties you will need to bring, here’s a simple checklist:

Bring eco-friendly toiletries with minimum packaging
Wear reef-safe Sunscreen to protect yourself and the ocean/lake creatures
Utilize reusable water bottles and utensils to reduce your plastic trails
Carry a backpack or shopping bag, just in case you need extra room
more details on how to travel light? Click here

What to do other than sightseeing?

There are so many things you can do other than sightseeing while traveling. Spend a day exploring local communities and treat yourself with a delicious meal, learn about the local history and culture. Or you can go shopping from local merchants, where there is lower transaction cost (economical and environmental). If you have the time and energy, you should always look for local green initiatives and non-profit organizations, and see if there is anything you could help them out with! Other than just having fun during the trip, you will be making an effort to make the world a better place. After all, the earth treats us so generously with so many wonders, it is our turn to give back.

GotoBus Making Joint Effort with Green Streets Initiative for Sustainability

Gotobus.com partnered up with Cambridge non-profit organization, bringing awareness to bus riders.

Bus-travel search website GotoBus.com recently announced a new partnership with Cambridge local non-profit organization Green Streets Initiative. The endeavor will hopefully inspire more travelers to choose a sustainable way of traveling, especially for the Boston local communities.

Green Streets Initiative holds a Walk/Ride Day each month, asking participants to change their ways of commute for a day. As a result, commuters can reflect on the impact of the daily commute on finances, health, and the environment. As their most recent retail partner, GotoBus.com will be offering promo codes to Green Street Initiative active members. Starting from today, participants of Walk/Ride Day can receive a 5% off discount on bus tickets from New York to Boston. The upcoming Walk/Ride Day will take place on Friday, March 29 (sign up here).

Green Streets Walk/Ride Day CelebrationWith the growing trend of eco-friendly commute and green travel, people are more conscious of the carbon emission of daily transportations. According to the 2018 energy report of U.S Energy Information Administration, trains and buses consume only 3% of total energy used by the transportation industry. As a leading bus-ticket booking platform in the U.S, GotoBus.com is dedicated to offering consumers affordable and eco-friendly alternatives for inter-city transportations.

To emphasize on the daily commute by bus, Green Streets Initiative made June Bus Month, during which they will hold several public events for green travel commuters. A breakfast gathering will take place on June 28, 2019, at the Whole Foods Market in Somerville, MA.

Newport News to the Nationals Capital

The Jewel of the Virginian Peninsula, Newport News, is now connected

New York <> Fayetteville Bus Service $50/$100

The duration of this trip is approximately 10 Hours and the service provided by SkyExpress.

Here are some other trips between New York and North Carolina…

New York <> Charlotte Bus Service $30/$60

New York <> Durham Bus Service $30/$60

New York <> Greensboro Bus Service $30/$60

New York <> Raleigh Bus Service $30/$60

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GotoBus Voted in Excellent Service Awards for 2018

GotoBus picked out our 2018 Excellent Service Award winners, bus companies with a proven record of outstanding performance. Congratulations!

The winning bus companies are selected from over 100 vendors currently working with us. The 2018 winners were: Eastern Bus, Tufesa, Focus Travel, CashWorld, PeterPan Bus, Hoang Express, OurBus, Greatwall, Sprinter Bus, Tripper Bus, Super Tours of Orlando, Atop Bus, ShunFeng Bus, Betty Bus, Power Coach Line, and Ocean Travel (See the full list and their services here.) Among which, half of the operators are on a streak, winning the certificate more than twice.

GotoBus.com established the award program in 2014. We are aiming to inspire bus operators ways to lift their performances, as well as to help travelers locating reliable bus schedules.

There is a set of requirements the bus vendors need to meet up with. Among them, travelers’ feedback is the most important. After all, we value the opinion of our customers utmost. Overall, the winning bus companies must achieve a 4-star rating while maintaining a minimum complaint rate.

Travelers rated their travel experiences based on 4 criteria: Bus Cleanliness, Punctuality, Staff & Service, and Comfort Level. Together the winning companies received over 4,500 reviews on our website over the past year.

The award winners offer bus schedules ranging from East Coast to West Coast. We hope these bus operators can keep up the good work and continue providing excellent service to travelers. In addition, we hope the certificate allows bus riders to make more informed decisions when comparing similar schedules.

Coach Run Adds New Bus Service From The Bronx To Boston

Traveling from the Bronx to Boston? Check out the new bus service

Coach Run understands that going south of city to get into Manhattan, just to catch the bus and then go back north again didn’t make much sense.

They paid attention, listened to their customers’ requests and worked with their team to create a solution that will meet their travelers’ needs and will make them happy. With that in mind Coach Run has added a new bus service from the Bronx, NY

The New Departure Location in The Bronx

Citizens of the Bronx no longer have to deal with the hassle that comes while making their way into Manhattan to catch a bus to Boston.

As you may hear all the time from locals and visitors alike, you don’t really need a car to get around NYC. Well, that’s so true. If you are familiar with the Metro, you can basically get to anywhere in the five boroughs by train.

The new departure location in the Bronx is near Pelham Bay Park Station.

Take the 6 Train Uptown to the last stop of the train which is Pelham Bay Park Station. Once you arrive, get off the train and head south west along Bruckner Express Highway until you meet Middleton Rd. It is only 11 minutes walk considering you are a slow-pace walker like me.

At the intersection, cross the foot bridge to make sure you are on the same side as the baseball field. The specific departure location will be located on corner of the Bruckner Blvd (Baseball Field) – Intersection of Bruckner Bl & Middletown Rd, Bronx NY 10465

What are you waiting for? Get your Bronx Bus Tickets to Boston for as low as $8.

Visit https://www.gotobus.com/tickets/bronx-to-boston-bus/ for more information

Download the GotoBus App – Get 5% OFF Your First App Purchase

Get 5% Off on Your First Purchase Promotion by Downloading the GotoBus App

This offer is valid for first-time GotoBus App user. Eligible customers will automatically receive a 5% discount on their shopping cart. This promotion expires on November 7th 2018.

Please note that this deal is a one-time use only and cannot be combined with other promotions and certain bus operators, such as Bus + Hotel combo discount, Greyhound and Peter Pan bus ticket. If the discount is not valid for your first purchase, the promotion will automatically extend to the next.

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Good Reasons for Choosing Bus Travel in Europe

Thinking about traveling by bus? Here are good reasons for choosing bus travel in Europe

1. Environmental friendly travel

One of the good reasons for choosing bus travel in Europe is the distance between cities and to know how close the countries are. For example, you can easily travel from Germany to France to Italy and back north to the Czech Republic in a matter of a few days, and, more important, for a very reasonable fee. Bus travel in Europe is one of the most affordable ways to travel these days, not to mention one of the most environmentally friendly! Because many European cities have very old city centers, modern transportation hubs like airports and train stations were built on the outskirts of these cities. However, buses are able to drive right into the city centers to drop passengers off, meaning that you’ll be able to get off the bus and waste no time in starting your exploration.

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CityBusExpress, Elabus, Andrade Voyage & National Express: Bus Travel Across Europe

Looking for Comfort, Affordable Prices & Excellent Service? CityBusExpress, Elabus, Andrade Voyage & National Express are among the popular ones!

You find yourself traveling in Europe and have the travel bug to explore every single corner of this beautiful continent, but unfortunately you are on a budget. Do not worry! CityBusExpress, Elabus, Andrade Voyage and National Express will take you across Europe without costing a fortune.

Here at Gotobus, we make it easier for you. We keep adding new bus routes and partnering with new bus companies all over the globe so that you don’t have to sweat about planning your trip.

CityBusExpress establishes the new standard in inter-city coach travel. They guarantee the best prices for travel between the most popular cities in Europe like Amsterdam, Berlin, Frankfurt, Heidelberg, Stuttgart, Cologne, Utrecht and Arnheim. Not only is travel between these cities exciting , but travel time on CityBusExpress, especially between Amsterdam and Berlin, is shorter when compared to other bus operators.

This bus operator spoils their riders with free drinks including beer. The professional steward (ess) will be handing out refreshing beverages, wipes and towels. She/He will be checking on every passenger to be sure everyone is comfortable. Isn’t that quite something? Other amenities onboard are Wi-Fi and a free movie.

Elabus is a very experienced bus company based in Poland. The company serves local and international travelers who are looking to travel in Central and Southern Europe.

This Bus Company provides service to well-known and attractive destinations such as Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Romania, Bulgaria Village and also cool places in the Adriatic Sea and the Black Sea.

Elabus delights its customers with high-class coaches that are fully equipped with adjustable seats, Wi-Fi, power outlets and individual airflows to cool you off in the hottest months.

Andrade Voyage is a France-based bus company which specializes in transporting passengers between France and Portugal. Among popular departure points in France we have cities like Grenoble, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Toulouse, Bayonne, Montauban and Tarbes. Choose to arrive in your favorite city in Portugal such as Guimaraes, Porto, Braga, Guarda, Castelo Branco, Lisbon, Bombarral.

National Express Bus is the largest scheduled bus service operator in the UK. Among the popular cities listed, you can book bus tickets to London, Birmingham, Bristol, Cheltenham, Cambridge, Leeds, Liverpool, Nottingham, Bath, Norwich, Canterbury, Swindon, Manchester, and more. It provides services across the UK by connecting more than 900 destinations. The amenities provided by National Express Bus are reclining leather seats, air conditioning, power outlets, WiFi on selected services, and toilets to make your journey comfortable. National Express makes sure that its coaches run on schedule and that they don’t make unscheduled stops on the majority of their services. However, they provide customers short rest breaks during long journeys.

Now’s a great time to quickly look at these bus companies and plan your itinerary to be sure you are saving as much as you can. For more information about bus tickets in Europe visit https://www.gotobus.com/europe/

GotoBus Expands Bus Routes to Europe

Looking for bus tickets in Europe? GotoBus Expands Bus Routes to Europe

Planning a trip to Europe?

At GotoBus.com, we are proud to announce the expansion of our bus ticketing services in Europe! The first schedules have been released in partnership with Student Agency, a leading bus operator based in the Czech Republic. We expect to release more bus routes across Europe in the upcoming months as we partner with the major bus companies in the region. Yay! GotoBus expands bus routes to Europe!

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When is the Best Time to see Washington’s Cherry Blossom?

Witness the Cherry Blossom & Have the Best Time of your Life in Washington DC

In 1912, the mayor of Tokyo sent a gift of thousands of Japanese cherry trees to Washington, D.C. as a symbol of friendship between the United States and Japan. This gift started the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival, which is, hands down, the best time of the year to visit Washington. At GotoBus.com, this is one of our personal favorite events; we absolutely love the sight of the pink, red, and white flowers from over 1,700 trees all bloom together in a vibrant display. The way the colors of the blossoms play off the quintessential white marble of D.C.’s buildings and monuments seems like a match made in heaven.

When to go

The best time to visit Washington during the festival varies from year to year, a period known as “peak bloom,” when over 70% of the trees have blossomed. This year, peak bloom is expected to fall between March 17th and 20th and for about two weeks, you can see this breathtaking scenery in full. For as low as $15 you can take a New York to Washington DC bus

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