Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Whether you're never traveled to Pennsylvania before, are a frequent visitor or you are headed to reconnect with family, various bus services offer daily or weekly trips to the region. Taking a bus allows passengers to sit back, catch up on reading or listen to an audio book on headset during the trip.
Should you find yourself in the Big Apple searching for a weekend bus trip that doesn't require a significant amount of travel time, hop aboard a Greyhound bus and head for Philadelphia. This trip takes approximately two hours.
Buses offer large cushioned seats, air conditioning, luggage racks and an onboard bathroom. Seating is first-come first-serve. Once you've arrived in Philadelphia, you can take a stroll along original brick roadways heading to Independence Visitor Center and retrieve information on sites such as the Liberty Bell, the National Constitution Center and the American Helicopter Museum. If you like being outdoors, take in a Phillies baseball game or visit Franklin Square.
If you're visiting the nation's capital and decide you've seen enough of modern day historical and political sites, landmarks and buildings, hop aboard a Greyhound bus and head to Lancaster. This trip takes approximately five hours and once there, visitors can learn about Amish life.
Take nature walks along forested pathways, venture over covered bridges, tour towns and small villages, and watch the locals craft furniture, make tools, churn butter and maintain a farm.
When you're ready to vacate the glitz and glamour of Atlantic City's boardwalk, casinos and active nightlife, board a charter bus to Pittsburgh for an afternoon of food, fun and a football game if the season applies.
Scheduled trips are offered at least once a week by Lenzner Tour and Travel, Ltd. on both smaller and larger buses. Stay onboard the bus after arriving in Pittsburgh to hear a narrated tour of the city. Tours range from a few hours to a half- or all-day option. Buses are air conditioned and offer comfortable, spacious seating. This trip takes approximately nine hours.