Bus tours are often cheaper than holidays that include flights or rental cars. They are more environmentally friendly than air travel or driving in individual vehicles. Combine these first two considerations with the fact that driving, directions, accommodation and entertainment are already taken care of, and you have a virtually stress-free trip.
Any bus tour company you choose to travel with will give you explicit instructions regarding the documentation you will need to cross the American border. This will include a minimum of a passport and one other form of picture ID, most likely a driver's licence. It is highly recommended that you find out for yourself what documentation you will require.
A typical tour from Toronto to New York City lasts four days and includes one meal a day, three nights in a four-star hotel and various guided sightseeing tours. Costs range from $500 to $700 Canadian, depending on the number of people.
Most bus tours that include tours, attractions, meals and hotels leave from Southeastern Ontario, specifically the greater Toronto area. Some tours also leave from Halifax, Montreal and various cities close to the Quebec/New York border.
