Many Scranton-based transportation companies offer scheduled bus tour trips into the city. Popular destinations include Broadway shows, sporting events, museums, zoos, historic sites, concerts and shopping districts. The price of these tours would include transportation and, if applicable, admission into the site/event. Sometimes the trip includes a meal, while on others, it's an optional add-on.
Seasonal trips are popular as well, such as bus tours to the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Radio City Music Hall's Christmas Spectacular and general shopping trips.
Many transportation companies also serve groups and organizations with charter buses.
A few Scranton area bus tour companies include Martz Tours, JoJo's Travelers and JZ Tours, each known for quality tours to New York City and other New York destinations.
For those who are spontaneous or would just rather make their own agenda, a few bus companies offer daily service to New York City's Port Authority. Wilkes-Barre based Martz Trailways offers daily commuter service, as many Scranton residents work in New York City. However, these daily runs are often filled up with sight-seers.
JoJo's Travelers charter bus company offers general bus service from Scranton to New York City twice a week on Wednesday and Saturday.
New York City is not the only popular Empire State destination from Scranton. Bus trips to the Catskills and the various upstate New York casinos, such as Monticello and Tioga Downs, are available from Martz and JoJo's, while JZ Tours offers wine trips into the Finger Lakes.
For big name concerts and sporting events in New York City or upstate, you can usually expect these tour companies to have an offer.
