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There are 12 intercity buses per day from Anderson to New York. Traveling by bus from Anderson to New York usually takes around 16 hours and 7 minutes, but the fastest Wanda Coach bus can make the trip in 14 hours and 30 minutes.
| Distance | 638 mi (1027 km) |
| Shortest duration | 14h 30m |
| Cheapest price | $67.48 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Bus lines | 2 |
Average score for buses from Anderson to New York
(Based on 4 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Awesome. Cons: The bathroom could be more cleaner and charger should be fix I couldn't charge my phone and the bus should have wifi. Tips: None.
5.0
Pros: The bus was clean and not crowded. Cons: The cleanliness of the restroom. Tips: Get off speakerphone. Nobody wants to hear your conversation!!
Bus tickets for a trip from Anderson to New York cost $82.86 on average. While it’s a bit pricey for a bus ticket, it’s still significantly more cost-effective than flying. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Bus tickets from Anderson to New York are expected to cost between $80 and $112 over the next four weeks. If you're planning a trip to New York within the next week, you can find the cheapest bus tickets starting from $82. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 28 days in advance to save up to $48.67.
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Anderson to New York that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Greyhound usually offers more choice, with 16 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound | 16 | 23h 57m | $117.70 |
| Wanda Coach | 3 | 15h 1m | $88.42 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 16 bus trips from Anderson to New York every day, with the average journey taking around 23 hours and 57 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to New York usually start from $67.
Wanda Coach is one of the leading Chinatown bus carriers in the U.S. The company offers 3 daily bus trips to and from more than 70 cities across the East Coast and the Midwest. With bus ticket prices starting from $80 and convenient pick-up and drop-off locations, Wanda Coach is one of the preferred bus carriers for passengers looking to travel between the Chinatown districts of Anderson and New York.
The bus takes an average of 16 hours and 7 minutes to cover the 638 miles from Anderson to New York. However, the fastest bus only takes 14 hours and 30 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to New York, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Anderson to New York, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Anderson is popularly known as the Electric City because of its focus on hydroelectric power. Locals and visitors in Anderson enjoy picturesque nature sites like Lake Hartwell, a top fishing and hiking spot in South Carolina, and the Sadlers Creek State Park for camping, picnics, water sports, and bird watching. There aren't a lot of historical sites, but a notable mention is the South Carolina Plantation Tours, taking you through life in the 1800s.
Anderson is a major food hub with impressive farms, breweries, and restaurants that attract people to the city. Have a pint of craft beer in the Carolina Bauernhaus Ales or handmade chocolates at CocoBon Chocolatier. The different farms like Denver Downs Farm and Split Creek Farm take you through fun tours and offer award-winning, farm-fresh foods. Adults can enjoy moonshine and whiskey at the Palmetto Distillery or explore shops and nightlife in the Downtown Historic District.
If you're visiting Anderson, the best way is by bus from other cities. PandaNY Bus and Wanda Coach provide the bus routes. The city also offers public transportation, including the Electric City Transit for disabled and senior citizens.
New York is one of the most exciting cities in the world for a reason – it offers numerous opportunities for a great time to visitors of all ages and interests. For the culturally inclined travelers, the city boasts a unique collection of world-famous museums, as well as the chance to see the best plays and musicals that Broadway has to offer, or check out the latest production at the Metropolitan Opera. If sightseeing is your cardio, NYC is the place to be – just by walking around town, you can visit such iconic landmarks like the Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge, and Times Square. Or hop on a ferry to Ellis Island to meet the Statue of Liberty up-close and personal.
NYC’s five boroughs feature more than 1,700 parks, including the gorgeous Central Park, making it one of the best cities for outdoor activities in the country. As for the nightlife, there’s no argument that New York City is the biggest party hub in the U.S.
With three major bus and train stations in Manhattan alone – Port Authority, Grand Central & Penn Station – and three nearby airports, NYC is one of the predominant travel hubs in the world. If you are ever looking to get out of town, NYC is centrally connected throughout the state and region, you can easily hop on a train to Albany to go explore upstate New York.
Anderson has two bus stations with service to New York.
4500 Hwy 81 N
4606 Clemson Blvd
Buses arrive in New York at 7 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
103 Canal St
Port Authority - 625 8th Ave
300-310 W 31 St (SW Corner of 31st & 8th Ave)
Chinatown - 28 Allen St (eastside b/w Hester and Canal St)
GW Bridge Bus Station
7-11 - Jd Foods
47 Chrystie St
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