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About ShortLine

Shortline is an American bus company that provides ground transportation options across the states of New York and New Jersey. The carrier offers daily coach service to and from 1 cities, including New York City, Binghamton, Ithaca, Elmira, and Utica. Based on the route on which you are looking to travel, prices of Shortline bus tickets vary from $1.00 to $44.99.

Shortline is part of the Coach USA family of bus carriers. In addition to regular city-to-city service, the company offers transportation to several college campuses in New York State, as well as various points of interest such as casinos and shopping centers across Hudson Valley and the Catskills.

ShortLine Amenities

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ShortLine bus coverage

Daily Trips7
stations1
cities1
countries1

ShortLine reviews from Wanderu customers

Overall review score for ShortLine

(Based on 58 reviews)

3.9
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort

3.8

Timeliness

4.5

Staff

3.9

Value

3.5

Condition

4.1

ShortLine passenger reviews

4.0

Michael

March 11, 2020- Couples trip

New York to Ithaca

Pros: Once on the bus, everything went so smoothly! Cons: It was hard to figure out where to print our tickets, and whether or not we had to print our tickets. We arrived early to figure it out, but nearly missed our bus bc things weren’t always clear. Also, the charging ports on the bus were all broken. Tips: Wash your hands and use hand sanitizer to help prevent the spread of disease!

5.0

Steven

February 6, 2020- Solo travel

New York to Ithaca

I took a bus from Port Authority, New York City to Ithaca, NY. The bus was on time leaving and arriving. I even slept most of the way. No muss, no fuss.

3.0

Mustapha

January 30, 2020- Solo travel

Ithaca to New York

Pros: I liked that there were a decent amount of empty seats for people to sleep. Cons: The outlets weren't working. Tips: Don't buy tickets last minute.

4.0

Daryna

January 16, 2020- Business

New York to Ithaca

We changed the bus on the way, because ours got broken. Check your buses before the trip, please.

3.0

Zhaslan

January 10, 2020- Solo travel

Ithaca to New York

Pros: Nothing much, the trip implied making only one stop, whereas we made several stops. The lights were on the whole time, and I couldn’t sleep. Cons: The seats are in bad shape, not enough room for legs, also arrangement of the seats can be improved, also the lamps inside the bus should be dimmer. Tips: Bring sleep mask, those passengers travelling from Ithaca should be seated at the end of the bus to avoid discomfort from boarding passengers.

Most popular ShortLine routes

The bus from New York to Binghamton is ShortLine’s most popular route.

Top ShortLine routes

RouteDaily TripsDurationPrice
New York to Binghamton70h 0m$1

ShortLine Bus Guide & FAQs

No, unfortunately ShortLine does not offer WiFi aboard its buses at this time. However, we find that a good book makes the time fly by and streaming services like Netflix allow you download TV shows and movies that you can then watch during your trip. Plan ahead and you will stay entertained during the entire bus ride.

ShortLine does not offer power outlets on their buses at this time. We suggest you charge up your laptop ahead of time and bring a power bank for your phone to extend its battery life for the duration of the trip. And remember - a good book doesn’t require any power.

On a typical day, ShortLine has 7 scheduled bus trips in total. However, the exact departure and arrival times vary depending on the day and route. The best way to find the exact schedule for your trip is to use the search tool on this page.

No, ShortLine does not offer will call tickets. You should purchase your tickets online and make sure you have everything you need to board before you arrive at the station.

No, ShortLine does not require an ID to board its buses at this time. Of course, it is always a good idea to carry a government-issued ID whenever you hit the road.

No, there are no bathrooms available on ShortLine buses. Though there are no bathrooms onboard, typically breaks are scheduled in the itinerary to allow passengers to use bathroom facilities along the way.

ShortLine does not offer meals or beverages onboard. We recommend you bring a drink and some snacks for your trip. We also suggest packing a reusable water bottle with you to reduce your impact on the environment. However, note that most buses do not allow you to bring your own alcoholic drinks.

Yes, ShortLine requires that all passengers have printed tickets to board the bus. When you book with Wanderu and activate your account, you will be able to easily find and download your tickets for most buses.

ShortLine goes the extra distance to deliver premium features to its customers.

Do you find yourself squished in a regular seat or just love having extra room to sprawl out? Well you’re in luck as ShortLine offers extra legroom seating. Since there is no standard of what extra legroom is, the extra space you get may vary between bus lines, but getting extra is always good.

How do I get the best deal on ShortLine tickets?

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Pro travelers know that booking your ticket well in advance is key to finding the lowest price. Ticket prices normally go up the closer you get to the travel date, so don’t miss out on a good deal when you see one. If you can be flexible with your travel date, you can also get cheap tickets by traveling on weekdays instead of weekends.

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