Catskill Mountain lovers, rejoice! Gone are the days you have to deal with Port Authority, and somehow find the bus departure gate, only to board a messy bus that makes a million local stops on the way to your destination. Instead, hop onto a luxury bus equipped with WIFI and power outlets at every seat. The best part? Never have to transfer buses on the way to your destination, ever.
Enter, a better between: the Catskill Carriage, the quickest and easiest way to get to the Western Catskills.
After a year of testing in 2017, Catskill Carriage is ready to officially launch for high season 2018. Service begins Memorial Day weekend and runs through Columbus Day weekend. The high-end modern buses pick riders up in Midtown West; from there, they run express or local with multiple departure times. End destinations include Monticello, Callicoon, Roscoe, and Livingston Manor. Unlike other regional buses, there’s absolutely no transfers needed—just hop off when you’re ready. (FYI: rumor has it that new stops and Hudson Valley Routes will soon be on the way, too.)
At the end of your trip, buses pick up at your choice of a brewery (Catskill Brewery), hotel bar/restaurant (The Western Hotel), distillery (Prohibition Distillery), or diner (Blue Horizon Diner)—depending on what town you land in. Most pickup/dropoff points include a special deal, too—so riders can start or end their time in the Catskills with a drink. For example, a ticket to Roscoe gets you 5% off at Prohibition Distillery and a free flight at The Roscoe Beer Company. A Callicoon ticket is good for 1/2 off a cocktail at the bar, and the Livingston Manor ticket is good for 1/2 off a growler or crowler at the Catskill Brewery.
Introductory prices begin at $40 per way; book and view the schedule via CatskillCarriage.com. Buses are also available for events like weddings, retreats, etc. Inquire within!
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