Upcoming Conventions & Trips
Fall 2026 MBS Convention - Minneapolis, MN
Come one and all to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul Our three day convention includes visits within the Twin Cities and to numerous transit properties and museums throughout Minnesota. This includes Metro Transit serving the Twin Cities, the Greyhound Museum in Hibbing, Southwest Transit, Richfield Bus Company/Rochester City Lines, Jefferson Lines, the Minnesota Transportation Museum, Minnesota Streetcar Museum, Minnesota Valley Transit Authority and the University of Minnesota. The dates of this convention will allow participants to travel (on their own) to the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Expo in Chicago, IL. Do not miss this convention. Book today!
The Metropolitan New York Bus Committee of the Motor Bus Society - NYC & Long Island Local
Join us aboard an Academy Bus Lines coach for our final trip of the year, visiting transit properties across Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk. Highlights include NYCT’s Jamaica Depot, MTA Bus’s JFK Depot, NICE Bus, Suffolk Transportation, Suffolk Bus, and LIRR’s Babylon Station, with lunch at Roosevelt Field Mall. We hope to see a vintage bus along the way! Join us for a great day of transit exploration across Long Island.
The Metropolitan New York Bus Association Committee of the Motor Bus Society — Washington, D.C.
Join us aboard a comfortable Academy bus to visit Washington D.C. and Virginia! Our hotel will be the Hilton in Old Town Alexandria, adjacent to several restaurants and the King Street WMATA & DASH Metro and bus terminal and the Virginia Railway Express and Amtrak station. Join us in Washington D.C. and Virginia for lots of transit fun!
Spring 2026 MBS Convention - SAN JOSE, CA (SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO BAY)
Come one and all to the South San Francisco Bay Area for the MBS Spring 2026 Convention! Our three day convention includes visits to San Jose (VTA) , San Mateo County (Samtrans), San Francisco (MUNI) and visits to Golden Gate Transit, AC Transit, Santa Cruz, Monterey-Salinas as well as visits to the acclaimed Pacific Bus Museum Palo Alto Caltrain Station and Daly City BART. Click on “View Event” for more details!
The Metropolitan New York Bus Committee of the Motor Bus Society - New Jersey Local
We welcome you aboard a comfortable Academy Bus Lines coach for our first trip of the year to visit local New Jersey properties! We plan to visit the following locations of interest:
NJT’s Greenville Garage, Wayne Garage & Orange Garage. Every effort will be made to see the historic wraps that are located at Wayne and Orange and the new, New Flyers at Greenville.
NJT’s Newark Broad Street, light-rail, rail and bus station
Lunch at Rockaway Townsquare in Rockaway
Lakeland Bus Lines Garage in Dover
Academy Bus in Hoboken
We will make a drop off stop at the NJT North Bergen Park & Ride Lot (no pick up here)
We plan to return to Manhattan at 5:30 p.m
Trip Essentials & Guidelines
Our Trips usually run close to capacity. Please register early. Trip Reminders: No tickets will be sent. WE GO RAIN OR SHINE!
MNYBA/MBS Rules and Information
No smoking on any bus or at any transit facility at any time!
Ear plugs must be used on radios or other sound equipment.
NO REFUNDS are possible. Please be ON TIME so you will not miss the bus.
Equipment may be substituted if the advertised bus is unavailable. The MNYBA/MBS may alter the itinerary if conditions warrant
Reservations must be made in advance by using the coupon below. Spaces are usually NOT available on trip day. RESERVE EARLY!
Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian.
Contact: For inquiries, email trnsper@aol.com or call (917) 714-7087.
Pickup:
Stop #1 - Manhattan - Inside the Port Authority Bus Terminal at Academy Platform 1. 8:00 a.m. sharp.
Order Form
Visit this link for online booking.
Fall 2025 MBS Convention - Indianapolis, IN
Come one and all to Indianapolis for the MBS Fall 2025 convention! Our four-day convention not only includes Indianapolis IndyGo including their innovative bus rapid transit network, but visits to systems in Fort Wayne, Elkhart, South Bend, Lafayette, Bloomington, Dayton and Louisville. Watch this space for more details on registering for the trip and hotel!
The Metropolitan New York Bus Committee of the Motor Bus Society - Pennsylvania Bus & Rail
Join us on our final trip of the year to Pennsylvania, where we'll explore fascinating transportation sites. The itinerary includes visiting terminals in Allentown, Pottstown, and Reading, along with the Reading & Northern Railroad's Outer Station and the Reading Railroad Heritage Museum. We'll also have lunch and an optional dinner before returning home.
The Metropolitan New York Bus Committee of the Motor Bus Society - Toronto
Get ready for an exciting mini-vacation to Toronto with MNYBA! Join us for a comfortable coach tour, staying at the convenient Holiday Inn Oakville Centre. We'll explore Toronto's transit scene, including a special New Look bus charter, and visit fascinating locations like the Eglinton light-rail and TTC garages. Enjoy sightseeing, photography opportunities, and a chance to explore on your own!