A Cheap and Cheerful Cross-Country Bus Adventure: Across Upstate New York by Local Transit

The author recounts a journey across Upstate New York using only local rural county transit buses to reach their grandmother's house for Easter, prioritizing cost-effectiveness over convenience. The trip proved challenging, with obscure and often outdated schedules, infrequent service, and difficult transfers, sometimes requiring long walks or overnight stays. However, the journey was richly rewarding, filled with eccentric characters, a slower pace of life, and a unique glimpse into rural American life. The author concludes that this unconventional method, though inefficient, offers a far cheaper and more authentic travel experience than traditional methods.