Lucky Streak Bus

I’ve taken the Lucky Streak round trip about 4 or 5 times and have never had a problem with late buses. They can fill up, however, particularly from AC so I always get to the bus stop an hour early. It’s not ideal, but I can read, listen to music, etc. to pass the time.
The buses are always clean and it is great to have power and wifi. The drivers are professional and seem to drive safely.
Note: If you want to get your cash back at the casino make sure to buy a casino ticket (not just Atlantic City.) Also, make sure you understand the redemption rules. For example, I arrived at 1:00am on my last trip and was supposed to redeem my $ 25 by 5:00am, but I didn’t hear the instructions from the Bally’s employee. (Bally’s gave me $ 40 in comps to make up for it. Fair.)

I had serious reservations going on the Lucky Streak bus to AC after reading the negative reviews. But I was pleasantly surprised. I booked and printed the tix online and got a 10% off discount.
The round trip ride was smooth and although the bust at the Port Auth. was 5 min late we got to AC in a little over 2 hours– not bad for a Sunday morning.
Valuable Tip: because I printed my tickets online I couldn’t get the slot play — next time I’ll just print it out at the kiosk.

The absolute WORST service ever. I had a ticket to Atlantic city for a 1:30 departure time to Tropicana. The driver said that the bus to my location would actually be leaving at 2:30! I said forget it and decided to board the bus leaving at 1:30 which was heading to Bally’s and my guest and i could just walk to our hotel. There were no seats and i had to sit on the engine next to the bathroom. I was so dissatisfied and annoyed my entire ride to Atlantic city.

This bus is a giant, miserable cluster F. I will never ride Greyhound Lucky Streak or any Greyhound bus again. I took it to Atlantic City in July 2014 and never will again.
Leaving from Port Authority in NYC to go to AC on Saturday morning was a disorganized mess, to put it nicely. No one knew where to buy tickets (for some unknown reason) and they all seemed to be being told different, conflicting info from Port Authority or Greyhound employees. The bus arrived on time but it was a bit of a madhouse trying to get on, as many of the people who had seemed confused about how to buy tickets and weren’t in line began cutting the line. The Greyhound agent collecting tickets at the gate tried his best to maintain order by not letting the cutters get on the bus, but eventually gave up.
However, far and away the worst part of the trip was taking the bus back to NYC from the Tropicana in Atlantic City. A long line formed out by the bay we were told the bus was going to pull into, but when it finally arrived it pulled into a different bay so everyone dashed over there and the line order was completely lost. People were upset so the bus came back to bay we had all originally lined up at, but by now the original order of the line was long gone and people were fighting about who would get on first. It was pretty scary as people got very heated. As a result, We were not able to get on the bus despite people who had been in line behind us getting on. We were furious. They sent another bus to make up for it, but we had to wait an extra 30 minutes before it arrived. Made for a miserable trip home.

Just rode the Lucky Streak round trip from Port Authority to Bally’s AC. We had a pleasant, timely trip to Bally’s leaving on a Sunday morning but the ride back on Wednesday afternoon was a nightmare. We arrived at the Bally’s Bus Depot an hour early for our 2:10 pm bus and there were already at least 25 people in line who said the 12:30 pm never showed. Then the 2:10 bus did not arrive till 2:30 pm and at that point there were probably 60 people in line and the bus was more than half full. And only 20 people could get on. People were so angry and fed up a brawl almost broke out. We learned there was no bus dedicated to Bally’s and that it always stops at Tropicana first so if it fills up there you don’t get a seat if you are waiting at Bally’s. The bus help desk at Bally’s is useless, not even sure what those people are paid to do. They offer no help. We finally left to go to Tropicana to ensure we would be seated on the 4:30 pm bus. It was an awful experience.

This bus is really a hit or miss.
–The bus left right on time from NY Port Authority, but we had to wait an hour for it at AC because it was running late – ridiculous! I would give this bus 4 stars if this didn’t happen
–There is free wifi but there were certain links that Greyhound blocked, for example: YouTube, Netflix. I was confused as to why this was the case because most people would need wifi to see movies…
–The good part is that there’s plenty of leg room, and the ride itself was smooth
–Another good part is that you’re not bound to leave at a certain time from the same casino you arrived in. The great part here is that Greyhound Lucky Streak has open returns so you can return whenever you want within 30 days and from whichever casino that has a Greyhound Terminal
–There is a $ 25 voucher for the hotel you arrive at, which is good but also kind of sucks for the people who are not residing at a different hotel that doesn’t offer this deal. It’s kind of a #firstworldproblem, but annoying nonetheless.

I used the Lucky Streak Bus for a 4^th of July getaway to Atlantic City.
I booked four adult tickets on the lucky streak on the greyhound website. Part of the advertisements on the Lucky Streak website is that a ticket includes a $ 25 slot voucher for your destination casino. When I printed my tickets at the greyhound kiosk, it only spat out two vouchers. With little time to line up on the normal customer service line to ask about this issue, I proceeded to the bus gate. Given that it was a holiday, I was not surprised by how chaotic the gate was. Everyone lined up on a single line and so long as you had a ticket going to the right casino regardless of the departure time, you were sent aboard.
Having not ridden a long-​haul bus for awhile, I was pleasantly surprised by the Lucky Streak. The bus was new and well kept. The seats were comfortable and had plenty of leg room. We had an enjoyable ride and quick ride to AC. Unfortunately, we could not say the same for our ride back where we were picked up by a random bus chartered by Greyhound. With my knees squished against seat in front of me, my mind drifted off to memories of riding a cramped Fung-​wah bus.
I would still consider taking the Lucky Streak again just because of the cost and convenience. I just hope that our charter bus was just a fluke.

This is the worse bus line. I was scheduled to take the 4:10pm bus back to new york from atlantic city Ceasars terminal, I got to Ceasars at 3:30pm thinking let me get there early, I go in and see 100+ people on the line waiting to get on the bus. Two buses came and they already had people on them so we werent able to get on. Its 7:15pm right now and I’m still waiting for the bus to show up. This is ridiculous! Never trusting greyhound again. Last time I went with Academy and there were no problems.
The wait continues… stay tuned.

I am self admittedly snobby — I don’t really use public transport. But I must admit this was relatively pleasant. I did a midweek trip. So the bus was relatively empty. Quiet. Cheap. Only looses points because one of the drivers was incredibly rude to everyone, and the power outlets weren’t working on one of the legs of the journey.
Would be interested to see how busy this is on the weekend…

Used this service twice. Both times WIFI and plugs were out and half the seats seemed to be broken. First time they didn’t honor the casino voucher because we got the tickets will call but the second time they did? The man who was «assisting» people in Port Authority trying to get their tickets at will call or from the machines was a nightmare. He was so rude and was scolding people: «I already told you! You don’t listen to me! What are you doing?!» So totally unnecessary and unprofessional. The bus left almost an hour late going down to AC this last time after waiting on a mess of merged lines and mass confusion. On the way back, we sat at the bus stop at the casino for way over an hour — no one could give us any info when/​if the bus was coming. Other patrons in the line told us there were times the bus simply didn’t show and they would have to wait from 8pm until the next bus came at 2 – 3 am.

Lucky Streak Bus, which is basically Greyhound Buses running from NY to Atlantic City’s casinos has a lot to offer. You pay $ 35 and you get $ 25 Bonus voucher to play at the casino of your destination (or where your bus is making the final stop). I was hesitant to get on the Greyhound because I remember those days during my college years when I took the Greyhound up to State College and the ride was a nightmare. The tiny seats, absolutely NO legroom, smelly bus, and creepy and loud individuals.
However, this time, that wasn’t the case. I was surprised to find out that Greyhound has UPGRADED their buses and has a come a long way! Buses were more spacious, had more leg room, found electric outlets on every seat and free Wi-​Fi (although it NEVER worked) The bathroom in the back has gotten bigger and had more space and I was surprised to find it actually had PURELL and toilet paper as that was never the case back from 2003 – 2008.
I had NO problem getting to and from AC and they were on time (only about 5 minutes late or so). I didn’t see any shady characters on my bus and everyone was minding their own business and there was no attitude. All in all, it was a smooth 2 ½ hour ride to and from AC back to New York.

If you’re looking to transport yourself from Manhattan (Port Authority station) to Atlantic City, give the Lucky Streak Bus a try. I can say it is definitely one of the most economical and efficient ways to transport oneself over to the casinos versus a car or train. Pay only $ 38 plus get a free $ 25 worth of slot credits to sit in a bus for 3 – 3.5 hours where you can sleep, read a book, or play on a laptop versus driving a car through possible traffic where you’ll pay some tolls and possibly spend another $ 50 on gas. I’ve taken a share of buses, and the regular Greyhound was one of them. I can tell you that next to their regular Greyhound, the Lucky Streak is far better and a huge improvement. They are all new buses that offer free wi-​fi, extra leg room, comfortable seats that recline, and even power outlets.
Conveniently, the Lucky Streak departs from Port Authority in Times Square. Go downstairs to the basement, you’ll find the ticket stations. Below that is the basement level where you’ll find the bus gates. The bus departs from only two gates, 79 and 80, and they’re literally below the ticket station. I can tell you that it’s best to buy your ticket online in advance to avoid any lines at the station. All you have to do is retrieve your tickets from a kiosk at the Greyhound station; it take 5 min. max. Lucky Streak offers departures/​arrivals to and from various casinos of Atlantic City, such as Tropicana, Showboat and Bally’s. My friends and I took the bus to Tropicana which was conveniently only one block from our hotel. The ride in its entirety is about 3 to 3.5 hours. We experienced no delays whatsoever. It was smooth sailing all the way, from NYC to Atlantic City and back. Have a lot of baggage? They have plenty of storage room underneath where you can stick your oversized luggage/​bags. Lucky Streak also provides you with free $ 25 worth of credits for slot games. The only gripe is that once you depart the bus, you have to wait in a line at the bus station to redeem the credits on a casino rewards card which they provide. For whatever reason, the line moves pretty slow, so you’ll end up waiting for about 15 – 20 min.
All in all, Lucky Streak is a great way to get yourself to Atlantic City without the extra cost of a train and the hassle of driving. Experience no delays and enjoy the little perks like free wifi and power outlets. During my trip on the Lucky Streak, I was able to take naps and play on my phone fully charged the entire time. For $ 38, you cannot beat the convenience. I highly recommend.

$ 36 – 38 RT fare from NYC to AC with $ 25 free slot play and free onboard wifi and electric outlets on most coaches… SOLD!
I’m giving it 3.5 stars. If you need to go to AC from NYC and 1) don’t have a car or 2) feel like running up the miles on your car or 3) feel like renting one and dealing with all the tolls, gas, traffic and driving blues in general then take the Lucky Streak Bus from Port Authority. You’ll find the Greyhound ticket counter one level down from the main entrance to Port Authority on 8^th avenue and 42^nd street. The actual boarding gate is another level below the ticket counter at either 79 or 80.
A few of us Unilocalers were heading down to AC for the celebration of the suds and decided to take the bus. At the time of this review, there is no way to print your ticket on-​line, it must be picked up at the ticketing machine at Port Authority after you swiped the credit card used to purchase them. If you can print your ticket online ahead of time, that would be awesome because you can save precious minutes before boarding to get some snacks for the long ride ahead.
The actual trip is approximately 2.5 hours from NY to AC. They stop at a number of hotels and the bus terminal as well. The hotel stops include the major casinos on the strip such as Tropicana, Bally’s and Showboat. If you happen to be staying at any of the stops, you’re set or can always stay at a nearby hotel close to where the bus stops.
Not all of the buses have wifi and electric outlets, so you have to check ahead on-​line or at the terminal. The ones with wifi have far less seating that the older buses which is where you’re getting the extra legroom. The overall ride is pretty smooth and the chairs can be reclined for added comfort. There is overhead lighting and air vents as well for each seat.
It’s a hit or miss with some of the drivers that you will encounter. For example, on the way to AC, the one driver barely gave any information other than saying the scripted part like no alcoholic beverages and loud talking on your cell phones, etc., but as far as the safety features of the bus there was no mention of it. The return trip, the driver was very informative and mentioned important info such as safety features of the bus and also how to open the windows and the hatch in case of an emergency.
I would definitely take this bus line again for a return visit to AC.

Greyhound. When I tell people I’m taking the casino bus home, they gasp. Well, it is $ 38 round trip. Buses are more frequent than the NJ Transit buses and more than the train used to be before they canceled it. It drops me off at the casinos.
To go from NYC to AC, buses depart from Port Authority, gates 79 and 80, depending on the destination (why they can’t have one queue and one gate to avoid confusion, I have no idea). Purchase a ticket at the counter by gate 80 cash only. Then go wait in line. It’s anybody’s guess whether the bus will stop at 79 or 80 – get ready to gamble! From AC, buses leave most frequently from Bally’s. If you go the bus station and the buses already fill up at the casinos (i.e. holidays, late on Sundays in summer) you’re SOL. I’ve waited in line for a bus for 30 seconds (lucky!) to over two hours of standing there with no announcements/​communications as buses that were supposed to have departed never show.
It is very hit or miss. Buses rarely ever depart on time. Most of the times, the bus will arrive approx 10 – 15 minutes later than they’re supposed to depart. Also, they almost never go to the destination that it says on the schedule. Drivers are usually nice. Clientele on the buses really runs the gamut. Fashionistas to the hoi polloi to the dredges of society. If traveling solo, find the first quiet-​looking skinny person with an empty seat beside them and RUN, as I’ve gotten stuck next to some drunks, larger people who spill over both seats, and women that chat on the phone at high volume the whole time. The key is to avoid large groups of people traveling together, as it’s a combination of those!
The price continues to creep up and buses are not as frequent as they once were, but I’ll take it. They have been very inconsistent with drop offs at the bus station. They used to ALWAYS drop there first, but I haven’t seen that happen in the last 10+ times I’ve taken this bus. Not that big of a deal if the bus is going to any of the casinos (excl Taj, Trop and Hilton) as walking is easy, but annoying for those of us that don’t want the casino bonus.
They are making improvements with newer buses that have outlets and wifi and «more» seat room. I have walked on to the bus before and find someone from another row already having claimed my row’s outlet because theirs doesn’t work. I’ve also used the wifi, which is about as slow as my cell phone’s, but a welcome addition.
All that being said, it’s really the only option to get from NYC to South Jersey if you don’t want to be sidelined by non-​frequent NJ Transit service. Just do NOT sit by the bathroom.

So, where do I start?
I went to Port Authority to catch the 1:30 bus to AC. The customer service gentleman on the main floor was great. I was wondering how he could keep his calm and coolness with all the madness going around. He was courteous, knowledgeable and pleasant (and he’s the reason I gave the additionnal star otherwise it would have been just 2).
I showed up at my gate at 1:15. We didn’t board until 1:45 and left the PA at 1:55/2pm. I was really upset because there was no power outlet nor wifi… I had planned on working on my computer and figured I would use the power outlet since my battery was dead so this was very disappointing. So with no power, I couldn’t use the wifi which was just a marketing for all I know.
So the good: Great customer service agent, clean bus and we actually arrived on time.
The bad: no power outlets, no wifi, late departure (which the on-​time arrival made up for).
So 3 stars… I am going back to NY tomorrow and will definitely write another review on that trip…
Stay tuned…

I had a good experience with the Lucky Streak operation. Just to clarify: some of the other reviews state that with a round trip ticket, you must return within 4 days; I learned that this is not accurate. I departed from NYC on ⁸⁄₁₈ and returned on ⁸⁄₂₆. From NYC, the buses depart from Tracks ⁷⁹⁄₈₀ in the lower level of the Port Authority. The total cost of the trip per person is $ 36 and you get a $ 25 voucher when you arrive at whichever casino you choose. On each leg of the trip, the bus arrived/​departed on time. I was pleasantly surprised by how smoothly everything went.

Quick Info:
Price: $ 36 roundrip — You have 4 days to return
Location out of NYC: Gate 1 at Port Authority
Location out of AC: Different Casinos depending on time you leave (check website)
***Used to be cash only when purchasing tix in NYC — not sure if its changed or not.
This is a bus line from NYC Port Authority to Atlantic City, NJ. The bus will drop you off at various casinos in AC depending on what time you leave. Generally the bus leaves every 30 minutes to 1 hour. It costs $ 36 roundtrip and there are casino incentives (I’m not sure what they are because I never use them). I use this bus to get to a different Jersey beach. Overall I will say the bus is clean, but don’t go by the 2.5 hour timeline to arrive if you are leaving during peak hours (rush hour, Friday/​Sunday night, etc can take up to 4 hours). Make sure to remember that you have to return within 4 days or the return ticket expires. You can get time tables at Academy’s lucky streak website. Overall a good deal… but can take a long time. Also the most recent bus I used didn’t have a restroom. Oh and free wi-​fi!

I took the Greyhound from Port Authority to AC [Showboat Casino] on Black Friday. I selected the «Will Call» Option and arrived 1 hour before the departure to get my ticket. I was ushered to the kiosk and swiped the card I used to get the tickets. (Wasn’t asked to show ID).
After glancing at the tix my friend and I realized the gate # was not on them. We asked a Greyhound employee where the departure gate was and she quickly brushed us off and said what sounded like «Gate 17».After going there, we found out it was actually 89. Finally after waiting we decided to go wait on the line.
The bus driver was a young man. He said that there would be 2 stops one to Resorts Casino and then to Showboat. The bus was not all that nice, but it was nice from the outside. There was NO Wi-​Fi and NO outlets as advertised on their website. I fell asleep during the ride and when I woke up I realized that we were close by. We stopped off at Resorts and there was no loudspeaker on the bus so the people who were getting off had to run to the front to hear what the attendant was saying. Finally we reached Showboat. We got off and handed in our bus voucher. The bad thing about this was that it said we would leave at 9:30 and get there at 12:30. We got there at 11:30. This threw off our whole day.
We did what we had to do @ the casino and ate… then we realized we didn’t know what gate we were coming back from. So we had to go all the way around to the front desk and ask and they told us. So finally it was time to leave. The bus was scheduled to leave at 8:30pm. The bus driver didnt reach until 8:29 which had many of the passengers annoyed. This bus was much better. Cleaner, bigger seats with Wi-​Fi and outlets. The driver took off and never announced where would we be going like the 1^st one did. We stopped at 2 more casinos and then NJ Port Authority. The bus became immediately packed. The seats were small and it was not a very comfy ride. We reached at 11:25 just like the itinerary said.
Its not a bad deal … 35 dollars gives you a 25 dollar voucher. We mainly went b/​c we got an offer for a free buffet and another 25 dollar voucher.

This is Greyhound’s special «Lucky Streak» bus from NYC to Atlantic City. These buses leave from Port Authority and stop at various casinos on the AC boardwalk. Check the Lucky Streak website for detailed schedules to each of the eight featured casinos.
I bought my ticket at Port Authority for $ 35 round trip. Upon arriving at the Tropicana where we were staying, a representative stepped on the bus and handed us a $ 25 voucher to be redeemed for slot play. We were too impatient to stop in the hotel bus terminal to exchange the voucher. If you don’t yet have a Tropicana Rewards card, just bring your voucher to a promotions desk on the casino floor and they’ll issue you a card and add the $ 25 on there.
The bonuses seem to vary from casino to casino. You can check on the Lucky Streak website for what is currently being offered. Some of the other casinos may give vouchers with your bus ticket that can be redeemed for cash and don’t have to be used in the slots.
Either way, what ends up being a $ 10 bus ticket from NYC to AC that brings you directly to your hotel is a pretty good deal. The bus ride there was quiet and fine. It’s not a Wall Street glam crowd, but seems to be your average, every day people, minding their own business, just headed for some fun at the casinos. Not the crew running from the law at 1 a.m. on a Greyhound bus. The ride back had a little scuffle going on in the back but stopped when the bus driver got on the speaker and said, «Do I need to pull this bus over?» My travel companion shrugged and said, «I guess that’s what you get for $ 10.»
Overall, the travel was a breeze, reliable, left exactly on time, and a great price. The buses were clean with power outlets and free WI-​FI. If it doesn’t matter to you what casino you are dropped off or picked up at, you will have even more flexibility with departure times. There will pretty much be a bus leaving Atlantic City every half hour or so if the departure location doesn’t matter to you. The ticket is an open return within 30 days from any of the eight eligible casinos.
You can buy a ticket to go from Port Authority to Bally’s, Caesar’s, Hilton, Resorts, Showboat, Tropicana, Trump Taj Mahal, or Trump Plaza.
Just head downstairs and downstairs at Port Authority, all the way down to the Greyhound terminal. Check the gate number, but I think the casino buses leave from around gates 79 – 80. You can buy the ticket from a clearly marked Casino Bus ticket machine and there was also a Greyhound representative right there — although it was CASH ONLY to purchase the tickets from her.
Unfortunately, my lucky streak at the casino didn’t continue, but at these travel rates and with such ease, it won’t be long before I try my luck again.