Shopping Bus Tours from Toronto to Buffalo, Erie and Grove City

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Lori Bosworth
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Are you thinking about Christmas shopping or do you need to buy winter clothing for yourself or your family and are not happy with the limited selection in Toronto stores? You may want to consider taking a shopping bus tour across the border to Erie and Grove City, Pennsylvania.

Erie & Grove City, Pennsylvania Shopping Bus Tour

Join Can-ar coach on Nov. 24-26, 2017 to shop in Erie, Pennsylvania and Grove City with a 3-day tax-free shopping excursion to Pennsylvania. There is no sales tax on clothing, shoes and many other items. Plan your shopping while being driven to the best shopping areas in Pennsylvania. A full day will be spent at the Grove City Outlet Mall on Saturday. A valid Canadian Passport is required for this tour.

The trip includes round-trip bus transportation on a deluxe highway Coach, 3-day shopping trip to Erie and Grove City, Pennsylvania, two nights’ accommodation at the Clarion Hotel Erie, Pennsylvania, two full hot breakfast buffet, and complimentary WIFI at the hotel. The trip is fully escorted with a tour guide throughout the trip. Bus will transport you directly to shopping venues. Luggage handling, applicable taxes

Cost Per Person: QUAD $250; TRIPLE $275; TWIN $300; SINGLE $400 (All rates are per person & includes taxes.) Call 1-800-387-7097 for more information.

The sales tax on clothing and shoes varies from state to state. In Pennsylvania, the 6% sales tax is exempt on most clothing and footwear while New York has recently exempted their 4% sales tax on both clothing and footwear less than $55. In addition, the Canadian government announced that effective June 1, 2012, if you stay across the border for a period of 24-48 hours, you can bring up to $200 in tax exempt goods back to Canada. This has increased from the previous $50 in tax exempt goods. Further, travellers staying in the U.S. for longer than 48 hours will be able to bring back $800 in tax exempt goods (previously $400).

Shopping Bus Tour from Toronto to New York City by Short Trips

Short Trips often travels to New York City and they have an upcoming New York City Christmas Time Tour that is booked although there is a waitlist. The trip includes three nights’ accommodation at Wilshire Grand Hotel in New Jersey, tour of Radio City Music Hall, tickets to Radio City Musical Hall Annual Christmas Show with the Rockettes, visit to 9/11 Memorial, visit to Chelsea Market, boat cruise to Liberty Island and Ellis Island, three hot buffet breakfasts and all tips and taxes. Cost is Double: $699 per person; Single: $939 per person. Pick up locations include Finch Subway Station, Kipling Subway Station, York Mills Subway Station, Scarborough Town Centre, Hillcrest Mall and Dixie Outlet Mall. Short Trips is also offering upcoming trips to Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania in March and April 2017. Call 866-208-2950 to reserve.


Burlington Coat Factory NYC by ElvertBarnes
Burlington Coat Factory by ElvertBarnes

Bus Ride from Toronto to New York City by Tall Pat Tours – $150

If you are just looking for a round trip bus ride to New York City, Tall Pat Tours is offering a round trip bus ride from Toronto to New York City on November 28-30, 2017. Book you own hotel in New York City and plan your own itinerary. Pick up locations are Scarborough Town Centre, Jane & Wilson and Square One.

Departs 6 p.m. – Scarborough Town Centre (in front of the YMCA)

Second pick-up: 7 p.m. – Jane and Wilson (behind Coffee Time)

Third pick-up: 8 p.m. – Square One (in front of CIBC Bank on Robert Speck Parkway)

 

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18 COMMENTS

  1. hi there i am interested in going to grove city i was just wondering if its for the night or just the day? and how much am i able to bring back on the bus? you can get back to me via email or by phone 647 994 0344 thanks

    • Hi Jackie, Sandy’s Bus Tours goes to Grove City for the day so you would be back in Toronto sometime in the evening. I think you can bring back $50 worth of goods without paying taxes although I’m advised that some border officers will allow more.

  2. Hello ,

    I am interested in going to Visit the Walden Galleria Mall as a day trip with a friend. I dont have a car to drive there myself. i was wondering how often the bus gos on these tours and how i can book one ?

    Holly

    • Hi Holly, Sandy’s Bus Tours go to Buffalo and the Walden Galleria Mall every Sat and Sun. Call Sandy’s at 416-536-1082 for more info. Lori

    • Hi Cathy, It’s best to call Sandy at Sandy’s Bus Tours, 416-536-1082, to find out if she has any bus trips before Christmas.
      Lori

  4. Hello,
    I am interested in going to the Shopping Bus Tour from Toronto to Buffalo for $40.

    I was just wondering how I would go about going on the trip? Do we just show up at the bus stop or is there someone can contact someone?

    Which days does this trip go?

    Thank-you.

  6. are their tripw to grove city May 19th-20th 2012.. I have tried emailing and calling Sandy’s bus tours and have received no replies…

    • Hi Pat, It’s best to call Sandy’s Bus Tours at 416-536-1082 or Tall Pat Tours at 416-562-3801 to find out whether they stay overnight in Erie. Cheers, Lori

  9. Hi, I was wondering if this is still an option?

    Shopping Bus Tour from Toronto to Erie, Pennsylvania – $50

    DSW Shoes by loop_oh
    Visit Milcreek Mall (Macy’s JCPenney, Bon Ton, DSW Shoe Warehouse, Burlington Coat Factory), Marshalls, Target, Gabriel’s Department Store and Walmart. Trips are scheduled every Saturday and Sunday, including Fri., March 16 to Sun., March 18, 2012.

    Departs 5:30 a.m. – Scarborough Town Centre, in front of the YMCA

    Second pick-up: 6 a.m. – Dufferin and Lawrence in front of the McDonald’s

    Third pick-up: 6:30 p.m – Highway 10 and Robert Speck Parkway, in front of the CIBC Bank

  10. Hi, I’m looking to book 2 seats from Toronto to New York shopping this weekend Leave either August 31 or September 1 and arrive back to toronto September 3rd. How do I go about booking and what is include with price?

  11. I am planning to visit New York City 10 or 11/8/2013 (Saturday or Sunday).

    Do you have bus on 10 or 11/8/2013?

    Thanks a lot!

    Maria

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