Where is Binghamton and How to Get There?
Binghamton is a city in New York State, the area known generally as Upstate New York or the Southern Tier of New York. To give you an even more clear picture, it is relatively close to New York City, around 3 hours and 30 minutes by bus, and a bit less time by car. When booking international flight tickets, the easiest way to reach Binghamton is through New York City, so make sure, if possible, to fly to New York from your respective countries.
Regardless of which airport you arrive at, the easiest and cheapest way to come to Binghamton is by bus. If you arrive at Newark Airport, the most convenient transport to New York City is Newark Airport Shuttle. You can purchase tickets online or in the shuttle, and they run every half an hour, so if you miss one - the next one is there soon after, and your purchased ticket is still valid for the other one. The shuttle takes you to Manhattan (the central part of New York City).
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If you arrive at JFK airport, the information on the following link has instructions on which options are easiest and most affordable. https://loving-newyork.com/transfer-jfk-manhattan/
The usual bus station that has a Binghamton connection is Port Authority. The ground floor is where you can purchase tickets, and from there you follow the signs for your bus gate.
TIP 1
You might encounter people approaching you to offer their help. Don’t be scared or panic; they usually ask for money and, seeing you with a suitcase looking around to find signs where to find a place to buy a bus ticket, gives away that you are new to the area. To avoid any unpleasant encounters, politely say thank you, and look for officials to ask for information you need. Walk around freely, like you are a local :)
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The bus drivers always announce stops, so you will know when you arrive in Binghamton. When you arrive in Binghamton, if you have arranged previously to have someone waiting for you to take you to your place, that is ideal. If not, there are taxi drivers at the bus station, however, the most reliable ride is Uber.
TIP 2
Bring some food with you to get you going through the night when you arrive. Buy the food at the US airport, meaning your final plane stop, or Port Authority bus station. Unless someone is waiting for you, then you kindly ask your housemates how to order some food, or if they have a car, to take you to nearby places.