On April 8th of this year, people in Mexico, US and Canada will have the extraordinary opportunity to witness the 2024 total solar eclipse, marking the first occurrence of this celestial event since 2017. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between the Sun and the Earth, blocking the Sun’s light and casting a shadow on the Earth.
During a total solar eclipse, the Sun is completely obscured by the Moon (also known as the “totality”), revealing the Sun’s outer atmosphere, known as the corona. This rare astronomical event provides a unique opportunity for observers to witness the beauty and magnificence of our solar system.
Spanning a narrow band that forms an arc beginning in Mexico, crossing the U.S., and existing in Canada, this eclipse will be fully visible to over 40 million people residing in the path of totality. Here are some of the cities fortunate enough to experience the full spectacle:
| City, State | Country | Totality Time |
| San Antonio, Texas | USA | 1:34 p.m. CDT |
| Austin, Texas | USA | 1:36 PM CDT |
| Dallas, Texas | USA | 1:40 p.m. CDT |
| Tyler, Texas | USA | 1:43 p.m. CDT |
| Little Rock, Arkansas | USA | 1:51 p.m. CDT |
| Poplar Bluff, Missouri | USA | 1:56 p.m. CDT |
| Carbondale, Illinois | USA | 1:59 p.m. CDT |
| Paducah, Kentucky | USA | 2:00 p.m. CDT |
| Evansville, Indiana | USA | 2:02 p.m. CDT |
| Niagara Falls, Ontario | Canada | 2:04 p.m. EDT |
| Kingston, Ontario | Canada | 2:09 p.m. EDT |
| Terre Haute, Indiana | USA | 03:04 p.m. CDT |
| Bloomington, Indiana | USA | 03:04 p.m. CDT |
| Indianapolis, Indiana | USA | 03:06 p.m. CDT |
| Toledo, Ohio | USA | 03:08 p.m. CDT |
| Cincinnati, Ohio | USA | 03:09 p.m. CDT |
| Dayton, Ohio | USA | 03:10 p.m. CDT |
| Cleveland, Ohio | USA | 3:13 p.m. CDT |
| Akron, Ohio | USA | 3:13 p.m. CDT |
| Erie, Pennsylvania | USA | 3:16 p.m. CDT |
| Buffalo, New York | USA | 3:18 p.m. CDT |
| Hamilton, Ontario | Canada | 3:18 p.m. EDT |
| Syracuse, New York | USA | 3:23 p.m. EDT |
| Saranac Lake, New York | USA | 3:24 p.m. EDT |
| Burlington, Vermont | USA | 3:26 p.m. CDT |
| Montreal, Quebec | Canada | 3:26 p.m. EDT |
| Fredericton, New Brunswick | Canada | 4:34 p.m. ADT |
| Gander, Newfoundland | Canada | 5:09 pm NDT |
It’s important to note that visibility in certain regions may be hindered by cloudy weather. So if you’re excited to experience this rare astronomical event, considering a trip to an area with clearer skies might improve your chances of witnessing it in all its glory.
And this is how we can help! Busbud has carefully curated affordable routes under $50 that will lead you to the zone of totality for observing the eclipse. Here’s where you can travel to see the eclipse in 2024:
Where to travel to see the total solar eclipse in 2024
From Houston
If you live in the Houston area, you can see the eclipse by taking the bus to:
- San Antonio: $29+ | 2hrs 25 mins
- Austin: $23+ | 2hr 55mins
- Dallas: $25+ | 2hrs 50mins
- Fort Worth: $25+ | 2hrs 50mins
From Toronto:
If you live in the Toronto area, you can see the eclipse by taking the bus to:
From Ottawa:
If you live in the Ottawa area, you can see the eclipse by taking the bus to:
From Chicago:
If you live in the Chicago area, you can see the eclipse by taking the bus to:
- Indianapolis: $29+ | 3hrs
- Toledo: $27+ | 5hrs 5 mins
From St. Louis:
If you live in the St. Louis area, take the bus to:
- Paducah: $29+ | 3hrs
- Terre Haute: $28+ | 3hrs 10 mins
From Columbus:
You can see the eclipse by taking the bus to:
- Indianapolis: $44+ | 3hrs 30mins
- Dayton: $24+ | 1hr 10mins
From Detroit:
If you live in the Detroit area, you can see the eclipse by taking the bus to:
From Oklahoma City:
If you live in the Oklahoma City area, you can take the bus to:
- Dallas: $26+ | 4hrs 15mins
From Memphis:
If you live in the Memphis area, you can see the eclipse by taking the bus to:
- Paducah: $30+ | 3hrs 20mins
From Louisville:
If you live in the Louisville area, you can see the eclipse by taking the bus to:
- Bloomington: $24+ | 1hr 55mins
From Cincinnati:
If you live in the Cincinnati area, you can see the eclipse by taking the bus to:
- Dayton: $17+ | 1hr 15mins
From Pittsburgh:
If you live in the Pittsburgh area, you can see the eclipse by taking the bus to:
From Quebec City:
If you live in the Quebec City area, you can see the eclipse partially by taking the bus to:
From Ithaca:
If you live in the Ithaca area, you can see the eclipse by taking the bus to:
- Syracuse: $21+ | 1hr 20mins
From Albany:
If you live in the Albany area, you can see the eclipse by taking the bus to:
- Saranac Lake: $49+ | 3hrs 30mins
From Shreveport:
If you live in the Shreveport area, take the bus to:
- Tyler: $24+ | 2hrs 5mins
From St. John (New Brunswick):
If you live in the St. John area, you can see the eclipse by taking the bus to:
- Fredericton: $20+ | 1hr 10mins
From Abilene:
If you live in the Abilene area, you can see the eclipse by taking the bus to:
- Fort Worth: $34+ | 2hrs 20 mins
From Lafayette:
If you live in the Lafayette area, you can see the eclipse by taking the bus to:
From Lexington:
If you live in the Lexington area, you can see the eclipse by taking the bus to:
From Ann Arbor:
If you live in the Ann Arbor area, you can see the eclipse by taking the bus to:
- Toledo: $44+ | 3hrs 20mins
From Binghamton:
If you live in the Binghamton area, you can see the eclipse by taking the bus to:
- Syracuse: $23+ | 1hr 15mins
From Utica:
If you live in the Utica area, you can see the eclipse by taking the bus to:
- Syracuse: $10+ | 1hr
From Laredo:
If you live in the Laredo area, you can see the eclipse by taking the bus to:
- San Antonio: $25+ | 2hrs 50mins
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