What time do departures leave?

Departures are 1:45pm from Martin’s/Connellsville, 2:30pm from Walmart/Greensburg, and 2:45pm from Kohls/Irwin—arrive 10–15 minutes early to board.

Yes—dinner at Pugliano’s Italian Grill is included and served as a buffet with tax and gratuity covered by the tour.

Can I get a refund if plans change?

Full refunds are available until 60 days prior to departure; after that refunds depend on ticket and service fee policies and there are no refunds within 60 days unless you transfer your reservation.

Are seats guaranteed together for groups?

Seating is assigned primarily by booking order—book early to increase chances of adjacent or center-orchestra seats; upgrades may occur but aren’t guaranteed.

Who do I contact with questions?

Contact Carrie’s Bus Tours at 724-640-8828 or carriesbustours@gmail.com for booking and trip questions.

Is the trip accessible?

Specific accessibility details are not provided in the listing—contact Carrie’s Bus Tours directly to confirm accessibility accommodations for the coach and theater.

Evening Motorcoach to The Notebook at Benedum from New Stanton

The Notebook 11/15/2026 sends one of those rare, easy-to-book evenings that feel like a small escape—motorcoach pickup in New Stanton, PA, a buffet dinner at Pugliano’s Italian Grill, and a seat at Benedum for the stage musical The Notebook. Operated by Carrie’s Bus Tours out of 215 Glenn Fox Rd, New Stanton (call 724-640-8828 or [email protected]), the outing bundles transit, a hearty Italian buffet, and a guaranteed night of theater into a single ticket.

Board the coach in the afternoon—departure points include Martin’s/Connellsville at 1:45pm, Walmart/Greensburg at 2:30pm and Kohls/Irwin at 2:45pm—then settle in for the comfortable ride. Dinner at Pugliano’s begins at about 3:30pm; their buffet includes wedding soup, roast beef, stuffed chicken, cheese ravioli, potatoes, vegetables, rolls, beverages and mini cheesecakes, with tax and gratuity handled by the tour. The theater curtain rises at 6:30pm; seating is assigned primarily by booking order and current allocations list seats in Orchestra Right Center (rows U–W), Orchestra Right (rows P, Q & S), and Orchestra Left (rows T–Z). Carrie’s notes they sometimes receive upgrades nearer the show date.

What makes this trip special is its simplicity: no parking hassles, no driving after dinner, and a packaged evening that trades the logistics of a theater night for pure experience. The Notebook musical—directed by Michael Greif and Schele Williams, with music and lyrics by Ingrid Michaelson and a book by Bekah Brunstetter—translates the best-selling novel into a stage romance filled with songs and large emotional beats. For anyone who loves live theater but prefers to let someone else handle the details, the motorcoach format is ideal.

Practical details that matter: refunds are available in full until 60 days before departure; after that, ticket and service fees may be nonrefundable and there are no refunds within 60 days unless you transfer your reservation. Seating upgrades are possible but not guaranteed. If you have questions, contact Carrie’s Bus Tours at 724-640-8828 or [email protected].

Plan to bring a photo ID, comfortable shoes for short walks from curb to theater, and a small layer—theaters can run cool. Dress is smart casual; many riders treat this as a date-night. Because seating is assigned as bookings come in, early reservations improve your chance at center-orchestra seats. The tour’s cancellation policy allows full refunds up to 60 days out; after that you may transfer your spot to another person. This trip makes Sunday feel theatrical.