Archive: Bus Travel
D.C. to NYC: Twice the Bus
MegaBus has doubled its seating and, yes, doubled the fun. Yesterday, the U.K. operator, which last month kicked off cheapie service to Manhattan, unveiled a double-decker bus -- you know, the kind that is usually seen toting around bug-eyed tourists, not driving 65 along the interstate. (Courtesy of MegaBus) The...
By Andrea Sachs | June 18, 2008; 06:21 AM ET | Comments (0)
It Came From the Chat: Summer Savings Tips, Part 2
You know what I love about our Monday chats? Every week, the participants share travel tips and information with each other. There are usually four or more Travel staffers answering questions, and we can usually answer questions authoritatively and at a rapid-fire pace. But sometimes what the chatters themselves advise...
By Christina Talcott | May 13, 2008; 02:13 PM ET | Comments (3)
We Were There: BoltBus's Inaugural Run to NYC
I bolted to the Big Apple for a buck this morning. For less than a cup of Starbucks or Metro fare, I was transported to New York City - with nary a stop and only a few fleeting jams that were no fault of the bus driver's. BoltBus, the new...
By Andrea Sachs | March 27, 2008; 02:42 PM ET | Comments (10)
Bus Wars! Another Way to Get to NYC for a Buck
The dollar is really stretching these days . . . all the way to New York City. Today, MegaBus announced that it will offer service between Washington and NYC, with rates starting at $1 each way. This adds some fire to the Battle of the Buses: On Thursday, BoltBus starts...
By Andrea Sachs | March 25, 2008; 01:05 PM ET | Comments (6)
