It’s been a while since I’ve road a bus somewhere. From what I recall, the experience wasn’t that great. The tickets were a bit pricey and I arrived at my destination about 30 minutes late. If I have to go anywhere more than 5 hours away these days, I typically fly. This may soon change.
A new bus service has just started offering low cost travel between a few major cities on the east coast. Boltbus, a division of Greyhound, is now selling low-cost tickets in an interesting auction-like format. The tickets will range in price from $1 to $25 dollars. The price you pay depends on how early you get the tickets before your trip. Unlike typical bus service, these buses don’t leave from a station. They leave from a predetermined location in each city. The buses even sound quite nice. All buses will have power outlets and Wi-Fi access, and some buses will be equipped with leather seats.
Currently the buses travel between New York City, Washington, DC and Philadelphia. Starting in April, that list will expand to include Boston.
Would you consider taking a bus on your next trip if the round trip cost was a mere $2?
