Which bus company Boston - New York?
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Which bus company Boston - New York?
I will travel from Boston to New York in September. I have decided to take a bus to keep costs down. Now I have trouble to decide which one. Greyhound, Peterpan, Bolt, Yo, Megabus? Can anyone comment on these operators? Does the wifi on board really work? Are some cleaner and better in shape than others?
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Keep in mind that Greyhound, Peter Pan, Yo! and Bolt are all owned or allied with the same company. Not that that will matter much, however.
I would also look at Lucky Star and Mega Bus. Consider Go Bus if leaving from Alewife or Newton is more convenient. Some of the 'Chinatown bus' companies have been shut down at some point (IIRC, Fung Wah has never reopened, Lucky Star has) for safety issues. Many of these companies have very low prices for a few seats on each bus. If you can get a $1 fare, then take that company.
Otherwise, it really doesn't matter. I would make the selection based on where they drop off in NYC.
Amtrak is certainly not on the level of good German trains, but it still might be worth the higher cost if you can get a good price.
I would also look at Lucky Star and Mega Bus. Consider Go Bus if leaving from Alewife or Newton is more convenient. Some of the 'Chinatown bus' companies have been shut down at some point (IIRC, Fung Wah has never reopened, Lucky Star has) for safety issues. Many of these companies have very low prices for a few seats on each bus. If you can get a $1 fare, then take that company.
Otherwise, it really doesn't matter. I would make the selection based on where they drop off in NYC.
Amtrak is certainly not on the level of good German trains, but it still might be worth the higher cost if you can get a good price.
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With Mega Bus, the earlier you book, the cheaper the ticket, so it pays to book the ticket as soon as you know your travel dates. If you're traveling in September, you should be able to get a great rate if you book it now. The wi fi is reliable if you're traveling in areas with good coverage. The Boston to New York route should be fine (unlike the Philly to Pittsburgh route where the wi fi dies in the middle of the state).
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(I've also ridden Greyhound recently between Boston and Burlington and on other NE routes, and it's always been fine.)