I’ve said it before and
I’ll say it again – Bolt Bus is the best, most fuss-free way to get from New
York City to Boston and back (or DC, Baltimore or Philadelphia if that’s your
plan). A recent trip to Boston cost only $38.50 round-trip. $38.50!! I caught
the bus in Midtown and got off of the bus at Boston’s South Station. Point A to point B with no nonsense.
Here’s an example: a 6:30
am bus on a Saturday took only 3 ½ hours on the way up (no stops, no traffic)
and a 2pm bus on a weekday took only 4 ½ hours on the way back with one
15-minute stop for food and a bit of traffic (I guess the stops are at the
discretion of the driver). The bus is clean and modern with nice
“pleather” seats, a restroom that wasn't gross and free wifi (which works most of the time). Even the other passengers seemed to be free
of any whiff of “Midnight Cowboy” creepiness.
Helpful hint: print out your boarding pass to show the driver. Bolt Bus is a modern operation and in theory you are allowed to show the driver your confirmation code on your smartphone, but I've heard it through the grapevine that this sometimes doesn't work out so well.
Cost, comfort & convenience. All in, Bolt Bus beats flying – and even taking the train –
hands down. www.boltbus.com
(photo courtesy Boston.com)
