It’s no secret the I-95 corridor is one of the nation’s busiest routes. With 3 to 4 hours separating DC & NYC, frequent travel is common. With nearly every form of transportation available connecting these two metropolises, bus is consistently a preferred way to commute.  

Bus travel has come a long way and now offers passengers luxury options that are quite pleasant. With bus lines, like ours here at Tripper Bus offering upscale standard coaches along with a VIP option known as the ELITE bus featuring captain’s leather seating, more leg room, unique tray tables, 2 in one seating and other first-class options, it’s easy to see how bus travel has evolved.

We thought we’d share our logic on why bus travel is a great choice over other transportation.

Let’s start with the train. While speedier options are available and will get you to your destination quickly, with that comes increased cost. If cost isn’t a factor, the train may be your preferred method. Another factor in travel by train is departure locations. With limited locations to depart, travelers are forced to go deep into the city, park and hop on board.

Next let’s discuss driving! You get to travel at your own pace, in the comfort of your own vehicle, departing and whenever you’d like. On the flip side, there’s gas, tolls and parking to contend with once you reach your destination. 

And of course, there’s travel by air. While the flight is short, the wait is long with most flights requiring you to arrive 2 hours early for a flight that may or may not be delayed and of course cost is usually much higher.

We are of course bias when in comes to believing bus travel is the “IT” way to travel between DC & NYC, but here’s why:

Multiple departure and arrival locations. From Dupont Circle, DC, Arlington & Bethesda, to NYC’S Penn Station and Brooklyn, if you don’t want to trek into the city, you don’t have to. Arriving and departing in close proximity to your location is awesome.

You can work while you commute, or not! Hop on that zoom, finish that report or watch a movie. We do the driving while you relax and take some you time until we reach your final destination.

It’s nice AND it’s affordable. It’s hard to beat a one-way bus fare, and on top of it, to have the option to travel on a first-class VIP coach and it still be affordable, well that’s even better!

However you choose to travel between DC & NYC, we hope that if you haven’t been a passenger with us, you’ll give us the opportunity to become your preferred method of travel.

See you on board!