It depends on the driver. Some drivers drive slow while some drivers speed all the way there. The Bus is sometimes late but you eventually get there. It's really easy to get on and off in Tampa. It's at the USF Molly bus stop. While In Miami at theAirport the address given is not where the bus lets you on and off. Read some reviews on google and you'll figure it out ...All together the experience is okay read more

They haven't refunded me from May!! And the cancellation was done from their end. They are horrible, they keep telling me to call the corporate office and no one ever answers, and it's been 7 months since I am waiting for that refund!! read more

Apart from being late, which I don't mind if less than 30 minutes, the driver was extremely rude. Mid way through my trip from Tampa to Miami, the driver makes a story at a McDonald's get out of the bus, looks the door behind him whiteout saying a word to the passengers. I needed to use the bathroom as I saw the driver go into McDonald's I assumed I was fine. I Opened the bus door and went into the restaurant and then the driver starts barking at me asking me who gave me permission to open the bus door. Well I am not a dog and will not be treated like one and I will definitely will lo not be traveling with Redcoach in the future. read more

I purchased a ticket for the 1:00 AM bus leaving from Fort Lauderdale to Gainesville. I understand that the ticket says where the bus stop is (Arrivals between Terminals 1 and 2). The online ticket also has a link that takes you to a GPS and I followed instructions on getting to the airport at 12:39 AM. At 2 AM I eventually took a taxi home. There's a chance that the GPS put me at departure instead of arrivals. Whatever the situation, I never got on the bus. I paid a total of $132 for the way there and back. My total refund was for $42.70 for my return trip. Please don't waste your money on these people. I'm still very upset at the situation. I would prefer that they have some sort of late night hotline or a tracker because who can you call at 1:00 AM to find out if you're waiting at the right spot? read more

I was super disappointed by the service. :( I went in with good expectations because of all the reviews I saw here on yelp. The driver was rude and did not acknowledge me when I came up with one bag. One. I wasn't sure if I needed to put it in myself or if they had a special way of packing it, so it was awkward, and I'm from the South and was taught that it's rude to interrupt someone even if it's their job to help you. Then I thought, well, maybe he didn't see me. Maybe he's super distracted. Then he looked at me, AND TURNED HIS BACK to continue doing something with what looked like one sheet of paper (not sure what.) There were already passengers on board. I was there at 11:40 and the bus was scheduled to leave at noon, so I wasn't late. About nine minutes go by (I looked at my computer when I got on the bus and it was 12:49). I don't mind waiting. At this point I was just irritated that he didn't say something generic (I'll be with you in a min, w/e), or at least register that I existed. Another lady walked up behind me, which finally prompted him to move. He went PAST me to assist her first. When he spoke to me he wouldn't look at me directly and pointed at the bus once he'd thrown my bag in (literally). It was very strange, especially because I was being extremely patient and not trying to get his attention, even making excuses for his behavior in my head. It disconcerted me and I certainly won't be using RedCoach again. I'm on the bus at the moment and I feel very uncomfortable and would be disembarking if I had another option. read more

I am very disappointed at RedCoach service. We bought 2 two-way "First Class" tickets from Miami to Tallahassee for the April 22nd weekend. The Miami-Tallahassee leg had no incident aside from a driver using his cell phone too often for comfort and an inaccessible bathroom. The Tallahassee-Miami leg (Transaction Code: AP1PE4A459BB / Tickets 496645, 496647) had a BIG problem. At the Orlando headquarters, all the passengers in our bus were taken off ("debused?") to the station and after a half-hour wait were directed to board another vehicle (#3802) that clearly was no "First Class", as paid. No explanations. No excuses. No compensation. Sits were way narrower and harder; less leg space, no tables, and outlets had no electricity. On top of that, the vehicle was a rattling relic. We felt treated like objects moved around without concern. I sincerely feel sorry for the hundreds of students that use that service regularly. Oh!, and when you complain on Red Coach Facebook page, they just censor and ignore. Stop abuse and neglect of passengers. read more

This is a great bus ride to certain places in Florida. The seats are really comfortable and you have a lot of leg room which is good too. If your traveling far I really recommend red coach. It's pretty affordable instead of driving yourself and spending gas money or renting a car take the red coach bus. Much more convenient. read more

I booked two "first class" from Miami Airport to Orlando station... in the first one from Miami. The power outlets didn't work at all no matter how many times the driver reset them. The bathroom was very nasty. The WiFi wasn't working. So I said: well that's bad but I think something was happening and I understand. But in the trip from Orlando to Miami Airport the weather was on 39 degrees and the Heater was broken... come on! "First class"??? Heater broken???! And by the way the schedule was at 5:50 and the driver was late he came at 6:20... where is the real first class. A year ago they usually be very punctual, every service worked. What's happening now? And the customer service? Awful. If I had known that before I would have chosen an economical bus line. They give the same service and the heater works, bathrooms are clean and the WiFi works too. read more

This company is an absolute nightmare. I currently reside in Gainesville as a full time student and don't have the means or funds to take trips leisurely home to Miami. I was gifted some money to buy a ticket to see my father who is ill and this company takes my money without giving me a ticket. RedCoach's horrible customer service rep (Robert) told me that there's nothing he can do because the money that is clearly gone from my bank with their company name attached to it was denied. Robert kept on telling me in a disrespectful manner that he can't do anything about it since their system tagged my card as a denied charge. After asking him politely to see if maybe they can just go ahead and reverse it and just send me a confirmation for my bus ticket since they already have MY money. He proceeded to tell me its my fault and that I entered my information incorrectly..... which is absurd. How can that be if the money went through. Following up with my bank, they then tell me the money is on hold on their end. Calling them the next day I happened to land the same rep (Robert), who antagonized me and said if I have anything else to say to write an email. This company is complete trash. read more

Well I sure am glad I read these reviews. I was just about to purchase a tickets and I definitely do not want to sit in a hot, Grimey bus. Also no difference in seats? What's the up charge for. Also I'm used to a Nyc and NJ transit with it being on time rain or snow. But a 2 hour delay in the sunshine star and no customer service. Definitely not taking this company. Thanks to all the Yelpers you just saved me money and aggravation read more

I'm currently on the bus ride from Orlando to Miami and I have to say that I'm extremely disappointed. This company was advertised with first class propaganda. It spoke of having outlets (turns out there's only two at the very front), desks for your laptops (there are none), GPS tracking (no where to be found) and a comfortable ride. It is hot in here. I am sweating and when I told the driver that it was hot and if he could make it colder he was rude and promised that it would get colder. It has been 30 min and it is still just as hot. The display screens are broken and the seats are worn out. Not taking a bus ride from this company again. On the way up to Orlando from Miami, the bus arrived nearly an hour later than scheduled. Update: we're now stopping in ft. Lauderdale and the bus is still just as hot. When I went to I form the bus driver he laughed and told me to put my hand on the vent that's right next to him. It was blowing cold air. I told him that the rest of the bus was still really hot and he said "there's nothing I can do about it, ma'am. I have the air running through all the bus". I have checked three different seats and none of the air vents are blowing out air. read more

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Red Coach has really gone downhill. We have been using them to go to visit our daughter in Gainesville for several years. We stopped when Covid hit but decided to use them again for Christmas this year as we are in our 80's and don't want to drive. When we got to the Red Coach station in Orlando Florida we were informed there is no longer on property parking! We would have to use an airport parking lot and shuttle which would make us miss the bus. We were not informed and it is not on their website. We worked something out but the bus was old and freezing cold. On the way back another old cramped bus that rattled so much I couldn't read. My seat was broken and there was gum stuck on my seat belt. First heat was blasting and then air. A long step off the bus without a step stool send shock waves up my leg and my knee hurt for 3 days and is still swollen. My husband says he will never use them again. What a shame. It used to be a nice comfortable ride. Oh and the wi-fi didn't work either. Miserable trip and definitely not for the elderly. Oh and no ID was required. Just asked our names. read more

I am so incredibly disappointed with this bus. I had a terrible experiences with it. They arrived to our location almost two hours late and the staff I was communicating with during all of this was very unhelpful and rude. I would not take this bus again and would most certainly not pay money for it. read more

I had the WORST experience with Red Coach. We waited for 45 minutes at the bus stop while the bus was parked in front of us and the driver would not talk to us. Finally, another bus company was used as a substitute. The sub bus was dirty and old. The bus drove around the Miami airport for ONE HOUR and picked up another driver in a nearby lot. We arrived in Naples 2.5 hours late. The worst part about the trip was that no one communicated to the passengers what was happening. The entire experience was stressful and confusing. Next time, I will rent a car. read more

I'm so angry right now. My mother is coming into town tomorrow for the birth of my child. She is unable to drive on her own and utilizes red coach when she needs to see me. She bought a first class ticket leaving at 12 to arrive at 5pm and randomly received an email that her bus was canceled and changed to 3pm. No explanation. She called and all they said was"atleast your riding first class." Screw you she paid for first class and now may miss the birth of her first grandchild because of this companies lack of customer service. This is not the first issue we had with the company but are the type that doesn't complain and believes in second chances. I am beyond livid. read more

***May*** be charged 30% service charge for cancellations Bought tickets and later found out that a friend was heading to the same place and no longer needed bus tickets. So, I cancelled my tickets (Standard Fare) 10 days prior to my departure. I repeat...10 DAYS prior to my departure. Not 3 days, 24 hours, or even just before the 3 hour hard cutoff...10 DAYS. They still took the 30% service charge. What is that service charge for??? They literally did nothing. I even sent them an email to ask about tickets because I only got a copy of the invoice emailed to me and never got a reply. This is the biggest scam ever. Do NOT try to plan travel on Red Coach unless it is the absolute last resort. I would be interested to see if they EVER don't take the service charge on cancellations... read more

If I could give ZERO stars, I would. My 17 year old daughter was traveling to Ocala to visit her aunt. The driver never alerted the passengers that Ocala was coming up, and seemed to have not stopped at all. My sister waited over an hour and the bus never stopped. My daughter called my crying that when she asked the driver, he confused her and told her to sit down. She was held hostage on that bus until Gainesville. The person on the phone I had the displeasure of dealing with told me that they'd be arriving in Gainesville at 2 pm - but when we spoke it was already 2:55. NEVER AGAIN. Stay away. These people run a shoddy bus service with even worse customer service. read more

Yeah, its cheaper than most alternatives, but as always you get what you pay for. This is the second time I go on a bus with no A/C, and it is a sauna in here. The office knows about this issue and they don't seem to care. If that wasn't hot enough the bathroom is scorching hot, like literally 100+ degrees with no running water, I can't imagine a woman using it. They say they offer free wifi, but good luck using it to do anything at all because it sucks. They say they offer free entertainment, but I haven't seen the TV be used on even one of my multiple trips. The seats are tight unless you have the whole row to yourself, and the outlets don't work sometimes. The ride is bumpy and the buses aren't cleaned very well. The only good thing about this entire company is the friendly drivers. read more

If you're looking for a experience in a very bumpy and extremely hot, not "hot" like good, hot like no air conditioner, you come to the right place. The ride from Miami to Tallahassee was the most uncomfortable experience ever. The wi-fi did not work until we arrived to Orlando. The entertainment, oh wait, what entertainment? If you decide to still come in this sauna, better bring your own entertainment. Yeah it was an experience...... read more

Red coach absolutely worst company I have encountered, they cancelled my ticket, I have not received it over a month every time I have called they told me , I will receive my refund in a day, but still not received it. read more

My daughter is a student at UF and Redcoach is pretty much 1of 2 options students have to come home. You are paying a hefty price but according to the website, the seats are roomy, you have leg room, an outlet to charge your phone or laptop, free WiFi,... but mid way they had all the passengers change from 1 bus to another and that 2nd bus DID NOT have the same seats, no legroom, no WiFi,...On the way back to UF, Redcoach subcontracted with Viking tour buses and it was utter chaos. Students name were not showing up on the drivers manifest, you were told your bus is running late, no one knew what was going on. No one had answers,... my daughter arrived 3 hours after her original arrival time. Those other students that waited even longer, who knows what time they arrived. Redcoach is charging for luxury experience and have completely FAILED at providing a luxury experience. read more

WARNING!!! Ride at your own risk. The bus rides are inconsistent and the customer service is the worst I've ever experienced. I was a first time customer with this company and I will definitely never take these buses again. I had a round trip from West Palm Beach to Tallahassee and back. To start off my first bus ride was a nightmare. A literal living hell. First, the bus was 20 mins late after they told me to arrive 20 mins early. When the bus finally arrived the driver seemed like he hated his job making slick remarks and having an overall bad attitude. When I got onto the bus it was packed like sardines in a can. I thought I would have an assigned seat like they advertise by choosing your bus seat on the website but when I got on the bus there were almost no seats left. On top of the the seats were very uncomfortable and the reclining seats they advertise in the website no where to be found. My trip was 8 hours and 2 hours into the bus ride the air conditioning stopped working. I thought maybe we would get a new bus after making a stop at the RedCoach headquarters in Orlando but no. Only a change in bus drivers. So for another 6 hours I rode in a hot humid overpacked bus with a miserable driver and even more miserable passengers. Furthermore, I received an email that my bus back to West Palm Beach would be 2 hours late which I didn't mind but I was a little concerned as to why so I called customer service. When I asked the representative about the delay she had no clue what I was talking about. After giving her my information she told me to call back in 10 mins and she would have confirmation. I called back and still had no idea what was going on so she just told me to arrive at the bus stop at the 2 hour delay and I will go from there. I arrived and at first the bus driver was very rude saying that was not my bus and would not let me on. There was another passenger in the same situation as me who was treated just as bad. After a 10 minute phone call with his boss the bus driver finally let me and the other passenger onto the bus. This was such a waste of time. I will admit the second bus ride was slightly better with less people on board and the air conditioning working the entire ride. I will say maybe if the first bus ride was the same as the second I wouldn't be writing this review but it's the constancy that matters. Even then the customer service is what made things worse. I'm conclusion I will not take this bus again. It's false advertisement at its finest and for anyone considering taking RedCoach, Ride at Your Own Risk. read more

I used to ride with Redcoach multiple occasions from Miami to Tallahassee. The last time I traveled a round trip from Miami to Gainesville and the service was worth 1 star. The bus driver drove recklessly, swerving, cursing and honking every 20 minutes. The bus came 1 hour and 30 minutes late. And as a final disservice the company didn't apologize or compensate for their late departure and arrival. Honestly for the cost of it, Redcoach is NOT worth it. Too expensive for horrible service and dirty busses. read more

Sent me an email saying that my bus was running 7 hours behind. Told me to call a number for more info and they were closed. Almost made me miss a very important event. If your travel is very important and time sensitive, pass on this bus service. Smh... read more

Beware of what you see on the website. Family had traveled ahead to Orlando for a Soccer tournament and I trying to catch up because I had to work. Website looked great. Unfortunately not the case; bus was about 10 minutes late, no big deal. However, it smelled and was dirty. Cans on the floor, trash in various seats and on the floor; shades were broken leaving the the sun to blind you as it was setting. Some seats would not recline or adjust. Only good parts was it was not jammed packed and I didn't have to drive. read more

It was so great to ride with RedCoach. On my way from Miami to Tallahassee I took Greyhound, worst experience ever! Someone recommended I took RedCoach back home and I absolutely enjoyed it. The driver was funny and the ride was smooth! Best service ever. Very comfortable seats aswell. 5 stars!!!! read more

Worst service ever!! Been waiting 7 hours for a bus that hasn't showed!! Every time I call I keep getting lied to. "Oh the bus will be there in 20 mins" the rep says. "The bus is running behind due to heavy traffic." Just lies and excuses. So inconsiderate. They don't care that they've left me and nearly 10 others stranded at some shady bus station. It's really a shame how inhumane this company is. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!! read more

Cancelled my ticket an hour before the bus was due to leave with no explanation; said they don't have any other seats available, and then won't answer the phone when calling back to try and get a refund. read more

Finishing a Tallahassee to Miami trip as I type this. Tallahassee to Orlando was fine. Good driver, everything was on time. Arrived at the Orlando facility for what we were told was a 20-minute layover. An hour later we were finally back on the road. Got the impression the new driver wasn't paying attention. Once on the road the new driver was either eating or on the phone for almost the entire 4+ hour leg. Bus was consistently drifting onto the side rumble strips. At the Palm Beach stop there wasn't anyone to get on or off but instead of making up time, the driver went and got some KFC. Someone also lit up the bathroom and I guess the AC draws from there because the whole bus smelled horrible way before the door even opened. read more

Horrible, in one word! stay away from this company. I never travelled long distance on a bus but took a leap of faith, since i no longer like driving and based on their website, it looked like a great proposition to travel to Atlanta and arrive fresh in morning. NOT. First of, we get an email that bus is 2 hour late. We got the email at 12:30 am. I decided to give it a benefit of doubt and waited until 3am and kept waking up every 30 minute to see if the bus arrived. It never did and finally i left at 3am since i had no idea if the bus will ever come. I was fooled by their slick website. Then i read the review, OMG, late arrival was the norm. Customer service was also useless, they could not tell us where the bus was and when the bus will actually come. Don't even try this useless company. Megabus on the other hand arrived at exactly the stated time for Atlanta, but we had made up our mind to not travel by bus by then. read more

Can't believe how many negative reviews there are here. Maybe I got lucky, but my trip was on time and comfortable. I left early morning on a weekend, so maybe this helped. It was cool outside too. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is I felt the AC should have been colder and I had trouble buying a ticket online. The air from the AC vent was very weak. Because this vent can be opened/closed, I expect it to be stronger. When I tried to buy online, my card was rejected every time. I have made many purchases online using this card, so I know it is not a card issue. My guess is their online form is missing a field for Apartment Number. A website should not be having these issues in 2020. Other than this, everything was smooth and staff was very professional and helpful. read more

The bus was supposed to arrive at 7:15 pm but got to the Airport at 8:30 pm. No one sent a message or e-mail to alert customers even though they request that information at the time of reservation. The bus is not clean and smells like pee, and the restroom door does not close so it has been banging for the whole trip. The only beauty of it is that I am writing this review as I ride this awful bus. It's less expensive and more convenient to rent a car, take a flight or ride the train. Avoid this bus like the plague! read more

Red Coach sure gets mixed reviews! I travel from Tallahassee to Gainesville and back weekly, and have been using Greyhound and Megabus. I decided to try Red Coach today because the schedule is a little more convenient and the Tallahassee pick-up spot is slightly closer to home. This bus is comfortable (business class -- four seats across), reasonably close to on-time, friendly driver, WIFi works great, etc. The only thing that is bothering me is that the driver is spending almost the whole time chatting on his cell-phone, which I wouldn't think would be allowed in a commercial carrier bus. As far as I can tell this Red Coach costs twice as much as a web-purchased fare on Greyhound or Megabus, and to me the difference is not worth it. read more

I took this bus from Miami to Tampa as a last-minute plan when I was too late to buy my train ticket on Amtrak because it had already sold out (for Christmas Eve, no less). Drop off/pick up point was easy to find at the Miami Airport. The stop was located exactly as described. When I arrived about 15 min prior to departure time, there were a few people already there waiting. The bus arrived at 9:17, 7 min. after it was supposed to depart. Fortunately there were not a lot of passengers, so boarding was quick and we were on our way very soon after the bus arrived. The bus was very clean. I can't speak to the bathroom since I didn't use it. It has nice leather seats and lots of leg room. The overhead bin is the same size as a standard coach bus. The bus has two rows of seats: a double row and a single row. Each seat has a power outlet with two plugs. There is a plastic tray for food/beverage stored in front of you/attached to the seat behind you. However, the tray is not attached, so you basically sit it on your lap. There is no pull-out table or anything to rest your book, drink or laptop on. The seat has a seat belt that works. The windows have screens that can be raised. The ride was pretty smooth. The internet worked fine for the most part. The signal came and went a couple of times, but that's to be expected with wi-fi on a moving bus. It didn't require a password or anything; you just connect to it. There were 4 TV screens on the bus, but no movie was played (which was fine in my book). The bus was pretty quiet during my trip because there are only a handful of passengers on it. The bus driver also did not spend the entire ride on his cell phone, which is a very good thing. He made one or two brief calls, but that was it. When the driver pulled up, he didn't greet the passengers. He merely opened the door, got out and stood there with his clipboard. He did, however, put my bag in the luggage compartment below the bus. He didn't give any instructions and did not ask for my ID. I presented it right off the bat, though, so maybe that's why. But he didn't look at it. He asked me for my name and told me what seat I was on. He didn't make any announcements once we boarded or speak to the passengers at all, which isn't a deal-breaker, but isn't impressive, either. We stopped at the halfway point at a McDonald's. The bus driver told us we had 10 minutes and he did a head count before we left. The ride was smooth and uneventful -- both good things. We got to our destination about 7 minutes late, so the trip was as long as the schedule said it would be. It dropped us off in downtown Tampa right where it said it would alongside the Residence Inn Marriott. I gave it 4 stars only because it was slightly late and because there was no built-in table or magazine pouch in the seat, so it made it a bit uncomfortable to have anything out since everything had to sit on my lap. Overall, this was a great experience and I would absolutely recommend Red Coach as a comfortable, timely, inexpensive way to get from Miami to Tampa. I would definitely take it again. read more

This was the first time I have traveled by bus any where. Someone recommended mega bus and I saw RedCoach and wanted the luxury ride. What I got was an old bus with the smell of urine from the porta potty and it made three stops to pick up people on a route from Tampa to Miami and did not stop at all to eat. Turning a trip that takes 4 hours into a 6 hour trip from hell. I will never ride or recommend this company. read more

4.5 hour bus ride from Gainesville to WPB, FL was supposed to be 4.5 hours and the bus was supposed to have WIFI. The bus was outsourced to a company that showed up 2 hours late and it was a 9 hour bus ride with no wifi. Then, the ride back was 8.5 hours no WIFI. This bus sucks! I am taking the train next time. I can move around in 8.5 hours and I am guaranteed WIFI! read more

Great buses WORST website and odering system on the phone is a joke really need to sort out there web presence such shame. Great company just bad internet managment..ps the wifi rarely.works on the buses read more

As a profesional driver, I seldom find myself willing or wanting to take a Bus anywhere or be a passenger at all. Red Coach aliviated all that fear. The reason behind a four vS 5 star rating was the first leg of my trip. The driver came off as cold and uninterested in his job and the passengers as a whole. Once the driver change took place in Orlando, as well as a surprisingly thourough cleaning, we were back on road and I got the Service and quality I was expecting from a FIRST CLASS Bus ride. Driver was helpful and actually personal. WI-FI made getting work done a breeze and even allowed me to get last minute changes made to my itinerary at final destination. The drop off was right at H wing at MIA on time. As I do not fly as a rule, I so wish there could be a connection to the AMTRAK Station not that far away. However I also understand I am a minority of people who prefer Train VS Plane these days. Equipment was a Newer Prevost H3-45 coach, to me the Cadilac of Motor Coaches, rode well, and the First Class seating is outstanding. WILL use again on next trip to Key West. read more

This experience was over my expectation, I traveled from Orlando to Miami. I did my math vs Flight and car rented and this was the choice but for me was not price it was more the convenience in line to productivity. Been able to be connected 4 hour doing work was the best efficient way out. Going to the restroom without bothering the guy next to you or make a line or waiting for beverage cart to move in an airplane. The seat are confortable and the ride was so smooth. If I have to take a trip that long I will consider Red Coach next time. Thank you o much and I need a coupon for my next round trip travel if you can. read more

HORRIBLE!!! Sent my mom home with them after multiple mediocre rides but this last one was the last straw. No AC for the ride, bus was 20 mins late and no notice. Then, they skipped her stop (Orlando airport). When she told the driver, he said he didn't know what to tell her and she got passed around to 3 different ppl. They spoke Spanish to each other bc they thought she didn't understand (completely inappropriate) joking about how she would get to her destination. All of this happening after dark!She was stressed and scared (understandably) and finally said she was boarding a plane so they would take her there. Ridiculous!!!! Never riding with them again. read more