Is this the Best bus to NYC from DC? In spite of a promising start, I am sad to say it definitely…read moreisn't. I guess DecentBus or OkayBus wouldn't have quite the same ring though. I was thrilled to see that the 7am bus from DuPont Circle was waiting when I arrived at 6:45, and that I was able to board immediately. Not only was there a working electrical outlet, but the WiFi signal was strong and effect. Those were the "best" parts of the expert - it was all downhill from there. I didn't realize there was an additional stop at Union station, and that took quite a while. The driver was very friendly and courteous, but the 15-minute rest stop that turned into 20 minutes made it clear that speed isn't really a priority for this service. We arrived at the stop on West 34th Street and 9th Ave at 12:10pm, and while it was much quicker to park there than it is near Penn station, if I have to walk to Penn station anyway, this isn't much of a plus for me. Probably the most annoying thing about today was that my 5:30pm return trip was cancelled due to technical issues and I had to cut my trip half an hour short(er) to get the 5pm replacement trip instead. I appreciate getting an early notification about the return bus snafu so I was able to adjust my plans accordingly, and I know these things can happen, but if I'm going to be on buses and trains for 12 hours in a day, losing that half hour of planned productivity really isn't great I'll allow that BestBus likely has the best service I've experienced on an Intercity bus in terms of courtesy and communication. And the DuPont Circle is super convenient for me before the metro is running on a Saturday. Beyond that though, this isn't my preferred choice for travel to New York.

BestBus is now in a partnership or was acquired by DC trails. So it is worth looking at the…read morereviews for that business as well. Took their buses twice for a roundtrip. Trip from DC to NYC was marred by bad driving. The driver was tailgating cars which resulted in frequent abrupt breaking. This sent people jerking forward and personal belongings flying. Trip from NYC to DC had better driving but no help retrieving luggage which used to be standard customer service. Had to crawl in the storage space under the bus to obtain my luggage. Also, there were no rest stops on either leg of the trip.

This company really provided the best service I could imagine. They were flexible when working out…read morethe details for my winery tour and sent us the best driver. He was patient and got us every where timely and safely. We had the 28 passenger black sprinter and it was very nice. Spacious and beautiful for my girls. I'd recommend this company over and over!

My friends and I had the best experience!!…read more professional and good prices!! Def. recommend (:

Took Vamoose from Arlington to NY and back. Both lags were at 95% occupancy…read more The driver for the Arlington to NYC lag was great, funny and really nice. BAM 25ish, tall, bitingly funny, while being thoughtful and respecting. I asked if V provided water and he apologized relating no, but then gave me a bottle from his chair. The ride was rough though, bus bounced so much that I contemplated taking Amtrak from Bethesda... But the last minute $300 fair priced me out of that option. Fares are a fraction of the price if you book ahead, as low as $25 if you book 3 weeks out and take the first morning departing train. The driver on the NY to Arlington lag, pictured... was rude and condescending. He yelled at me for not moving fast enough rounding the corner on the side walk, taunting me. I let him know that I have a spinal cord injury and couldn't move any faster, didn't help... He yelled at me again. Then once on the bus he turned around and glared at me hard, 100% throwing his weight around. He blocked the 2 front seats from paid customers with his personal belongings, a cooler, lunch bag and his back pack. Who does that? Eddie. This driver needs to be retrained. No one should be treated like this. Additionally, on the way back, someone smoked in the bathroom and that air circulated in the bus for an entire 3 hours. My lungs were begging for mercy by the time I arrived in Arlington. To save money, Vamoose will not allow the AC to run until departure time. So on a 100 degree day, the bus gets to heat up with the boarded passengers cooking on the inside and then it takes a really long time to cool both the hot bus and the overheated passenger to a comfortable climate. Avoid Vamoose at all cost. Take Amtrak.

The best way to get to new york and back So easy so…read morecomfortable been going with them years .... Love it

I am in a Leisure World club in MD and we used Shalom Transportation to go to Bobby McKeys at the…read moreNational Harbor a few months ago. They were very reasonably priced and had excellent communications with me while planning the excursion. The driver (Sorry, can't remember his name) was excellent and very helpful getting the ladies on and off of the bus! We are planning on using them again soon!

We had such an excellent experience using Shalom Transportation LLC on May 3, 2025 and I highly…read morerecommend using them based on our wonderful experience. Thank you Charles (driver), Jacob (owner) and David (dispatch/coordinator). From the initial on-line contact to get a price quote there was a response from Jacob by email within thirty minutes requesting more detail about pick up/drop off locations, time and number of passengers. The communication was excellent (from beginning to end) and the responsiveness was very impressive. Our superb driver Charles arrived about an hour early (which was great as many of the 14 adults using the Sprinter Van transportation had already arrived). The driver was caring, responsive, generous and had the Sprinter Van A/C cranked up and the van spotless inside and out. The driver's kindness and driving skills was remarkable in all of the passenger's opinion. He went out of his way to accommodate us. Our HS children used another transportation service (booked prior to the adults deciding to use transportation as well). There service was horrible. He was thirty minutes late for pick up, the Party Bus had no air conditioning (it was 90 some degrees for the one hour ride), had no working speakers, driver smelled of marijuana, drove erratically and did little to in regards to service. When we heard about this we terminated their service after the 1 hour of the 6 hours booked for the evening. Our driver Charles of Shalom Transportation, upon our request, took immediate action by contacting Jacob who was polite and generous and provided us with an impromptu remedy by providing our children with alternative transportation on the spot and the report from our HS children was that the service and transportation vehicle was excellent. David, Shalom's dispatcher, immediately stepped in to action (thank you) and provided immediate communication by text and our adjusted bill by email. We were pleased with Shalom Transportation LLC's communication, service and price and would use them again. Thank you Shalom Transportation LLC (specifically Charles, Jacob and Dave). -the Glasser Family.

My experience, gratefully, does not match other reviews. My wife and I came up the weekend after…read moreThanksgiving and every other bus service I checked was crazy expensive for a standard bus. I was hesitant about choosing Washington Deluxe because the reviews were super critical. However, most of the issues seemed to be with reservation issues. I made a slight mistake in choosing the wrong stop when leaving DC - called customer service - received a quick and easy solution. I paid for us to take the Lux bus to New York and was glad I did. People were pretty critical about booking and then being on a standard bus. However, if you read the website and observe the bus schedule - it clearly points out which bus is designated as a Lux bus. We were treated to a free water and ample seating. I wish I would have taken photos but the ones provided by the company are exactly what the bus is like. The driver was friendly and even though we stopped twice, once to change drivers and another at a rest stop, we still made it to NYC arriving only 10 minutes after the scheduled time. Which granted, the roads were clear, but I also think the driving had something to do with it. WiFi was solid, charging outlets worked...no complaints. Now, we are heading back on the standard bus. I'm using the free WiFi and from what I've observed, the outlets work. But sadly it's raining, so I anticipate a longer ride back. For the price I paid and the fact I don't have to drive - again, no complaints about that. The only complaint I do have is with the cramped seating. If you've ever flown Spirit airlines (sorry, not sorry Spirit) and have experienced that level of seating - this is similar. However, they're comfy and clean, and for that, I'm grateful.

I have ride Washington Deluxe bus over 20 year. My recent Trip DC to NYC…read more 07/05/2025 DC to NYC was great, unfortunately back to DC 07/07/2025 10:30am was the worst. Driver name Joseph unprofessional. I don't understand why he picked me? 1- He pointed to a set in front of me paying is this your item I said no. 2- after he announced regarding to the departure and arrival time he was back my set you have to silent your phone, you don't have to talk loud are you listening to me. We didn't even start our journey my phone was inside my pocket. A lot to write but let this comment reach you and make improvements Regards

It's nice not to have to drive... so that's a bonus…read more It was pricier than I thought it should be. Bathroom is not great. They were not great about staying on time. Waited awhile to leave NY. It's fine.. it does the job. I prefer the train option if you book further ahead of time.

I'm honestly shocked that Tripper Bus/Gunther is still operating the way they do. For a company in…read morethe transportation industry, it can cost anywhere between $100 and $400 just to acquire a single new customer. That's a huge investment -- and yet, with the way they treated us, they're throwing that money away. We experienced delays, unprofessional staff, and unreliable service that forced us to dispute charges with our credit card company. Instead of building trust and loyalty, Tripper/Gunther is alienating riders who could have become repeat customers.

very happy with their service…read more I had a trip and I need it for a family emergency to return earlier I was helping in New York today, April 15 by Sandy and the rest of the friendly crew and for a small free day rerouted my ticket since another passenger didn't show up I could take a seat on an earlier bus The bus is spacious has tables that fall down and I can highly recommend this company

Horrible experience. Traveling to NYC from VA and the bus broke down in the middle lane of I95. The…read morebus driver who spoke very poor English did not let us know what was going on and we sat for about 20 mins until she figured out how to get the bus moving off to the shoulder. A second bus arrived and that driver was not helpful with transferring our luggage to his bus, seeing that I had a boot on my broken ankle. Rude! Once we got to the second bus, the clients on the other bus complained that we were getting on. Our bus had a quiet aura that we adhered to the request. This bus was loud, with everyone speaking to one another, on their phones, etc. we paid for the gold bus experience and got a rotten metal experience. Coming home was better, as our driver kept us informed but the bathroom was disgusting with urine on the floor! Never will I ever travel with them in life! When I sent an email, the manager just responded with "issue do sometime happen". Poor grammar and poor service. I also reported them to BBB.

The trip was great,the driver was great and the bus did fine.Unlike fiery travel and tours who…read moreshould be fined for even being on the road.The owner-Lynette Thomas is sneaky,a liar and does not take care of her equipment.After using her a few times locally,me and my group wiped our hands of her and her buses.GOOD RIDDENS

I've been coming to this dispensary for over 5 years, and unfortunately the quality has gone…read moredownhill while the prices have continued to go up. The products are no longer as consistent as they used to be, and I've noticed a significant drop in quality compared to what they offered in the past. It's disappointing to pay premium prices and receive products that don't meet the same standards. I used to recommend this place to friends, but I can't do that anymore. I really hope management listens to longtime customers and focuses on improving quality instead of just increasing prices.

First time with Bolt and I'm done!! I boarded the 6:30 a.m. bus to New York. The driver wasn't…read morefriendly at all. That's fine. I don't need him to talk to me but when I take other buses, usually they at least greet the passengers. Not this guy! The bus itself isn't even that comfy. I had always heard such good things about this bus, but not sure I can say anything good about my experience. It's cheap and they made a brief reststop break (15 minutes) in Delaware. Anyway, the bus is freezing cold and I thought maybe it just takes awhile to warm up. Hours later and not any better. It's literally 20 degrees outside so heat is needed on here! Someone went up to ask the driver about turning up the heat. He ignored her and mumbled something about it's having technical issues. Smh! As I said, I'm DONE! Let me go put my gloves back on before I get frost bite!!!

DC to NY on 5/31/11…read more This is an honest review with both good & bad. The Bad: 1) Upon arrival at Union station there were 3 lines to get on the bus. A,B,C none which were marked. A was let on followed by B in an orderly fashion but C was a Free-For-All which sucked if u got there early & had someone in the back just run up ahead of you. 2) Not all seats have outlets OR footrests. You will need these footrests as the leather seats have a slight downward slope to them which was extremely uncomfortable causing you to edge forward. We had neither convenience in our seat row. 3) Nothing was shown on the TV's 4) Bathroom had no light at all. 5) getting luggage off is another Free-For-All 6) There was no rest stop to use a proper restroom or stretch your legs. The Good: 1) Allowed to show confirmation via smartphone. 2) AC was comfortable 3) Bus appeared clean & relatively new. 4) Seats are reclinable and armrests lift although there is zero lumbar support on the Leather Seats 5) Overhead storage wasn't bad. 6) Back of seat has drink holder 7) FREE WiFi if you can get it to work. 8) Price was good for what you get Overall Verdict, worth the $ if you know where to sit & are prepared. My personal experience is why I gave a 3 star. If we had gotten a good seat it might have been four. The zero light in the bathroom & unorganized boarding process would still make it only four stars. Check my pictures I uploaded some of the back of the seats as well as what the NYC drop off point looks like.

I have used Chariots for Hire for several years. I started an annual NYC day trip for my…read moreneighborhood and we had Mr. Reggie last year and this year. Mr. Reggie is one of the best drivers I've had. He arrives early no need yo stress of when the bus is arriving. My neighbors love him and was excited we had him again yesterday. The 56 passenger bus id very clean, has outlets for chargers, and DVD player for movies. You'll be very comfortable.

My experience with Chariots for Hire was pretty good. We booked a large party bus to take about 20…read moreof us to a vineyard that was close to 2 hours away. The bus fit everyone comfortably, and overall we had minimal issues. The only issue that did arise was a leak (from the air conditioning I believe) - but that was handled quickly and professionally by the owner (and our driver) once we returned from our trip. Our driver, Wei, arrived a half-hour early and was waiting for us to board at our start time. He was very friendly and professional. He also was very accommodating to our spontaneous requests for bathroom breaks and stopping to get snacks! Overall I would book with Chariots for Hire again in the future.