I've taken them a bunch of times now. Reliably cheap, reliably convenient and on-time, reliably no-frills. Check that, occasionally you get a free bottle of water. Recommended, read more

I've taken the tripper bus before and never had a problem. This time was quite a different experience. My friend and I sat in the first seat behind the bus driver because I often get motion sick on buses if I sit towards the back and can't see out the front window. The driver spent the entire drive to New York from Arlington cursing to himself and saying $**t repetitively. My friend and I were chatting quietly for most of the ride up and it didn't seem to be bothering anyone around us. At one point the driver mumbled "Shut the F**K up" and my friend and I just assumed he was talking to himself. After missing the lincoln tunnel exit and having to loop back around (so our bus arrived an hour later than it was supposed to) and swerving around cars and semi trucks going entirely too fast for the large bus we were in, the driver told us as we were getting off the bus that he hoped to never see us on his bus again and has never heard someone talk as much as we do. It became very apparent that when he was cursing and mumbling he was actually cursing at us. The one redeeming thing I can say is that when I called the company to complain the person who I spoke with on the phone apologized many times and assured me that the driver would be off the road until they could sit down and speak with him. Regardless he made the ride very uncomfortable and frankly I will not be taking the tripper bus again. read more

This was my first time riding the Tripper Bus or any American bus for that matter and I guess I should have read the website more carefully instead of relying on someone from their end to give me the correct information. I called the # on their website to ask where to park, but was on hold for approx. 15 minutes before I had a rude lady answer the phone and sound as if I was inconveniencing her when I asked if they had parking in Arlington and if it was free. She said yes to both questions so I booked our tickets to NY last week. Come Friday at 2 pm we were in front of 1823 N Moore Street unsure if we were in the correct spot until someone showed up shortly after and assured us that we were. I would think there would be a sign or someone who works for the company there to greet you or check you in? Something, anything... 2:30 pm arrives and there is no bus, I check googlemaps from Arlington to NYC and it's showing there is no traffic. 2:35, 2:40, 2:45... Finally HALF AN HOUR LATER at 3 pm the bus arrives SUPER LATE because our 2:30 pm bus driver is involved in an accident. If someone from the company would have been there to tell us it might have been okay, but since we were left in the dark for all we know, tardiness is a regular occurrence. Our driver was super friendly and offered us all water which I thought was great. He stopped in Bethesda to pick up more passengers and that's where there was finally someone who greeted us and checked us in. That half an hour of tardiness made a HUGE DIFFERENCE because we ended up getting stuck in rush after after we left Bethesda and what should have taken approx. 4.5 hours took 6. The NYC metro runs less frequently on the weekends, which I did not know, so instead of showing up 15 minutes early, we ended up being THREE minutes late. Even tho we're three minutes late the bus is NOWHERE TO BE SEEN. Even if it had left exactly at noon, we would have seen it coming down the street and we didn't which means that it left BEFORE NOON. How crazy is that!?! You arrive SUPER LATE Friday and leave EARLY on Sunday. I call the 877 # on your website again to ask what time the bus left and the lady was unable to provide me with the information nor could she find out for me which was weird because if you're the operator you should be able to get inn touch with your drivers. Anyways, we stand by for the 2 pm bus and at 1:30 pm a guy from the company walks up which is weird because there was nobody around at 12:03 pm except for the GoBuses employees who were outside the whole time to help their customers. The guy who walked up was dressed in street clothes so you couldn't even tell he worked for the company. The guy in Bethesda who checked us in at least wore a company shirt. I am thankful that the under dressed employee was able to ask the lady taking up THREE SEATS due to her two bulky carry on items she did not want to put underneath the bus and was too big to fit in the overhead to please move her bags which she was not happy about, but that's just plain rude to have your two bags taking up two seats. There were two drivers on this bus, one who drove us to DE and got off, and another who drove us the rest of the way. BOTH were very funny and friendly gentleman, so at least you hire excellent drivers. No water was offered this time around. Operators on the other hand could use some work and staying CONSISTENT. There was no WiFi on either of the buses' I took. If there was, then it wasn't working. I could go on some more and divulge into extreme details, but this rant is long enough and I'm sure has gotten my point across to the fact that your company is inconsistent and I would NEVER RECOMMEND IT TO ANYONE read more

If this is the only alternative, take the train! Travelled to NYC on non-holiday weekend. Bus arrived at inconspicuous Arlington departure point half an hour late, leaving people standing in cold. Trip that was supposed to take 4 1/2 hours took 6+ hours due to traffic. Took less time to fly to France! Comfort? -- Fuhgettaboutit! The width and pitch of these seats was as bad or worse than any airline you have ever seen. Come on, guys -- this is a BUS! Miserable six hours. Would rather pay a little more for a bit more room. On return, company had overbooked, so laid on a second bus at last minute. Driver was so inexperienced (had a New York MTA patch on his uniform!) that they put a second driver on bus to show him the way! Got lost on NJ Turnpike! Stopped three times illegally on side of the interstate (in the pitch darkness) once to exchange drivers with another bus and another time to sign some papers allowing him to drive! We all thought we were going to be killed. Passenger rebellion ensued almost resulting in self-hijacking. They did have free water, though. In short, find another way to go -- ANY other way! read more

The ride on 1/13 was very comfortable and smooth. Despite the snowstorm, our driver, Jerome, still managed to get us there early. The stops are also very convenient both in Virginia/DC and Manhattan. I would highly recommend the Tripper Bus to everyone! read more

I'm writing this review from the side of the road where the tripper bus is pulled over due to a flat tire. In fact, the only good thing About this bus has is the internet. This company is sketchy and disorganized. The bus showed up 20 minutes late to an unmarked stop in arlington, when we tried to call the phone number we were connected to hodl music playing the yankees game. then once we drove to the bethesda stop the driver spent 20 minutes chatting it up with someone from the company. After keeping us waiting, the driver stood up to the microphone and started a ridiculous comedy routine as if everyone had all the time in the world to wait. Only about 20 minutes out of DC, the bus got a flat tire which is where I am now on the side of the road. read more

All I have to say is beware of the Tripper Bus. I booked my trip from DC to NY after reading their website and seeing all of the amenities offered. Unfortunately our tripper bus had no outlets, no WiFi, no cold water, and not even a toilet. On top of that the bus departed over an hour late and we arrived at our destination 2 hours late. After much complaining we were able to switch to a bus that had WiFi and a toilet but that took an extra hour of waiting. Do add to the debacle, our Tripper Bus driver got into a fight with another tripper bus employee while we were waiting to switch busses. It's pretty scary when your bus driver exits the bus to try argue with and nearly fist fight another employee of the same company, especially when you know your life is in his hands. All in all a pretty scary and horrible experience. Good luck if you go with this company. read more

I left Manhattan on Sunday, January 13th at 2pm headed south with a snow storm having passed through Virginia and Maryland. On the way back to Arlington, a seemingly un-forecasted snow came through and our bus driver Jerome diverted us a couple of times to get back on time. Not only did we get back on time, but we got there safe and with a bit of humor. I was nervous, but Jerome was communicative and confident, which put us all at ease. Jerome was the best driver we could have had under those conditions. Tripper did a good job hiring Jerome! read more

Always a great trip! I have used them many times. Excellent service.

I am aghast at how far Tripper has fallen in recent months. Over the summer we had two Tripper buses break down on trips to New York from Bethesda. On Sunday morning, October 30,their 7:30 AM bus broke down in Greenbelt and we had to be picked up by the 8:30 bus. Our original driver recognized that there was a problem with oil leaking from the engine, but the dispatcher still insisted that the bus be kept in service. A half an hour later we were waiting at a service station for the next bus to pick us up. I don't understand why the Tripper mechanics did not recognize the problem before the bus was sent out on its run and why once the problem was identified in Bethesda that the bus was put on the highway to New York City thereby inconveniencing Tripper customers and putting them in a potentially dangerous situation. To top it off, Clinton, the driver on the 8:30 bus who picked us up was rude and abusive. When Clinton announced that the wi-fi was not working on the bus (why not?????), a customer in the first row said that nothing seemed to be working on the Tripper bus. Clinton took offense at the remark and said to the customer, "I am not taking any complaints. If you want to complain, get off the bus." What a way to treat a customer! It created a hostile environment in the bus and I overheard a number of travelers whispering that they would never take another Tripper bus again. Who could blame them? It has become increasingly clear to me that Tripper does not know how to take care of its buses nor its customers. This, I believe, is the result of poor training and poor management practices. read more

I picked TripperBus for my latest jaunt to NYC based on the comparison rating given by WP. I also picked it for the fact that they had a pick up / drop off in Rosslyn. I have taken VaMoose a few times in the past for the same reason, but apparently WP gave VaMoose a lower rating than TripperBus so I was willing to give it a go. Not all that impress. The quality of the bus was so-so. Definitely not luxurious by any standards. Plus on the leg up our bus didn't turn up until 20mins after the stated time of departure! Turned out the driver didn't even turn up for work that day and they had to send an alternate guy last minute. Felt bad for the guy who ended up having to drive us up as the Friday traffic into NYC was pretty bad. With a stop in Bethesda on the way up + traffic we got into NYC 2hrs late. Also, I'm pretty sure that the AC on this bus was not working properly. Air was blowing out but it certainly was not maintaining a comfortable temperature in the bus. I arrived in NYC less than fresh and had to go straight to a social event in the condition I was in. The return journey was much better and I got home at the stated time. Bus was there, AC was working (too well!), traffic was fine etc. They make a stop at a rest stop in Delaware that's very fancy and brand new from the looks of things. I didn't have to use the toilet on the bus at all with this stop so I can't review the state of the toilet on the bus. The seats were OK, but as I said not luxurious bus. Free WiFi on the bus?? Hardly. Then again my iPod Touch is a few years old and I'm sure the other people's newer, faster handhelds were beating me to the broadband. I could barely check my email and FB. I think it was pure bad luck with that delinquent driver so I'm willing to forgive that part but I may go back to VaMoose for future trips. I think the condition of their buses seemed nicer. At least that was the case some years ago. Maybe it's not as fresh these days. read more

I am writing this in July 2009, so keep that in mind, people of the future. This is a new company that still needs to work out the kinks. Running a bus company is not rocket science, so hopefully they'll figure it out. For me, having an electrical outlet and wi-fi are huge assets, but not the only considerations. I departed Penn Station on-time at 5:30 p.m. on a Thursday afternoon. The bus had maybe 20 people on it. The driver was friendly and even gave me a free bottle of water. Unfortunately, we had to make a stop because we were out of gas (which apparently requires all passengers to disembark). We made two more brief stops when the doors to one of the cargo bays flew open (thankfully it was empty). This bus was not new, and I'm not sure who it belonged to. We still made pretty good time. The return trip was problematic. In Bethesda, the bus was about 30 minutes late arriving. There was a nice man who worked for the company at the stop informing us of the delay. Once again, there were about 20 people on it. We waited another 15 minutes while the staff argued with a girl who did not have her confirmation printed--apparently they did not have a passenger list and no one was in the office to assist. Ultimately, the decision was made that she would have to pay (and could get a refund if she proved later she had a reservation), or else get off the bus... I'm not sure why this took 15 minutes. This bus was much nicer and newer than the first. We stopped again on the way back for gas and arrived quite late to NYC. The Wi-Fi worked decently--better than it ever has for me on BoltBus. Staff were friendly. If they can figure out how to make their operation as efficient at Vamoose, they will have some real competition, but until then, it will be a compromise between efficiency (Vamoose) and luxuries (Tripper). read more

Took this bus from Arlington to NY. Right on time departure, bottle of water, friendly driver, and a stop in between based on majority voting. On our way back, the driver got off the NJ turnpike foreseeing delays and took some other roads to get us before time. The bus tickets (emails) are a bit awkward. Cannot take all the booking in one email, will have to take separate emails or take a printout from the online account. I would do it again. read more

I've been using Tripper bus since over a year and am in overall happy. The leg space is much better than with other companies, the service is fast end efficient, the drivers courteous. The internet doesn't work sometimes and today for some reason the AC was at its lowest, but it was ok. All in all my first choice. read more

Great round trip between DC area and NYC. Ebi was especially helpful (and so patient and nice!) when we caught the return bus in NYC.

Very inconsistent. The bus ride from Arlington to NYC featured a really nice bus and a courteous driver. Despite being late due to traffic on I-95, the driver did his best to be entertaining and to avoid the traffic. On the way back from NYC to Arlington, the worst bus ride I've ever had. An older bus with awful shock absorbers, smelly toilet and the driver who didn't say a single word. I think I'll try Vamoose the next time around. read more

I always take Tripper when going up to NYC, which is often. it is reliable and comfortable and in a great location. I prefer it over mega and bolt because of the Arlington stop. Never had an issue with late departures or wifi. read more

One of the best bus service's I've ever rode in the DMV Area! This bus is very safe and clean. Not to mention, the free WIFI it offers as well. They also give you a free bottled water and the bus leaves right on time. The bus driver's ensures the most safety of its passengers. However, the bus driver's tend to be a little rude. I would definitely recommend riding this bus if you're in the DMV area. The best part about it is, it's located right outside the Rosslyn Metro station so public transportation is very accessible and you don't have to go all the way into DC. read more

I had originally bought a round trip ticket for a trip I took in February, but due to bad weather, I had to make other arrangements to get back. Fortunately, I was able to call Tripper while on my way back (in the snow) and they put my ticket on hold to be used at a later date. I used the return ticket this past Sunday and was pleased with the service. The only question I have is why there isn't a 9am bus that leaves on Sunday morning anymore? This is the first time I've taken the bus at 10.30 and I'm happy to say the bus wasn't full so I had a whole seat to myself. I'm thinking because it was a holiday weekend they were expecting more people so they had one bus going directly to Virginia and one straight to Maryland. Overall, I'm still a fan of Tripper Bus and will continue to use them in the future. One other thing, don't forget to distribute water!! read more

Staff is friendly location to board (Bethesda NYC convenient bus is clean internet terrific restroom usable service outstanding

I had a great experience riding the bus from Bethesda to NY and back! The buses are new and extremely clean (no smell whatsoever, and there's even a bathroom in the back which is also clean), comfortable (comfy seats, good AC), efficient (got there on or before the specified time on the website each time), and everyone I've dealt with related to Tripper (driver, phone operator, other staff) has been extremely friendly and helpful. Plus they have wireless! I would definitely ride Tripper again! read more

Other bus experiences: China Town Bus Took this bus for the first time, NYC-Bathesda-NYC. This bus is definitely way better than the china town bus service. As described by a lot of reviews on here, they are pretty well organized at the pick up sites so you don't feel lost. The wifi worked fine whenever I tried using it (but I didn't use it much, so I wouldn't 'depend' on it). The driver on my way back was a nice guy, and funny too. Both trips were safe. Didn't feel like they were speeding, but we still made both trips in under 4 hrs 30mins. The only con I guess would be width of the seats. As others have mentioned the seats aren't that wide. I had no problems, but I consider myself to be in very good shape. Other than that everything else is reasonable. Its only the only real good option from NYC to Bathesda/Arlington. I have never tried the bolt bus, but if and when I do I will update this review with a comparison. read more

I totally recommend Tripper Bus. our driver both ways was Larry, he is THE BEST!! very funny guy, outstanding driving, and he takes you to New York in no time. he knows all the shortcuts and ally ways, and you never get stock in the traffic. my wife, my 13 year old and I had a great time. and we will defiantly use this bus service again. Btw, they have a very clean bathroom on the bus, and this comes from my wife!! enjoy the rid!! read more

My ride from Arlington to NYC was pretty smooth. I like the pick up and drop off location of Tripper and it was pretty much the only reason I was willing to pay more for Tripper versus some of the other competitors. The internet on the bus was slow but the outlets and the free water bottle were convenient. read more

Pros: The fare is about right for the trip. (usually $27 per one way) Daily departure, from and to NY and MD/VA Free water bottle Power outlet Free WiFi Cons: Stop for break in the middle of the way to NY read more

My overall Tripper bus experience has not being bad at all, I think they are very reliable and the cost for the tickets are cheap. You save a lot of money on gas and paying for toll. I love how their deal buy 5 tickets and the 6 ticket for free! I'm very happy I get to see my boyfriend who lives in New York very often, we both use tripper bus! And what I also like about it, is that one of stops is in Arlington so I don't have to travel all the way to DC to catch the bus. Mostly all buses leave right on time which is great for me because I get to spend more time with my boyfriend! Thank you tripper bus! read more

Took the bus from Rosslyn, VA to NY on a Friday morning. The driver was personable. He got us to NY on time... and safely. The bus itself was nothing out of the ordinary. I do love the Rosslyn pick up - it's not crowded so that's a plus! read more

The convenience is great if you live near Rosslyn. It is a good, cheap way to get from VA to NYC and back. Love the outlets to charge devices and the free water. The reason I don't give 5 stars is because the seats from DC to NYC were pretty small and not the most comfortable, although the seats on the trip back were better. Wifi is too slow to actually use. I switched back to my network after 5 minutes. Also, be warned that if you get on in Rosslyn, you will drive through the city to Bethesda to pick up more riders. This whole process takes about an hour, so you don't really leave DC until an hour after your boarding time. The bus did not stop at a rest stop, so you have to use the bus bathroom, which wasn't so bad, as busses go. read more

I've taken tripper bus several times over the past year, and the service has gotten progressively worse. In the beginning they offered wifi, free bottled water and laptop desks on request, along with efficient service. Now they rarely offer bottled water, never offer laptop desks, and on several occasions departed up to an hour late. The last tripper bus I took was a nightmare. The airconditioner was broken, so that the bus soon turned into a sauna on that hot, humid August afternoon. I could not even hear the bus driver attempting to explain the situation because the speaker system was also broken. It was not until an hour and a half into the bus ride that the driver pulled over into a rest area telling us that we'd have to wait for a new bus to arrive. By the time a new bus came we'd been set back another hour-and-a-half late. Then, for some reason, the bus dropped off a single passenger at Baltimore, which is not a scheduled stop, setting us back even further. I arrived in DC extremely late and upset. To top it all off, the company sent me an email saying that since the air conditioner was broken for half the ride, they would refund $10, which is less than half the cost of the ride. Do not take this poorly-managed bus company! read more

My family of three took the Tripper Bus from Arlington to NYC and back for the Labor Day weekend. To paraphrase Jackie Chiles, the service was punctual, courteous, comfortable ... outstanding! Well, perhaps the bus was a little warm on the return trip, but only a little. Apparently the Wi-Fi was working because my neighbors all appeared to be connected in both directions. Fare was $25 each way, and I've already earned a free trip. read more

This was my first time taking the Tripper Bus and it will be my last! I don't know exactly what's going on with the people who run this organization but, they're sloppy. I arrived on time for what was supposed to be a 10:00am (New Years Eve 12/31/10) departure from Rosslyn (Arlington). Guess who wasn't there? You got it, our bus driver. There were about forty people standing in the cold!! Some had been there since 9:30am. Some of the passengers called the number on our tickets, and were told that "the bus broke down, and another was being sent". No one believed that crap. That's a lie that's told when Charter companies over book or are terribly behind schedule. Take your pick. Both reasons show the Tripper Bus does not appreciate it's customers. Finally more than an hour late, our bus arrived. I'll give credit to the bus driver for being apologetic. They hustled us on-board before all the passengers had a chance to be seated. There was an elderly couple being knocked around because the driver pulled away from the curb so fast. It was like something out of a bad comedy. "Soul Bus" or "Planes, Trains & Tripper Buses". We pulled into Bethesda, where another large group of cold, waiting passengers stood. They piled on as quickly as possible. A couple of people could not find seats and had to be BUMPED. As bad as my experience was theirs had to be worse. The Return Trip: The day of my departure I arrived where I was supposed to board. I paid to depart at 2:30pm Saturday. My ticket said my bus departs at 2:30pm and arrives at est 7:00pm. But below that it say's "all buses departing after 6:30pm on Saturday, Sunday & Holidays. Alright, my fault. I should have paid closer attention to the print on my ticket. Fine. What I did notice was that all the other major bus companies(Bolt, DC to NY etc) were dropping and picking up passengers. I went to a Starbucks and waited until 5:45pm. I went to the location on 34.st & 7 Avenue and there was no one waiting for the Tripper Bus. I thought maybe I had the location wrong. So I walked further up 34.st where other bus companies were picking up passengers. No Tripper bus. I walked pass the pick up location again and no one. Bottom line the bus did not leave until about 7:25pm. The young men who the Tripper Bus employs to board passengers in nyc are plain ignorant. These young men are clearly from Eastern Europe or Russian. Their accents and there rude manner made me feel like I was in a American propaganda movie about Communism. Very third world treatment. So you have been warned. Choose another bus company! And to the owners of Tripper Bus. Treat your customers with respect or you will have none. It's simple really. read more

Take any other bus except this service! I arrived 9 minutes before the bus departed, and they already gave my ticket away! There was terrible traffic trying to get to the bus departure point, but the driver and rep were both very rude and not understanding. Really terrible customer service and policy. There are plenty of other better buses, such as VAMOOS. Also, the internet did not work, and the bus I finally got on smelled. TERRIBLE TERRIBLE TERRIBLE! read more

Had old fashioned bad images of "the bus" in my head but the DC-NYC trip was comfortable and convenient - both outlets worked perfectly and the wifi was slow, but functional ( I booked my bus tour, WTC Memorial tour and Empire State building passes en route - yes, we did the whole touristy trip). I will definitely use Tripper in the future. read more

My bus was 2 hours late. We took an excessively long break at the rest station, and stopped at 2 weighing station. Do not take if you want to arrive on time. read more

I would say this is about an average bus transportation service. While you do get free WiFi and electrical outlets for your devices, the seats are narrow and they don't recline. If you are an above average size person, get ready to be uncomfortable. I'm an average sized women and so was the person sitting next to me, and I still felt a little squashed as if I was onboard a coach flight . Also on their website, they mentioned movies but they never give you any information on how to access it. My first bus driver down to NYC was friendly but today the bus driver on the way back from NYC to Virginia was unfriendly and uncommunicative. Besides that, the bus was clean and on time. read more

Excellent service, driver, on-time, wi-fi, electrical outlets for every seat.

Buses are clean, with comfortable seats, power outlets, complimentary wifi and bottled water. Drivers are courteous. Booking was a breeze and bus stop locations are easy to find. Will definitely use Tripper Bus again in the future. read more

Tripper bus is by far the best out of all the companies serving the Arlington/Bethesda - NYC route. Their prices are very competitive, bus is always very clean, every three tickets earns you one free ticket, they provide bottles of water, wifi, outlets, great service and are ALWAYS on time! read more

So.... I knew my experience on the Tripper bus a few weeks ago was good but I did not realize how good until I took a Megabus this weekend. The Tripper bus left on time, did not stop and smoothly and comfortably arrived in Arlington in 4 hours and 10 minutes. Megabus left almost 45 min late, stopped, and overall made me frustrated. Tripper is definitely better than Megabus if going from NY to DC. read more

I always try to use Tripper Bus on my DC-NY trips. No other bus line compares when it comes to the effort they make to ensure customers feel appreciated. From the water bottles and newspapers to the friendliness of their staff, Tripper Bus is the way to go. My experiences in the past with other bus lines range from the failure to notify customers that there was a change of pickup location to outright rudeness on the part of staff. My only wish for Tripper: more available times. read more