Luxury bus lines are the first-class version of economy bus lines like MegaBus and Greyhound. Luxury bus companies feature ample reclining space, tons of legroom, fast WiFi, clean bathrooms, and complimentary drinks and snacks.
Luxury buses can be a good alternative to flying, as you don’t have to deal with airport security lines or the hassle of getting to and from the airport. Instead, you’ll generally arrive at a convenient location in the center of the city. Most luxury bus lines also include free amenities including food and drinks and two checked bags.
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These are the best luxury bus companies in America.
BestBus Prime
BestBus Prime runs luxury bus service from NYC to DC, offering comfortable leather seats and extra legroom. Riders enjoy free movie streaming, complimentary bottled water, clean restrooms, outlets at every seat, and free WiFi. Tickets start at $50 one-way.
BestBus Prime has stops in Dupont Circle and Union Station in Washington, D.C., and Penn Station in New York City.
Best Bus Prime Locations
- Washington, D.C. (Dupont Circle and Union Station)
- New York City
C&J Bus Lines
C&J Bus Lines has more legroom than even most first-class airline seats. The leather recliner-style seats are arranged in a 2-1 configuration, so you can have both a window and aisle seat if you so choose. There are power outlets at all seats and free Wi-Fi. However, there is no onboard entertainment.
Three checked bags are included in the ticket price.
C&J Bus Lines Locations:
- Boston Logan Airport, Boston, Massachusetts
- South Station, Boston, Massachusetts
- Andover, Massachusetts
- Tewksbury, Massachusetts
- Port Authority, New York City, New York
- Portsmouth, New Hampshire
- Seabrook, New Hampshire
- Dover, New Hampshire
Concord Plus Coach Lines
Concord Coach Lines runs regular bus service between various Northeastern destinations, but it also offers the Plus Bus, its luxury bus line that offers daily direct service to New York City from Concord and Nashua, New Hampshire. The ride takes about six hours and features executive-style seating, free movies, WiFi, and power outlets.
The interior of this bus is nicer than a regular bus, but is one of the lower levels of luxury buses featured on this list.
Reservations are required for the Plus Bus.
Concord Plus Lines Locations:
- Portland, Maine
- New York City, New York
Dartmouth Coach
For a relaxing ride between New Hampshire and Boston or New York City, opt for the Dartmouth Coach. This luxury bus offers executive-style seating with single and double rows, free movies, earbuds, Wi-Fi, and satellite radio, along with complimentary snacks and beverages. Tickets start at $35 for service between New Hampshire and Boston or $89 from New Hampshire to New York.
Dartmouth Coach Locations
- Boston Logan International Airport, Massachusetts
- Boston South Station, Massachusetts
- Hanover/Dartmouth College, New Hampshire
- Lebanon, New Hampshire
- New London, New Hampshire
- New York City, New York
Hampton Ambassador Jitney
The Jitney is one of the most famous ways to get from New York City to the Hamptons, but if you want to travel in a bit more style, opt for the Hampton Jitney’s luxury bus line, the Hampton Ambassador. More luxurious than the regular bus, but not as posh as a helicopter, the Ambassador features reserved seating, a 2-1 configuration, plush leather seats with adjustable headreasts, new-release movies, WiFi, healthy snacks, wine samplings from local vineyards, coffee, tea, and cold drinks.
Hampton Ambassador Jitney Locations
- New York City
- Montauk
- North Fork
- Westhampton
Napaway
If you have a big enough group that you need to charter a bus, Napaway is the best choice. Depending on your group’s needs, Napaway buses can fit up to 36 passengers, each with their own executive extra-legroom seat, or 18 passengers in their own private suites, complete with lie-flat beds.
Napaway operates throughout The United States but is currently only available for private charters.
Red Coach
Red Coach operates three types of buses: first class, business class, and premium economy. First-class luxury buses have just 27 seats and 21-inch wide recliner-style seats with footrests that recline 140 degrees. Business class seats are nearly the same, however, there are 38 seats that are 18-inches wide. Economy class buses are more typical of regular coaches, with 56 traditional bus-style seats.
All Red Coach buses feature lap trays, Wi-Fi, electrical outlets, and onboard restrooms.
Red Coach Locations:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Frisco, Texas
- Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
- Fort Myers, Florida
- Fort Pierce, Florida
- Gainesville, Florida
- Galveston, Florida
- Kissimmee, Florida
- Macon, Gerogia
- Miami, Florida
- Naples, Florida
- Norman, Oklahoma
- Sugar Land, Texas
- Ocala, Florida
- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Orlando, Florida
- Orlando UCF, Florida
- Pompano Beach, Florida
- Sarasota, Florida
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Stillwater, Oklahoma
- Tallahassee, Florida
- Tallahassee FSU, Florida
- Tampa, Florida
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Austin, Texas
- College Station, Texas
- Cypress, Texas
- Dallas, Texas
- Forth Worth, Texas
- Houston, Texas
- Katy, Texas
- Richardson, Texas
- San Antonio, Texas
- Valdosta, Georgia
- The Woodlands, Texas
TripperBus Elite
TripperBus offers bus service between New York City (Manhattan and Brooklyn) to Washington, D.C. and the surrounding suburbs of Arlington, Virginia and Bethesda, Maryland. Select times and routes run Elite buses, which offer an upgraded ride featuring leather captain’s chairs in a 2-and-1 seating configuration, extra legroom, tray tables, cup holders, complimentary water, and free WiFi. Elite fares start at around $55 one-way.
TripperBus Elite Locations
- Bethesda, Maryland
- Arlington, Virginia (Rosslyn)
- Washington, D.C. (Dupont Circle)
- New York, New York (Penn Station)
- Brooklyn, New York
Vamoose Gold Bus
Vamoose has been operating regular bus service between New York, Maryland, and Virginia for a number of years, but it now offers a luxury bus line as well, Vamoose Gold. This business-class bus service has just 34 seats in a 2-1 configuration. All seats are leather and recline, and feature reading lights, power outlets, ample legroom, WiFi, and bottled water.
Vamoose Gold Locations:
- Lorton, Virginia
- Arlington, Virginia
- Bethesda, Maryland
- Penn Station, New York
Vonlane
Seats on Vonlane’s luxury buses are extra plush leather recliners, with ample legroom and adjustable legrests. The seats are in a 2-1 configuration, and offer plenty of room.
Buses have dedicated attendants who serve drinks and snacks and can help out with anything riders need onboard.
Vonlane Locations:
- Knoxville, Tennessee
- Plano, Texas
- The Woodlands, Texas
- Austin, Texas
- Dallas, Texas
- Fort-Worth, Texas
- Houston, Texas
- San Antonio, Texas
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Atlanta, Georgia
The Best New York to Washington D.C. Buses
No matter how you travel from New York City to Washington, D.C., the journey can be long. Amtrak takes nearly as long as driving, and can be extremely pricey. Flying is faster, but then you have to factor in time getting to the airport and through airport security. Taking the bus between New York and Washington, D.C. can be the easiest and best way to travel between the two cities, and it only takes around four hours. These are the best New York to Washington, D.C. buses.
| Bus Company | Amenities | Cost |
| Tripper Bus Elite | WiFi, electrical outlets, bathrooms, fewer seats and extra legroom, leather seats, bottled water | Around $55 one-way |
| Vamoose Gold | Only 34 seats in a 2-1 configuration, leather seats, extra legroom, free WiFi, bottled water, bathrooms. Note that Vamoose Gold only has stops in Northern Virginia and southern Maryland, and not inside D.C. | Starting at $50 one-way |
| BestBus Prime | Wide leather seats, personal trays and arm rests, extra legroom, free water, complimentary WiFi, and personal electrical outlets. | Starting at $50 one-way |
