Low-Cost Buses from Boston to NYC

There are two low-cost bus companies, now that offer service from Boston to NYC. Both leave from South Station and go to Penn Station. They are trying to compete with the not-so-famous- Fung-Wah $15/one-way.



The biggest complaint of the Fung-wah, besides the tires falling off, are the long lines, to get on the bus.

These two new companies are trying to follow, in their footsteps, but up the anti a bit.

First is Megabus.com
The bus leaves on the half-hour, every hour, and seats start at $1.00, that's right $1.00, now here is the small catch, not all seats are $1.00 just a select few, but on average the seats are under $10.00

Next is BoltBus
The bus leaves on the half-hour, starting at 7:30am, and seats start at $15.00-$20.00. BoltBus, does offer Wi-Fi, and power plugs for laptops.

The way these companies are competing with Fung-Wah, is that you can register and reserve your seat online/phone, ahead of time. That way locking in some great fares, and most import not standing on long lines, in dirty China-Town.

More resons to try the new buses:


just posted today: http://www.boston.com/news/local/breaking_news/2008/06/fung_wah_bus_in.html

Fung Wah bus involved in New York fatality

June 23, 2008 12:02 PM

(Photo by Annie Tritt for The New York Times)

By Noah Bierman, Globe Staff

A crash involving a Fung Wah bus in New York’s Chinatown left a woman dead this morning.

The 57-year-old woman was on the sidewalk, getting ready to board the bus, when the bus was struck by a dump truck at 7:49 a.m., according to New York Police Department. The impact sent the bus onto the sidewalk where the woman was standing.

Others, including tow police officers, were treated on the scene for what were believed to be minor injuries.

Several other vehicles were also struck by the bus after it was hit, said Detective Chris Filippazzo.

People who answered the phones at Fung Wah’s offices in Boston and New York declined to comment.

The low-cost bus carrier, which shuttles passengers between South Station and Chinatown in New York, is popular among bargain-hunters but has had a history of safety problems, including a rollover on an Interstate 290 ramp in September 2006 that injured 34 passengers.