Let me tell you about my day yesterday. It started when my alarm went off at 4:00a and I hit snooze every five minutes until 4:25a, rolling out of bed with a sigh and doubts over what I was...
Megabus Wins Again
A quick update on my perpetual struggle of choosing between the value of Megabus or the comfort and convenience of Amtrak to get between Philadelphia and Washington. Yesterday, I found I needed to get to Washington as soon as...
The Megabus Saga Continues…
First off, sorry I’ve been blogging about Megabus and Amtrak lately–it just so happens that traveling between Washington and Philadelphia has become a regular ritual and I still cannot make up my mind about which is the better option...
Sorry Megabus, I’ve Switched to Amtrak
For months I have been threatening to switch from Megbus to Amtrak for my frequent trips from Philadelphia to Washington. In the end, I always ended up booking with Megabus because tickets were always significantly cheaper. But after my...
Lost Baggage on MegaBus
You know that sinking feeling you get when you are waiting at the baggage carrousel for your bag, the same bags are going around over and over, and no new bags are coming off the belt? Been there. Last...
The Faux Allure of a Cheap MegaBus Ticket
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. Fool me 15 times, I must be an idiot. I had to journey from Philadelphia to New York City tonight and had two options—Amtrak for $50 and...
Free Trips on Megabus
As I prepare to return to law school next month in Philadelphia, I am already formulating weekend travel for January and February. As a loyal patron of Megabus, I already planned to utilize them every few weeks to head...
Another Bittersweet Experience with Megabus
Megabus has saved me a lot of money this year. I went down to Washington, DC today for $1. The return ticket was only $3. I don’t know how Megabus makes any money at these cheap rates, but I...
Disappointing Encore Performance by Megabus
After a great trip last week on Megabus from Philadelphia to Washington, DC and back, I was looking forward to another productive three hours this morning when I arose at the crack of dawn to catch a 5:50a bus...
Philadelphia to Washington, DC on Megabus
When I’m in Philadelphia, I often spend weekends with friends in Washington, DC. While I would prefer to fly or take Amtrak, bus travel is so inexpensive that I usually opt for that. Up until a few months ago,...
