It hasn't only been the United States enjoying a renaissance in intercity bus service. Europe is als

It hasn't only been the United States enjoying a renaissance in intercity bus service. Europe is also seeing a rise of carriers new york new york hotel in las vegas such as Megabus , with cheap fares and fancy new buses equipped with Wi-Fi, electrical outlets, and plusher seats.
In the past few months, the route between Paris and London has been experiencing a boom in fancy, yet still affordable, coach service. Ticket prices are usually $70 one-way or less, cheaper than flying or taking the Eurostar train, though new york new york hotel in las vegas you have to be patient: the journey typically takes about nine hours.
new york new york hotel in las vegas Some bus lines use the Eurotunnel vehicle shuttle service (meaning the bus sits on a train car, essential), new york new york hotel in las vegas while other lines requires a trip on a ferry, which gives a mid-way break for walking around and catching some air.
Those bus ticket prices are consistently less than the comparable Eurostar train ticket cost which is about three times as much ($173 one-way) during peak summer travel. British Airways flights are slightly faster than in the train in the air, though slower once you add in time at the airport, and cost about $140 one-way when booked in advance.
On July 23, a new coach service between London and Paris launches, featuring perks such as more-than-usual legroom, new york new york hotel in las vegas free Wi-Fi, new york new york hotel in las vegas and 220V/100W power sockets. Operated by France's state-owned railway company SNCF (Soci t Nationale des Chemins de Fer Fran ais).
Where does it stop? : In Paris, it is the Paris Bercy station, two miles southwest of Notre Dame Cathedral. In London, the stop is at a sheltered waiting area at London's central Victoria Coach Station (a major bus terminal that's a five minute walk from Victoria rail station and Buckingham Palace Gardens).
Nice touches: You can choose your exact seat assignment on each 48-seat bus, seats come with reading tables similar to a tray, and each bus comes with two screens showing the bus's updated arrival time based on its GPS-coordinates.
Promotions : Starting July 11, the website will give away one-way tickets for only five euros each that need to be used by the end of the year. This promotion should cover a third of the capacity of coaches. The company will also run a buy-three-seats-get-your-fourth-seat free offer, which are best for families.
new york new york hotel in las vegas In April, the bus company Stagecoach launched new york new york hotel in las vegas the same Megabus service that's conquered the US on the route between London and Paris; the journey can cost as little as $4 one way if you book a ticket during an online sale. The highest one-way fare is 40, or about $62.
Nice touches Video screens and free headsets for passengers who want to watch movies without disturbing other passengers. The 50-seat, double-decker buses also come with WiFi and power outlets at seats.
The granddaddy of cheap coach travel across the Continent, Eurolines continues to have the most extensive network, the lowest fares, and the longest track record. It is not one company but an alliance of coach operators who synch up their timetables. On the Paris and London route, fares as low as $30 roundtrip.
Promotions : Get a pass! Eurolines Pass prices start at 205 (about $252) for adults for 15 days of unlimited low-season travel between major cities in two dozen countries. You could travel from Dublin to Bucharest if you wanted. Much cheaper than the comparable Eurailpass. Youth (under age 26) and seniors can get a discount of about $50
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