I can't afford Amtrack anymore, and Greyhound is horrible. Any other alternative(s) to get from DC to NY? ?

Question

I can't afford Amtrack anymore, and Greyhound is horrible. Any other alternative(s) to get from DC to NY? ?

Answer 1

Fly.

Answer 2

To find the cheapest way to get from Washington DC to New York City, use the search engine at BUS-DC-NY.COM.

They have prices as low as $10 and all the buses in their database are luxury express buses, and comfort is not that far from Amtrack.  Some buses even have free internet service.

Plus the site offers a bunch of freebies like coupons you can use at rest-stop restaurants, free downloadable movies and music (+ they show a movie) .

The one thing that is definitely better than Amtrack is that you don't have to leave from Union Station, they have dozens of stations in and around DC.  All trips are directs, only 4 hours (incl break).

You can even book online there, for free, print your ticket and reserve your seat so you don't have to wait in line.

Pretty good deal!

Answer 3

Hitch a ride

Answer 4

Take the Bolt Bus. I've taken it many times and its relatively clean for a bus, has been reliable when i've taken it, has nice leather seats, wi-fi, and has less sketchy people than regular greyhound. Supposively you can get $1 seats, but I've seen seats on the website anywhere from $7-$24 each way. The earlier you book it the better boarding group you will have and the cheaper it will be.

Check it out at www.boltbus.com

There are also a number of chinatown buses and the new Mega Bus, but I can't vouch how reliable they are.

Flying is a more expensive option, but costs less than amtrak. You can fly $50 each way on the Shuttle to LaGuardia on Delta.

Answer 5

Ride a bicycle

Answer 6

Take the Delta shuttle from Laguardia to DC

Answer 7

bus, then train.

my favorite ways

Answer 8

walk.

Answer 9

Try Craigslist and look under Ridesahre...worked great for me.  There is also a new ridefinder service called Zimride.