(Via the Baltimore Sun)
Travel is becoming so competitive in Baltimore. Royal Caribbean vs. Carnival on year-round cruises. JetBlue vs. Southwest vs. AirTran for BWI-Boston supremacy. And now, BoltBus is arriving to challenge MegaBus.com for road rights from Baltimore to New York.
BoltBus, a division of Greyhound, will offer seven daily roundtrip schedules between Baltimore and New York beginning May 7. Pickup is at the MARC Penn Station, just south of E. Lanvale Street, on St. Paul. Buy tickets in advance or from the driver. One-way fares start at $1 plus a booking fee of 50 cents. The highest fares will adjust based on demand, so booking early saves you money. Every seat on every schedule is available for $1 for May 7-10. BoltBus offers extra leg room, power outlets, free WiFi onboard and loyalty discounts for frequent travelers.
I haven’t been on BoltBus, but I’ve read some reviews and most travelers seem to be pleased – for the price. Boltbus has been operating routes from DC for the past year or so. And I’m told folks in Baltimore won’t have to climb over DC passengers to get to their seats. The route begins and ends in Baltimore. (For now - a company spokesperson says BoltBus may add a stop in College Park at some time in the future.)
