Last updated: 3/23/09
In the fall of 2003, LimoLiner launched luxury bus service between New York City and Boston. The company's 28-passenger vehicle, outfitted with a slew of amenities designed to make the trip an enjoyable and productive experience for commuters, makes the trip in four and a half hours. That's roughly comparable to the travel time involved with flying or taking Amtrak's Acela train.
For those who wish to work en route, LimoLiner provides uninterrupted cell phone reception; seatside outlets and Ethernet jacks; unlimited, free, high-speed, wireless Internet access; and a meeting area in the rear cabin.
If you want to put away your laptop and relax, get comfy in one of the bus's large, leather, reclining seats; enjoy the complimentary snacks, beverages, newspapers and magazines; and watch a DVD movie or satellite TV. All seats are either aisle or window seats, so there's no risk of being stuck in a dreaded middle seat.
In a press release, LimoLiner founder and CEO Fergus McCann explained, "LimoLiner was designed to provide a superior alternative for business and upscale leisure travelers seeking a way to avoid mass travel and recapture lost productivity in a comfortable and convenient, wired environment."
What You Need to Know About LimoLiner
Reservations: Purchase your LimoLiner ticket online or by calling toll free, 888-546-5469.
Cost: As of 2009, one-way fare is $89. Travelers can select and guarantee their seats in advance.
Departure and Arrival Points: LimoLiner travels between the Hilton New York in Midtown Manhattan and the Hilton Boston Back Bay. LimoLiner also picks up at the Mass Pike Park and Ride Lot in Framingham, located at exit 12 on the Massachusetts Turnpike (I-90).
Schedule: As of 2009, LimoLiner offers as many as five daily departures in each direction, with fewer scheduled runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. A LimoLiner schedule is available at the company's Web site.
For more information: Visit the LimoLiner Web site or call toll free, 888-546-5469.
