Best buses from Los Angeles to LV (perhaps out of KoreaTown or ChinaTown)?
March 29th, 2012 at 7:42:11 PM
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I've heard these are good deals, but I don't speak either language and so can't read the local papers.
Any pointers appreciated!
Any pointers appreciated!
March 30th, 2012 at 9:27:10 AM
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Quote: tuppHere is a guide to some non-Greyhound buses.
I'll probably try the American Lion or Tufesa services for $20-$25 each way -- they might have WiFi.
There are others buses, but these were the cheapest I have found.
Thanks. I was hoping for some trip with bennies, like coupons for food or whatever. Often you get that sort of thing out of tour buses, especially from asian carriers/operators.
January 16th, 2013 at 9:04:55 PM
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Megabus goes from LA to LV now. Rates midweek are approx. $12 round trip.
100% risk of ruin
January 16th, 2013 at 9:12:45 PM
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$25 one way, $45 round trip. Frequent rider (8 rides, get 1 free) program.
http://vegasexpressbus.com/Location_Information.html
Includes en route movies, with English subtitles.
http://vegasexpressbus.com/Location_Information.html
Includes en route movies, with English subtitles.
January 16th, 2013 at 9:24:53 PM
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Am I allowed to post about one of my clients? Of course not, but I will. LOL
Megabus. I am shooting their commercial this Saturday. Some of my viewers called me and told me about it and they were attracted to the price and the four trips per day.
http://www.alanbestbuys.com/id276.html is their page on my website.
Megabus. I am shooting their commercial this Saturday. Some of my viewers called me and told me about it and they were attracted to the price and the four trips per day.
http://www.alanbestbuys.com/id276.html is their page on my website.
January 16th, 2013 at 9:28:45 PM
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I haven't tried Megabus out here, but I used it in the Michigan area. Easily one of the best bus trips I've taken.
I'm planning to use Megabus on my next trip up to Vegas contingent on two elements: I can convince the rest of my party not to bring a dozen suitcases for an overnight trip and they won't get knifed on a public bus. (Hyperbole, but...)
I'm planning to use Megabus on my next trip up to Vegas contingent on two elements: I can convince the rest of my party not to bring a dozen suitcases for an overnight trip and they won't get knifed on a public bus. (Hyperbole, but...)
January 17th, 2013 at 12:37:30 AM
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I just took the Megabus from L.A. to Vegas and back. On both trips, I rode the "red-eye" (leaves at 12:15am/12:30am), and it was very quiet, especially compared to some daytime rides described in Yelp.
If you plan on carrying more than one bag or checking more than one bag, buy two tickets -- they only allow one carry-on and one checked bag (no heavier than 50lbs).
I bought two tickets each way, as I was carrying extra camera and lighting gear for a Vegas shoot. Each ticket was $8, so the total for each leg was $16.50 (two $8 tickets each, plus a single 50-cent booking fee).
If you plan on carrying more than one bag or checking more than one bag, buy two tickets -- they only allow one carry-on and one checked bag (no heavier than 50lbs).
I bought two tickets each way, as I was carrying extra camera and lighting gear for a Vegas shoot. Each ticket was $8, so the total for each leg was $16.50 (two $8 tickets each, plus a single 50-cent booking fee).
January 17th, 2013 at 5:21:07 AM
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Is your goal "las vegas"? OR would those Whiskey Pete type places just across the Border suffice? Twenty minute shorter bus trip I think. The casinos have contracts with several bus companies and you may have to call the casino and just give them your departure point. The casinos also sell BusTrips for groups booking a group of rooms etc. where you get a special pickup time and place for a flat fee for the whole bus.
I'm told its a snap to qualify for a buffet there (perhaps more difficult to eat it) and most of the bus programs give you a buffet coupon that is in Spanish.
I'm told its a snap to qualify for a buffet there (perhaps more difficult to eat it) and most of the bus programs give you a buffet coupon that is in Spanish.
January 25th, 2013 at 8:47:12 PM
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A while back I created the following comprehensive list of bus operators between Los Angeles and Las Vegas - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhsTEPUS3lEqdGI1MjNLUkNsWEFrR0paUUZJZTZVNWc - and in addition to Megabus and Greyhound, there are several Asian and Latino-oriented buses as well.
January 25th, 2013 at 9:11:22 PM
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ABSOLUTELY megabus. I go between los angeles and las vegas a bit when i am away from memphis. I have used american lion which books on govegasbus and use greyhound for other routes. I was blown away by my megabus experience. Try promo code TRYMEGABUS. I had six bucks round trip from Union Station in LA to the very south end of the Duece. It is a double decker so they can charge less. Plus wifi and friendly drivers.
Thank you, Thank you very much.
January 25th, 2013 at 10:00:07 PM
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We just completed the five minute TV ad for MegaBus. I really did interview passengers who got the $1 fares including a host who lives in LA and commutes to Vegas for days at a time for his job at a casino. Average fare, it turns out, is $8 between LA and Vegas. The "last minute" passenger I interviewed paid $15 one-way.
http://www.alanbestbuys.com/id276.html
When traffic is good, this will be a very serious competitor for the Las Vegas Railway Express which is going to have a five and a half hour ride from Fullterton (no stop in downtown LA) and will have a more limited schedule. But you wouldn't want to take Megabus or drive during holiday travel periods or "holiday rush hours."
I like the idea of the midnight trips when there is less risk of severe traffic jams even during holiday weekends.
http://www.alanbestbuys.com/id276.html
When traffic is good, this will be a very serious competitor for the Las Vegas Railway Express which is going to have a five and a half hour ride from Fullterton (no stop in downtown LA) and will have a more limited schedule. But you wouldn't want to take Megabus or drive during holiday travel periods or "holiday rush hours."
I like the idea of the midnight trips when there is less risk of severe traffic jams even during holiday weekends.
January 25th, 2013 at 11:01:44 PM
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I know you are a "pitchman" but do your videos really have to open up on such a high volume setting?
January 26th, 2013 at 12:45:26 AM
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Quote: FleaStiffI know you are a "pitchman" but do your videos really have to open up on such a high volume setting?
Explain this to me please. Our videos are hosted on YouTube and we don't control their playback. This is the first I ever heard about a "high volume" setting. We upload to YouTube using the same volume settings for broadcast TV. If you can give me some more info, I will try to find out. Thanks.
January 26th, 2013 at 1:06:52 AM
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Quote: AlanMendelsonAm I allowed to post about one of my clients? Of course not, but I will. LOL
Megabus. I am shooting their commercial this Saturday. Some of my viewers called me and told me about it and they were attracted to the price and the four trips per day.
http://www.alanbestbuys.com/id276.html is their page on my website.
I read the article and I am interested. However, do they offer $1 fares?
January 26th, 2013 at 5:26:17 AM
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Yes they offer $1 fares but only a limited amount per schedule first come first served. The price goes up starting from $1. I've seen $1 $3 $5 $8 $12. Other routes on the east coast could be $20 or whatever.
Thank you, Thank you very much.
January 26th, 2013 at 8:59:05 AM
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The company says the "average" fare between Los Angeles and Vegas is $8.
I tested their site over the course of two weeks and found I could book trips less than two days away at $10 and $12 with one night in Vegas and never more than that.
24 hours of parking in the underground garage at the bus/train station in downtown LA is $7. I figure that puts an over night trip to Vegas at $31. It costs me way more than $31 in gas for one way and does not include wear and tear on the car and would allow me to sleep since I'd be up all night.
The bus scheduled trip is 5 hours which is about the same time if I drove myself considering I would make a rest stop at least once.
As long as I wasn't traveling during a peak travel time, this is a viable option. But when there is a traffic jam on the 15, the bus will be sitting just like all of the cars.
I tested their site over the course of two weeks and found I could book trips less than two days away at $10 and $12 with one night in Vegas and never more than that.
24 hours of parking in the underground garage at the bus/train station in downtown LA is $7. I figure that puts an over night trip to Vegas at $31. It costs me way more than $31 in gas for one way and does not include wear and tear on the car and would allow me to sleep since I'd be up all night.
The bus scheduled trip is 5 hours which is about the same time if I drove myself considering I would make a rest stop at least once.
As long as I wasn't traveling during a peak travel time, this is a viable option. But when there is a traffic jam on the 15, the bus will be sitting just like all of the cars.
January 26th, 2013 at 9:29:28 AM
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Which are believed to be rather high. Certainly when I played this using FireFox it seemed so loud I instantly hit mute.Quote: AlanMendelsonWe upload to YouTube using the same volume settings for broadcast TV.
I imagine travel by bus would have some advantages but it seems strange to associate such low class transport with a fun vacation.
I think the bus company is in a cream skimming situation. It takes only a few timeslots and tries to fill them up completely.
January 26th, 2013 at 9:45:28 AM
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The maximum YouTube audios levels are probably no different from any other web player. By the way, you should be able to adjust the level at least three ways: on the player; on your "OS" mixer; and probably on your speakers/amplifier.
The Megabus low fares will occasionally attract "interesting" passengers, but the "class" notion is all in your head. I know that the "red-eye" trips are quiet, clean, convenient and comfortable ways to go back and forth between L.A. and Vegas.Quote: FleaStiffI imagine travel by bus would have some advantages but it seems strange to associate such low class transport with a fun vacation.
I think that the Megabus has four daily trips both ways between L.A. and Vegas, and the red-eye had lots of space.Quote:I think the bus company is in a cream skimming situation. It takes only a few timeslots and tries to fill them up completely.
January 26th, 2013 at 9:09:34 PM
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You can see when Megabus is full when they stop selling tickets. Generally, I've seen Friday night and Sunday afternoon full (although due to the Super Bowl, one of the Monday trips has sold out for this coming Monday). The high bucket is $19. If you book a month out, or a few weeks out and are fine with traveling Tuesday-Thursday you can get those dollar fares.
The other cheap option is mid week flights on Spirit, when you buy your ticket in advance at the airport to avoid the $17 "passenger usage fee". Even with the garbage fees Spirit charges, you can get as low as $18 one way flying midweek, without any need to sign up for the "$9 fare club". Of course, you have to make two trips to the airport - one to book the ticket, and then to fly, since those tickets are not going to available on the date of the flight.
The other cheap option is mid week flights on Spirit, when you buy your ticket in advance at the airport to avoid the $17 "passenger usage fee". Even with the garbage fees Spirit charges, you can get as low as $18 one way flying midweek, without any need to sign up for the "$9 fare club". Of course, you have to make two trips to the airport - one to book the ticket, and then to fly, since those tickets are not going to available on the date of the flight.
