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- Sarah M1 contributionAmazing tour. Delicious wine and background information. We had a fnatastic time, highly recommend.Written 1 May 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Patty AlcivarForest Hills, NY13 contributionsFinally learned to ski with the awesome options and services ovrride provides last year at mountain creek. This year went to Belleayre Mountain and improved drastically, so cannot say enough good things!Written 27 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- 61BountyNew York City, NY38 contributionsIt was a round trip from NYC to Bethesda, MD. Going south was indeed perfect: an excellent driver, precise on-time service, an extremely clean bus, w/ lots of leg room. The same can be said about the return except for one incident: the driver decided during the ride to fully open her window. When I requested that she close the window, she replied that someone was eating chips and that as soon as the chips were done, she would close the window. I was sitting diagonally across from her in the front row...it was 40 degrees outside, and no place to move, the bus was full. Seemed pretty inappropriate -- at least close the window a little bit, make an effort to make the customer happy. It was another 10 minutes before the window was closed. Not cool. Actually, it was cold (and I was wearing two shirts and a microfleece vest). Management should have a chat with her.Written 5 January 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AMBSIOld Bridge, NJ2 contributionsWe have referred few clients to them and they never let us down. From call their office to chauffeur picking up passengers everything was smooth. Few passengers requested a shield in between chauffeur and passengers which they had, along with sanitizing car before the trip. Driver who picked them up had mask on, so the rides were pretty safe. I highly recommend them.Written 6 January 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- L_A15 contributionsGetting the tickets and the coach there and back was fine, done this loads of times and well worth the trip. This time the only down point was the rudeness of the driver there, who spoke to me when I asked a simply question about my ticket, like I was the stupidest person alive. I get the impression hes quite used to speaking to maybe non-english speaking passengers anyway he wants, but when he spoke to me that way (from the UK) hes $10 dollar tip went straight back in my pocket!!Written 28 September 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Melissa C1 contributionI've taken both Ourbus and Greyhound back and forth several times between NYC and Atlantic City. They both have their plus and minuses. Ourbus feels a little less sketchy (waiting for the bus at the Greyhound station in NYC feels dangerous at times). Greyhound has better shading for the ride. I have to wear both sunglasses and a hat to avoid the glare through the windows on Ourbus. The Wifi has been consistently better on Greyhound. I think the leg room is about the same between the two. I will warn you not to buy the Superpass on Ourbus if you are a person who needs to cancel/switch times because they steal your discount you paid for when you do this. So only worthwhile if you never need to change your mind.Written 3 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Paul L30 contributionsWe used this company twice while in New York, both times they exceeded our expectations! The smartest and most polite drivers you could ever hope to encounter.
Our drivers David & Michael, were brilliant! Both went out of their way to make sure two British visitors were looked after in the best possible way. Booking was straightforward, with any queries quickly responded to by the office. The cars were on time (early!) and spotlessly clean; you couldn't ask for a better service.
You cannot go wrong engaging this company!Written 24 July 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Gearhead85San Francisco237 contributionsI shouldn't complain. For $16, the Newark Airport Express got me to Grand Central in 35 minutes (at 8:30 in the evening) and the bus left promptly on time. However, I was surprised to be on an old urban city bus that had been retired by the MTA. I really wonder whether it was legal for such a bus to run on highways and whether it could pass a safety inspection. The bus also had the genuine reek of stale urine. So a mixed experience overall.Written 17 January 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- terip10251 contributionIt claims entertainment but the TV screens never came on and if your phone is dead then you have no entertainment. It felt very bumpy and loud ride and we were burning up. Could not get any air to come out and cool us off.Written 12 November 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ashraf K2 contributionsI have used Golden class for a transfer from JFK to Manhattan, the car was so nice and clean. Our driver was super friendly and helpful, he had to wait for us for an hour as our flight delayed but without any extra charge. They track the flight and give you 1 hour free waiting time for the international flight, which is huge PLUS...Written 9 January 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- avidrestauranterMorristown, NJ90 contributionsThis was my second time booking with the New York Trolley Company. We booked the trolley for a surprise birthday party and it was perfect! I reached out to the driver day of to see if he could come 15 minutes earlier so we could decorate before the surprise and he was so accommodating. Allen was also so patient with all of the stops we were adding along the way.
Tom was really responsive with the booking process and answering any questions. I highly recommend getting a trolley for a fun and unique night out!Written 17 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Neil F.Coventry, RI11 contributionsI remember when Peter Pan was Bonanza Bus Line here in Rhode Island, and it was run very well. Well, the Peter Pan people obviously didn't learn from Bonanza as the service of this Bus Line as well as it's app and website leave very much to be desired. The best I can say about it is that it did get us to Logan Airport from Providence on time for our flight to Dublin. Other than that, there was really no timely bus route for our return on a Sunday. We would have had to go to Hyannisport from Logan first and then to Providence which would take five hours or so. Really? Also, the bus terminal in Providence needs to be spruced up as it in less than favorable condition. And would it be too much to ask that the person making the announcements speaks in a clear, concise voice so you're not straining to understand what the heck he is saying? He sounded exactly like the bus station voice you hear it sitcoms that is all garbled. Lastly, Peter Pan really needs to change its policy on refunds. If you hit the enter button and realize you've made a mistake, too bad! Pull out your old Bonanza Bus Line policy and DO BETTER, PETER PAN!Written 18 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- WorldTravelerBANew York City, NY55 contributionsI had a good experience taking this bus line from Port Authority in NYC to Albany, NY. I took a morning bus. The bus was an older model. The seats were not so comfortable. However, the bus that came in the afternoon around 3 pm was very modern and super comfortable. So the buses vary greatly.
I would ride this bus line again. I like them better than Greyhound. The passengers were mostly nice quiet college students. There were some seniors and middle aged folks on the morning bus ride. Both buses arrived and left on time.Written 7 September 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Sarah37 contributionsTraveling from DC to NYC with my husband. With Amtrak prices nearing $200/person we opted for the more affordable option and paid $25/person to take the express bus. And well, I guess you get what you pay for. The bus is AWFUL. It’s 41°F outside and there is NO heating. All of the armrests looks like the one pictured below. The climate control panel is missing over some seats. The driver was not pleasant at all. He started the trip by saying, “we do not make rest stops on this bus, I am a driver not a nanny. We only stop when I have to pee.” I am so grateful that we have booked the train for the remainder of our trip.Written 26 December 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Maddie1 contributionNYC buses are consistently late and/or cancelled, customer service is rude.
When cancelled (always last minute), the emails informing you of the cancellation only show the reschedule button at the very bottom of the email in small font, so I have before not noticed it and had to purchase a more expensive trip home.
Further, the customer service line has been rude every time I've been on the line. I will not be using this service again and have told plenty of others not to as well.Written 19 October 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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