I've ridden Megabus many times. From Washington to Philadelphia, I preferred to pay much less money for a slower, less comfortable trip. Amtrak is a lot better but costs a lot more. As for flying domestically, I still cringe when I think of my trip to the Philippines last year. Six flights, with trips through a metal detector and being told to hurry up after I passed through and have to scoop up the contents of my pockets, which I had emptied, carrying my shoes, holding up my pants with maybe one finger because I had to take my belt off too, and looking for a seat to put myself back together while also toting my carry-on bag. Ugh. I would take Megabus rather than save time by flying domestically. And I would prefer Amtrak in any case. I just save my money and points mostly for Amtrak trips that don't have a good cheap alternative for short trips. Washington to Philly, Megabus is OK for me. Washington to Boston, I ride the train always.
Steve Dunham
Drexel Hill, PA
My website is "
www.stevedunham.50megs.com"