California Shuttle Bus is a private bus company that provides daily bus services between Los Angeles and San Francisco, making one stop in San Jose. Founded in 2003, the company uses 47-seat charter buses from MCI.
History
The company launched its services in 2003. The service was initially launched as a $40 one-way service between the Los Angeles area and the San Francisco Bay Area.
In 2008, the company started offering $5 trips, but prices later increased to $25รข€"40. The advent of the $5 fares coincided with the cessation of Megabus service from LA to the Bay Area. Megabus has since resumed service between the Bay Area and Los Angeles.
Service
The company offers once-daily bus service between Los Angeles and San Francisco/San Jose areas comparable to Greyhound or Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, the former its main competitor Bus stops are located at major transit centers, hotels, and downtown areas. In Northern California, major stops include Powell Street station in downtown San Francisco and San Jose Diridon station. In Southern California, major stops are at Union Station, Santa Monica, Hollywood, and North Hollywood Metro station.
It has been called a "cheap alternative for students"; although originally envisioned to attract upmarket travelers from long waits at airports, it has attracted mostly backpackers, senior citizens, business people, and bargain hunters. Patrons may pay a higher fare to guarantee that their adjoining seat is empty for their comfort. Similar to Megabus, California Shuttle Bus uses a dynamic pricing model where prices start very low and gradually increase as tickets are sold. Prices generally start at $15. Assigned seating was added in 2013.
References
External links
- Official website
