I Tried America's Most LUXURIOUS First Class Bus
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- Опубліковано 6 січ 2024
- I took a ride on America's most luxurious First Class bus to find out just what it's like inside.
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Let's not forget that this was only $99. For that price this was great value for the money.
True that…
Pretty effortless compared to flying or driving!
4x the amount of what gas would cost.
If you had a car.@@bgjoecool27
@@bgjoecool27 about 3x and your sanity.
"I just ended up sitting, chewing on me nuts"
The ten year old inside me is rolling on the floor laughing. 🤣
RIGHT???????
Lmao I’m glad I’m not the only one I literally did a double take haha
🤣🤣🤣
I was like 🤔
Don't forget that he was "Netflix and chill" in the back row.
Factoring in all that information about how hard it is to fly, how far it is to drive, and how cheap that is in comparison to everything as well as how nice the whole thing just seems... the people who invented this bus service and design are GENIUSES and deserve to rake in the cash.
They been doing this Between KL and Singapore for cheaper and more luxurious for a LONG time.
more luxurious I agree. but you gotta factor in the local economy. I am not an american, but everything I know about them (and their transport infra) so far, this seems relatively cheap compared to every other modes.@@nethiuz9165
And it's a time waster to be driving for 4 hours too. Here you can sit and read, etc. The Wi-Fi should have been working though. Imagine boarding the bus, pulling out your device the first minute, and finding out that it's going to be a long 3 hours and 59 minutes ahead
@@allison4882 Well, you can always do what we did in the olden days, read a book😀
@@nethiuz9165 Ever thought costs might be a LITTLE lower in KL than in Texas?
You should always check in as two people when using the Hilton Gold food & beverage credit. It doubles the amount. The front desk lady was even trying to lead you to do this.
Or you could just tell the truth. Nothing in life is really free except the air we breathe.
@@francisbtubeor stay in hotels with free breakfast and wifi to begin with and rack up the rewards then staying at places that don't. Problem solved.
but Double Tree is a lot nicer than Motel 6. I mean, I know the Free HBO is a big deal but still, I'll take the Double Tree @@JohnNicks-xy4sz
Why, to gain weight?
A few extra drinks on the house actually…. @@bardo0007
That has be the best road coach toilet so much space and clean. This company needs to run alot more routes all over the USA.
I love how you bring genuine enthusiasm to each experience. Some of the other travel bloggers I follow on UA-cam seem to get jaded over time but you give each experience a fresh chance to impress. You seek out the positive and it's awesome, thank you!
Wow, thank you!
My wife has used Vonlane twice to get to Dallas from our home in the Houston area, for some work training she needed to attend. I dropped her off and picked her up at that Hyatt in downtown Houston each time. She loved the bus rides. Not having to deal with airports and airplanes for such a short trip is a big deal, and not having to drive I-45 by herself was great too.
I didn't even know there was a bus service like this between Dallas/Houston/Austin. Cool stuff! I'd much rather laugh at traffic on I-45 than deal with the TSA. haha
if this whole journey is only about half an hour longer than the whole plane ride, it's a steal of a deal
Took Vonlane to Houston for a convention last year and it was an awesome experience! Also made me question why more of Texas isn’t connected by bus; I mean, we’re literally a flat plain (mostly) with lots of roads….
That high speed train line would be perfect for this route.
Imagine the amount of support it'd generate for projects to occur across the country, when everyone realises just how convenient and fast it'd be compared to flying or driving.
The issue is I don’t think the state government cares enough about us to even truly get things going with high speed rail but yes we really need it. I’m just happy San Antonio international is finally expanding enough to make my work travel out of here more bearable but damn I’d love to just take rail to IAH and fly out of there since I use United Airlines the most. My saving grace is the fact that United uses SAT as a “hublet” which I learned was a thing a month ago lol
it be great for football games considereing how houston is doing
Why would it be “convenient” compared to flying? The only thing I can think of is TSA in the US but that will undoubtedly come to hsr
@@braydengrant1046
No
The problem with rial is of course that it requires a land corridor. Not a deal breaker, BUT it means you have to PAY market rates for the "right of way" or cause much angst by invoking "eminent domain"...
Vonlane was very nice. Maybe not quite a private jet level, but far nicer than the Greyhound. Seems like a peaceful way to get between the two cities, not a lot of other options other than flying (or using your own vehicle).
Life long Texan here born and raised and still currently living here and way back in the early 2000s I studied law and legal reasons are the reason why that high speed rail between Dallas and Houston will never happen. The main one is called eminent domain and how it's legally applied and interpreted between the federal, state, and even the different Texas counties is all different. Lastly I would add I have family friends who have taken this service more than once and they all speak highly of it so I might try this one out one day.
As a former busdriver myself, that's a pretty nice ride. Dream job in transportation.
I’ve heard terrible things about driving for them. It’s a shame because it seems like a career that could be something to be proud of
@@DanielDaniel1 Heard from whom? And what things?
@@tablescissors67 directly from their drivers. I’m in the same industry but city. They’re treated as totally disposable, not paid enough yet demanding drivers that are seasoned enough to provide high level service. They’re non union as well. Not to mention they’re always hiring which either means that retention is poor or the company is wildly expanding (doubtful, being that I know where their terminal by me is and the fleet size has hardly changed in the past year.)
I suppose that it’s an ok place to cut your teeth for regional luxury bus driving but the real career will always be in OTR like with Sam’s Limousine which is a higher tier even than Vonlane
@@DanielDaniel1 Glad I asked, thx 4 the info
Netflix and chill on a bus?
Ummm, Noel, you might need to look up that phrase 😂
Love the video and all your content!!
It's OK. He was chewin' on his nuts, it's allowed.
Don't forget he was also chewing on his nuts too!
yup lol - pretty sure he doesn't know what this phrase actually means LMAO!
love the video tho - keep it going :)
@@diogoverardi7529 oh absolutely love Noel and all his content. That one just tickled me. Adore him!!
@@diogoverardi7529I dont know either! Care to enlighten us? If it’s dirty use euphemisms, thanks.
North Walsham is actually in Norfolk, England, UK if knowone has mentioned it before. Its where the hotel receptionists boss was from. She had a lovely demeanour about her too. The beauty about Noel is he has always taken risks & not focus just on luxury travel. You get to know all the pitfalls & not just the good things through this channel which makes Noels channel the best aviation/bus/train travel channel by far
Yes, I'm from England and had never heard of North Walsham.Agreed, the receptionist was very pleasant
We had a 'Noel Phillips: Loo Review' without the cute little introduction? Ah Shoot, thats the best part. 😂
i agree. i missed that clip!
What a night and day difference compared to Greyhounds service.
Great way to avoid the riff riff too.
@@tablescissors67Those 'riff raff' are people who,by circumstance or bad luck, havent the means or ability to travel any other way. Noel himself said he met people on the Greyhound he would never have met otherwse. Be careful judging and making assumptions.
At 300% of the price of course.
Maybe next time you're in NYC or DC, do a trip on the Jet bus. Based on other videos, it looks phenomenal.
The jet bus is really what this should've been
i think he did it already ... or maybe i have him confused with someone else
@@Gruezi583might be jebb brooks or w.e his name is
It’s the seats that were the highlight
Noel not knowing where North Walsham is! Big up the Norfolk crew (UK, about 10 miles North East of Norwich!
I'm close to there too. Funny hearing it haha
Oh yes boy! 😀
I was just about to say you could hear Noel's cogs working for North Walsham - I am sure he has flown over it a few times!
Indeed. What are the chances. She looks at him quite intensely hoping for recognition! Noel has no excuse for not being able to tell her about the traditional market cross and the impressive font cover in the church. ;-)
I'm from Swaaaaaffham bor.
A bit of an upgrade from Greyhound! I never knew this service existed. I may look into it next time I go to Houston, as the Hyatt Regency is closer to where all my relatives live (south of Houston). I do hope they someday make that fast rail service between Dallas and Houston, but I'm pretty sure the discussions about it have been in the works since Sam Houston himself was still alive... 😅
I'm not gonna lie, you got me with "Sitting chewing on me nuts". Not sure why but you caught me off guard. 😂🤣
😂 that made me laugh
Noel is really taking to living in America. Love it!
Yup it’s great. I wish more good citizens like him would move here from Europe.
is it that simple to moving there though? id love to move over there - im 38 years old with a 31 year old mrs - how hard is it to get to live there?@@paulkay3307
@@paulkay3307 It's a hard sell to most Europeans, mostly from having to give up their universal healthcare for the US healthcare system. UK is maybe a little easier merely because salaries in the UK generally suck compared to the likes of France Germany, Scandinavia or the US, but cost of living is as high if not higher than the continent.
@paulkay3307 my sister considered moving to the US from the UK but even though she found a good job there was a lot of downsides , such as the lack of vacation days in the UK we get up to 5 weeks off a year , she didn't want to work all year round and burn out. She moved to Australia instead because they have similar policies as the UK
We settled on booking a vacation to the states instead.
you dont think of thins like that do you? the holidays etc i think i would struggle to adapt to anywhere that was roasting all the time too! @@AymeeDonovan
So nice of the attendant to hand you a tissue while you were Netflix and chilling!
Or was it because of some residue from "chewing on my nuts"?
If you are going on a business trip to Dallas from Houston I find it difficult to beat this especially as you can prepare for meetings very comfortably in the coach and for the price it is well worth it.
Two hours in an airport, plus an hour flight, or four hours on a bus? Give me the bus, any day.
The receptionist telling Noel her boss is from North Walsham and Noel nodding along hahaha. Blimey, I’m from Norwich and I barely know North Walsham (its 15 miles north of Norwich).
Still go to The Coach and Horses just up Thorpe Road from the station when I go back to Norwich. Great pub! Never went to North Walsham either. 👍
Thought exactly the same! Love how she knows North Walsham rather than Norwich or Norfolk!
I was impressed with the bus and its on board service and amenities, on time and smooth sailing all the way , night and day over the greyhound bus service . The extra dollars are definitely worth it in my opinion- great video.
Noel, please do another ride on Vonlane during a breakfast or dinner service. I'd love to see what their hot meal options are.
I thought it seemed like a great bargain for $99 - a stress-free ride between the two cities!
Noel, if you ever feel like going to Turkey they have an extensive high speed train system, plus apparently the buses are really comfortable. They have recliners and people come and serve you food. They make lots of stops at good service stations. I'd like to see you review one!
Traveled there last year, can confirm. Very cheap tickets as well for the buses
Noel, there’s actually a bus that connects to the train to Downtown Dallas from Love Field. It’s a short ride from the airport.
I've taken Vonlane from DAL to AUS for the ACL Festival, it saves on traffic headaches on 35 and drops me right off at my hotel downtown. Its a great product...
Absolutely love your videos no matter if they are in the air or in the ground. Sending you best wishes from Leeds!
Awesome! Thank you!
What a fun trip. Take the bus on Saturday, spend the night and come back on Sunday. You need a fun trip every once in awhile. Tip: get the bus attendant to show you how to use the table. Think it might have been broken. Lady a couple rows ahead of you had her laptop out. Safe trip home.
Great vid. Love your America trips just as much as your international trips! I think you showed that if someone doesn’t have a car & has to make that trip, it’s probably smarter to take the bus than fly; that’s not usually the case between major cities so it’s an interesting difference. I’m not surprised because car ownership is probably extremely high in Texas.
Exactly what they need from LA to Vegas!
Thanks for this video Noel. My wife and I are thinking about doing a part of our honeymoon later this year in Texas, and we wondered what was the best way to get between Dallas/Houston/Austin. It looks like you might have just inadvertently guided us toward this bus service!
Looks like a decent value, quality way of getting there on a 'bus'. Will seriously consider this next time I travel between. Nice review Noel.
I did that drive a lot when I was younger. I lived in Houston and went to school just north of Dallas. I looked into Vonlane not too long ago. I thought it would be a fun adventure for me and my son. Thanks for showing what it's like.
Really thought I would see a white 70's convertible with a set of Texas long horn cow horns on the front hood! 😂
What's wrong with that? Lol.
My sister and I took this bus from Austin to Dallas last year. It was pretty comfortable though we had the same issues with the WiFi not working. The tray table took us a minute to figure out but it connects to your seat though it does leave you feeling a bit trapped.
Very enjoyable video Noel- and well deserved after your epic Greyhound journey! Stay well and best of luck for the New Year.
Thanks a lot Noel for lifting up my Spirit this lovely afternoon
Man the receptionist at the end was beautiful 😍
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Always look forward to your Sunday morning videos! We'd travel coast to coast on a bus if the service was like you experienced.
Another great video Noel as always, it would be interesting to see what the meals are like on a bus journey.
Love the Vonelane! Absolutely superb service and always a great experience.
I've never been on the Vonlane. Thanks for the tour
funny thing is ive eaten at that chik fila outside love field
being a former over the road truck driver ive driven i45 alot and seeing it made me smile again
love the videos :) stay safe out there
Noel your content is so entertaining and I'm always looking forward to every new episode thank you. Been a follower since 2020, when we couldn't travel and you were my escape together with ẞam Chiu
Thank you for your kind words.
Hmmm, We went to Las Vegas twice. Nashville, for a weekend. Add to that an 8 day road trip from Vegas to the Grand Canyon, to Sedona, thru the Grand Staicase-Escalante National Monument, to Zion and up to Bryce before heading back to Vegas to fly back to Huntsville, AL. All three of those trip were in 2020 and early 2021. I am immuno compromised and diabetic, mom had major intestinal surgery in late Feb of 2020 and is diabetic as well. Southwest was AMAZING on both trips out and back. On the second trip, they had just started allowing the middle seat to be purchased again, but they let us buy a third seat and reimbursed us both ways because the flights were not booked 100%. I never felt safer, health wise than I did on those COVID trips... No one tried to smash up against us, anywhere. The National Parks and Sedona were at, maybe, 20% of their normal usage, and it was SPECTACULAR not having the hordes of crushing tourists all up your backside, as is the case before and after...
I started watching during the pandemic because of our travels...
Always enjoyed the content too, Noel - wondered how hard it is to move from UK to USA?@@noelphilips
I always have downloaded content all ready, when I am going travelling as some WiFi speeds are slow or do not work at all.
I have seen some of the other places you have been to as well, great content Noel, thank you
As someone who took Vonlane countless times between Dallas and Austin in high school and college (divorced parents so usually every other weekend and then college/uni in Atx ) I can say it’s really way easier than driving yourself and flying.
Meal wise you didn’t miss out on much- they do salads, wraps, and sandwiches.
At some point in the beginning I think it did actually go to downtown Dallas- but most people in Dallas live in the suburbs, especially north side. So not many of the riders like dealing with the unexpected traffic.
As far as a train- I honestly don’t even know if many would use that option in Texas- it’s kind of a pride thing to drive.
I have made that drive many times. Taking Vonlane would have been great back in the day!
not worth the money
$99 is pretty cheap and cheaper if it is only one person. Gas, wear and tear and time with your own vehicle would cost the same or more if you were to go by yourself. I could see if you had to make more stops than just downtown but otherwise, to go from city to city it is pretty cheap. @@remogatron1010
Noel, all the other travel/aviation UA-camrs I watch took a break for Christmas/New years. Thank you for keeping the content flowing!
god forbid
As a Brit whos surname is Ennis, I need to go to that church 😁😂 Looking forward to my first trip to the USA next month, albeit only NYC and Washington DC but look forward to visiting more of the vast land in the future, great video!
With all the doors falling off planes these bus videos have been randomly recommended to me. Just watched the greyhound episode and this one. What. A. Difference. I’d imagine that same bus but across the U.S. would definitely be an experience.
Great video Noel! 👍
I would love to try riding on a luxurious bus someday!
Noel, I appreciate every video you do. Love from Michigan 😊
I’m from Michigan too! 😊
@@Calebs_Aviation love his videos.
West or east? @@Calebs_Aviation
Awesome! Thank you!
6:46 - "At least you can Netflix and chill"
Oh Noel you innocent soul
That's really interesting that you say Love Field is "nowhere near" Downtown Dallas. From my perspective, I've always considered Love Field to be "practically downtown." I was shocked when I just googled it and saw that Love Field is 7 miles from downtown! I guess I've just had a couple decades getting used to Texas distances.
New year same amazing vids from Noel of bus services I've never heard of. Love it! Sitting chewing on my nuts? I laughed out loud.
YES loved this video! I took the exact route you did from Htown to dallas back in April 2023! My friend and I stayed downtown htown for a concert and needed a ride to catch the next concert in Dallas. We were not sure whether to book a flight or a bus given flying for about 30 minutes was just a hassle and super expensive compared to a bus! Fortunately I pitched the Vonlane last minute when I was doing some research and thank goodness! Neither of us wanted to get on a Greyhound lol 😅
We took the 10:30am trip and we got a meal besides all the snacks. It was cold lunches, I believe I got some sort of a turkey sandwich and I enjoyed it! If I remember correctly, there was a chicken wrap option as well which my friend took. Overall, both of us did not want to fly nor take a grubby bus but Vonlane was definitely the best choice for us. Clean, provided a meal, snacks, drinks free wifi! For a short 3 hour trip it was perfect !
Just took on from Dallas to Houston and back this past weekend. I love it. Costs as much as Southwest without the hassle.
Hotel receptionist was lovely. Great vid mate
Glad you enjoyed it
Pristine bus, clean toilets, “normal” people on board. Why can’t the Greyhound bus be like this? We all know the answer….
What is it? I've only heard bad things about these greyhound busses.
Lets see... affordability? Many people don't HAVE transport options...
I’d definitely use this service,nice one Noel 👍😉💪
Thanks 👍
That little journey was indeed worth the cost. I have never experienced a luxury bus trip like that. Really want to visit Texas someday and perhaps now I can try to add that bus journey to the itinerary.
Nice bus nice doubletree hotel as well thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it
Noel you should try the Tufesa bus from Phoenix to Guadalajara Mex. They have a new double Decker bus 😮
Looks like the bus was a good service at a good price, but the marketing needs to come down a notch to match the reality. Nice video as always.
Thanks for the video. I traveled for about ten years, and amazing the best bus I've ever rode was from Lima to Mancora Peru. I couldn't believe such an awesome bus line in Peru. The price and comfort
When I lived in Houston I used this service. It was great especially when I had to go to Austin for work. For those unaware driving to Austin from Houston sucks majorly. As the highway into town abruptly becomes a road with a bunch of red lights quite a distance away from the city. At least it did when I lived there.
Definitely the highlight of the week is a video from Noel
Same here
Always a great day when Noel uploads :)
I love you know who JR is!!
Another stellar video!!! Very interesting stuff!! Thanks Noel!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Yes this bus trip was well worth the $99 even though you only got snacks and not a meal. Would have been nice to stop 1/2 way to stretch legs. Happy New Years Noel catch you next video
Agree and with places like QT or Chik Fil tempting you the whole way 🤤
should do the luxery buss in Japan, where u get your own cabin and all.. :)
thank you for no ads!!!!!!!!
North Walsham!!! Hilarious that there is a hotel in Houston being run by someone from Norfolk, lol.
Not exactly the length of Texas
Before the video even starts you pointed out one of the worst reasons to take a bus in the United States and that's the dodgy stations. The Hyatt is a nice alternative.🙂👍
Seen some dodgy stations shown here, they look much better than our decent level bus stations. Though on some occasions, ours would be safer than the US ones.
Ayo nobody going to mention the hot towel after the Netflix and chill session he had😂😂
I have made the trip between Houston and Dallas hundreds and hundreds of times. In fact, I gotta do it again in March. I keep eyeing this service and was very appreciative of this video.
They could become rich if they expanded outside of Texas
I’m a newer subscriber, so I haven’t scrolled through all your videos, but you have tried/considered trying the Rocky Mountaineer luxury train that goes across Canada? From Toronto to Vancouver it’s extremely expensive but the trip from the Rockies in Alberta to Vancouver is supposed to be amazing!
Just did it. It’s amazing
Always enjoy your vids. Amazing you turned traveling around into a career ! Brilliant...keep em coming!
I wish they would use more double decker style busses. The top should be the ultimate lounge area. That way they can spread the seats into big sofa style sleepers and have a great view of the roads & stars at night with an glass roof top.
I always wanted to take a bus from Seattle to PDX back in my early military days. But there really was only one option at the time and that was the Airport. After 911, I never really bothered.
Amtrack Starlight express was fun. But it really is just more convenient to just drive.
Noel, you really need to get around Houston & Galveston more. Lots more to see. The Greyhound station in Houston is wild. Last time I was there all traffic came to a stop suddenly as undercover police pulled up on a guy and arrested him on the sidewalk right in front of me. The shocked look on his face was like watching Law & Order in real life.
Noooo, let’s leave Galveston where it’s at. At least the beach…lol He should go to Matagorda instead
I took a Greyhound from San Francisco to New York, so, yes, this was luxury. Seats look really comfortable especially for a heavyweight person.
SF to NY by Greyhound Bus is a test of how much suffering a person can endure.
Are you afraid of flying?
@@TheHamburgler123Obviously you have not watched any of his other videos where he took flights that would terrify most passengers.
@@Dave17101 Because flying from San Francisco to NYC on a modern 737 or other model, in a country where there hasn't been a crash fatality in ~14 years (billions upon billions of passengers safely flown since), is the same exact experience as flying in a small aircraft in Pakistan 🙄
Love your videos keep them coming they brighten my day
Glad you like them!
You're so fun to watch Noel!
I love bus travel but good busses are hard to find. They are mostly local service buses that take you a few hours in multiple directions. Greyhound is in a tough spot as they have to take everybody and can't go luxurious. I'll never forget being on a Greyhound for a cross country run and at one point I think it was an immigration agent boards the bus and walks around and leaves. The luxurious bus you were on was fantastic and I would ride it in a heartbeat. Really nice.
When you really start getting longer distances buses I think trains mostly should replace them. Unless it's a very small destination of course. But between large cities in Texas there should absolutely be a quick and modern train service instead.
Sitting chewing on my nuts...that was funny! The bus/coach looked a far better option than flying. If the train route is built that could be even better. Wonder how much Vonlane ride cost? I guess I can google it. [Looks to be around $80-$120 one way]
not worth it
That was a great bus journey Noel😊
I love watching your videos and appreciate your positive vibes and great attitude
Thank you so much!!
I've taken the route between Dallas & Houston about a thousand times (I work in Houston, family lives in Dallas, I try and go home most weekends).
- Flying is okay (the best option is Love Field to Hobby, since they're both closer to downtown in each city). Every once in a while, Southwest has $49 tickets between the two cities, which is hard to beat.
- Greyhound is a nightmare. Megabus works okay (I've never been delayed by them), but it's a little annoying that Megabus just picks up/drops off in a parking lot in downtown Houston rather than a bus station (arriving to that area after sunset is always a little terrifying). However, tickets are dirt cheap (you can sometimes get $5-10 tickets on either Greyhound or Megabus).
- After all these years, I've realized that driving myself is always my best option. The trip ends up being around $10 in gas (I get 40 mpg in my VW), 3.5 hrs from Dallas to Houston, and I don't have to worry about getting rides to/from the stations. Also the benefits of stopping where/when I want to and having the privacy of my own car.
Such a shame that's the case, as it's the least environmental. I'm not knocking you, I ended up doing something similar to visit family. There was a train service but it was 4x the cost of me driving my own car, it took 50% longer on certain trains and meant I had to leave my car and/or pick up public transport at the other end all at additional cost.... So car it was
If it were just me, I sometimes would take the Vonlane. Otherwise, I do this trip for the same reasons via my used Lexus that gets 30 MPG. We've taken Vonlane as a couple when we are not going to be spending much time in the northern part of Dallas and the Uber costs wont rack up. You will see lots of lawyers on Vonlane since they can work during the trip without the hassles of flying. It's also great for older folks who don't like to drive a long distance or who no longer drive (and for whom air travel is burdensome).
Please use them again--I found you a few weeks back--subscribed and have been watching some of your older stuff---Thanks for your hard work
Thank you & welcome!
Perfect timing for this video! I'm gonna be in Dallas for a completely random thing next Friday and my Browns play in Houston next weekend. I might just have to take this down to Houston after Dallas!
Fantastic report Noel. More hotel reviews would be great 🎉🎉. Regards from Bogota, Colombia.