^ TRANSPORTATION Bus service promises life in the fast lane Nonstop trips between L.A.^ Megabus, California Shuttle Bus cheap travel options for students.^ California Shuttle Bus Launches New Service Between LA and the SF Bay Area.^ Gas Busters Bus Battle Round 2: Los Angeles to San Francisco Archived at the Wayback Machine.^ Bus line offers Bay Area fare deal Andrea Chang.^ New $5 Bus Service Offered By California Shuttle Bus Between Los Angeles and San Francisco.'Busman Stops at Nothing - Los Angeles Times'. ^ a b c d e Homepage Archived at the Wayback Machine.The company suspended services in mid-2017. Similar to Megabus, California Shuttle Bus used a dynamic pricing model where prices started very low and gradually increased as tickets were sold. Patrons could pay a higher fare to guarantee that their adjoining seat is empty for their comfort. It was called a 'cheap alternative for students' although originally envisioned to attract upmarket travelers from long waits at airports, it attracted mostly backpackers, senior citizens, business people, and bargain hunters. In Southern California, major stops were at Union Station, Santa Monica, Hollywood, and North Hollywood Metro station. In Northern California, major stops included Powell Street station in downtown San Francisco and San Jose Diridon station. The company offered 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 were located at major transit centers, hotels, and downtown areas. Megabus has since resumed service between the Bay Area and Los Angeles. The advent of the $5 fares coincided with the cessation of Megabus service from LA to the Bay Area. In 2008, the company started offering $5 trips, but prices later increased to $25–40. The service was initially launched as a $40 one-way service between the Los Angeles area and the San Francisco Bay Area. The company launched its services in 2003. Founded in 2003, the company used 47-seat charter buses from MCI. California Shuttle Bus at Powell Street stationĬalifornia Shuttle Bus was a private bus company that provides daily bus services between Los Angeles and San Francisco, making one stop in San Jose.

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