FIRST CLASS BUS “Vonlane” from Atlanta to Nashville
Watch this video to see what a First Class Bus in the United States looks like.
I took "Vonlane" from Atlanta, Georgia to Nashville, Tennessee! It claims to be an a “Private Jet on Wheels.” But, can it live up to the hype of being even better than a First Class Bus?
Watch this video and you’ll see what it’s like to travel on something a step above a First Class Bus: A Private Jet Motorcoach!
On this First Class Bus trip from Atlanta, Georgia to Nashville, Tennessee, you’ll see Vonlane’s finest service as you travel 250 miles over four hours through the American South.
From the First Class Bus attendant delivering food and drinks to you to wi-fi, luxurious bathroom, and plush seats, all of this First Class Bus experience can be yours for as little as $99.
Vonlane not only offers a better than First Class Bus from Atlanta to Nashville, but also throughout the State of Texas!
Check out Vonlane’s website:
vonlane.com/
0:00 Introduction
1:06 Boarding the First Class Bus
1:57 Departing Atlanta, Georgia
3:38 Lunch on First Class Bus
4:29 First Class Bus Bathroom
5:34 More First Class Bus Seats
6:26 First Class Bus Jebscore
8:02 First Class Bus Bloopers
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MEGA WOMAN IV - ELFL
Sashimi - Ava Low
Memory Drive - ELFL
Always Been a Dreamer (Instrumental Version) - Staffan Carlen
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I'm a greyhound driver, and sure enough, Atlanta to Nashville is my regular route! Our buses are nothing like this, and definitely no bus attendant (😅). However, I try to make up for all that with smooth driving. 😂
@BabyBang17datruth
Жыл бұрын
What’s furthest route Greyhound offers from Atlanta?
@poorlittlebiker6476
Жыл бұрын
@@BabyBang17datruth I’m pretty sure it’s the schedules that go to New York that are the longest distance wise that come out of Atlanta. The furthest going West I believe is the Houston TX routes. Northwest I think is Chicago. I wouldn’t know for sure with all the breaks and layovers how long they’ll be time wise 😅.
@donotneed2250
Жыл бұрын
@@BabyBang17datruth, where are you wishing to go? Greyhound covers the continental United States, northeastern Mexico and a few parts of Canada.
@donotneed2250
Жыл бұрын
I've probably ridden with you doing a job change. Now retired(medically) truck driver.
@dontcopymystyle4469
Жыл бұрын
You are a National hero.🤣🫡
It's a viable option for a short route like this, but "private jet experience" is an extremely generous description.
@1littlelee
Жыл бұрын
i think paid presetation
@suzslate
Жыл бұрын
Comfort of seats?
@jimc.goodfellas226
Жыл бұрын
Jeb is an extremely generous guy
@martymcfly256
Жыл бұрын
@@suzslate Domestic 1st class on a 737 has comfortable seats, too. But that doesn't make it a private jet.
@taylorsmith4758
Жыл бұрын
Less likely to die on the bus, so that's a plus
Being from Texas I have used VonLane several times. Never had a bad experience. While not private jet they try hard and it’s a great product and a great value.
@principledprotagonist
Жыл бұрын
Same here. I used it from Austin to Fort Worth. It was a great experience
@jacocharo
Жыл бұрын
@@principledprotagonistI did the reverse. FW to Austin. Took three hours flat. It was awesome.
@GarrettWorcester
Жыл бұрын
They tried an OKC-Dallas route that looked interesting, but I wonder if it still exists. EDIT: It does not, which is why OKC can't have nice things.
@grayrabbit2211
Жыл бұрын
I never considered bus travel a viable option in the USA because of the horrors of Greyhound, but something like this I might be willing to do. At the same time, even the lowliest general aviation aircraft can do this route in about an hour, so 4 hours vs. 1 hour... I'll take 1 hour.
@lelandunruh7896
Жыл бұрын
@@grayrabbit2211 Thing is, it isn't really one hour. I used to live in central Austin. It was a 15-minute bus ride to the MegaBus pick-up, then ~3 hours to the Dallas bus station (which is literally next door to the hotel where I sometimes stay in Dallas). Compare this to a 45-minute ride to the airport, at which I need to arrive early, the flight, and then taking a cab or shuttle to downtown Dallas. I'd much rather take the bus if I'm going downtown to downtown.
My cousin used to live in Houston and chose Vonlane each time he had to make Dallas and Fort Worth meetings. Traveling from downtown to downtown beats the hell out of airport-to-airport.
@lindaj5492
7 ай бұрын
Yes! Hard to get an airbus into the city centre 😊
Man, we really need one of these for those who goes from Las Vegas to Los Angeles.
I took Vonlane from Houston to Dallas on Dec 31, 2019, and back home from Dallas to Houston on Jan 4, 2020. I really have to say that they gave me an awesome first impression. The attendant was awesome! She kept on checking with us passengers every 30 minutes or so to see if we need anything. I, too, raided the snack basket more than once. 😃
@bellaapple2166
Жыл бұрын
Dallas to Houston isn't that an hour drive why did you take this fancy bus ?
@AgFish86Zip90
Жыл бұрын
@@bellaapple2166 Houston to Dallas, and vice versa is about a 4 hour drive.
@AgFish86Zip90
Жыл бұрын
@@bellaapple2166 I just realize that might be thinking of the flight. If you are, then yes, it takes about an hour to fly from Houston to Dallas, and vice versa. But, if you take in account of driving to the airport, checking in, going through security, and then boarding and flying, you're already halfway to Dallas via Vonlane.
@lelandunruh7896
Жыл бұрын
@@AgFish86Zip90 Avoiding airports around the New Year is worth at least an extra $100 to me.
I seriously hope more of these pop-up. They're certainly a huge upgrade from Greyhound buses and some flights as well.
@gugi182
Жыл бұрын
They have one from Nashville to Washington D.C. I don't remember the companies name.
@HAL-bo5lr
Жыл бұрын
@@gugi182 Napaway.
@SFVGIRL
Жыл бұрын
I absolutely hate flying now. It's awful. People eventually ruin everything.
I am an avid user of coaches as i live in the uk, it cost me around $5 to take me almost half the length of the country and the coaches are so good there are hardly ever delays, the drivers are always friendly and I would definitely recommend doing a review of them. They even do routes between countries. For example you can go from london to Paris for less than $50.
@Xxxypher
Жыл бұрын
Where are you getting £4 tickets from to travel half the length of the country?
@bmolitor615
Жыл бұрын
I see these interviews with struggling people in the UK and the bus fare for their daily commute is 5 pounds (that's a quote, yep literally 5 pounds, 5 of their currency) - which seems ridiculous and criminal for a commute that is walkable (like an hour and half, but "technically" walkable distance, and sometimes they have to walk the 1.5 hours) How can the long haul buses cost less than a commuter route? that's doubly insane.
@SargerAJPlayWild
Жыл бұрын
@@bmolitor615 Can confirm it's sadly true. I got a coach for 99p before from London to Cardiff. 99p. That's less than my commute to work.
@maggievitality9627
Жыл бұрын
I once got a trip from London to Paris for £4.50. On the same day, a one way trip across London cost me £5 😅
@lelandunruh7896
Жыл бұрын
@@Xxxypher I've taken a bus from London to Birmingham for £5 and then Birmingham to Leeds and Leeds to Edinburgh for a total of £20 or so. Not four pounds, but still incredibly inexpensive.
I'm a Houston-Dallas attendant, and your review was very thorough and solid! Loved it. I gotta point out though, if you ever experience slow internet speeds, simply let your attendant know and they'll quickly work to troubleshoot it and get it to its normal blazing speeds right away!
Thanks Jeb! 40 minute flight---And TSA is always an easy hurdle? Check in is easier, but we allow at least 1.5 hours to check in for a domestic flight. It's usually at least a ½ hour to exit after landing if you get quick gate...I'd say the bus just might be a competitive option.
@dannybau
Жыл бұрын
At some airports like the new LGA B gates, its a 10-15 minute walk from the farthest B gates to baggage claim and somehow you still have to wait for your bags.
@CreatorPolar
Жыл бұрын
And if high speed rail catches on then it could even be faster than flying (depending on what your end destination is because nobody ends their trip at an airport)
Your content is always top notch regardless of the means of transport. Great video as always. Keep it up.
@GreenerGrass
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so very much!!
@TheRareVideosXL
Жыл бұрын
@@GreenerGrass You're welcome.
This reminds me of my greyhound days as a bus cleaner I would enjoy some of the newer buses. Many weren't like this but some were nice. These machines are wonderfully created and serve a purpose. Nice vid.
As a pilot who flies private jets, that catering is almost the same as our standard catering for flights that request food. It’s very rare if anything above sandwiches and wraps.
I feel like you're always just around the corner lol. As someone who has lived in Nashville and Atlanta, it's so nice to have bus service between the two! All the familiar sights on this drive haha I've considered taking this bus once I found out about it! Thanks for the review!
I rode the Vonlane yesterday from Austin to Dallas. 3:15 hours. It was great because I slept most of the way. The drivers and attendants are excellent. My 5th time on Vonlane, usually from Houston to Austin. I live overseas and visit Texas a few times annually. I used to rent a car when I landed in Houston, but since I discovered Vonlane I no longer rent, but instead Uber from the Houston airport to the downtown Hyatt to catch the Vonlane. Great business model and onboard product. They have my future travel business! Hope they continue to expand.
So Vonlane is based in DFW, hope one day they will have DFW - Nashville, so I can take a bus travel back to Nash. I remember 8 years ago when I first started college in TN with no car, the only option was either flying or taking Greyhound (which sucks), I am happy now there are better option.
I'd like to see Vonlane expand throughout the South and Flyover Country... they could do well in Florida
Another thing I love about this is that you can see more of the country than if you’re flying. And the country between Atl and Nashville is lovely.
I've flown several times in corporate jets for two different companies I worked for in the past. In both cases, the pilot and co-pilot brought big food trays on board. They showed us where they were in a cold drawer and we helped ourselves...and guess what, mostly cold wraps and sandwiches! However, on corporate jets, there's always booze and often plenty of it, as well as soft drinks. However, it can be impossible or difficult to stand up straight on a corporate jet. Looks like that's no problem on the bus. Nice job as usual Jeb. Thanks.
Looks like a great transportation option. Thanks, as always, for your reviews.
That looks amazing. Sitting in a comfortable bus seat, watching the world go by, is a lovely experience, even without service or an on-board bathroom. And $99 USD is a good value. I'd definitely consider this for a short break if I found myself working in the region.
It is neat that you seam to find these sneakie trips busses I'm slowly liking more and more Jeb
What a blessing to have a Jeb Brooks video on a Saturday!
Man, we really need one of these for those who goes from Las Vegas to Los Angeles
Had no idea of Vonlane....how awesome is that!! Might have to consider them for my next trips to Houston and Austin from Dallas. I really hate Austin/Houston traffic!! Very cool Jeb!!
@jv3600
Жыл бұрын
It's not a bad trip from Houston to Dallas, but the ticket is generally $99. Greyhound tickets for the same route is around $25, and you can sometimes get Megabus tickets for that route for as low as $12. It seems like an enjoyable experience, but I don't know if I'd be willing to pay 9 times more than a Megabus ticket for 4 hours on a bus.
Your food looked on par for what my private jet company offers our customers.
Jeb I had the enjoyment of taking a Greyhound from New York Penn Station to Raleigh NC and as bad as I thought it was going to be , it was NOT. Relaxing watching the world go by out the windows, meeting some awesome people , who I still talk to and overall an experience like no other. Living here in NC is great and maybe I will take a trip back up North on another Greyhound to see how it goes.
@paultauriainen
Жыл бұрын
I once did a Greyhound trip from Vancouver BC to Phoenix AZ. That was actually a pretty good trip. I even managed to sleep well
@qjtvaddict
Жыл бұрын
Those bad days are over
Thank you for the video Atlanta to Nashville I think the bus is really wonderful treasure to travel and not be stressed out about traveling. I like seeing the seats, windows snacks, beverage,wifi has a restroom wow really cool way to travel. David Sanders
This is giving me major nostalgia from all the band charter busses! Imagine this, but half the legroom and twice the seats 😂😂
So I drive a truck for a living, and I've driven that route more times than I can count. You get the exact same view from behind the window of 2023 Peterbilt. So far I haven't seen anything that makes me say wow 😂
Awesome! I drive and fly this route all the time. I may just need to check out this service!
I have taken VonLane between San Antonio to Houston many times - it is a simple alternative to driving or flying, and it is a great experience for the quick 3hr journey.
Best value + comfort is a win on this bus.
So happy this top notch bus service is available between these two cities! Very convenient and very worth it!
Very cool! It’s nice to see my home city in your video.
I live in Nashville ,very good to know how to get to Atlanta. Thank you for your reviews Jeb😍
Nice to see you ride passed my neck of the woods... when walking my dogs I get to point where there is a wide open area of sky that I can watch planes leaving ATL, those coming in, those going over and beyond and more local private jet flights ... I can time my walks based on the Delta flight from ATL to Nashville.. never understood that flight as you could have driven there by the time you got through all the airport hub-bub
I used Vonlane to travel from San Antonio to Houston late December last year, and I've already booked the same route for this year. $109 one way. I think it was the same price last year. Anyway, the previous experience was well worth the expense (compared to greyhound or driving that distant alone). Last December in San Antonio was super windy and very cold, and I waited to board the bus outside and it was a miserable experience. I learned, after the fact, that vonlane customers are allowed to wait inside the lobby of the sponsoring hotel. So, dont make the same mistake I made by standing next to the bus, in the freezing weather, waiting to board the bus.
Great vlog as always! I remember domestic air travel when it was just to be at the gate 15 min before dep with an ok in the ticket and carry on only.
Doing the math, a 40 minute flight really means the drive to the airport, getting to the airport 90 minutes early, your 40-minute flight, plus getting off the plane and navigating your way out, getting your bags and finding your ride to get you to your destination (I once waited almost 30+ minutes for an Uber in LGA plus traffic into Manhattan took another hour). It's very close to that 4-5 hours on a bus, but you're getting food and drinks.
@dannybau
Жыл бұрын
Not to mention airports where it's you need to either walk a long distance from the gates (Farthest B gates to rideshare at LGA is a 15 minute walk) or wait and ride a tram (DFW, ATL come to mind)
@willp.8120
Жыл бұрын
@@dannybau You can walk in Atlanta, too, it'll just take you about twenty minutes to walk.
I've always wanted to know what this was like....thank you!! Great video with lots of details!
I really enjoyed this video I Have traveled on the roads between Atlanta and Nashville thousands of times. This is a neat service.
I have been on multiple buses like this for hockey and they are pretty cool. It's amazing to be able to go to the bathroom on a bus. The only difference is the seats aren't as fancy as that and there are no snacks being served. There is also often charging ports on the bus.
Another great video! I'm happy I found your channel. :) Keep'em coming!
Always enjoy your videos. Especially your travels on the train with your wife. Thanks again.
I've been looking for an option to get to Nashville that wasn't a plane. This is the video I've been waiting for 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Very entertaining and fun to watch. Thanks for posting this.
I did Von Lane from Dallas to Houston. Yea, it was that great!
Looks like a good option for people who don't like to fly. Hopefully they'll expand a bit and offer routes from Atlanta to Tampa and similar. Certainly worth considering.
I cannot wait to see you try the new Air Canada Signature Suit. love your videos.
Wish I could be you: a cool traveler. I only do big trips once every year. You're so lucky you can travel almost all the time. Keep up the good videos!
I'm loving their service. The "private jet" almost put me off, but compared to a plane, no queues. Always from convenient locations, comfy, pleasant staff, whenver available defo better choice than short flights.
Very cool. Thank you for the review. I sure hope they expand their routes around the Southeast. This looks much more pleasant than air or train travel. At least, the train travel available in the South.
We use Vonlane for state government travel. It’s so nice and easy.
Gotta love the MCI motorcoaches we have the j4500 its amazing
No joke jeb u took the exact same route to Nashville as i did when we moved from Georgia to Nashville!!!
Awesome way to travel. Maybe they will come to Florida and offer theses services. Orlando to St Augustine,Miami, Clearwater and other tourist locations too.
It was good to see scenes of Chattanooga in this video as it is the half way point between your trip. That distance for 100 is worth it
Thank you for the video. I didn’t know the service existed. I know some of that is having flight issues between Dallas and Houston. That might be the perfect option for them.
Love this- I live in the greater Nashville area and have always been curious about Vonlane after seeing their billboards on I-24
we definitely need more of these up scale bus rides.
I felt like I was traveling. Thank you for the wonderful video😍Japanese buses are also evolving, so please come and ride someday!
Downtown Nashville to downtown Atlanta via air and road is pretty much a wash. We did a “race” a few years ago leaving our office at the same time, one driving, the other heading to BNA via ride share. We arrived at the downtown Atlanta hotel within minutes of one another. I’d probably still fly but a luxury-ish coach is something I’ll definitely try.
@STho205
Жыл бұрын
Plus this departs a Buckhead hotel, so access from office park suburbs like Dunwoody, Alpharetta, Roswell, Marietta, etc on the north side is far superior to slugging all the way down to Spaghetti Junction or worse, through everything to the airport/parking for your 1 to 2 hr TSA recommended pre flight wait. I'm assuming parking at the Buckhead hotel is in garage or adjacent so arrival in car or uber 15 minutes before boarding is possible. It is a good option for the North side of Atl metro business trip to Nashville, then using Uber or hotel shuttle to meetings.
Hi Jeb, I love your videos. Keep up the good work! I hope to meet you one day!
Amazing bus-video!
I'd say that for any drive between three and six hours the bus is an excellent option. Same goes for routes which are absurdly expensive to fly for some reason. When I'm going to Houston or Dallas without my family I'll have to check this out as an option.
@brandishowalter3680
11 ай бұрын
I took this a few times from Houston to Dallas and as an alternative to driving and loved it.
I thought I never will see a 1st class coach bus in the U.S. Normally I seen them abroad.
Thanks for this vlog. Wow. Travel safe. Ciao.
Jeb, would love to see a comparison on total travel time if you were to take a plane from the same starting point to the same ending point. Bonus points if you take Southwest!
@dethray1000
Жыл бұрын
he talked about that--same time wise when you consider everything
@imme267
Жыл бұрын
@@dethray1000 buuuut we wouldn’t know for SURE unless he actually does it 😂😂
@chefvld
Жыл бұрын
Ha ha Southwest
Nice! i went on holiday and traveled from Atlanta to Nashville, but went by car! This could definetly be an option.
Yes, a new Jeb video!
Wish we had this kinda thing in Australia.. at least the loo is a bit bigger than the normal sardine can you find on many planes !
I recently experienced a similar option with a similar bus design. I found that seating away from the front, all you see in front of you is a massive backrest. Looking thru the window closest to you is almost useless because of the reflective nature of the glass.
Yes, Jeb, we saw you sneak in that shot of Bucee’s!
Wow! I will be trying this out son Nashville to Atlanta.
Finally!
Hello Jeb. Not bad for a bus. For a closing catch phrase "Until next time, see you on the road."
Lovely video! This service my not be for me (maybe, lol) ; but it is certainly a great, pleasant alternative for those who may not like to fly.
Seriously dude. I’m going to need that watch collection video. I’ve watched a ton of videos and the collection is on point.
That price makes me fairly envious, I have to take a 4-5 hour bus from Cornell to NYC when I go home for break and it can cost almost 80$ one way for just a regular crammed seat
When I first heard "Lap Desk" I DEFINITELY thought it was going to be a different kind of lap service entirely haha. Awesome video!
Awesome video Jeb! Love seeing these awesome bus route videos connecting cities! 🚌 Also at 5:20 I wish I lived in an airport as I’m such an Avgeek! I also think that for being a “Private jet on wheels” that Vonlane might want to add more food and drink options 🍽️🍷to be anywhere near comparable to a private jet & private jet flights use dedicated FBO waiting areas not a hotel parking lot and have a private attendant on board… Side note:(I just finished editing my my new video INSIDE AIRPORTS! At Detroit Metro Airport and it’ll go live on my channel tomorrow at 11 am Eastern…) Great job as always 👍 Cheers 🥂 😊
@lizcademy4809
Жыл бұрын
@@pistolannie6500 I like to pause the video and zoom in on the menu. Coffee and sweet tea were on it, as well as lots of other sodas, several juices, and a couple of mixers. Ginger ale and Red Bull were just Jeb's choices. I have a tendency to mild carsickness, so I'm not sure if bus travel is for me.
2:05 I recognize that music from Motorcoach World videos, fitting being this video about a Motorcoach bus.
I would love this service from Memphis to Nashville. Being able to work on the way is worth it.
Compared to my last bus experience, Greyhound from Evansville IN to Tampa in 2000, this is indeed a “private jet” experience.
I’ve been on something similar to this in HS on a trip from Atlanta to i can’t remember where, but island of the seats were this good
Nice Zulu Time! You have class my friend.
As nice as it is, the value of private jets is that you’re not with strangers, which no “mass” transit option can rival
Hi Jeb I love love this bus!!
Very cool transportation option! Did Jeb eat the Andes with the wrapper on at 4:01?😆
I would definitely (price dependent) prefer this over flying short distances. Much less hassle. I was on a regular greyhound bus between these cities in Australia a few months ago and it wasn’t very exciting, and the lady behind us was letting out these eye-watering farts the entire time. Bit of a step up from that!
I would take this any day of the week! I don't know (nor do MOST people) how this compares, or doesn't, to a private jet or first class air (I've never been on a private jet or flown first class because I don't have that kind of money to waste on getting from point a to point b) but I can see it beats greyhound (which I have taken) and that I will never ever get on an airplane again. Looks wonderful to me.
This is standard, and typical VIP type of bus in many other countries, especially the 2-1 seat config and warm cloth towels.
OMG,what a Bus.
Tis’ a good day when Jeb uploads.
I stayed at the Grand Hyatt last time I was in Atlanta. Real nice hotel with a great location
Cool Video just what i need. BTW i see your a watch fan (also from your last video), cool collection
Jeb another flight without a plane ! Looks like a lot of fun
Beautiful video
In a way this reminds me of 1970, my mother and grandmother put me on a Contential Trailways bus. Unaccompanied children had to ride on [Silver Star Servuce?] Where there was an attendant who supervised the children [back when children had manners].. it was about a 3 hour journey from Kansas City to Wichita as there were stops, this service was at a extra charge. This far exceeded the quality of today's Greyhound.