Review: The Jet New York to Washington

The Jet is a relatively new luxury bus that launched in early 2021, presently operating between New York City and Washington DC.

On a recent trip between the two cities, I was invited to try out this new motorcoach product. As someone who’s always been intrigued by innovative forms of transportation, I was excited to give The Jet a go.

As I’d find out, The Jet turns what would normally be a rather uninspiring short-haul flight between these two metropolises into a smooth, restful, and overall quite enjoyable journey.

The Jet – Booking

The Jet currently has a fleet of two Prevost buses that shuttle passengers on a direct route between New York and Washington DC twice per day. It takes approximately four hours to complete the journey.

For my trip, I booked an 11am departure from New York, which would have me arriving in DC at around 3pm.

You can snag a seat on this premium motorcoach for $99 (USD), but prices can rise to $199 (USD) per seat as the cabin begins to fill up, in a typical airline-style fare bucket model.

In my case, I was invited by The Jet to sample the product, so I paid only the $8 (USD) surcharge for booking one of the premium solo seats on the right-hand side. 

The bus currently offers just one pickup and drop-off location in each city, but has plans to expand in the future.

If you’re departing from New York City, you’ll board at 565 W 33rd Street between Hudson Boulevard & 11th Avenue in the Hudson Yards campus.

For those looking to board in DC, the bus departs from 565 13th Street NW at F Street, just outside the Metro Centre.

The Jet – Cabin

I arrived at the bus station with about 20 minutes to spare before departure. Prior to boarding, I stowed my carry-on luggage in the hold underneath the bus.

This new interpretation of a luxury motorcoach has 14 seats, and includes premium services such as Wi-Fi, snacks, drinks, and a restroom onboard.

The seats are arranged in a staggered 2-1 configuration across five rows, with Row 5 having just one seat.

If you’re travelling as a couple, selecting one of the sets of two seats on the left-hand side would likely be the best choice.