Busbud Highlights 21 Routes Where Bus Travel Surpasses Flying in Efficiency and Savings

Busbud Highlights 21 Routes Where Bus Travel Surpasses Flying in Efficiency and Savings

Busbud, a leading global ground transportation booking platform, has recently unveiled the results of in-depth data analysis, pinpointing popular routes across the U.S. and Canada where bus travel is faster, more cost-effective, and environmentally friendlier than flying. The study identified 21 such ways, frequented by vacationers and business travelers, where opting for a bus over a plane offers tangible benefits.

Here are some of the key findings from the analysis:

• Price, Travel Time, and Emissions Comparisons: For routes like Asheville to Charlotte, travelers can save up to 92% on costs, reduce travel time by over an hour, and cut carbon emissions by 82%. Similarly, the Boston to New York route offers a 44% cost savings, 20 minutes saved in travel time, and an 87% reduction in emissions. The complete list of courses and their comparative metrics can be found on Busbud's official blog.
• Environmental Impact: According to Greentripper.com, bus travel can reduce a traveler's carbon footprint by at least 80% on all the highlighted routes. For instance, routes like Phoenix to Tucson, Chicago to Indianapolis in the U.S., and Montreal to Quebec City in Canada witnessed the most significant reductions in carbon emissions.
• Financial Savings: While airfare prices have notably increased, bus travel offers substantial savings. For instance, the Philadelphia to Washington DC route provides a staggering 95% cost reduction when opting for bus travel over flying.
• Time Efficiency: Many popular routes, such as Seattle to Vancouver and Ottawa to Montreal, save travelers over an hour when choosing bus travel. Additionally, bus travel helps avoid the hustle and bustle of some of the busiest airports, including Dallas, Denver, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Orlando in the U.S. and Vancouver and Montreal in Canada.

Christine Petersen, CEO of Busbud.com, commented on the findings, stating, "Many travelers are likely unaware that taking the bus is often faster than taking a short-haul flight in addition to being cheaper." She further emphasized the environmental benefits of bus travel, highlighting its potential to reduce one's carbon footprint significantly.

The methodology for the study involved comparing prices for one-way trips scheduled for September 12th, 2023, with bookings made four weeks in advance. Travel times were calculated considering rush hour traffic and recommended early airport arrivals. Emission comparisons were derived using Greentripper.

About Busbud:
Busbud operates as a global mobility group, offering a marketplace centered on ground travel. Travelers can book intercity bus and train tickets across over 3 million routes in over 80 countries. The company also provides B2B software solutions tailored for ground travel operators.