PROVIDENCE, R.I. (July 22, 2010) – For as low as $1, Providence residents can now travel direct to New York. Megabus.com, the original $1, city-to-city, express bus company will begin daily service to and from Providence on August 25. Customers may begin booking travel today at www.megabus.com for August 25 and beyond.

Megabus.com fares start as low as $1 and competitive fares are always available. Customers are encouraged to book early to secure the lowest fares.

To celebrate the launch of the Providence to New York route, megabus.com will offer 1,000 FREE seats during the first four weeks of travel beginning August 25. Customers will need to enter the promo code LUVPROV when booking their trip.

Megabus.com will offer three daily departures from its arrival and departure location at the corner of Fountain Street and Eddy.

“Travelers are continuously searching for economical options and quality service,” said Dale Moser, president and COO of megabus.com. “The great travel values offered by megabus.com provide a real opportunity for Providence residents to travel frequently and do more at their final destinations.”

Megabus.com, a subsidiary of Coach USA, launched in April 2006 and has served more than 6 million travelers. In addition to low fares, megabus.com offers customers high-value including environmentally-friendly, 56-seat single-deck buses, free Wi-Fi, power outlets and restrooms.

DATTCO Coach & Tour Group will be operating the megabus.com Providence route under a partnership arrangement.

“We’re very pleased to partner with megabus.com to bring their exceptional bus service to the Providence market,” said Dennis Lyons, vice president of DATTCO Coach & Tour Group. “And we want to thank the City and Greater Providence Convention & Visitors Bureau for being extremely supportive throughout this process.”

Visit www.megabus.com for additional information about the service, schedules, arrival and departure times and fares.

Posted: July 22, 2010 at 1:26 pm by Amanda