Introducing the five-star sleeper BUS: Unexpectedly luxurious way to travel between San Francisco and Los Angeles is hitting the highway

10:48 • 08.07.17
Science/tech

Bus travel will never be the same again, thanks to new 'moving hotel' Cabin.

This California-based start-up is revolutionising the 650-kilometre journey between San Francisco and Los Angeles with revamped double-decker buses offering a sleeper service between the two hubs.


For just $115 (or about £89) each way, travelers will be given their own hotel-grade bed complete with plenty of luxe amenities, the Daily Mail reports.


Cabin, previously Sleepbus, departs either San Francisco or LA at 11pm and arrives at the destination at 7am.

Along the way, passengers have access to their own private sleeping pods, complete with window, privacy curtain, reading light and even an outlet.


Aside from the 24 beds on board, there's also a stylish lounge space, shared bathroom facilities and, of course, Wi-Fi.

And, much like a stationary hotel, tired travellers will also have the option of a 'late check-out.' (This means they can stay in the bus until 9am instead).

 

Each pod also comes stocked with socks, a water bottle, ear plugs and melatonin-infused water.  


Plus, a certified attendant is also on board for the duration of the journey to assist all guests. (Sort of like a flight attendant.) 


Cabin co-founder and CEO Tom Currier envisions these sleeper buses as somewhat similar to a luxury plane cabin, preferring to call it a 'moving hotel'.

 

“This is the polar opposite of a bus,” he told Mashable.


Though the price-tag is not insignificant - in fact, you may even be able to find a budget flight for less - you'll have a far less stressful travel experience.


“By eliminating the travel time from travelling, Cabin is giving people the freedom to get where they need to be without having to spend their precious time in transit,” Currier explains. 

And there's clearly demand in the market. Last year, the start-up offered three days of test drives - to huge success. 

 

 

For just $115 each way, Cabin offers a luxurious sleeper bus service between San Francisco and Los Angeles

Sleek, stylish double-decker buses boast 24 private sleep during the 650km journey

Each sleep pod also contains a reading light, an outlet, a window and a privacy curtain

Each bus service departs at 11pm and arrives at the destination city by 7am the next morning

All beds are outfitted with pillows, a mattress and a duvet - and, of course, there's WiFi

For those serious about sleep, the pods also come stocked with socks, ear plugs and water

As well as the sleeper pods, there is also a communal lounge with coffee and tea available

Much like a traditional 'stationary' hotel, guests will also have the option of a 'later checkout'

After a pilot project last year called Sleepbus, the company received $3.3million in funding

Although there is just one route at the moment, Cabin is looking to expand on the east coast

Cabin's fleet of three buses look more like tour buses - and are similarly stylish on the inside

Each journey also has on-board attendants who will assist passengers with whatever they need

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