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





















