Megabus.com adds six daily arrivals/departures to/from Burbank

Megabus.com, the popular city-to-city, express bus company with fares from $1, announced today it will begin daily service to/from Burbank, Calif. Service begins August 15 and tickets can be purchased at www.megabus.com today.

San Fernando Valley residents will soon be able to travel direct to San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose, Calif. from the megabus.com arrival/departure location at the Downtown Burbank Metrolink Station, located at 201 N. Front St., just off Interstate-5.

There will be six daily direct routes to/from Burbank, with each trip taking between five and six hours depending on desired destination. Burbank becomes the seventh city added in California by megabus.com in the last eight months, with Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles and Riverside added in December 2012. Megabus.com also serves Las Vegas and Reno/Sparks, Nev.

"We're excited to announce express service to/from Burbank," said Mike Alvich, megabus.com's Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations. "This expansion provides San Fernando Valley residents the convenience of an additional arrival/departure location in and out of the metro area."

"With gas prices continually rising, California residents are looking for ways to stretch their dollars even further," added Alvich. "The cost of travel shouldn't be a barrier to visiting the people and places that matter most. Megabus.com is committed to safe, affordable travel to the Bay area and back."

Fares start as low as $1 every day and increase gradually as the traveling date gets closer. Customers are encouraged to book early to secure $1 fares. "The $1 fares go quickly, but there are many other great fares available if you book early," said Alvich. "Traveling on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays is another great way Burbank customers and all travelers can secure the best megabus.com fares."

"Tourism is a leading industry in Los Angeles that has enjoyed solid visitation growth over the last two years," said Don Skeoch, Chief Marketing Officer, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board."There is tremendous demand for the LA experience and megabus.com provides travelers with an affordable and accessible transportation option.With megabus.com adding a third arrival/departure location in addition to Los Angeles Union Station and Riverside we look forward to welcoming even more visitors through the additional, convenient arrival/departure location in The San Fernando Valley, an important tourism region of Los Angeles."

Megabus.com, a subsidiary of Coach USA, launched in April 2006 and is one of the largest city-to-city express bus service providers in North America. In addition to affordable fares, megabus.com offers customers state-of-the-art, green-certified double-decker buses with free Wi-Fi, restrooms and are wheelchair accessible. Visit www.megabus.com for more information.