I tried the $115 service that lets you fall asleep in LA and wake up in San Francisco, and it blew me away
Nov 16, 2017, 00:23 IST
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Someday, I might hail a flying Uber car or climb aboard the Hyperloop for transportation from San Francisco to Los Angeles. In the meantime, a sleepaway bus offers a good alternative.
Founded in 2016, Cabin (formerly known as SleepBus) recently launched a chartered bus service between SF and LA that allows passengers to fall asleep in one city and wake up in the next - for about $100 one-way. The logistics are a no-brainer: Get in, grab a bunk, and snooze.
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The flat rate makes it more affordable than flying and potentially more convenient than driving, but only if you can handle the tight quarters and 23 passengers aboard the double-decker bus.
Last weekend, I had the chance to try Cabin on a return trip from LA to SF. Here's how it went.
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