Riding Vonlane was OUTSTANDING! The coach staff were top notch . Everyone was so courteous and friendly. The seats are so comfortable. The meals and snacks were great. Vonlane is first class all the way! read more

I was excited to book with this company and called to confirm some booking details before completing checkout. During the call, I asked if I could bring a car seat on the bus, and that's when the agent informed me that children under the age of 5 are not allowed to ride their service at all--even if a parent is present. This restriction is not clearly outlined on their website, and I only discovered it because I specifically asked. Policies like this should be stated upfront so families don't waste time planning a trip they can't take. Very disappointing experience. Families with young children should be aware of this rule before trying to book. read more

Riding now Houston-San Antonio. W/out prior communication, @ boarding, we're informed no bathrooms. Once on the bus, we're informed lights & WiFi also not working & all of this happened yesterday in San AntonIo. Had VL disclosed this, I could have made other arrangement. read more

Vonlane - Buses Near Me - Houston, Texas

Traveling from Houston to Dallas for business has been one of my least favorite experiences as an adult. The drive on I-45 is boring, and flying takes as long as driving, despite the short flight, with the added hassle of security checks and delays. But have I ever considered taking the bus? Yes! I have researched some companies servicing that route, but I wasn't completely convinced about how safe, comfortable, and reliable they would be. I am grateful that my coworkers recommended Vonlane, a premium bus service that operates between Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio. The service is top-notch, more comfortable than flying, and includes complimentary meals, drinks, and snacks. They have a fleet of luxury buses with amenities such as free wifi, a restroom, and spacious leather seats. The prices are comparable to cheap flights, but the experience is more "refined", more enjoyable, and certainly more productive, especially for business travel. In my two trips so far, I have had no complaints except for a delay caused by a faulty audio system, which coincided with street repairs in front of the Hyatt Regency in downtown Houston (Vonlane's terminal). Passengers had to wait in the Houston heat with no shade for 30 minutes, leaving us sweaty by the time we boarded the bus. Despite this inconvenience, overall, my experience with Vonlane has been great. read more

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First time using this company and it did not disappoint. Left San Antonio on the 10am and arrived on schedule. The service on board was excellent and the customer service by the staff was fantastic! A very well assortment of snacks were provided and selection of sandwiches (I chose Boars Head Ham & Cheddar) were great. I had coffee and water but there were many other options to pick from. It was the most relaxing trip to Houston I've ever had as I got to read, play games, Lito music and take a nap. I will most definitely be using this service again. read more

Best way to travel between Dallas and Houston for work. Same time door to door, but no dealing with long security lines or hanging out at the airport though delays and dragging your bag around for hours. Comfortable seating, free checked bags, free bevs, breakfast or lunch, snacks and a really nice long nap! Lol! I arrived to my office in Houston refreshed and ready to put in a days work. read more

Clara Garrison, I'm 75 yrs old and have traveled for the last 10 yrs from Houston to Austin , by driving or bus...have seen Vonlane Bus on the rode for about the 3yrs.. ...Last month I took my 1st trip on Vonlane, the best trip ever, the service, the ride, the cleanness, the bus assistant and the driver all received a AAA....I will pass the word.... Thanks again read more

Vonlane - Buses Near Me - Houston, Texas

Huge thank you to Tory for being the most caring and attentive host, she went above and beyond to feel us very welcomed. Great experience with the bus and the journey read more

I originally booked Houston to Austin (10/18/25) leaving Houston at 9 am . I subsequently changed my reservation to leave Houston at 12 noon for the same date 2 weeks out. I wasn't charged for this change. Original charge one way was $127. I finally changed the reservation due to last minute change in travel plans. However for this change, I was charged $20 per passenger for a total of $40. When I called them the evening before- they said they had plenty of seats available and the person said she could change it right now but I said I want to wait till the morning as my daughter was flying early morning- wasn't sure if there would be flight delays especially with the govt. shutdown. She didn't advise me of any fare difference. They really jack up the prices the day of travel if you make same day changes I found out later. Airlines namely United or Southwest don't charge for trip changes within 24 hours of original booking. On my return from Austin to Houston on 10/19/25, there was a woman talking loudly on the phone for approximately 30 mins and nobody said anything to her. I have been traveling with Vonlane for 6 plus years and I have never incurred any change fee. I have never had issues with them in the past but after this experience, I won't travel with them anymore. read more

Highly recommend this bus service Great experience every time I have used it. A fantastic alternative to Southwest Airlines which is the best in the state. It's cheaper, better and possibly quicker based on various factors. Staff very friendly and drivers super smooth and I think they have a great safety track record read more

Took the luxury Vonlane Bus from Dallas to Houston downtown and it was amazing. On time, first class seating, free snacks, drinks and lunch. I was recently diagnosed with cancer and decided to seek care at MD Anderson hospital. My husband and I are from Dallas and really did not want to stress out about trying to navigate Houston traffic or flights to Houston. Had heard about Vonlane and saw that they had multiple daily routes there from Dallas. When we called to book our reservations we told them about my situation and the phone representative was gracious enough to tell us that they worked with MD Anderson and if we called their Transportation Services they could help us arrange our travel. MD Anderson transportion services advised us that if we booked thru them we got a discount and would not be charged any penalties if we had to change any reservations with Vonlane if for any reason we had to stay in Houston a shorter or longer time. One less thing to worry about on this long journey ahead. Grateful to have Vonlane and their excellent service and their partnership with MD Anderson. read more

I can't enough about my first Vonlane experince. It's gotten to be such a hassle to fly on a plane now, that I thought I would try a bus. The service is exceptional. Reminded me of first class on an airplane except the seats are even better on the bus! I felt safe and doted on! Refreshed when I arrived in Houston. Thank you Vonlane. I'll be back. read more

Vonlane - Complimentary espresso and WiFi! - Buses Near Me - Houston, Texas

Volane is usually reliable and comfortable and the attendees are great. My coworkers love it, but I have to say my last few experiences have not been the best. In one instance, the bus attendee was not very friendly or attentive as I've experienced in the past. Then, in my most recent trip, I accidentally left my luggage behind (but quickly realized it after 5 mins). The bus had departed already, which is fine, but while on a call with Vonlane to track the luggage, I noticed my huge suitcase sitting in the middle of a sidewalk--in downtown Houston, completely unattended! I'm grateful it was midnight and there were not that many people around or surely I would have lost it. read more

I traveled from Austin to Houston on the 7:00 am Vonlane. The drive was pleasant and the van was very clean. My friend and I were chatting quietly in the front row and were shushed by the attendant. I asked if someone complained as I could see everyone else around us was asleep and had been for some time. The attendant said that no one complained, but that she could hear us talking. In addition to her intrusion into our conversation, the driver was new (which was fine) but a person was talking to him for most of the trip about routes, exits etc. in a MUCH louder voice than that of my friend and me. I get the request for quiet on Vonlane trips. I actually welcome it. On my only other trip from Austin to Houston, a teenager across from me was watching a TV show on his IPAD loudly with no earphones. I was working so I found this incredibly annoying. No one asked him to put in earphones. I think there needs to be a consistent policy regarding the noise level on the trips. Other than the two noise issues, my trips have been wonderful. read more

Wow , wow and another wow ! When I say I am so glad I finally gave this Luxury Motor Coach Line a try ....... I'm still on a little high we arrived back into Houston moments ago. Kirkland and the Attendant(lord I forgot the name but she and the company knows ) were amazing !! My daughters and I flew to Dallas to visit the Great Wolf Lodge, and I booked Vonlane for our return. We arrived at the Dallas Double Tree Hotel.... They do not play about their departure time and I love that we were right on schedule! The bus was very well kept and looked just like the photos on their site , if not better ! The coach holds 22 passengers , which was like maybe 11 of us excluding the driver and attendant. The attendant checked us in while the driver loaded bags the attendant also gives the safety briefing once the doors clos. After the first 15 mins of the ride the attendant comes around with the snacks of your choice plenty to chose from and not off brand snacks ... the good snacks . The fare covers a light meal sandwich or chicken Caesar salad which is what I had and it was very good and fulfilling. Vonlane does have TABC license so they do serve wines and spirits aboard ! 9$ a mix drink, unsure of the wine price .... Very Reasonable still ! My daughters absolutely love the ride, sight seeing , the seats , the snacking and having access to their phone service was a plus!! We arrived HOUSTON right on time (depart Dallas 12-345pm Houston arrival ) without incident and the bus ride was very smooth ... the restroom was very clean and new looking much better than a planes rest room. Kirkland was an amazing driver as safety was his number 1 priority!! Doesn't get any better than that! I will definitely be booking and using this service over flying to Dallas Austin or San Antonio any day! read more

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My mother list her ID and she was trying to see what she could do to be on. Everyone was constantly disrespectful to her. They gave me a number to call and verify and within 2 minutes they just left my 60 y/o mother on the curb. I got an approval for her to board the bus in less than 3 minutes after they gave me the number to call. Avoid at all costs read more

We tried Vonlane after a friend suggested it. We did a round trip from Houston to San Antonio and back. Pros: Boarding and Off boarding are super easy and fast. They leave on schedule. Seats are super comfortable. Service--drinks, snacks, etc--is great. Nice to be able to do computer work while someone else drives. Arrived on schedule in San Antonio. Cons: Not all of the buses are the same. The first one had tray tables which made laptop work easy. The second bus didn't have them. The first bus had an uncomfortably hot bathroom and lukewarm beer. The wifi on the second bus was super sketchy--unable to do laptop work because it was constantly going in and out. On the way back to Houston, someone made the decision to exit I10 at Mason and take the feeder road all the way in. I could see I 10 from the bus and it was relatively wide open for 5:15 on a Friday. We made it to the hotel 30 minutes later than expected. Ultimately, it was a good experience, but for the price, I'm hoping they get a few of the kinks ironed out. I anticipate using the service again whenever I travel to Austin, San Antonio or Dallas again. read more

So far this form of transportation for my business trips have been great! I have booked three trips so far and a fourth actually this week. The seats are very comfortable and the accommodations are a great additive to the ride. Snacks,Blankets,Eye Mask and Lap Desk. So far all of my rides have been smooth. The one thing I would recommend is that each stewardess has a genuine attitude that is more than happy to be in the industry. I say this because there was one stewardess that disappointed in being happy in her role. Fortunately, that person's not so pleasant attitude did not deter me from using Vonlane. Lastly, I like the fact that there are discounted rates on the hotel stays that the Vonlane terminal locations along with hotel parking discounts as well. read more

Vonlane - Buses Near Me - Houston, Texas

My employer decided to send for me via Vonlane, I've never traveled Vonlane before. This would give me a chance to see if the driver drove better than me. The driver loaded our luggage and the attendant checked us in. Once we took off , the attendant offered us blankets and informed us she would be by to offer us dinner and or a snack. First came the snacks, I took 1 package of Oreo, she than asked if that's all I wanted. I met a Vonlane attendant once in Austin and explained they want us to take as much as we wanted because of the expiration date. So I thought sure, I'll take 2 of these and 2 of those. She smiled and went on to the next passenger. She was so sweet that I thought she should be working for the airlines. Now to the driver. The lady driver gave us a SMOOTH ride. (Like myself) I had an isle seat so all I could see the traffic and girlfriend didn't spill our drinks or waste or food not once. If y'all didn't know, that's skill and many years of experience to give us such a smooth ride. The two ladies worked well together and that's important for their line of work. One thing I didn't like was making us wait in the elements until boarding time. I can't take away a star from them because I understand line runs. At the end of our ride I had to tip both ladies, exception job! read more

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When it comes to work trips to Austin, Dallas and San Antonio, I oftentimes prefer driving versus flying because airport parking + security + flight delays + packing aaaallllll of my liquid beauty products in one tiny clear plastic ziplock are a slight inconveniences. But then driving? Ugh - traffic, speed traps, construction, terrible drivers on their smartphones... Enter Vonlane! For less than $200 you get a roundtrip with wifi, snacks, meals (depending if you travel during a meal service), beverages, blankets, chargers, outlets, lapdesks, blankets, sleep mask, ear plugs, conference room/area for those work calls - all included in your fair. Did I not mention the wifi? That's 5+ combined hours of work I can get done in the roundtrip (or sleep). You certainly don't get that kind of wifi time when flying to neighboring Texas metros. Book your seat. Boarding starts 15 minutes prior to departure (Boarding is at the Hyatt Regency Downtown - discount parking available) , and you're off ...and on time. The Houston to Austin shuttle also arrives/departs at the Hyatt Regency along Lady Bird Lake; is about two hours and 45 minutes; costs about $180 RT prior to my TexasExes discount. TexasExes: Save 15% with a special promo code. Just log into your TexasExes account to redeem the code. read more

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I've taken this bus since moving back to Texas to visit family across the state and the service I receive on each trip is impeccable. From the timeliness of bus arrival and departure to choice of snacks and beverages, highly recommend read more

I am writing this while sitting on the bus driving through a Texas snowstorm and I am so thankful to not be behind the wheel right now! About 2 years ago I was introduced to Vonlane and have been using the Vonlane bus services for work trips from Houston to Dallas. This is my first leisure trip, but I decided to take the bus so I could work and be productive on this quick overnight trip to see a friend for her birthday. I cannot say enough good things about the service provided, and this method of travel between cities in Texas. What I love about Vonlane: - convenient location in Houston (for me) - easy online scheduling. If you cancel at least 2 hours before trip, you will be able to use your credit for a future trip - extremely comfortable seats - GREAT use of my time. I am able to get on the bus, immediately start working on my laptop, and work with no interruptions until we reach the destination. If you fly between these cities, you will take about the same amount of time but spend half of it in lines at the airport and constantly interrupting your work. Very little time between takeoff and landing on a short flight to get working on the laptop. - delicious complimentary snacks are passed around about every hour - complimentary Red Bull - great service from the attendants - bathroom on board, and it's clean - 10x less stress and hassle compared to flying read more

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This was my first Vonlane trip from Nashville to Atlanta and back. It was great. I was nervous but everything was good. The drivers and attendants were friendly, Wi-Fi worked, no complaints. I'll use it again definitely. read more

I discovered Vonlane earlier this year when I was trying to find affordable flights to Austin and realized that the more affordable option ($99 one-way) was this luxury motor coach. Yeah it takes a bit longer to get there, but it beats the hassle of going through TSA and regular airport stress. I took an uber to Louisiana St and looked around a bit until I found the bus parked on the corner and one of its passengers waiting to board. Boarding is ten minutes before departure time, and it doesn't really matter whether or not you arrive on time because there is assigned seating. Once aboard, you can log into the bus' wifi and work or sleep in comfort. I've tried both and was equally comfortable. On those days when I have to meet a deadline, I welcomed the "library voice" guideline for any others on their phone or just the opportunity to plug in my headphones and focus on the task at hand. They offer wraps and quality snacks about 2-3 times during the duration of the trip and provide you with movie options via a vonlane-esque website. if you don't like to travel via plane but need to conduct business in Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, or Oklahoma City, consider taking a vonlane. read more

Fine ride but i'm not sure it's worth the higher cost. The best part is they were on time and got us to our destination safely.

I have been using this service for more than three years and the bus has always been on time. Abundant supply of snacks I don't drink, but even the beer and wine is cheap. Comfortable seats with pillows and blankets upon request. I don't like to fly so I am glad the service exists . read more

These people are horrible. There was a problem with my trip. I ended up unloaded my bag from underneath the bus because the driver refused to. You're better off taking Flixbus. read more

I wish I could give It zero stars. Vonlane has the worst customer service I have ever experienced! We pulled up right on time and the driver closed the door and started to drive away right in front of me. I was waving at him and he just brushed me off and left! When I called customer service they said there wasn't anything they could do and brushed me off as well. These buses never have more then 5 people on them at a time so I really don't see them being around much longer. Extremely disappointing and will never ride or recommend them again Edit after customer service responded since I can't reply to It. On several occasions Vonlane has ran late to depart and clearly don't hold up their end of the deal and when a customer arrives ON TIME they choose to close the doors. Clearly they can do whatever they want without a care for passengers. Glad they have added another route that won't be used! They have created rules to protect themselves and ZERO compassion for customers. Enjoy the empty bus read more

Taking the Vonlane to ATX, or driving 2.5+ hours in traffic, during rush hour to ATX....? Is that even a question?!? I really enjoyed my trip on the Vonlane from Houston to Austin. Meeting the bus downtown at the Hyatt was easy and convenient, especially since I work downtown, and I would recommend taking an Uber/Lyft there if you can to avoid parking fees while you are away. Booking online was super easy and fast, but if you are traveling on the weekend, BOOK EARLY. The Friday and Sunday trips sell out very fast, so be sure to plan ahead. The customer service chat feature on the site is a joke, so if you have any issues, be sure to call Vonlane directly. The bus itself is really comfortable and the service during the ride was great. If you are traveling alone, I recommend booking one of the single seats along the right side of the bus. All of the seats recline (some further than others based on where they are on the bus), and there is an optional foot/leg rest that you can pop up for ultimate comfort. Wi-fi is free and works well, and there is personal device entertainment options that you can take advantage of. There is a good variety of fresh and packaged snacks to choose from, as well as a couple of light lunch/dinner options (sandwiches, salads, and wraps), and if you want to have an adult bev on your ride, it will cost you about $5/each. Overall I really enjoyed the trip and would absolutely recommend taking the Vonlane to anyone who asks! Cheers! read more

I did not think riding a bus would be this awesome. In Houston for business and a one way flight from Houston to Dallas was almost $400, and rentals were sold out or STEEP due to the hurricane. We were recommended Vonlane from a friend and it was better than first class on a plane. Seats were bigger, full reclining seats, full workable table for 4, meals were complimentary and I think the beers might have been as well. I took the morning ride and didn't take one, but they offered a couple of times. Really great service too! read more

Vonlane - An idea of what the seats look like. You can reserve 4 seats facing each other with a full center table at no extra cost. - Buses Near Me - Houston, Texas

We absolutely loved taking a trip on Vonlane from Houston to San Antonio recently. The bus leaves on time, had a greater driver an onboard server, plenty of snacks, clean restroom, free WiFi/plugs at every seat, etc. the absolute bonus for us was that the drop off in San Antonio was at the hotel where our conference was being held!. Only 22 seats, so there's no overcrowding. Will definitely use again!! read more

I have heard of this service for a couple of years now, but yet had a reason to use. Until the NHL hosted their annual Winter Classic in the Cotton Bowl. At first I was thinking of flying to Dallas, but then remembered the alternative of riding the bus. Granted I could have ridden the other bus service, you know the one that costs $1 for a one-way ticket. But, the last time I rode them-- it was a round trip from HOU to SA, and SA to HOU--I was so offended by some of other travelers that I asked myself that there is surely another way to travel by bus. Low and behold, there was Vonlane. The price was the same price for a one-way or round trip if I had flown with the airline that gives out peanuts. Plus, there was no dealing with the worry of time: no parking, and especially, no TSA. The bus itself has a 1-2 seat configuration. Single seats are indicated as "C" seats, while the double seats are indicated as "A" and "B" seats. The seats themselves are leather seats; very comfortable! Trays are portable; therefore, you can attach them at both arms during food service. The seats can be reclined; be courteous to your neighbor at the back when doing so. There is a bottle holder at the bottom near the floor if you wish to use. I have a tendency to place my water bottle in the pocket in front of me. There is drink and food service. Lunch is available if you have bought your before a 2pm departure. For example, my departure on New Year's Eve was for 1pm; therefore, lunch service was available during my trip. Non-alcoholic drinks are free; alcoholic drinks are not. But, they're available during the whole trip. Alcoholic drinks are settled via credit card before arrival to the destination. They also offer other amenities: eye masks, earplugs, headphones--there's satellite tv available, blankets, and others. Depending on what model bus you're riding on, outlets are available and either located on the right-hand side arm, or on the floor. Staff includes one driver, and one attendant. I ironically had the same female driver on both trips. The attendants on both trips were both female, albeit different names. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Other routes include Austin and San Antonio. Yes, I'll be taking this luxury bus once again if needed. read more

What a convenient way to get around Texas! I think this is an awesome concept. The amenities are great: pillows, blankets, lap desks, meals offered on some rides, snacks, etc! I docked one star because the a/c on the bus we took was not working :( Will definitely try again. read more

it was my first time on vonlane and it was an amazing experience the food was good and the driver was one of the best drivers and the stewardess was very professional kind and respectable never had to get up but to use the restroom she attended to our every need if your looking for awesome experience try Vonlane and you won't be disappointed. My trip was on 9/28/2023 at 11:30 leaving San Antonio to Dallas Thank You Vonlane read more

I took Vonlane to travel from Houston to San Antonio for an Oil & Gas Conference. The trip was amazing, the bus is super comfortable, great WiFi, I was able to work in the bus effectively without any issues. the pick up and drop off locations were central in both cities & the service provided in the bus was first class. I recommend vonlane to anyone wanting to have a comfortable trip to San Antonio, Dallas, and Austin. The one thing I like the most: no need to drive to the airport (avoid traffic and parking), no long security lines, and zero wasted time waiting to board, etc. First class service! read more

I took Vonlane again yesterday and service was over-the-top once again. Vanessa and Greg the bus attendant and driver were personable and kept us comfortable the whole way to San Antonio. They offered a huge amenity menu.....snacks, pillow, alcohol for purchase, sodas, fruit, eat plugs, toothbrush kit, blanket, dramamine, chargers and pretty much everything else you can think of. This will be the only way I travel to Austin, Dallas, San Antonio or Ft. Worth going forward. It is truly an easy, relaxing and fun experience. read more

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I just rode in my first Vonlane yesterday and it was an awesome experience. The seats were nice. Plenty of leg room. The bathroom felt like a normal bathroom. Our attendant was always present and provided what we needed and the driver was friendly and cautious. Every detail seemed to have been thought out, and it was nice not to be nickel and dimed like they do on the airlines! I am very pleased with this service and will definitely come back when I need a ride. Thanks for the incredible experience, you gotta give them a chance, totally worth the ticket price! It was $99 for me from Houston to Austin. read more

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30 minutes before the scheduled departure of the trip I bought my mom for her 75th birthday, we were informed that there was an issue with the bus and it would be delayed until 7:00 PM instead of 3:00 PM as scheduled. I deleted the rest of the review because I posted a negative review and we were contacted immediately and were taken care of. I'm glad to be able to continue recommending and using Vonlane. read more

I like to go to Dallas sometimes for fan conventions. First Nightmare Nights and more recently, Harmony Con. I don't want to drive the 3 1/2 to 4 hours it takes to get there in my own personal car and I don't want to fly either because of the TSA searches and small seats, etc. Vonlane was a perfect fit for me for comfort and price. I feel respected and treated with kindness when I ride Vonlane. I will continue to ride it any time I need to move between Texas cities if possible. Some suggestions: 1. More variety of mayonnaise-free options for dinner. One time my only option was to eat a ranch dressing salad to avoid mayonnaise. I'm not the biggest fan of ranch either... but I was able to eat that. Still, what if I had been grossed out by both mayo and ranch? I would have had to have made a dinner out of chips or something. 2. I notice that not all options are open to all passengers. The attendant moves from the front of the motorcoach to the back asking what people would like to eat. The people in the front get a choice of the whole menu while the people in the back get to pick from what's left. That doesn't really seem fair. Carry enough provision on board to where everyone can order the same thing if that's what they want. Other than that everything else is perfect. read more

What a great way to travel! My wife and I usually fly between Houston and San Antonio but when Vonlane finally got smart and started service between Houston and the Alamo city, we bought tickets and tried them out. Wow - what a luxury coach! It's like flying business class in an airplane. My wife was able to work non-stop on her laptop. She was trying to catch up on work - on a Sunday afternoon trip to Houston. Except for the traffic delay on I-10 because of the MS150 people driving back to Houston from Austin, we only got held up for a few minutes. Also, they had Fox News on my side of the coach. The TV on the other side was not working. It had CNN on, I think. The picture was dim and probably needs to be fixed or replaced. I would have preferred watching CNN. Instead, I broke out my earphones and listened to my music on my iPhone. All in all, the experience was exceptional. The time investment is a little bit longer than flying but it's a refreshing change from flying. I'll definitely do it again. read more