Vamoose
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersNew York, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
Vamoose firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Vamoose
- Legal name
- Vamoose Bus
- Website
- https://vamoosebus.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Vamoose industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Intercity Bus Transportation Services
- NAICS
- Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (485), Charter Bus Industry (485510)
- SIC
- Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Charter & Tour Coach Operators (TLAFAFAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Motorcoach Charter (Private Group Hire) (THAIAIAA)
Keywords
Where Vamoose is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- New York
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Vamoose business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Standard Bus Tickets: One-way and round-trip bus tickets between NYC and DC metro area stops. Pricing varies by route (NYC to Bethesda ~4 hours, NYC to Arlington ~4.5 hours, NYC to Lorton ~5 hours). Same fare for adults and children.
- Gold Bus Premium Service: Premium business-class coach with luxury amenities (34 seats vs 56 standard, leather seats, more legroom, WiFi, power outlets at every seat, bottled water, tray tables). Higher ticket price than standard service.
- Vamoose Bus Rewards Redemption: Points earned on paid tickets can be redeemed for free seats. Dynamic point pricing based on schedule price.
- Group Sales and Charters: Group bookings and charter bus services requested in advance, with pricing discussed upon inquiry.
- Ancillary Fees: Extra luggage ($20 per additional suitcase, max 4), service fee ($4.50 per transaction), booking fee and fuel surcharge. Pre-reserved seat selection available for a fee.
- Student Discounts: 10% discount on standard bus service between NYC and DC area for verified US college students. Does not apply to Gold Bus or discounted schedules.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard Coach Service |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Gold Bus Premium Service |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Student Discount |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Extra Luggage |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Service Fee |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels8 records
Vamoose product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Vamoose Bus operates daily motorcoach transportation service between New York City (Midtown Manhattan / Penn Station) and the Washington, DC metro area, with stops in Bethesda, MD; Arlington / Rosslyn, VA; and Lorton, VA. The core standard service includes WiFi, power outlets, restrooms, and luggage handling. Vamoose also operates a premium business-class service (Gold Bus) with luxury amenities, a frequent-traveler rewards program, and group/charter bookings for organizations.
Product overview
Vamoose Bus operates a bus transportation service along the NYC-Washington, DC metro corridor. The core offering is the standard motorcoach service connecting Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan with stops in Bethesda, MD; Arlington (Rosslyn), VA; and Lorton, VA. The company offers a premium tier through Vamoose Gold Bus, a business-class service with luxury amenities and fewer seats. A loyalty program called Vamoose Bus Rewards enables frequent travelers to earn and redeem points for free trips. Group sales and charter services are also available for organizations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Vamoose Gold Bus: Our premium, business-class coach service featuring full-size luxury coach with only 34 seats in a 2-1 configuration, comfortable reclining plush leather seats, more leg room, reading lights, folding tray-table, cup holder, power outlets at every seat, complimentary WiFi, and bottled water.
Products and services
- Vamoose Bus (Standard Service) Standard motorcoach bus service providing daily one-way and round-trip transportation between New York City (Midtown Manhattan / Penn Station) and Washington DC metro area stops in Bethesda MD, Arlington / Rosslyn VA, and Lorton VA. Includes free WiFi, power outlets, clean restrooms, air conditioning, two checked bags (50 lb each) plus carry-on per passenger, luggage assistance at departure/arrival, and same adult/child pricing.
- Vamoose Gold Bus Premium business-class coach service for travelers seeking luxury amenities. Features full-size luxury coaches with only 34 seats in a 2-1 configuration (vs. 56 seats in standard 2-2 layout), plush leather reclining seats, more legroom and seat width, reading lights, folding tray tables, cup holders, power outlets at every seat, complimentary WiFi, and complimentary bottled water. Priced above the standard service tier.
- Vamoose Bus Rewards Free-to-join frequent-traveler rewards program where members earn points corresponding to ticket payments on each completed reservation. Points are dynamically redeemable for free seats on any Vamoose schedule, encouraging repeat bookings across the NYC-DC corridor.
- Group Sales and Charter Services Group booking and charter bus services for organizations, events, tours, corporate outings, and multi-day or city tour configurations. Pricing is custom and quoted upon inquiry through a dedicated group sales inquiry form on the Vamoose website.
Quantifiable outcome
- 6,500 passengers per week average
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Vamoose
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Vamoose technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Vamoose partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Vamzio.comminorPartnership offering customers discounts on NYC's top attractions and activities. Vamoose promotes Vamzio deals to its customers as an added value benefit.
- DC Trails Inc.coreTransportation provider based in Lorton, VA. Licensed motorcoach operator (MC #402959) providing bus services for Vamoose routes with 'Satisfactory' safety rating.
- United Motorcoach AssociationminorIndustry association membership indicating industry participation and standards compliance.
- American Bus AssociationminorIndustry association membership for bus operators, demonstrating industry standing and standards adherence.
- Authorize.netcoreSecure payment processing provider handling all credit/debit card transactions. Provides secure payment gateway for online bookings.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Vamoose competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- FlixBus: European-headquartered low-cost motorcoach operator aggressively expanding in the US Northeast after acquiring BoltBus. Represents a well-funded, tech-forward entrant on Vamoose's corridor.
- RedCoach: Premium motorcoach operator with business-class seating and amenities similar to Vamoose's Gold Bus tier. Comparable go-to-market via upscale positioning on limited corridors.
- OurBus: Tech-enabled intercity bus operator expanding across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. Competes with Vamoose on dynamic pricing and customer experience for tech-savvy travelers.
Broad incumbents
- Greyhound: Largest US intercity bus network with extensive NYC-DC coverage. Operates a much broader route system but directly competes on the same corridor at lower price points.
- Amtrak: Operator of the Northeast Corridor rail service between NYC and Washington DC (~3 hours). The primary mode-substitution competitor; not a bus peer but a direct alternative for Vamoose's business commuters.
Direct peers
- Megabus: Major scheduled intercity motorcoach operator with service in the NYC-DC market. Direct competitor on price, schedule frequency, and online booking experience.
- Washington Deluxe (DC2NY): Direct scheduled motorcoach competitor on the NYC-DC corridor with a similar premium positioning and multi-stop format. Closest like-for-like private competitor in the same niche.
- GoGoBus: Scheduled intercity bus service on the NYC-DC corridor with comparable stop footprint and price point. Competes head-to-head for the same leisure and student segments.
- BoltBus: Direct competitor on the NYC-DC corridor operating low-fare motorcoach service with similar amenities (WiFi, power). Most head-to-head competitor for price-sensitive travelers on the same route Vamoose serves.
- Peter Pan Bus Lines: Northeast US scheduled motorcoach operator overlapping Vamoose's NYC-DC corridor with comparable premium and standard service tiers. Direct competitor for Northeast intercity travelers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Vamoose social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Vamoose leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Vamoose funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Vamoose M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Vamoose
What does Vamoose do?
Vamoose Bus operates daily motorcoach transportation service between New York City (Midtown Manhattan / Penn Station) and the Washington, DC metro area, with stops in Bethesda, MD; Arlington / Rosslyn, VA; and Lorton, VA. The core standard service includes WiFi, power outlets, restrooms, and luggage handling. Vamoose also operates a premium business-class service (Gold Bus) with luxury amenities, a frequent-traveler rewards program, and group/charter bookings for organizations.
Is Vamoose a public or private company?
Vamoose is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Vamoose founded?
Vamoose was founded in 2004. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Vamoose based?
Vamoose is headquartered in New York, United States, in the North America region.
How does Vamoose make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Standard Bus Tickets are the primary driver. The others are gold Bus Premium Service, vamoose Bus Rewards Redemption, group Sales and Charters, ancillary Fees and student Discounts.
Who are Vamoose's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are FlixBus, RedCoach and OurBus. Broad incumbents are Greyhound and Amtrak. Direct peers are Megabus, Washington Deluxe (DC2NY), GoGoBus, BoltBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines.
Does Vamoose have an API?
No public API is recorded for Vamoose.
What industry is Vamoose in?
Vamoose's product category is Intercity Bus Transportation Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAFAFAB, Charter & Tour Coach Operators, with a secondary code of THAIAIAA, Motorcoach Charter (Private Group Hire). Its NAICS code is 485 and its SIC code is 4100.