Park & Ride (Newburyport)

Jack O'Neill

Busses are frequently late causing many to miss their flights. Definitely don't recommend this service if you really can't miss your flight because you definitely could if you book a C&J bus

Nuria

The bus was so clean, the trip starts on time and the drivers and people in the Portsmouth station were so nice. They also offer you bottles of water. Moreover, we had to change our tickets and everything was quite easy, we had no problem. Very recommendable!

Ron Agrella

I've used C&J for a couple months after the train service was disrupted over the summer. Here's my full assessment. The buses are very clean and offer small waters, newspapers, and there is complimentary coffee in the station before you leave (it's not Starbucks but it's OK in a pinch). The drivers I've experienced are competent and friendly. I gave four stars instead of five because of the logistical challenges that sometimes occur prior to boarding. I typically travel from Newburyport to South Station and purchased a monthly pass to do so. The drawbacks I've experienced consist mainly of parking and a couple boarding issues. The Newburyport facility can get crowded and finding an open space after 6:30 a.m. can be tough. They do offer free valet service, which is nice, but the lack of parking spaces adds to a stressful commute. I was told that the lot is owned by the state, not C&J, so it's not there fault, but it's frustrating at times. The buses are in very good condition and the double deckers are very comfortable. The seats are a tad bit small for the average guy but nothing like airline coach accommodation where you're packed in like sardines. It can be a little tough to relax on the bus, depending on the driver's abilities, because unlike a train - a bus is like a car and when the driver has to brake in a hurry, it can jolt you. I'd also recommend monthly pass holders get a preferred boarding line so that they were guaranteed a seat over single ticket holders. Occasionally, people are told to wait for the next bus due to lack of seats and it seems like if you're going to pay nearly $350 for a monthly pass, there should be some preferred treatment there. I'm switching back to the train next month but will use C&J for occasional transport to and from Logan Airport. Hopefully, this review will help.

David Mason

On monday coming home from the Marathon from boston on the 7pm bus to Newburyport we had an awesome Driver.-he handled expertly and compassionately an intoxicated passenger and got him off the bus safely.