The growing revival of overnight sleeper trains in Europe, especially as an alternative to flying may have found its American answer with the idea of luxury sleeper buses in a country with limited rail connections.
One company, Napaway, is already operating an overnight sleeper service on custom-built buses between Washington, DC and Nashville, Tennessee. The $125 ride includes one of the buses’ 18 sleeper suites, with seats that fold into a true flat-bed similar to those in business class flights.
The 600-mile route is long enough for a night’s sleep: It leaves Washington at 10 pm and arrives in Nashville at 8 am. Baggage is included, up to two pieces. While there are no built-in screens, the bus has powerful enough Wi-Fi for individual movie streaming. Not permitted on board: dogs, children under 8 and loud musical devices.
If the service is successful, there are hundreds of potential routes to be tapped.
