I compared a $180 luxury bus to a $46 coach bus, and the expensive option was almost better than flying first-class

Both buses had a similar seat configuration, with two seats on either side of the aisle.

But on the FlixBus, there were a lot more seats, leaving less room in between each row. 

Even though there were still four seats per row with an aisle in the middle, The Jet had significantly fewer seats.

Everything was spread out, giving every rider a lot of space. 

The seats on the standard coach bus were moderately sized.

They provided footrests and enough room to fit a backpack under the seat in front of you. 

The Jet provided a 45-degree seat recliner and pop-up leg rest. I had enough room to extend my legs without even being close to the chair in front of me, putting some first-class airline seats to shame. 

On top of the comfortable cushioning and lumbar support, the seat itself was designed with technology to help mask any uneasiness on the road. Subtle up-and-down motions gave the illusion of an incredibly smooth ride.

I wish airplane seats would adopt this feature to reduce the movement of unwanted turbulence.

The coach bus provided straightforward service, getting you from point A to B.

Although there weren't many onboard amenities, there were at least convenient trash bags hanging on every aisle seat.

My favorite perk was probably the onboard attendants.

They passed out hot towels at the beginning of the ride, served drinks, and cleaned up after us. One attendant even brought around Jet blankets to make my journey more comfortable. 

I appreciated that there was a small restroom on the FlixBus. 

The restroom had a sink, counter space, backlit mirror lights, a full-length mirror, and enough space to change into something cozy for the ride.

Although there wasn't food on the FlixBus, we got a 15-minute rest-stop break where I picked up a bottle of water and a Dunkin' iced coffee to fuel me for the last three hours on the road. 

Each Jet ticket came with two complimentary alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, or seltzer) and a list of food items on sale for as little as $1.

As a remote worker who enjoys traveling, a mode of transportation with full internet access is essential. 

Both buses were supposed to provide Wi-Fi, but FlixBus' service was down during my ride. Thankfully, the power plugs on board worked, and I was able to get my phone's hot spot to cooperate. 

The Jet's Wi-Fi worked, and the service speed was fast enough for my fiancé to stream movies while I uploaded and downloaded significant file-size assets to my computer. 

When comparing two bus services, traffic is the great equalizer. Even though both departed right on time (A+ for punctuality), the 4 1/2-hour trip took over 5 1/2 hours in each direction.

If time is your biggest concern, I'd stick with a train or plane. But if you're a remote worker traveling during the day like me, The Jet may actually be the best option.

I think it was definitely worth the price tag. The fantastic service, luxurious seats, and strong internet connection made it the clear travel winner.