Is there a restroom on the bus?

Yes. There is a restroom on board.

What is the luggage policy?

One suitcase (up to 50 lbs) for the cargo hold, plus one handbag or


personal item that fits on your lap. Carry-on suitcases count as regular luggage.

Do you offer wheelchair or boarding assistance?

Yes. We can assist with boarding and departing the bus, handle your


luggage, and store mobility devices at no extra cost. Please email


greetings@magellan1519.com at least 48 hours before departure with your


needs and device details (type, size, weight) so we can arrange it with


the operator. Drivers can't assist with eating, toileting or medical care.

MAGELLANEST 2026

FAQ

The route

Where does Magellan run?

Charter 01 runs New York to Boston and back on Friday, October 30, 2026.

Where do I board in New York?

672 1st Avenue in Midtown, between E 38th and E 39th Street.

Where do I board in Boston?

177 Huntington Avenue in Back Bay, between Belvidere and Cumberland.

What time does the bus leave?

New York to Boston departs 10:00 AM. Boston to New York departs 5:30 PM.

How long is the trip?

About 4 hours, depending on traffic.

Can I book just one direction?

Yes. Each direction is a separate trip. Book one or both.

Does the bus make any stops along the way?

No. It runs nonstop unless the driver needs a break.

Tickets and booking

How do I book?

At magellan1519.com/book. Choose your route and seat, enter your details, then pay through Stripe.

How much is a ticket?

$109.19 one way for a standard seat, $125.19 for a single seat. All-in. The total you see is what you pay.

Are there fees at checkout?

No. The fare is everything included.

What is the difference between the seats?

The bus is 2+1. Column A on the left is a single seat, $125.19. Columns B and C on the right are pairs, $109.19 each.

Do I pick my own seat?

Yes. Choose your exact seat on the live map before payment.

How many seats are on the bus?

28 per direction.

The seat map is not loading. What do I do?

Use the direct link under the map ("Seat map not loading? Open it here"). The embed can fail if you are signed into multiple Google accounts.

What if a seat sells while I am deciding?

The map re-checks sold seats every 30 seconds and again before checkout. If your pick is taken you will see "That seat was just taken. Choose another."

What if the bus is sold out?

Join the waitlist on /book. We email you when a seat opens.

Do I get a confirmation?

Yes. An email from greetings@magellan1519.com titled "Your Magellan seat is confirmed." Keep it available for boarding.

Price and payment

How do I pay?

Checkout runs on Stripe.

Cancellations and refunds

Can I get a refund?

Cancel at least 48 hours before your trip's scheduled departure and you get your fare back, minus the payment processing fees Stripe keeps. Inside 48 hours, tickets are non-refundable.

How do I cancel?

Email greetings@magellan1519.com from your booking email with your name, booking reference and the trip you want to cancel. The time we receive your email decides the cutoff, so you do not need to wait for our reply. The cutoff uses the departure city's local time.

What if I miss the bus?

Inside 48 hours of departure tickets are non-refundable. A missed bus forfeits the ticket.

What if Magellan cancels the trip?

Every rider is automatically refunded the full amount paid, including fees. You do not need to request it.

What if only one leg is canceled?

You get a full refund for that leg.

When does the refund arrive?

Refunds go back to the original payment method. Once issued, card refunds usually appear within 5 to 10 business days, depending on your bank.

Transfers

Can I give my ticket to someone else?

Yes. Instant and free, at any time. Use the form at magellan1519.com/transfer with your seat, your booking email and the new rider's name and email. We update the record and email both of you. Each ticket can be transferred once, and only one person can use it.

Travel day and boarding

When should I arrive?

The bus is at the stop 15 minutes before departure. Be there before departure time. Doors close at departure and the bus cannot wait for late riders.

What do I need to board?

Just your booking confirmation. No photo ID needed.

How do I find the stop?

The Travel Day page lists both addresses with links to Google Maps and Apple Maps.

How do I know which bus is ours?

Look for the coach with Hampton Ambassador on it, waiting at the stop.

Hampton coach exterior

Will we arrive on time?

Arrival times are estimates, not guarantees.

On board

Is there Wi-Fi?

Yes. Every seat includes WiFi.

Are there outlets?

Yes. Every seat has an outlet.

Is there a restroom?

Yes, on board.

What is included with my seat?

Extra legroom, WiFi, an outlet, 2 water bottles, a vitamin C packet and a David protein bar, waiting on the bus.

Can I bring my own food and drinks?

Yes.

Is alcohol allowed?

No. No alcohol on board or in the luggage compartment.

Can I smoke or vape?

No.

Do I need to wear a seat belt?

Use seat belts where provided.

Luggage

How much luggage can I bring?

One suitcase up to 50 lb, stored in the belly of the bus, plus one personal item that fits on your lap.

Can I bring a stroller?

Yes. A foldable stroller rides in the belly in addition to your suitcase. A non-foldable stroller counts as your one suitcase.

Can I bring a bike, golf clubs or a musical instrument?

Golf clubs, instruments and similar items are fine as your one checked bag, as long as they fit in the belly. Bikes are not allowed.

Riders

Can minors ride alone?

Riders 16 and older can ride alone. Under 16 must ride with someone 18 or older.

Do children need their own ticket?

Yes. Every rider, including infants, needs their own ticket.

Can I bring my pet?

No pets of any kind, except trained service animals assisting a rider. Service animals must be harnessed and under the rider's control at all times.

Accessibility

I need boarding assistance. What do I do?

Email greetings@magellan1519.com at least 48 hours before departure so we can coordinate with the charter partner.

Delays and changes

What happens if the bus is delayed or the schedule changes?

We email you about changes we know of. The driver may make changes needed for safety.

The Veintena (loyalty)

What is the Veintena?

Our loyalty program. In 1518 the King of Spain granted Magellan la veintena parte, one twentieth of everything he found. We give you the same: 5% of everything people you refer spend with Magellan, forever, as ride credit.

How do referrals work?

Your member number is your referral code. Share magellan1519.com/join?ref=YOURNUMBER (replace YOURNUMBER with your member number). When someone signs up through your link and books with that same email, you get 5% of what they pay, as credit.

How do I use my credit?

Tap Redeem and you get a one-time Stripe promo code for your balance, prefilled at checkout. The code expires in 7 days and unused value returns to your balance. Credits themselves never expire.

Does credit have cash value?

No. Ride credit only, no cash value, and it never expires.

Charters

Can I request a different route or date?

Yes. Tell us the route and time you want charted at magellan1519.com/charter and we will work on charting a way for you.

About Magellan

Who runs Magellan?

Magellan 1519 LLC. We handle ticket sales and rider communications. A licensed charter partner provides the bus, driver and transportation.

Is Magellan a real company?

Yes. See /proof-were-legit: our charter partner relationship, the V1 bus on video, and the founder.