I always used bitinstant because I could do a moneygram deposit instantly and get bitcoins in minutes. Is there any service out there that is this fast? I would prefer not to go to a bank, but don't really matter to me.
Bitcoin-Brokers has bitcoin available with a cash deposit at either Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Chase.
There are hundreds of BTC available at any of those banks.
Here is a 6700 view thread discussing the service:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=237164.0