Often asked: How Is Greyhound Bus?

Is Greyhound bus safe to travel?

Greyhound buses and stations aren’t actually dangerous, though you may meet some people you’d rather not know. Bus passengers can be odd and most bus stations are in scary run down parts of town. Keep your carry on valuables simple and don’t leave them vulnerable when you sleep or aren’t paying attention.

Are Greyhound buses comfortable?

Greyhound buses are comfortable, but if you sit on them for more than four hours the ride can become a real pain. The seats do recline quite far back, so you might be able to get some good sleep. Not including the time spent at bus stops.

Why is Greyhound bus so bad?

Because they’re dirt cheap since a destination that would take 3 hours from a to b in a car takes 5 or 6 hours due to detours and layovers. The plain fact is that more poor people take the bus because it is cheap.

Which is better Greyhound or Megabus?

Greyhound has substantially more routes while offering express routes as well. It has 123 routes compared to Megabus ‘ 30. Travelers have also mentioned that Greyhound’s travel times are much more forgiving than Megabus ‘. This one goes to Greyhound.

Do Greyhound busses stop for food?

We don’t sell food or drink on our buses, so it’s a good idea to stock up on food and drinks before boarding (not alcoholic drinks though, they’re not allowed). But if you forget, the bus does stop frequently (check your itinerary to see how often), and some stops will have places to buy food.

Do you sleep on Greyhound bus?

That’s the fact that there are three consecutive seats next to each other, and if you want to sleep, you can stretch yourself across those three seats— and sleep. That’s a luxury on a Greyhound bus, especially on a very long journey.

Do all Greyhound buses have bathrooms?

Yes, there are bathrooms on all Greyhound buses. They are located at the rear of the bus. They are pretty basic and only contain a toilet and hopefully some toilet paper.

Is there WIFI on Greyhound?

Wi-Fi is free on all Greyhound buses, and for all passengers.

Does Greyhound bus check your bags?

They check your bags, but only carry on. If they have reason to think drugs or something suspicious is being transported then they bring in dogs and actual police.

Does Greyhound still run?

Whether you need time away from the urban sprawl or are traveling for business, Greyhound has over 50 bus stations in California with regular service to hundreds of destinations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Can you take alcohol on Greyhound?

Food, drinks and accessories: Alcohol is not permitted at all – on board or in under the bus baggage. Snacks, drinks and plastic cutlery are ok on-board. Any glass containers or metal cutlery must be in under the bus baggage. Sharp objects: Most aren’t allowed on board but can be packed in under the bus baggage.

Is Megabus really $1?

There are only a few $1 seats on each Megabus route. Therefore, you’ll want to book your seat months in advance in order to score the lowest fare. If you see a low fare, jump on it. The average fare on Megabus is around $20 but I hope you avoid paying even that much with these tips.

Why is Megabus so cheap?

So it was cheap for other reasons. First, there’s little overhead — no bus stations, no reservation agents, and all the booking is done online. Second, the fares are tiered — so they’re not all $1. If you don’t book sufficiently in advance of your trip, it will cost you more.

What is the biggest bus company in the world?

World Top Bus Manufacturing Companies List by Market Cap as on Jan 1st, 2020

• AB VOLVO. World Rank (Jan-01-2021)
• BYD COMPANY. World Rank (Jan-01-2021)
• GUANGZHOU AUTOMOBILE GROUP. World Rank (Jan-01-2021)
• CNH INDUSTRIAL. World Rank (Jan-01-2021)
• TRATON SE. World Rank (Jan-01-2021)
• TATA MOTORS.
• MAN SE.
• HINO MOTORS.