Often asked: How To Buy Greyhound Bus Tickets?

Can you pay cash at Greyhound?

Customers now can book tickets online at www. greyhound.com and pay with cash at approximately 1,800 participating ACE Cash Express stores. This partnership is fueled by PayNearMe, which provides the technology to facilitate cash payment options for Greyhound customers who may not have access to a credit or debit card.

How do you board a Greyhound bus?

10 Tips for Your First Greyhound Bus Trip

1. Arrive at Least an Hour Before Departure.
2. Get in Your Boarding Line as Soon as Possible.
3. Make Sure Your Checked Bags Stand Out.
4. Sit Near the Front of the Bus.
5. Don’t Trust the Bathroom on the Bus.
6. Keep Your Carry-On Bag With You.
7. Follow the Bus Driver’s Rules During Breaks.
8. Don’t Lose Your Ticket or Re- Boarding Pass.

How do you get on a Greyhound bus without ID?

I spoke with Greyhound Customer service on June 21, 2019. A person without an official ID has one option, which is to pre-pay a ticket online. It has an $18.00 fee on top of the ticket price and is only available in the United States, but it may be your only option.

Where can I pay for Greyhound ticket with cash?

Buy online and get an E- Ticket, print your ticket at home and bring it to the station, or collect your ticket at the bus station. Reserve online and pay with cash at a Greyhound station, 7-Eleven or ACE Cash Express store.

How can I get a discount on Greyhound?

Greyhound salutes active as well as retired military service members by giving them special discounts. Both members and their family will be given a 10% off their bus fare. You can get this Greyhound coupon at the station or online with your Veterans Advantage Card.

Do Greyhound buses 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 they search your bags on Greyhound?

Allowing law enforcement onboard “Cops routinely board Greyhound buses and ask passengers to search their luggage,” Theshia Naidoo, a legal director with the Drug Policy Alliance, tells ConsumerAffairs. “If a person consents to the search, there is no fourth amendment protections relating to the search.”

How does Greyhound Boarding work?

Boarding starts about 20 minutes before a bus departs, but passengers who aren’t checking bags can also just walk right up to the gate at departure time and walk onto the bus. Get to the station at least 30 minutes in advance if you need to print your ticket or check bags. Greyhound bus seats aren’t assigned.

How can I travel without an ID?

You may still fly on US domestic flights, provided that you go through additional identity and security screening at the TSA security checkpoint. So the bottom line is yes, you can fly domestically without a driver’s license, or other government-issued photo ID if either was lost or stolen.

Can a 17 year old ride Greyhound alone?

Travelers ages 17 and up Travelers 17 years of age and older pay the full fare and are allowed to travel unaccompanied with no restrictions.

Can I buy a Greyhound ticket online for someone else?

Gift Ticket Orders (GTO) let you buy tickets online using your credit card for another person.

What forms of ID does Greyhound accept?

To buy a ticket, one must be at least 16 years old, and valid forms of ID include a driver’s license, passport, student ID card or military ID.

Does Greyhound give free rides?

Every year, around 400 kids and teenagers who have run away get a free ride home with Greyhound, anywhere in the U.S. It’s part of our Home Free program, and here’s how it works If you or someone you know has run away and wants to come home or you need some help, call toll- free 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929).

Does Greyhound have WIFI?

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