Greyhound Bus Travel Tips - What You Need to Know Before Your Trip
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- Greyhound Bus Travel Tips - What You Need to Know Before Your Trip
Planning on taking a trip on the Greyhound bus but not sure what to expect? Don't worry! I've compiled a few tips that will help you make it through your Greyhound adventure safely and with as little hassle as possible.
Some of the things this video talks about is: how luggage is handled on the Greyhound bus, what to expect at the Greyhound bus station, what to do about food while you are riding the Greyhound bus, what to do with your bus ticket during your trip, and much more.
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If you're a woman and you're traveling alone try to sit in the first 5 rows. The bad eggs tend to sit in the back from my experience. I've seen a woman get sexually assaulted in the back. Anytime around the holidays the bus is always packed. Sit next to another female and make friends if you have to.
Almost at every terminal everyone has to get off the bus. If your carry on items include anything you don't want people to steal, take them with you. You can leave your luggage under neath if you're staying on the same bus, if you're transferring to another bus you should take everything with you.
They do driver changes at every other stop, so you won't have the same driver usually.
I was 16 when I first rode a greyhound across country. Alone. Thant was last year. I had a pretty good experience.
Just like when you were in grade school the bad kids always sat in the back of the school bus, funny how nothing changes as you get older. The best place to sit if you don't want drama is directly behind the driver.
I've been on Greyhound before. And I've never had any issues. I've had lots of people ask me to watch there stuff and I did same thing. I always kept my purse with me. I try to be very careful with my surroundings,. The last time I rode on the Greyhound bus the bus driver was talking to me and having a conversation, I was a little nervous, I get nervous when I'm around strangers. He helped me calm down, I got to sit right in the front.
He had a nice voice to listen too. He should work as an audio Story narrator.
So true!
I'm going by Greyhound to Biloxi, MS in October 2018. I haven't ridden a bus since the early 80's and decided to give this a go. Thank you so much for the tips! I already have my ticket. Thanks again and safe travels to you, my friend!
Thanks for all your tips. I've been thinking about taking the bus for a trip for awhile. I finally booked a trip. Myself and my 2 autistic kids. A 2 hour trip, no layovers or transfers. The kids will experience public transit which doesn't exist in our rural county and if it all goes wrong, it's not tooo long of a wait for my husband to come and get us. 4 days at our destination and then a return trip on Greyhound. The kids are acting like I told them we were going to Disney! I just hope we can sit close to eachother on the bus or it's going to feel like a very very long ride! Time to start binge watching your greyound videos lol
I am going on grey for the first time in Friday and it's a 6 hour drive. Thank you for making this video because I feel so much better now!
I have used this service 3 times gonna be 4 Tuesday :) never had any issues. they arnt dirty ... they are safe... they are reliable (only rarely will they run late). AWESOME SERVICE! highly recommend
It's always nice to see a smart and intelligent man like yourself that you sir god bless and thanks for the tip
Thank you, sir. These tips are incredibly helpful and I'll make sure to keep them in mind if I ever go Greyhound.
Great tips! Going on the bus for the first time in my life and these tips really helped clear things up for me. Thank you!
Well, this has definitely helped me. I wouldn't have known the baggage details because of the site layout. Thank you man!
Good video Greyhound Guru and thanks for the tips. I'll be travelling to the US from Australia this year and using the Greyhound for some short routes. Lucky I've just booked outside the 22 days and didn't leave it to the last minute.
Thanks for the tips about getting there early so you don't sit next to the "problem person" and not leaving bags unattended.
hearing what you said, made me more confident on my upcoming trip.
thank you man I'm about to send my boyfriend of three years to come and see me from Ny to Texas and I was worried,thanks for settling my mind.
Your a very good man thank you for your time and advice ,i remember when i was a little boy. Going from laredo to el paso taxas by greyhound and it was a big deal ,the drivers used nice uniforms and passengers were all nice and respectable ,i want to try a greyhound trip just to relax and your tips are very helpful ,God bless you .(i wish i had friends like you -positive smart and a clesn spirit.
APPRECIATE THE VIDEO!!!
Thank you...I will be going to Atlanta next week
Good tips, thanks for your efforts.
Great info, especially for the first time or intermittent traveler... Generally speaking, I've had really good luck with buses being on time or close to it. My step daughter however got stuck at a station in Lubbock to Dallas for 10 almost 10 hours.. It was a freak thing being way out in West Texas, but always be prepared to go fast or stick around for along time. Like Frugal Travel Guru said about theft.. Almost all thefts are thefts of convenience.. It happens pretty much everywhere.. discount or vip travel. I asked someone to watch my macbook traveling on the xcella train when I went to the restroom... I called out the entire car after the babysitter left.. I went up and down the train and no idea where he or my laptop went.. Guess what, MY BAD! Never heard of anyone getting jacked on the bus or other forms of distance travel.. (Not including subways, L's, etc).. The 21 days in advance for discounts is seriously sage advice... Just found your channel! Much appreciated!
Thanks for those tips!!
ty soo much for all the tips
Great tips
Very good tips!
I have had fairly good experiences on Greyhound and I'm not "poor". I've met people from all strata on the bus, and I tend to get along with everyone. My trips are in the midwest, from St. Louis to everywhere. There are always hustlers. "No." is a complete sentence, and I use it pretty often, but I also help when I see a real need. I always take extra water and snacks because a lot of people just don't plan very well and Greyhound has no facilities for food and drink, other than expensive vending machines--though I've run into some pretty good coffee and hot chocolate at decent prices. Since I don't live on potato chips and coke, I carry canned tuna salad, nuts, carrot strips, nut butter, fruit, hard cheese slices, hard boiled eggs, anything else that doesn't need refrigeration.
Great advise!
Thanks for the tips!
No problem!
That drives me nuts, if someone is trying to find a seat let them sit next to u. The only time I put stuff on my seat was when everyone boarded, and my seat was empty.
thanks alot this vid helped
this is a good video it it realy helpful
Thanks for the video!! I was wondering about smoke brakes?
I have been riding greyhound ever since i was 5 by my self and im 53 now so yes it a good way to travel
I would really thank you for this wonderful video after reading so many bad reviews about greyhound i was scared, but after watching your video, i was impressed i traveled from ATL to Sacramento and back , and it was ok most of the connections were on time and their terminals were clean, sitting in the back is not as pleasant because of the bathroom but all in all greyhound is ok to travel with.
Glad my videos could be of some help. I feel like alot of people are nervous about riding Greyhound but once they do it they realize it's actually alright for the most part.
You are doing a good job, when i was to travel for the 1st time i was very worried of the negative reviews of Greyhound, my trip was pleasant. its fun passing through different cities.
@FrugalTravelGuru. Thanks Tim for all the help you have given to people
great tips
I personally have not had any issues with greyhound. Only had late buses and many years ago, they kicked someone off the bus for open alcohol, but it's been ok for me so far. The newer buses are great, and I don'ttake really long trips either, 4-6 hours on a bus is fine with me, lol and one bus I took in Christmas 2002, the driver could not find the stop , so he gets off the bus in full greyhound uniform, asking a group of people where the greyhound bus station is!!! :p
same
great video
I'm going on the greyhound tomorrow and although I've gone before, all these tips were very helpful, thank you ^u^
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I was looking for a way to see my BF he's in Toronto and I was wondering if Greyhounds any good and I find you :D
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thank you so much my dude
You are very welcome
I'm taking my first Greyhound trip next week. Thanks for the tips.
No problem...Hope you have a great trip!
+GoneDrifting the only problem I have is with the wifi I am on it rift now please help if you have a solution.
The wifi in my experience is always a little shaky. Sometimes it works, other times it doesn't. I've tried to figure it out but I can't. Now when I'm on the Greyhound bus I don't expect it to work and if it does it's a pleasant surprise
Thank you so much I needed this I leave tomorrow!!
No problem!
very helpful ! but say i want two bags under the bus and a carry on ?
How do the transfers works , are you told what bus to board or is it on your ticket
thanks for this i normally do the train.
thank u Soul Knowledgable looking forward next month across country trip💛💜💚Excited Grateful Uour Eisdom
No problem! Enjoy your cross country trip!
thanks for the tips
No problem.
I need advice! I have a 2 hour layover in LA. Is it safe to go out of the bus station? There is a McDonald's down the street.
I'd like to see a mom with eight kids fit in that one seat :p
GoneDrifting, Thank you for sharing such a well made video with lots of good practical advice; you must have a background in public speaking and/or communications.
I am taking the greyhound for the first time tomorrow morning
Hope you had a good trip!
I am going to Montreal from Boston next month can I bring a suitcase and what will they do if it's too big
thank you.
i have a question, if im going to NC , and nobody else is will it just be me on the bus ? or is it different?
I did o had a great trip
how about....bring snacks with you :D
I was a driver and I could not allow you to be on the bus with alcohol because that is considered open container and that goes against the driver in some places. For over 20 years I had Class A CDL TPX and S I have driven tour bus too.
is there a fee for the greyhound will call? if so how much? this is my first bus trip and I will like to know if there's is any other additional fees. please help and thank you.
how can i get a discount on the fare and how much is a ticket from lets say upstate ny to pa
good vid
I am confused about this whole thing. So I got tickets to come from Dallas tx to la. When you get to ur bus stop where you have to change buses and you go in the waiting room to wait for the next bus. Do you go up to the counter to check in or you pay for another ticket??
The ticket you purchase initially should be the only ticket you will need. It will consist of several different stubs, one for each leg of the trip. Each driver will tear off the portion of the ticket for the leg that he/she is driving and will hand you back the remaining stubs. So you don't need to pay for another ticket along the way. You don't even really need to check in at each station though you can if you have questions about what time and gate your next bus is leaving from.
hi i tried the 21 day in advance and it gives like from san jose to atlanta its 238.00. id love to know how u ge4t that when it dont say 21 days in advance ty plz get back to moe thanks
thanks
Do you have to check in?
Thank you just a question I have to take medicines at 7pm and I'm going from Springfield Missouri to Seattle Washington do you suggest bringing my medicines in a medicine bag on the bus or just wait until we stop?
I would bring them in a medicine bag in your carry on bag. Just in case the bus doesn't stop around the time you need to take your medication.
I'll be traveling alone an I'm a bit nervous. I have a 2hour layover, can I stay on the bus during a layover? Also during a transfer will they announce that my bus is ready to board?
how did it work
no u cant stay on the bus. just stay in the station, its safe
Omg I'm nervous. Going from TX to NJ going to take 49hrs bymself never taken a bus usually a plane. It says there going be a 5hr stop what the heck do I do ?
When I have long layovers or stops I usually try to get some sleep if I can, if not I either listen to music on my phone, or watch movies or tv shows on my tablet. I also use the time to go to the bathroom and freshen up (you will need to freshen up a couple times on a 49 hour trip) and to get something to eat. Sometimes I just people watch, you can spend hours doing that on Greyhound lol.
Good people watching
I used to Ride greyhound bus since I was little kid Cold New York
My greyhound bus had roaches and at the Portland Oregon station they have crack heads outside aggressively panhandling and empty liquor bottles, beer cans in the bathroom.
Thank you man, im so nervous about my trip because its my first time and im nervous as fuck. Disappointed that i cant drink tho lol
LOL! A few drinks would be nice on a long bus ride. The only downside would be that everyone around you would be drinking too. That would be a nightmare on greyhound.
Any suggestions about E-Tickets. First time using them. I have been on Greyhound before a lot but I usually bought my ticket at the station. I'm traveling with my 3 kids. I hate doing the ticket part it's annoying
I recommend using Greyhound.com or the mobile app. It makes buying tickets much easier and there are online discounts. You can buy your ticket online and print it at home or pick the ticket up at the station.
I just used the E ticket, it was easier but I also used the app and printed out the tickets at the library. Somehow I felt more secure having a hard copy, especially with Greyhound.
When I buy a Greyhound ticket online is it round trip? Or do I have to buy two tickets
Stream PLUG You book the whole trip on one ticket. If it is a long trip, there may be multiple pages. Make sure you keep them all and the driver will take one page per leg of the trip.
The only problem, I had was trying to find a seat and people put their stuff on the seat. And there was no seats left. The lady gave me a attitude. So I asked a guy who let me sit next to him
I always get on in Miami so it's mostly always empty
what if you have an expired ID?
hey amn thanks for the tips and video.. last time i rode the greyhound was back in 2006 to orlando.. have a you ever stopped at the stockton , california stop? were gonna tour LA IN JUNE and one of the stops will be in stockton too. i keep reading bad reviews and that the area is bad which now has me nervous? if youve been at this greyhound let me know thanks
I've never been to that station, sorry :(
Does the grey hound snoop through your bags before going on a board? If so I'll like to know before I order the tickets
Not that I'm aware of, you usually keep your bag(s) with you until it's time for them to go under the bus, and you can watch them put them under the bus if you like. And you are usually standing right there watching when they take the bags from under the bus at your final destination. There is really no time for them to snoop through your bags.
In the few instances where your bags might be taken and loaded out of your sight I recommend putting luggage locks on your bags just to safe, but I don't really think you have to worry about Greyhound employees going through them.
Next month i will be travelling 26 hours and it's my very first time. I'm quite nervous. I have never traveled alone, nor have I ever traveled using a greyhound bus. What kind of ticket would you recommend? Economy, extra economy or flexible? I know some Greyhound station don't mind that kinda stuff.
I always go economy and buy my tickets online so i get the best price. I've never had any issues where paying for one of the other tickets would have made a difference.
Thank you for the tips! I was wondering, do they have the same kind of security rules as the airport? specifically I'm wondering if they'd allow me to carry on large bottles of liquids like shampoo or juice on the bus. Do they check your carry on baggage for stuff like this?
I've never had my carry on bag searched while traveling on Greyhound but I have heard that they do search bags at a few stations. But they are not looking for liquids, juice or anything like that. They are mainly looking for weapons and drugs. You are allowed to take food and beverages on the bus.
Ok thanks! I don't plan on bringing anything like that, lol, so I should b good. Taking my first trip Friday😁
hey what's good I have a question what's the bus ticket routine like when waiting for it do you just wait until the driver calls or what first time traveling on greyhound from NYC to erie pa
Usually the Greyhound employees will start forming the lines for your bus around 15 to 30 mins before the bus is ready to board. Once you've got your ticket you can go stand in line behind the door your bus will be boarding from. (if you are unsure of the right door just ask the ticket agent of any other employee.) . Once the bus and driver are ready for passengers to board 'first boarding call' will be announced for that route over the PA system.
The line of passengers will start exiting the building and heading toward the bus. The driver will stand typically right by the door of the bus and check your ticket before you get on the bus. This is also when you will drop off your checked bags to be put under the bus. After the driver confirms you are getting on the right bus you can board the bus and find a seat.
thank u so he looks at my ticket in gives it back in i'm gd to go in when i see erie pa i can get off the bus in look for a cab now what if i have to transfer get off and look for that bus ?
Hey bud! cool channel. any experience bringing a bike on the hound? thanks
Thanks! No, I've never seen anyone bring a bike on Greyhound. I suppose it could be considered a checked bag but I'm not sure. I think the awkward size would be the issue.
Thank you for this!! Is the boarding # at the top right of the ticket the number of boardings before yours?
+Sharetta Walker Some of the greyhound stations will board you according to boarding number, for instance they will let all passengers with numbers 1-25 board first then passengers with #25-50 and so on. Alot of the stations don't board using boarding numbers but some do. I've found that the earlier you buy your ticket the lower your number will be. I usually book my ticket at least a month in advance so I'm usually #1 or #2. It's helped me to find a good seat on crowded buses on occasion.
+GoneDrifting I'm going on a trip in 3 weeks and I'm have a few questions where should I sit ,and how to know if something suspicious is going on and when to report it ,also how many times should I get up during the bus breaks
+GoneDrifting I'm going on a trip in 3 weeks and I'm have a few questions where should I sit ,and how to know if something suspicious is going on and when to report it ,also how many times should I get up during the bus breaks
Where is the best place to sit on the bus ...front or back
ball keith Front
Flexbus is new and cheaper than Greyhound but routes are limited
I purchased a bus ticket from Ukiah, CA to Los Angeles on May 8, 2017. A friend dropped me off at the small open bus stop at 1:15. The bus was due to arrive at 1:35. It never showed. I waited three hours. According to their "bus tracker" the bus simply drove by the town of Ukiah without stopping to pick up me and the four other passengers.
I then had to make all my own arrangements to get home including renting a car and staying a night in a hotel.
When I called Greyhound's customer service center I received the standard corporate runaround and was placed on hold twice for more than fifteen minutes only to be mysteriously disconnected.
I left messages at the corporate headquarters, the calls were never returned.
I spoke to a director Mark (1496) who informed me this kind of thing happens so often there is a corporate procedure to handle the complaint should a customer have the audacity to make one. There is no corporate procedure in place to handle the circumstances should a paid customer be stranded in a potentially dangerous situation.
I can not believe the complete lack of ethics by Greyhound that they would take money, not provide the service, and then refuse to even give the money back. Shame on Greyhound for its corporate greedy arrogance.
Unfortunately yours is not a isolated incident. I've heard the same story from other passengers who were totally forgotten and had to make their own arrangements. And they got the same treatment when they called customer service. It's not good business on Greyhound's part and it's bordering on illegal when they refuse to give you your money back. I'm a big fan of Greyhound but when they do things like this it really gets to me. My only advice is to keep pestering them and maybe, maybe one day you will get your refund. And maybe one day Greyhound will change it's ways.
It really seems with Greyhound, you should have taxi and hotel money.
I might go on one Chicago to Moline should I be scared
I wouldn't be scared. Just cautious.
What about if your bus has transfers... My bus ride I am booking has 3 and that is my only worry I do not want to get lost. Help?
+Dana Potter Its usually pretty easy to find out where the bus you are transferring is departing from. Sometimes the bus driver on the bus you are leaving will tell you what door you need to go to to find your next bus. They also announce all out going buses over the intercom. Some greyhound stations are better about this than others, so if you miss any announcements over the intercom you can ask the people at the ticket counter and they will tell you where you need to go to catch your next bus. My last Greyhound ride had like 6 transfers and I had no problems
Thank you, and I ended up figuring this out on my own. I got my bus ride done and over with about a week ago, 25 hour bus ride from Texas to Illinois. The trip was beautiful and your tips helped me calm down a lot. Throughout the ride, I watched your video. Thank you.
Thank you for your helpful tips. I'm traveling alone tomorrow. When I was buying my ticket online yesterday, it said I can go to near by store and pay with cash. So I went to near by 7 Eleven and they only gave me a paper receipt. And I'm bit confused, so is that my ticket?
I looked into your question and everything I've read says that the receipt they give you at the 7 Eleven acts as your bus ticket.
+GreyhoundGURU thank you so much for your help!
when ypur traveling at any moment do they ask you for a social security or identification?
They ask for ID when you are picking up your ticket or checking your luggage. If you are near the borders sometimes you may have to show ID to prove you are a citizen.
question....I have a transfer during my trip. how do those work?
I have a video about transfers on this channel if you want more information. Kind of a lengthy explanation to put in a comment box lol.
hey bro you ever travelled with a suit? Whats the best way to do it on greyhound?
No I've never traveled with a suit on Greyhound. I would imagine the best way to do it would be in a suitcase that would be checked. I think it would get messed up if you traveled with it in a carry on.
was wondering is it possible for my boyfriend to buy my ticket for me? and if so how does that work? 😺 thanx for uploading this video 👍
Someone else can buy a ticket for you online or at the station. But Greyhound charges a $18 non-refundable fee in addition to the ticket price if the person buying the ticket is not going to be the one travelling.
To avoid the fee you could make a transfer through paypal so he could be paying for you, but you'd be the one to order it.
I always get a handicap ticket
sounds like that painter Bob Ross
how many hours you should be at the station before the departure?
I like to show up at least an hour before departure.
WORK FROM HOME /AFFILIATE MARKETER very nice
Great video.... can I take a drink on board?
No, but i snuck some vodka in a sprite bottle. You might want to keep it put up until you're on board.
yes u can just be generous and clean up your mess
its welcomed
YOU SHOULD TRY FLEXBUS
FlixBus is not nationwide like greyhound
I need someone advice and tips
Is there anything I can help you with?
What I like to do is buy some liquor and go to the back turn up my music speakers and start ARGUING AND YELLING WITH EVERYONE FOR THE EXTRA DRAMA BECAUSE WE WANT DRAMA AND CAUSING A SCENE IS FUNNY FOR EVERYONE WHILE I PEE WITH THE DOOR OPEN
I'm going a trip in a couple weeks and I'm worried about getting hurt or something. should I be worried? I'm going alone any tips?
+trina todd I wouldn't be worried, as long as you take precautions and look out for yourself and your belongings. Bad things happen on the Greyhound (and in life in general) when people let their guard down. Just stay vigilant and try to find some decent people to ride with and you shouldn't have any problems
+GoneDrifting thank you for the advice it helps a lot
+trina todd I rode the bus plenty in the 80s back then they smoked on the bus. I think riding the bus can be fun but things you never do on the bus. Discuss money or let others see your money. If you are carrying money go to the bathroom lock the door behind you and take out what you need for that purchase. There are not really a lot of poor people on the bus but there are a lot of bums. People want to hustle you for small change and it adds up, dollar here fifty cents they hustle you all the time if you let them.
If the bus stops for a break don't leave your stuff on the bus I had the bus leave without me and because I had stuff on the bus I had to take a cab to the next town that cost me plenty too. All my spending money was gone because of that bus driver leaving early. I paid close attention to that watch too.
One time we left for Dallas from Houston and a hobo took off his shoes. He stunk up the entire bus it was so nasty that dude had some serious trench foot.
I like to ride the bus but I own a Prius I get along cheaper driving the Prius and I have a place to sleep each night in the car? It literally is more affordable to drive my car. Might as well I already pay insurance.
How was your trip?
+aaron gall The bus services all parts of the USA. When I was out West in the 90s the bus was full of what I PRESUMED to be illegals. I did not ask for papers and really could care less but the thing was if you were on the bus you could BANK of getting a delay one town to another because there were so many travelers. Every seat was taken on the West Coast going East. IDK what the ride was like going North.
You must understand what happened yesterday will not be the same today let alone years. Time/life is like a moving stream you pick up your finger and dip it down immediately and you will not touch the same water it is constantly flowing constantly moving. Some jerk here today might catch a charge and be in the jail the next day.
You just have to use your head when you travel don't appear to have means. Best to have luggage that looks like it has been used or donated to you. IF you have that appearance you should blend in. The great thing about the bus is the ride is good I have hitchhiked around USA and I can tell you ANY bus seat is way better than catching rides from strangers.
When I hitched each car you got in had one of 3 types people . They were outlaws always high or drunk and you got high or drunk with them, the Jesus freaks that give you a ride to get their preaching coupon stamped, of the sexual predators male or females that want to F 24/7.