How can I get cheap Greyhound tickets?

Finding Cheap Greyhound Tickets

1. Book your bus trip online. Booking online with Greyhound will net you a special web only fare.
2. Purchase your tickets ahead of time.
3. Travel with friends or family.
4. Book a student fare.
5. Take advantage of senior fares.

Can you buy a Greyhound ticket with cash?

Payment options: Debit/Credit card, or cash. Pay for them later in cash at any participating 7-Eleven location or ACE Cash Express location within 6 hours. Ticket options: 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.

Is Greyhound cheaper than driving?

For most people it’s the cheapest way to travel in the U.S. I’ve taken Greyhound trips that were actually cheaper than if I had driven my car. I used to have a girlfriend that lived like an hour away and it cost more to put enough gas in my car to make the trip than the round trip ticket on Greyhound.

Which is cheaper Megabus or Greyhound?

Depending on the route and when you reserve your tickets, Megabus generally provides the cheaper option. That isn’t to say that Greyhound is that much more expensive than Megabus. Greyhound can be cheaper on a lot of occasions too. But for the most part, Megabus is your guy in this department.

Is Megabus nicer than Greyhound?

Megabus offered a slightly better price and a younger clientele. Greyhound had better places to wait and more convenient travel times. Each offered an uneventful 2-hour and 20-minute nonstop trip along I-71. No significant traffic or construction slowed us down in either direction.

Are there bathrooms on greyhounds?

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.

Are Greyhound tickets cheaper online?

Advance purchase and online purchase can be a lot cheaper. For DC–NYC, online, 30-day advance purchase, $11-15. Standard fare $35-40. If you buy online the day of departure, it’s only about $5 cheaper.

What happens if I miss the Greyhound bus?

If you miss your bus you can usually get on the next bus. Whether it comes that night or the next day doesn’t really matter. You may have to get a new ticket printed. There will be a $20 fee if you were the reason you missed your bus.

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.

Why is Greyhound so bad?

Why are greyhound buses perceived so bad? Especially the ones going into the South. 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. Also Greyhound stations are typically notoriously in bad neighborhoods, not sure why.

Do people still take Greyhound?

Poor Planning? Yet still, Americans still choose to ride Greyhound buses.

Is it safe to take Greyhound?

You are pretty safe inside the Greyhound bus station, but outside is a whole different ballgame. I personally know several people who have been robbed right outside of Greyhound bus stations. Stay inside and don’t risk encountering an incident that could end your trip (or worse).

What is the best seat on a Greyhound bus?

Sit at the front. You’ll have a better chance of having two seats all to yourself, since everyone else will, undoubtedly, be heading towards the back of the bus. Personally, I prefer the front because it makes me feel more safe to be closer to the driver.

Why Megabus is so cheap?

Such budget travel is possible because the company only serves the most popular routes and only on a limited, relatively random schedule. So the cheap fare you are after may only be offered on selected routes and only on certain days of the week.

Is Megabus dangerous?

With our extensive bus safety procedures, megabus is able to bring customers a safe and satisfying traveling experience. So is megabus safe? Without a question. Statistically, megabus is safer than driving your car, in fact.