Do you have to print Greyhound ticket?

We’re making bus travel faster and easier than ever before by offering E-Tickets. Now when you buy your bus ticket on greyhound.com from your desktop or your smartphone, you can choose to have a paperless E-Ticket delivered right to your smartphone – no waiting in lines, no more having to print a paper ticket.

What does boarding number mean on Greyhound?

1. To streamline the boarding process, Greyhound gives groups of passengers assigned “boarding numbers” (in this example, 14), similar to how you might board a plane by group number.

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.

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.

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.

How early should I be at Greyhound?

How early should I get to the bus station? At Greyhound, boarding begins up to 20 minutes before departure time. If you have your ticket and are traveling with carry-on bag only, just be at the gate at your boarding time.

Do they search your bags on Greyhound?

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. Some Greyhound bus stations have security some don’t.

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.

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.

How can I get a discount on Greyhound tickets?

If you want to save on Greyhound, your first step should be signing up for Road Rewards! When you sign up, you will immediately receive a Greyhound promo code for 10% off your first trip. The more you travel, the more points you get, which can be redeemed for free tickets, food or hotel stays.

Does a backpack count as a carry on Greyhound?

There are no size limits for carry-on bags listed on Greyhound’s website. Standard-sized carry-on suitcases fit perfectly in the overhead bins on Greyhound buses. I’ve also found that average-sized backpacks work great as carry-on luggage and they can usually fit in the overhead bins and under the seats as well.

Is taking a bus cheaper than flying?

Distance. For shorter distances, there’s a clear winner: taking the bus is both relatively fast and much cheaper. In some cases, especially when no direct flights are available, traveling by bus takes a clear lead in terms of both time and price.