What happens if I miss my 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.

Does Greyhound give refunds for late buses?

No, you cannot. Greyhound will not approve a request for the ticket refund if the bus is late. Traffic, different weather conditions, and unforeseen mechanical problems with their busses can influence their arrival and departure times.

How long can a Greyhound bus be delayed?

Greyhound buses are notorious for being late. So expect to board your bus 30 minutes to an hour after the scheduled boarding time. And that’s on a good day. Depending on why your bus is delayed, you may have to wait anywhere from 4 to 6 hours.

How Safe Is 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).

Can I exchange my Greyhound ticket online?

To change your ticket online, visit Manage Booking and enter your booking number and PIN code. Depending on your fare type, online changes can only be made up to 1 hour prior to departure. If you have purchased an Early Bird Fare Ticket, you cannot make changes to the departure time.

Do they search 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 does economy mean on Greyhound?

Economy. Economy Extra. Flexible. Always the cheapest fare but still gives you all the onboard perks like free Wi-Fi, power sockets and lots of leg room. Be first in line to board and choose your seat.

Do Greyhounds stop?

Greyhound buses typically stop every 2 to 4 hours so that passengers can get something to eat, drink, and use the bathroom. Your driver will announce how long the bus will wait at each stop.

What does a transfer mean on Greyhound?

Transfer. When you need to get off one bus and onto another, we’ll stop at a Greyhound station (or, occasionally, another partner station) for your transfer. You’ll need to take your under the bus baggage with you to the next bus too.

Is Greyhound Bus Tracker accurate?

“We base our performance numbers on when our buses actually arrive at our terminals. We take pride in the accuracy of our data, and we will continue to train drivers in this area to avoid future discrepancies.” Greyhound’s on-time record may be irrelevant — at least legally.

What’s the phone number to Greyhound?

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 Greyhounds stop for food?

While traveling on Greyhound your bus will stop frequently for bathroom and food breaks. Usually, every 2 or 3 hours your bus will either pull into a station or it will stop at a fast-food restaurant or convenience store. So it’s recommended that you bring your own food and snacks on the bus with you.

Is there WIFI on Greyhound?

Wi-Fi is free on all Greyhound buses, and for all passengers. (That’s because we see it as a necessity, not an optional extra!)