But if you want to avoid the fee, what Greyhound says you should do is say
you’re doing the traveling, buy it, and then send the ticket somewhere else
. RADKE: Mail it to the person who’s traveling.
How can I avoid the Greyhound fee?
But if you want to avoid the fee, what Greyhound says you should do is say
you’re doing the traveling, buy it, and then send the ticket somewhere else
. RADKE: Mail it to the person who’s traveling.
Can you sleep at a Greyhound bus station?
You will exit your bus and the station you are
supposed to wait at until you next bus arrives will be closed
. Fortunately, in most of these situations passengers who are waiting for buses are allowed to stay inside the station even though it is technically closed.
What is a Greyhound layover?
Layover.
A longer break at a Greyhound station
(or another partner station on your route) while your driver takes the bus to be serviced and cleaned. You can use the station facilities and have a proper break, then a driver will bring the bus back for you to re-board.
Is it cheaper to buy Greyhound tickets 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.
Can I buy a Greyhound ticket for someone else?
Yes, you can book a Ticket on behalf of another person
. Just ensure that they’re aware of the Terms & Conditions, and that they know to be at the stop location 20 minutes early with a copy of their Ticket and ID.
How do you sleep on a Greyhound bus?
That’s the fact that there are
three consecutive seats next
to each other, and if you want to sleep, you can stretch yourself across those three seats— and sleep. That’s a luxury on a Greyhound bus, especially on a very long journey.
How do you get on a Greyhound bus without ID?
2 Answers. 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.
Do you need an ID to ride a Greyhound bus?
Do I need an ID to board my bus? Yes,
Greyhound requires you to present an ID to an agent to board the bus
. Make sure you have identification issued by a government agency that meets the carrier’s requirements. Alternative IDs, like a college ID, won’t work.
Do they check 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 is a layover on a bus?
Long-distance rail and bus
A layover in long-distance travel by train or intercity bus is
a break that a passenger must take between vehicles in a multi-vehicle trip
. It is the time spent at a terminal after leaving one vehicle and waiting to board the next. Many inter-city and international trips include layovers.
Can you get off a Greyhound bus early?
Can I switch to an earlier bus? Yes,
if you have an Economy Extra or Flexible fare you can claim a free Same Day Exchange
. This allows you to switch to an earlier bus (as long as there’s a seat available). Allow yourself extra time to find an agent to reissue your ticket.
Is taking a bus cheaper than flying?
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.
How do I buy a Greyhound bus ticket?
You can buy tickets
at the ticket counter at any Greyhound bus station
, where you’ll be given your printed ticket. At some stations you can buy your ticket at a self service kiosk which will produce your ticket for you.
Does Greyhound have WIFI?
Wi-Fi is free on all Greyhound buses
, and for all passengers.
Can you buy someone else a bus ticket?
If you only have pay as you go credit on your Oyster card,
you can lend it to someone else
. Two people can’t use the same contactless or Oyster card for a journey. If you have a Travelcard, Bus & Tram Pass or discount added to your Oyster card, you can’t lend it to someone else.
