Good stuff, thanks for all the helpful tips. A little more feedback: 1. fully charge all your devices before you leave home. 2. Bring a little cash (but not a whole lot). 3. Seats next to the bathroom get the most noise and foot traffic. 4. Don't get stupid or drunk; the driver can legally leave you on the side of the road if he sees you as a disturbance. 5. Don't get caught drinking on the bus, the driver will read you the riot act and possibly kick you off the bus, even if you're not being bothersome. 6. Big city greyhound terminals are usually in the worst part of town - ATL/Dallas/LA/etc - straight gangster, be super careful. Don't wander 5 feet outside the terminal, especially in ATL (feels like Kabul). Strangely, the El Paso greyhound terminal is a beautiful work of art. 7. Every time I've ridden through Arizona or New Mexico, a group of released prisoners got on the bus. They just finished doing serious time and they're literally out of prison for the first time in decades - so they are the most upright citizen you've ever had the pleasure of sitting next to, at least for today, lol.
One thing you need to mention is that Greyhound cranks up the AC in summer to the point where you know what the chicken in the 'fridge feels like, and cranks up the heat in the winter to the point where you feel like you're in a Turkish bathhouse, so dress accordingly.
Sit toward the front of the bus. You'll get off the bus sooner and you can beeline to the food counters without having to stand in line. Then you can relax until it reboards.
2nd tip. If you know you are going to have a good size layover, check out google maps of the area outside. You can then determine or plan if you want to venture out to that McDonalds or Starbucks or whatever.
As a frequent Greyhounder, I also recommend having a VERY distinctive bag in general...for instance, my go to checked bag is bright purple with stickers so I can easily spot it among the sea of black and navy blue bags...also, always bring a snack and water bottle when possible.Some stations may have broken vending machines, or you may take a break somewhere where there isn't much to choose from.
Hello! Just gonna copy and paste my question here for the two of you. I'm a short female and quite young. I am excited but a bit nervous about taking the greyhound for the first time. My trip will be about a day and a half. I'm planning on buying my ticket *5 days* before leaving. Just 5. Is that good enough? I want to be able to sit near the driver, as you have suggested in other videos.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️THANK YOU SO MUCH❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I just had my first greyhound trip from Pensacola Fl all the way back home to Columbia Sc that lasted from 11:15am Sunday to 8am Monday and your tips saved my life literally!! even though I’m 27 I’m still a young black female traveling alone so it’s scary and without the proper knowledge anything could’ve happened but I sat up front like the second row so there was no drama I got to sit alone with my mean face even tho I’m nice lol and even through two transfers I still got to be alone which was very peaceful lol I kept my tickets close I paid attention to my surroundings and kept up with the schedule my bags were the right size so I got to take both on with me even though usually it’s one I’m just extremely grateful for all the tips the first day I knew I’d be taking the bus I watched all your videos they gave me so much confidence even if you choose to never ride the bus again the times that you have definitely were beneficial to me and plenty of others who would never know without you Barack will always be the greatest of all time and yes you do sound like him but you’re also very informative and easy on the eye just like him lol you made things so clear and took all the fear out of something that was very necessary for my well being and I can continue to take trips and create more precious memories I know this is just RUclips but I feel like I met you in person so with all this being said I pray God blesses you and everything you do with all my heart thank you!!!
This is good material. I've been on the greyhound numerous of time. Everything you mentioned was to the letter. My Sister will be traveling this morning on the greyhound for the first time now I can give her a rundown on what she need to do and expect. I was only going to tell her to bring snacks and keep an eye on her bags and they do have restrooms on the bus. My sister is a cleanaholic. I can hear her telling others "My sister never told me about the filthy restroom or could be long layovers blah blah blah". Never will hear the end of it(Lol). So I better call her now before she boards. BTW I listened to this video from the beginning to end. Enjoyed every minute of it. Was educational and fun to watch. Thanks!
Thanks, Tim! This will be my first cross-country trip on the Dog in over thirty-five years. It will be interesting to see how Greyhound has or hasn't changed.
Thank you so much for these tips. I have ridden Greyhound many times when I was younger, but now I had forgotten most of these quirks so thanks for the tips. I'm riding from Mobile, AL to Los Angeles, CA then to Oahu
Cammy GrungeKitten taking one from El Paso Texas to Tennessee & getting married over Christmas leave! Gonna be a long rough trip but at least i’m getting married to the most incredible woman😊
A friend and i are planning on taking a trip to 15 states in a month. Even with whats happening now, we think its the best time to do it while we can. We plan on trying to remain as safe as we possibly can. This video helps me out. Youre awesome!!
@@GwynethFaeleneThatOneWierdo we did 17 states in 2 weeks on east side! we recorded most of it on our channel @ Thisishowfreeiam you can check it out if you feel like! thank you for asking!
Love ypur videos I was binge watching them trying to plan for this trip. It really helped me get more comfortable with this trip! Thank you so much! 😊🙏😉😄👏👍👌✌
Im on Greyhound right now. Definitely nervous lol but so far its been great. Its the first time ive left kentucky on my own and first time ive ever road a bus so its all new XD im headed all the way to Indianapolis rn im on the second bus from Evansville and it was so beautiful there! Theres a guy on my bus that looks like you so im wondering if it's you... LMFAO ive done smiled at him like 5x
Taking my first greyhound coming up for a 12 hour trip. Should be an adventure but that's kind of what I was looking for out of a vacation for me. FIngers crossed. Stumbled across your vids, so lets see how it works out. Maybe come back and update when it's done.
I'm afraid to take Greyhound -- haven't since going to D.C. with my mom (when I was a child) to see the national monuments. So I'm hoping that by listening to and watching you in this video, I'll learn from your tips. I wouldn't take any bus cross-country, but I wouldn't mind shorter trips. I just started watching, but I SURE hope you talk about ... The Bathroom At The Rear Of The Bus. lol
Thanks this really helped me. I'm so nervous about my trip I'm taking in the next two days plus it's my first time travelling with Greyhound. Keep it up.
What's up my dude . I'm taking my first trip on greyhound next week. I'm traveling from Bama to Ohio for my 17th . I'm glad you're still making videos man ,they've made me feel a lot less anxious about traveling on greyhound .
I rode Greyhound from Wichita Falls TX to Myrtle Beach SC (I think it took me 2 1/2 days?!?!)... My experience was not all that bad, the only thing I really hated was at night... I felt like we stopped every three hours for a bus stop, thus every time I was about to fall asleep I would wake up due to the bus stop. One tip I would give would be to have some snacks with your carry on. Sometimes we would not stop to eat and I ended up waiting for two hours to get food. Oh another tip, I was military so I was automatically on the bus first and if you have your CAC you can get on the bus first
What's up my dude . I'm taking my first trip on greyhound next week. I'm traveling from Bama to Ohio for my 17th . I'm glad you're still making videos man ,they've made me feel a lot less anxious about traveling on greyhound .
Thanks for the Great Tips Tim!! I'm planning to travel from Detroit, Michigan to Las Vegas Nevada in October and I had always wanted to travel on Greyhound but never had the opportunity to until now! I'm subscribing to your channel for more helpful information!!! Thanks Again!!!
Your videos helped me tremendously!!! Just rode Greyhound for the first time yesterday to go to the Detroit Auto Show and it went off without a hitch (minus the half-hour to 40 minute delay both ways which I know is child's play in comparison LOL).
One time I had a layover in Wichita. It was literally 9 hours. I was there all night in December and the station closed at 10 pm. I had to hold up in an abandoned building to keep warm.
Hey GURU !!!!.....Thanks-A-Million for such helpful videos!!!...I personally have gone GREYHOUND lot's of times.Usually about 4-5 hour trips. One 14 hour about 2008.. got 1 coming up in about 2 weeks from Shreveport,LA.to Puerto Escondido in Oaxaca Mexico. G-dog can get me to Mex.CITY then ADO from there so I'm in for about a40-50 hr.marathon w/layovers and what not.Love your channel brother!!!!...Even an old Greyhound veteran like me learned a lot from your videos.I remember one video of yours where you said "You don't want to be stuck at the bus station in Shreveport.La.for several hours"...Man oh man I can DEFINITELY say you are right-on with that one!....Being my home town I've been in and out of that one A LOT!!!....its got to be the one that feels the most "UNSAFE"in my limited expirience and Dallas.TX.is really sketchy too....I used to suggest that people can bring a pillow with them for sittin or sleeping more comfortably but the last couple of times I rode the seats were quite comfortable you can always leave it or give it away @ your final stop.Anyhoo thanks again for all the sound advice looking forward to more cool videos....Your friend in travel,BRIAN. i
I'm going to be taking a trip to see my friends they are picking me up in California then I take Grey hound back, I have crippling anxiety and fears, I plan on watching this and many others alot
I will start to visit the US for the first time in my life next week and did already booked the greyhound from NYC to Buffalo and back and to be honest: I´m quite excited and very interested in how it is gonna be... The tipps you gave are extremely useful and improvising on the road is something, I already had to learn on my interrail trip through southern Europe 2 years ago. When your train isn´t working anymore 60 miles before you reach Rome and you don´t know where you are and don´t speak a single word italian, you learn a lot^^
Very timely tips for me ... my first trip coming up in 10 days and it's a 22 hour ordeal!!! Four transfers and one International border crossing. Not looking forward to this at all ... I'm LARGE size and decided to take a chance and booked two seats. I did speak to the ticket agent at my boarding location and she said the driver will certainly try and accommodate if possible. Otherwise I fear for the poor sumabitch that will have to sit beside me ... :O One layover is almost 5 hours and that doesn't impress me at all. Just not something I am looking forward to and hopefully will never happen again. Just a strange set of circumstance that forced me to take the bus to get home. I'll definitely check out some of your other videos ... thanks for some great information.
Great stuff. Thanks for posting your whole series. Sad that "the dog" is cutting back so many schedules in US and all of western Canada. I use it often from New York to DC or Montreal. Works great for me. The price is right.
Thanks for the tips video, Frugal. I am traveling by bus for the first time in 20 years. The first thing I did was go to the grocery store and bought some soda and snacks so I don't get gouged. I will be watching the baggage attendant, to make sure my checked baggage gets on the bus. I also have to change buses and will be watching for that as well. I don't need my Thanksgiving vacation to see my family ruined. Thanks again!
About to go on a 54 hour trip to Vancouver British Columbia. From Eastern Oklahoma! So Thank you very much sir for all the tips.. my first greyhound trip! Been watching your videos for a long time now ;) 😎
One tip i have for the charging issue, get a power bank or borrow one from a friend/relative. Then you can charge your phone from any situation, not power outlet, no problem! You can even put your phone and power bank in your pack together and charge
main tip...if Amtrak goes where you are going..take them. Also my experiences told me to always bring fabreeze stick ons..you will encounter people with crazy bad body odor..if you have to get off and back on the bus try to have no checked luggage for example when crossing into canada..the driver will tell you to go back to the same seat..but there is always an asshole who will take your seat. so sit up front so you are 1st in line or just take a carry on..you will be 1st in customs and 1st out, so you can get your seat back. and PLEASE take ear buds,headphones,etc..to block out the shit you do not want to hear!! don't rule out amtrak..my last trip from pittsburgh to NYC was only $130 roundtrip..which was comparable to greyhound and megabus. Thanks for your vids, very informative.
I really appreciate these tips im going to go see my girlfriend in Massachusetts in a few weeks and im taking greyhound and ive never traveled alone before so its gonna be the first time traveling alone and ive never took a bus before so im really stressed and nervous on what to do so thank you so much for these tips it helped a bit
thank you so much I've got so much information from watching your Channel I got a trip coming up real soon and this has helped me out a great deal thank😏
Is it worth it to get priority boarding? Going across country for first time in a cpl weeks. 63 hr trip. So nervous. Always hear people being late and missing their connecting bus
You should be able too. They will usually let you get away with a carry on and a backpack as long as you can stow both of them in the overhead bin or under your seat.
I honestly prefer never to take Greyhound. I hate to fly, so my preferred method is Amtrak. However, Amtrak does not go everywhere so they will include a Greyhound ticket for places not served by the train. My experiences with Greyhound range from uneventful to downright awful. One trip I had my wallet stolen in the station, one trip the bus driver was crazy and threatened all the passengers and stopped the bus right before the exit to the station and locked everyone in the bus. As much as I hate flying, I think I would prefer it over the bus.
I'm a short female and quite young. I am excited but a bit nervous about taking the greyhound for the first time. My trip will be about a day and a half. I'm planning on buying my ticket **5 days** before leaving. Just 5. Is that good enough? I want to be able to sit near the driver, as you have suggested in other videos.
Hey tim! How are you doing? With the declining quality of services with greyhound it makes you wish continental trailways was still around! As a kid greyhound bus lines was my favorite but also traveled continental railways was always right around the corner. What made trailways go under?
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Good stuff, thanks for all the helpful tips. A little more feedback: 1. fully charge all your devices before you leave home. 2. Bring a little cash (but not a whole lot). 3. Seats next to the bathroom get the most noise and foot traffic. 4. Don't get stupid or drunk; the driver can legally leave you on the side of the road if he sees you as a disturbance. 5. Don't get caught drinking on the bus, the driver will read you the riot act and possibly kick you off the bus, even if you're not being bothersome. 6. Big city greyhound terminals are usually in the worst part of town - ATL/Dallas/LA/etc - straight gangster, be super careful. Don't wander 5 feet outside the terminal, especially in ATL (feels like Kabul). Strangely, the El Paso greyhound terminal is a beautiful work of art. 7. Every time I've ridden through Arizona or New Mexico, a group of released prisoners got on the bus. They just finished doing serious time and they're literally out of prison for the first time in decades - so they are the most upright citizen you've ever had the pleasure of sitting next to, at least for today, lol.
I'm going Greyhound in 2023, and don't worry, ATL still feels like Kabul.
One thing you need to mention is that Greyhound cranks up the AC in summer to the point where you know what the chicken in the 'fridge feels like, and cranks up the heat in the winter to the point where you feel like you're in a Turkish bathhouse, so dress accordingly.
Sit toward the front of the bus. You'll get off the bus sooner and you can beeline to the food counters without having to stand in line. Then you can relax until it reboards.
2nd tip. If you know you are going to have a good size layover, check out google maps of the area outside. You can then determine or plan if you want to venture out to that McDonalds or Starbucks or whatever.
Love it when someone researches something. Doesn't find any information. Does some personal investigating. Posts the research. If only we all. Thanks
You don't know the way....
I'm binge watching this is my first trip on my own today cause I have no clue Greyhound works
Shay Taylormade Same , I’m Nervous As Fuck
Alejuandro Romero same leaving tomorrow and I’m absolutely terrified
Saaaamme ahhh
@@Sickxboy__ I'm leaving tomorrow. It's nerve-wracking.
I leave Friday at 4:20 am.😭
As a frequent Greyhounder, I also recommend having a VERY distinctive bag in general...for instance, my go to checked bag is bright purple with stickers so I can easily spot it among the sea of black and navy blue bags...also, always bring a snack and water bottle when possible.Some stations may have broken vending machines, or you may take a break somewhere where there isn't much to choose from.
A distinct bag is definitely a plus. Sometimes I wrap Walmart bags all over mine so I can't miss it lol
Hello! Just gonna copy and paste my question here for the two of you.
I'm a short female and quite young. I am excited but a bit nervous about taking the greyhound for the first time. My trip will be about a day and a half. I'm planning on buying my ticket *5 days* before leaving. Just 5. Is that good enough? I want to be able to sit near the driver, as you have suggested in other videos.
The big discounts start at 2 or 3 weeks. So at 5 days it might not be as cheap as it could be.
Are the buses from Atlanta to Savannah crowded?
I use a hockey goalie equipment bag with a big blackhamks patch sewed on it. It stands out.
Getting on the bus first is SO important! Makes all the difference especially on long trips!
Yeah it does lol
Yes indeed. Greyhound has a rule. They can't take you unless you get on the bus !
I'm about to book a ticket with greyhound and I'm really uncertain. THIS video really helped!
taking a greyhound for the first time tomorrow, my nerves have been crazy all night but you've genuinely helped a lot! thanks so much!!!!!! :)
how was it
I just finished my first time trip on greyhound and your videos really helped me out. It made the whole thing go smoothly.
I recently became an advocate for public transportation. so happy to see someone with the same mind!
Im 17 and about to take a 30 hour plus trip to tx. I'm so nervous i have 3 transfers and this is my first time on a greyhound
Same I'm 17 and I'm a girl and I'm nervouss I'm also going to Texas too, from Nebraska
How'd it go?
@@zizi1452 how was the ride I’m 18 and want to go on a trip
@@gothicxpixie666 Girl please be careful. Lot of effing creeps .
Also, just curious? Anybody ever dare to leave from NY to LA on the Greyhound like some do on Amtrak?
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️THANK YOU SO MUCH❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I just had my first greyhound trip from Pensacola Fl all the way back home to Columbia Sc that lasted from 11:15am Sunday to 8am Monday and your tips saved my life literally!! even though I’m 27 I’m still a young black female traveling alone so it’s scary and without the proper knowledge anything could’ve happened but I sat up front like the second row so there was no drama I got to sit alone with my mean face even tho I’m nice lol and even through two transfers I still got to be alone which was very peaceful lol I kept my tickets close I paid attention to my surroundings and kept up with the schedule my bags were the right size so I got to take both on with me even though usually it’s one I’m just extremely grateful for all the tips the first day I knew I’d be taking the bus I watched all your videos they gave me so much confidence even if you choose to never ride the bus again the times that you have definitely were beneficial to me and plenty of others who would never know without you Barack will always be the greatest of all time and yes you do sound like him but you’re also very informative and easy on the eye just like him lol you made things so clear and took all the fear out of something that was very necessary for my well being and I can continue to take trips and create more precious memories I know this is just RUclips but I feel like I met you in person so with all this being said I pray God blesses you and everything you do with all my heart thank you!!!
This is good material. I've been on the greyhound numerous of time. Everything you mentioned was to the letter. My Sister will be traveling this morning on the greyhound for the first time now I can give her a rundown on what she need to do and expect. I was only going to tell her to bring snacks and keep an eye on her bags and they do have restrooms on the bus. My sister is a cleanaholic. I can hear her telling others "My sister never told me about the filthy restroom or could be long layovers blah blah blah". Never will hear the end of it(Lol). So I better call her now before she boards. BTW I listened to this video from the beginning to end. Enjoyed every minute of it. Was educational and fun to watch. Thanks!
First GH trip coming up soon. I was really nervous but feel better after listening to your common sense tips. Thank you...
Thanks, Tim! This will be my first cross-country trip on the Dog in over thirty-five years. It will be interesting to see how Greyhound has or hasn't changed.
Thank you so much for these tips. I have ridden Greyhound many times when I was younger, but now I had forgotten most of these quirks so thanks for the tips. I'm riding from Mobile, AL to Los Angeles, CA then to Oahu
You're great man! You are putting alot of peoples minds at ease
Going to South Carolina the following week ! This helped ease my nerves it’s my first time traveling out of Texas
How'd it go?
Cammy GrungeKitten taking one from El Paso Texas to Tennessee & getting married over Christmas leave! Gonna be a long rough trip but at least i’m getting married to the most incredible woman😊
A friend and i are planning on taking a trip to 15 states in a month. Even with whats happening now, we think its the best time to do it while we can. We plan on trying to remain as safe as we possibly can. This video helps me out. Youre awesome!!
How'd it go?
@@GwynethFaeleneThatOneWierdo we did 17 states in 2 weeks on east side! we recorded most of it on our channel @ Thisishowfreeiam you can check it out if you feel like! thank you for asking!
@@YsanneLatty anazing
@@EXPANDlNG thank you! It was a major event for us
Love ypur videos I was binge watching them trying to plan for this trip. It really helped me get more comfortable with this trip! Thank you so much!
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Im on Greyhound right now. Definitely nervous lol but so far its been great. Its the first time ive left kentucky on my own and first time ive ever road a bus so its all new XD im headed all the way to Indianapolis rn im on the second bus from Evansville and it was so beautiful there! Theres a guy on my bus that looks like you so im wondering if it's you... LMFAO ive done smiled at him like 5x
Samantha Kelley I’m nervous asf leaving Pa to go to Kentucky for someone and damn I’m so nervous Bc of the 3 stops I gotta be on time for
Samantha Kelley did you get to keep your bags with you ?
Did they ask you for ID when you got into the bus
Taking my first Greyhound bus trip, thank you for making these videos. Not feeling as nervous about traveling now.
Taking my first greyhound coming up for a 12 hour trip. Should be an adventure but that's kind of what I was looking for out of a vacation for me. FIngers crossed. Stumbled across your vids, so lets see how it works out. Maybe come back and update when it's done.
I'm afraid to take Greyhound -- haven't since going to D.C. with my mom (when I was a child) to see the national monuments. So I'm hoping that by listening to and watching you in this video, I'll learn from your tips. I wouldn't take any bus cross-country, but I wouldn't mind shorter trips. I just started watching, but I SURE hope you talk about ... The Bathroom At The Rear Of The Bus. lol
This video helped ease the stress I had in a little younger and I’m going on like a 14 hour trip
This Wednesday is my first time ever using greyhound. Going from SC to Nebraska so that’s gonna be fun
Looking forward to my first bus trip from Dallas to New Mexico.
How did that go ? Did they check your bags ?
Thanks this really helped me. I'm so nervous about my trip I'm taking in the next two days plus it's my first time travelling with Greyhound.
Keep it up.
Glad my video could help. Have a great trip!
What's up my dude . I'm taking my first trip on greyhound next week. I'm traveling from Bama to Ohio for my 17th . I'm glad you're still making videos man ,they've made me feel a lot less anxious about traveling on greyhound .
Better yet put a Tile on your bag from Best Buy and that way you can track your bag if someone gets shady. 🤨
Awesome idea. Thank you .
I rode Greyhound from Wichita Falls TX to Myrtle Beach SC (I think it took me 2 1/2 days?!?!)... My experience was not all that bad, the only thing I really hated was at night... I felt like we stopped every three hours for a bus stop, thus every time I was about to fall asleep I would wake up due to the bus stop. One tip I would give would be to have some snacks with your carry on. Sometimes we would not stop to eat and I ended up waiting for two hours to get food. Oh another tip, I was military so I was automatically on the bus first and if you have your CAC you can get on the bus first
Your a good man and very helpful for my future trip keep up the good work
Thank you so much for your video and sense of humor.
No problem hope the video was helpful
I have a 48 hour bus ride from California to Chicago in 5 days I’ve been watching your videos, you have great tips
What's up my dude . I'm taking my first trip on greyhound next week. I'm traveling from Bama to Ohio for my 17th . I'm glad you're still making videos man ,they've made me feel a lot less anxious about traveling on greyhound .
Thanks for the Great Tips Tim!! I'm planning to travel from Detroit, Michigan to Las Vegas Nevada in October and I had always wanted to travel on Greyhound but never had the opportunity to until now! I'm subscribing to your channel for more helpful information!!! Thanks Again!!!
How'd it go?
Yup Excited and Happy For This!!!
thanks bro. I have a 48hr ride a head of me June first. I going from Ebensburg Pennsylvania to pueblo Colorado
Kennie Evans Can you tell me how was your trip??
hey, ill be taking a greyhound for the first time, and this very much eased my nerves. Thanks so much.
This was so helpful!! Thank you sooo much Tim!
Your videos helped me tremendously!!! Just rode Greyhound for the first time yesterday to go to the Detroit Auto Show and it went off without a hitch (minus the half-hour to 40 minute delay both ways which I know is child's play in comparison LOL).
I enjoy your videos I grew up riding greyhound
Thank you for making this information for people who have not ridden greyhound. Now I have all the info if I ride with greyhound.
Thank you so much I’m about to travel alone for the time and it’s gonna be a 12hr ride to Virginia Beach
No problem! Hope the tips help. Have a great trip!
First time traveling lol taking a 3 hours trip completely freakin out !!
Hahaha, I look up taking a grayhound and a familiar face is there! Thanks 👍
One time I had a layover in Wichita. It was literally 9 hours. I was there all night in December and the station closed at 10 pm. I had to hold up in an abandoned building to keep warm.
im in new jersey going out to california its my first time and im really anxious about getting lost or not showing up there
Same, I'm afraid I'll be left behind because I won't get a seat. :(
This was great. I'll be crossing Texas with the bus in January, this advice is super helpful.
This channel is amazing. I’m about to travel Greyhound for my first time. Fingers crossed
Thank you for the tips. Staying alert
Thank you sir. This video really helped with my fear of traveling alone for the first time. Thank you
Hey GURU !!!!.....Thanks-A-Million for such helpful videos!!!...I personally have gone GREYHOUND lot's of times.Usually about 4-5 hour trips. One 14 hour about 2008.. got 1 coming up in about 2 weeks from Shreveport,LA.to Puerto Escondido in Oaxaca Mexico. G-dog can get me to Mex.CITY then ADO from there so I'm in for about a40-50 hr.marathon w/layovers and what not.Love your channel brother!!!!...Even an old Greyhound veteran like me learned a lot from your videos.I remember one video of yours where you said "You don't want to be stuck at the bus station in Shreveport.La.for several hours"...Man oh man I can DEFINITELY say you are right-on with that one!....Being my home town I've been in and out of that one A LOT!!!....its got to be the one that feels the most "UNSAFE"in my limited expirience and Dallas.TX.is really sketchy too....I used to suggest that people can bring a pillow with them for sittin or sleeping more comfortably but the last couple of times I rode the seats were quite comfortable you can always leave it or give it away @ your final stop.Anyhoo thanks again for all the sound advice looking forward to more cool videos....Your friend in travel,BRIAN.
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Thanks for making a true and fun video that lets people know what to expect.
No problem, that was my goal. I hope this video helps people.
I'm going to be taking a trip to see my friends they are picking me up in California then I take Grey hound back, I have crippling anxiety and fears, I plan on watching this and many others alot
Cheyenne, I'm sure your trip will be ok. Just use your common sense, keep your eyes on your valuables, and watch out for the bus bathrooms.
I will start to visit the US for the first time in my life next week and did already booked the greyhound from NYC to Buffalo and back and to be honest: I´m quite excited and very interested in how it is gonna be... The tipps you gave are extremely useful and improvising on the road is something, I already had to learn on my interrail trip through southern Europe 2 years ago. When your train isn´t working anymore 60 miles before you reach Rome and you don´t know where you are and don´t speak a single word italian, you learn a lot^^
Watch your stuff like a halk!
Thank you for making this video so much helpful tips
Very timely tips for me ... my first trip coming up in 10 days and it's a 22 hour ordeal!!! Four transfers and one International border crossing. Not looking forward to this at all ... I'm LARGE size and decided to take a chance and booked two seats. I did speak to the ticket agent at my boarding location and she said the driver will certainly try and accommodate if possible. Otherwise I fear for the poor sumabitch that will have to sit beside me ... :O One layover is almost 5 hours and that doesn't impress me at all. Just not something I am looking forward to and hopefully will never happen again. Just a strange set of circumstance that forced me to take the bus to get home. I'll definitely check out some of your other videos ... thanks for some great information.
Well...I'm going to take my first greyhound ride with my son. Wish me well. I'm glad I found these videos
They really help!
Glad my videos could be of some help to you. Have a great trip!
Taking my first Greyhound trip tomorrow! Thank you for the information brother! Love and light!
No problem! Good luck on your trip!
How did you know which gate to board at? Did you ask?
Great stuff. Thanks for posting your whole series. Sad that "the dog" is cutting back so many schedules in US and all of western Canada. I use it often from New York to DC or Montreal. Works great for me. The price is right.
I just noticed they will advertise discounts on their Facebook page. They just had a 30% off deal.
Thanks for the tips video, Frugal. I am traveling by bus for the first time in 20 years. The first thing I did was go to the grocery store and bought some soda and snacks so I don't get gouged. I will be watching the baggage attendant, to make sure my checked baggage gets on the bus. I also have to change buses and will be watching for that as well. I don't need my Thanksgiving vacation to see my family ruined. Thanks again!
You are doing a good service for bus travels. Thanks
Thanks for the tip, I am planning on taking greyhound bus for the first time next month for my vocation to Hagerstown,MD from Raleigh,NC.
going from Norfolk to D.C. soon....first time AND we're switching busses half way ....so i'm a bit nervous...thanks for allaying my fears somewhat!
love your videos! helped me through my trip to Texas last September thank you very much keep up the great work
Thanks man! It's always good to hear that something you did helped someone out. I appreciate you taking the time to comment and let me know.
Thank you sir. Really helped my nerves
This was so helpful thanks !!!! Great video 👍🏼
About to go on a 54 hour trip to Vancouver British Columbia. From Eastern Oklahoma!
So Thank you very much sir for all the tips.. my first greyhound trip! Been watching your videos for a long time now ;) 😎
Enjoy your trip! That's a pretty long one lol
Frugal Travel Guru lol yeap gotta get some experience like you haha. Thanks Tim ;) keep it up
Loooove this! Thank you! I'm about to go on a 29 hour trip to Seattle 😬
No problem! Hope you have a great trip!
acopperheart I'm getting ready to go on a 25 hour trip to West Virginia
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That is a brilliant idea to tie a grocery bag around your suitcase.
Taking a 9 hour trip to Harrisburg Pennsylvania this afternoon. Wish me luck!
Thank you so much! I plan on going to Atlanta Georgia from San Antonio Texas lol when I'm older
One tip i have for the charging issue, get a power bank or borrow one from a friend/relative. Then you can charge your phone from any situation, not power outlet, no problem! You can even put your phone and power bank in your pack together and charge
I just went on a 40hr trip from Colorado Springs to Montgomery,Al like he said, it’s not bad at all
So informative and entertaining!
Thanks for the information. Much appreciated!
Just took my first long greyhound trip it was really interesting but wasnt too bad
main tip...if Amtrak goes where you are going..take them. Also my experiences told me to always bring fabreeze stick ons..you will encounter people with crazy bad body odor..if you have to get off and back on the bus try to have no checked luggage for example when crossing into canada..the driver will tell you to go back to the same seat..but there is always an asshole who will take your seat. so sit up front so you are 1st in line or just take a carry on..you will be 1st in customs and 1st out, so you can get your seat back. and PLEASE take ear buds,headphones,etc..to block out the shit you do not want to hear!! don't rule out amtrak..my last trip from pittsburgh to NYC was only $130 roundtrip..which was comparable to greyhound and megabus. Thanks for your vids, very informative.
I really appreciate these tips im going to go see my girlfriend in Massachusetts in a few weeks and im taking greyhound and ive never traveled alone before so its gonna be the first time traveling alone and ive never took a bus before so im really stressed and nervous on what to do so thank you so much for these tips it helped a bit
thank you so much I've got so much information from watching your Channel I got a trip coming up real soon and this has helped me out a great deal thank😏
Glad I could help! Let me know if you have any additional questions. Enjoy your trip!
Loved your video man. Very helpful. I'll be taking a cross country trip soon and never took greyhound
Great tips, thanks! Greetings from Finland 👋🏼
Good information! I usually take the train but there’s no train from Vermont to Montreal. I’ll be taking greyhound this trip around!
Thank you for such a great informative video.👏😀
Greyhound runs circles around Amtrak.
Going on the hound next week from los Angeles to Vegas,
Yup Excited!!!!
Is it worth it to get priority boarding? Going across country for first time in a cpl weeks. 63 hr trip. So nervous. Always hear people being late and missing their connecting bus
Depends on the station. Baltimore enforces it, Washington enforces it but Atlanta and Columbia SC don't.
Thank you for info Tim.
I came here to learn more about greyhound I’m new to riding me and my 2 kids wanna know will it be alot
Thank you man I’m going to Bakersfield from redding and it’ll be my first time ever traveling alone and by a buss so thanks for the tips 🙏
Dude I'm deadass going to Bakersfield from santa Cruz and I'm nervous as hell. Tips?
Actually Bakersfield has a decent station.
Oh thank you man this really helps
I really mean that too thank you
Great job and good luck
Thank you, first timer here. Can I keep my same seat after a stop?
Thank you for sharing.
I'm going on a trip to New Hampshire from Baltimore first time on greyhound nervous as ever but this was helpful
I have a question can I bring a check back a carry-on One that fits in the overhead bin and a backpack?
You should be able too. They will usually let you get away with a carry on and a backpack as long as you can stow both of them in the overhead bin or under your seat.
I honestly prefer never to take Greyhound. I hate to fly, so my preferred method is Amtrak. However, Amtrak does not go everywhere so they will include a Greyhound ticket for places not served by the train. My experiences with Greyhound range from uneventful to downright awful. One trip I had my wallet stolen in the station, one trip the bus driver was crazy and threatened all the passengers and stopped the bus right before the exit to the station and locked everyone in the bus. As much as I hate flying, I think I would prefer it over the bus.
I'm a short female and quite young. I am excited but a bit nervous about taking the greyhound for the first time. My trip will be about a day and a half. I'm planning on buying my ticket **5 days** before leaving. Just 5. Is that good enough? I want to be able to sit near the driver, as you have suggested in other videos.
5 days should be good enough. You may not get as good a discount as you would if you booked a little earlier but you should still be ok
Hey tim! How are you doing? With the declining quality of services with greyhound it makes you wish continental trailways was still around! As a kid greyhound bus lines was my favorite but also traveled continental railways was always right around the corner. What made trailways go under?