Overnight Greyhound Bus Trips | What To Expect
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- Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
- If you are planning a Greyhound bus trip that is going to last overnight then you might be wondering what to expect. In this video I discuss why I like overnight bus trips, what happens as far as food/restroom breaks after dark, late night layovers, as well as how safe overnight greyhound trips actually are. If you have any additional questions about the Greyhound bus or any other form of frugal travel please leave them in the comment box below.
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I love Greyhound bus trips at night. You get to your destination faster since most of the secondary bus stations are closed.
Another advantage of an overnight trip is less traffic. So less delays.
Sort of like trying to sleep in a hospital waiting room
He forgot to mention the bus station seats have deviders keeping u from laying across them & the stations are all lit up unlike inside the bus
that landscape is amazing behind you
Hi there, just to let everyone know i work at greyhound, more specifically at the fares and schedules area and if anyone wants to ask a question im willing to answer anything
But just to anser the basic
1) Kids less than 2 years old can travel free, kids at the age of 2 or above need to pay for a ticket.
2) since covid we don't have discounts anynore, greyhound changed their policy's and we are not offering any type of discounts :/
3) a 16 year old can travel without company, by this i mean that if a kid thats 16 years or above buys a greyhound ticket they are able to travel without any type of documentation
4) we don't really ask out customers to carry on an ID or drivers licence to buy a ticket/aboard the bus, but we recommend you to have the documents needed in case you are crossing the border
5) if you are taking extra luggage remember to add it when you are buing your ticket, extra luggage costs 19.99$
6) rescheduling your ticket must be done atleast 15 minutes before bus departure, in any case you are not able to change it you will need to pay an extra amount to change time and date of departure
7) if you get stranded in another bus station thats not on your ticket, we recommend the customer to go the nearest greyhound bus station to let the staff know you are stranded, we will change your ticket but if you give us a call asking if we can change it for free, we dont be able to do it.
8) remember that the phone number you call its not customer service, thats the fares and schedules/to schedule your ticket department, if you give us a call regarding a refund, we won't be able to process it because we don't have the necessary tools to make that procedure, that will be with customer service that can be contacted at greyhound page, you'll need to feel out a "request a refund" form and you'll get news within the next 24 to 72 hours post-finalizing the request
9) we are not responsable if the bus departed earlier than estipulated on your ticket since we recommend our customers to be atleast 30 minutes before departure time on the ticket
10) its a must to have an email for us to send the ticket, phone number is not necessary
11) remember that re-scheduling your ticket its reserving a seat on another bus, and a extra payment needs to take place since, like already said, its a different bus and a seat that someone else could've bought at a standard price
12) remember that when the bus driver makes a stop he/she wont wait for you, if he/she gives 10 minutes, than you got 10 minutes to strecth your legs, go to the bathroom and buy somefood, if the bus driver leaves and your luggage its still on the bus and you give us a call, we won't be avle to contact the bus driver, its not that we're not able to, but its because we don't have the bus driver information, and even so, he/she won't get back to get you because he /she has other passengers than need to make transfers and they need to be on time, if you call us we will recommend you to go at greyhound.com and fill out the "missing luggage" form
13) ****FARES AND SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE**** we always explain this to our customers because when they give us a call an agent my say a price of a ticket and when he calls us back again asking to the same ticket the price its going to be different, why? Because of demand and depending how full the bus is getting
14) agentd are humans to, just because you overslept and couldn't be on time at the station doesn't mean the agent you call deserves to be yelled at because of customers fault.
How do drivers who do overnight routes get sleep? Do they sleep it prior to the shift? I’m kinda nervous about my driver not staying awake
I used to go on overnight greyhound trips at least once a month from Los Angeles to Oakland and vise versa i can tell you this never sit in the back and always bring snacks and water. If you sleep wear your socks and wear a sweater. Try to get some sleep because youll wake up at your destination. DO NOT SET AN ALARM !
I remember back in March 2016, I woke up in Mobile, Alabama at zero dark being scolded to get off for the cleaning. It was just an hour and a half, but I was so happy to get back on. It was a long ride from Fort Lauderdale FL to Houston, Texas.
Mobile, Alabama is a service point where the bus is fueled, cleaned and the restroom is serviced. Probably also a driver change point there too.
Don't forget to mention that there will always be sometimes a kid on the bus screaming all night that will keep everyone awake. I'm just saying.
squareteam88 that’s when people go crazies kick them off the bus
Don't forget In there alot of smelly drunk people on the bus too 😖
or people in the back doing drugs and getting drunk on the bus all night
+thisnameisnotimportant91 ooh god yes! do not remind me of the. I had a smelly pothead sitting next to me for six hours one time. I was practically getting high off of him
+Annette Melnychuk remind of that
Thanks for posting these videos. I just completed my first Greyhound trip. From NYC to Detroit then returned overnight Saturday to Sunday. You gave me great insight and prepared me for the trip. Trip going was half full and return was a full bus so obviously going was better experience. But got through it and your videos were of great service to me.
I love the night trips, so peaceful. Beautiful setting, Tim.
:)
I di dit 25 years ago:no scenery to watch..
(Horror story) I traveled to Albuquerque. When we got there, there was an active shooting on the platform so we were rushed to the opposite side of the building. There, we all got mugged. Now, if you don't know, Albuquerque doesn't have an functioning police department due to them defunding it, so when we called 911, we were told they couldn't help us. Greyhound also refused to refund anyone's tickets. It was an absolute nightmare and I still have scars from where my jewelry was ripped out.
"defunding" the police aka we dont wanna do our jobs anymore because people dont like us, cops were and always will be useless they aren't legally required to protect citizens only their assests you know that right.
Love the bus at night! I actually like watching videos of bus going down road at night. Makes me sleepy
what do you mean by videos of bus. that's neat
I have at least one video of a Greyhound at night on my channel. :)
Stay healthy and safe wherever you are! Greetings from the Netherlands!
I left Philadelphia 3 weeks ago for Florida. 1 more week here and I’m on to Arizona to see my grandkids! I really enjoyed my trip so far.
Took an overnight bus trip. Boy the freaks come out at night!! (Maybe just on my route...) Tweakers everywhere. I was a little nervous, so moved right behind the driver. I'm handicapped, so it was ok. Not much sleep, so dozed now and then.
Next month I'm visiting my best friend in college. I'll be heading to Colorado from Texas. I'm actually not worried about anything happening ON the bus, but sorta nervous about the transfers (I have 1 transfer going and 1 transfer heading back) I also have 1 super long layover (5:15 a.m. to 12:01 p.m.) in Dallas, almost 7 hours... I'm 20 and I've never even rode on a bus in general so I'm extremely nervous because I have no idea what I'm doing lol...I've binged watched a few of your videos and they seem like they'll be extremely helpful, so thank you so much for making these!! Hopefully everything goes smoothly.
Breanna Wilkins Unfortunately there's not a whole lot of entertainment options....I can't vouch if stations have wi-fi or not (Some do some don't)
Best advice is load up on DVDs/Download movies and snacks
im going from colorado to texas on monday im scared
@Frugal Travel Guru The only thing I don't like about night. If the bus pulls into a station that is closed. You are stuck outside until it opens. Just make sure that you are not stuck into that situation.
I've had a few overnight Greyhound bus trips - enjoyed all of them.
I had several overnight Greyhound & Megabus journeys and they still sometimes have food/drink/break stops during the overnight hours. Sometimes it was at a Denny's, Pilot, Flying J, or an actual terminal. Always have somethign to drink on the bus in particular. I go with spring water and Gatorade. Get a new bottle at each terminal even if you have not finished your previous as the next stop may not be for many hours. Also, maybe use the stations to download your next round of streaming music or video over their WiFi onto your tablet or phone so that when ont he bus you don't get skipping in the cellular dead zones.
I did several NYC to LA & San Diego, Greyhound trip. This was back when you could still drink 🍺 & 🚬 on the Bus. There were so many interesting things that happened. The DEA & FBI were waiting for our Bus in Pittsburgh. The seats are brutal for 3 days. Greyhound did have 1 Bus you always tried to get on. There were no Passenger Pickups once we left NYC all the way to LA. I did this bus most of the trips. A few times, the Bus was brand new & we were taking it on its first trip. Its not the same Greyhound today
Greyhound is changing. Major bus stations are closing and moving to city bus and light rail stations. Are they preparing for a Post-Pandemic Tide wave of ridership when things return to normal and millions of people wanting to travel after being cooped up in their homes and all forms of public transportation just explodes 100 fold with ridership.
You definitely telling the truth keep it up good work
So as to trip. Dinner break was at truck stop in PA and it was nice with decent food choices. 2 hour layover in Cleveland. Safe depot food concession open all night plus vending machines. Not comfortable seating so not easy to sleep. On way back dinner break then 1 1/2 hours in Cleveland then snack break in wee hours in same truck stop in PA then to port authority. Crowded but you’re right most people were sleeping on bus.
I’m going from New York to Oakland because my dad doesn’t fly
I am nervous as hell for one way trip out of state i don't know how transfers work and just nervous and scared
@Taylor Made Man did yours?
Thinking of taking overnight from San Antonio to Dallas, so helpful info. It’s only 6 hours so hopefully should be all right.🙀
Thanks tim, for reminding me there can be layovers on a bus trip. I had not considered that. Also, I had to laugh because you mentioned benches as in wooden to sit.... However I heard the word b****** which reminded me of all the mean girls from high school. I pictured them in the Greyhound bus station at 3:00 a.m.. seemed plausible.
Rode south dakota to texas 34 hrs several times, kansas city depot is pretty good, dallas depot busy over crowded. Dallas forgot to empty the toilet it smelt horrible, but all in well I njoy riding greyhound...
Always put your vodka in Gatorade bottle’s half and half and always try for the back seat cause if the bus isn’t packed you have a bed next to the restroom
I'm going to Denver from Columbia MO. Not a huge trip but 12-14 hours. I've watched all your vids as prep for my trip as it is my first ghound trip. I feel well informed!
How did your trip go?
@@macewindu9100 It went well! Thanks for asking. It took about 13 hours total. Many stops but I got to Denver safe and sound!
@@Dkenney That's great.
@@macewindu9100 Thank you! Hope you are doing well in this new year.
luckily i've never had an overnight trip where i'd have to spend several hours at a terminal. at worst i'd spend time in a station for almost 2 hours to wait for a new driver on a schedule same coach. i'd be a little antsy if overnight i'm at a terminal and knew i needed sleep and it would be difficult to do so.
Been enjoying your videos. Would love to travel more than I actually do. Usually when I travel a few hundred miles, I drive my own car. However, like you, I am a big guy, and I would not pay huge money to fly less than 1000 miles if a good bus option is available. As far night vs. day. You trade the view for quiet, less traffic, and sleeping hours of travel away. I can sleep on the bus, but not continuously for hours. I enjoy the stops. Chance to use an outside BR, buy a snack, and the fresh air is great. Even if it's freezing cold, it's only for a short time, and it's a nice burst of stimulation. So, bus by night is a pretty good option.
I appreciate the video...and I agree with your thoughts about the overnight trips....BUT.....I ust got back from a Greyhound bus trip from Indiana to South Carolina and it was an experience to say the least. I couldn't sleep...it was so uncomfortable....I'm not a big person 6'0 190lbs....The first bus driver was rude and cold natured and wow it was hot on the bus...the second and third bus drivers were much more friendly and made the trip tolerable. There was one guy who had some mental issues...It was a mode of transportation I would recommend.
Worst layover I've ever had was Jacksonville Florida !!!! Scared shitless.
I lived there and yes you were right to be scared.There was places in Jacksonville fla I wouldn’t go in broad daylight
@@piewhackit2meI’m originally from Florida but that was my first time in JA. I have never been back since. It was overnight too
Notifications squad. Thanks for the video updates.
Great video, as always. As a child my cousin and I were huge Greyhound Bus fans. Have you ever considered becoming a driver for Greyhound? I think you would be a perfect fit!
We always sit in the back and drink some liquor and start acting up arguing and yelling with the other passengers then when everyone is just about asleep I start arguing and yelling with the bus driver till we pull over and inconvenience everyone’s time that they are trying to sleep
Thanks for the video! It was really helpful :)
@Frugal Travel Guru I like night because it is quiter, and it does not stop as much.
Unless your driver likes to stop for a smoke with the rest of the smokers
I liked busses better when they went through more towns. It was slower, of course, but the small towns had some character
I just got back from a round trip from Florida to Tennesse for a family reunion it was a great trip overnight very peaceful to listen to music on the bus the drivers were professional and nice only a couple things i did not like is when my mom and i were in atlanta georgia we had beggars asking us for money security should not let that happen to travelers and long bus waits we dealt with staying at the station for three to four hours for another bus but other then those two things the bus ride was great one of our drivers was name mike he made us laugh cracking jokes just all around great guy he also was willing to wait for all of us when we stopped for a food break at a hardees because it was busy passed the time he needed us back on the bus.
Appreciate you and your videos brother!
What pissed me off was i couldnt buy a beer when we stopped. Now i dont drink anymore, so i guess its ok.😅
I like overnight too. During the day I'm uber vigilant. Clutching my bag soooo hard. At night, I kind of don't clutch it soooo hard because everyone is sleep. Kind of use it as a pillow. I also set my alarm for every 2-3 hours or right before we get to the next stop so I'm awake just Incase we have to get off.
2009, took a trip that required a layover, overnight, in Minneapolis, MN. They closed the Greyhound station at 2 AM until 6 AM. Luckily, the public bus shelter lets Greyhound passengers stay there during those times. Fully enclosed, good security, never felt unsafe.
I love over night grayhound trip san jose to borston ca . And barston to Los Angeles to San Jose CA. And San Jose to Reno NV. I love traveling by Gray Hound bus. Tanks to Frugal Travel Guru .
Would take a 2 hour trip on greyhound,which was more than enough for me.Would see people lining up for long distant trips,couldn't imagine their experience
I like travel by bus it is or can be peaceful and safe. At some stations the bathroom need cleaning.Overnite you mean like 12 mid to 8 am travel. thanks for videos
I've found it hard to sleep cuz I am always concerned about someone trying to steal my money or something! I'm a hard sleeper though!
I took an overnight trip and was delayed 4 hours because the driver left and there was no replacement driver at that station
Did a Los Angeles,CA to New York, NY. Three day trip.
You earned your stripes on that one I'm sure lol
I’m sure you’ve got some stories
I feel sorry for u
My longest layover trip coming up soon is 2 hours & 30 minutes
The best tips are at the end of this video.
Thank you this helps alot im planning to travel to phoenix i never been there and its my first trip
Yup i been on a greyhound bus Trust me i Know alot about greyhound more than anybody in this World
I don't mind Greyhound. I wish they had on board movies but oh well. They've been expanding their express lines lately.
WHATS THIS EXPRESS LINE U TALK OF.... IS IT ON ALL THE BUSS'S NOW ... DOES IT COST MORE..... & WHAT TO EXPEXT & NOT TO EXPECT ROUGHLY.......???????????
Great video.thanks!
You ever talked about traveling with children on greyhound buses.
It is what it is.
one of my plans is a round trip between Amherst MA and Pittsburgh PA.
Thank you! A question. How comfy are the seats for sleeping on overnight buses? Do they recline enough or do you basically sleep sitting kinda upright?
It doesn't recline.
They should recline a little but nothing like they did back in the day. It is sad that every year bus seats seem to get more uncomfortable.
Thank you very much post where you are it's beautiful
I sworn I seen something about they pay for a meal
fly jet blue or allegiant and get a free bag of peanuts.
Do you get on the same bus you have been riding after the layover? Or is it a different bus
This is really gonna help me on my trip to WV in a little less then two weeks. This is my second time Solo Traveling so this really helps 😊
Can you find out when you are looking at tickets online if there is a overnight layover or a 8 hour layover?
I’m going on an overnight bus from Chicago to New York. I’m a little nervous because it’s my first trip out my state. I’m going to bring some snacks from home lol.
I'm sure you'll have a great trip and make it to New York with no problems. Just look out for the crazies lol
You say bags. .whats the most bags you travel with?
Im trying to take three.
I always go to Mexico every year on a bus but not greyhound and the bus overnight is the best 😂 I don’t have bus stations I just wait in a part of a store area at like 4 in the morning 😂
At the moment I would give everything in the world for a bad trip on a Greyhound buss! Much better than this (necessary) selfisolation during the Corona crisis!
I enjoy sitting in the back of the bus overnight. More laid back people back there. Good parties occassionaly.
I have done the overnighter a long time ago. I was 14 and it was the late 80's. I'm sure it is very different now.
Ohio Guy yah cus they have wifi on the bus
I haven't been on greyhound for about 8 or 9 years
We are overseas, could you do a clip on comparison of ticket prices between Greyhound, Amtrak and one or two low budget airlines. You could give the figures as percentages rather than true figures. It will give us an idea of travel costs in the US, thanks.
I always like eating bean burritos when I ride the greyhound so I can fart loud at night and laugh for entertainment
Took a Greyhound from IL to AL wasn't bad
A lot of FARTING and SNORING on this trip especially overnight and you can't see what is flying around on the bus at night either and it aint just potato chips honey child, lol
Hahahaha!
4:17 what did you see ?
Come on now Lucinda
A vehicle full of insane people that smells like a rolling-toilet.
LMFAOOO
I’m travel from Santa Rosa to North Carolina can you give me advice please thank you 🙏
I'm going round trip from NY to Hampton, VA for the 2nd time. Wasnt as bad as expected but let's see how it works later today during Thanksgiving. Have any holiday experiences/advice
Hey Thankyou just what I wanted. Live in Australia healthy 72yrs booked for all September in nyc. Been there long time ago so would like to do bus overnighters to anywhere and back to nyc. Can sleep through anything. Once travelled Europe by Eurail which meant new city each morning without hotels between. Love to do Canada and back. Southern states and back. (Not California side US). Have hostel app on my phone. Love reading
Any suggestions pls. I’ll put you up if ever you visit Australia
Estou indo cruzar o país com a Greyhound sozinha, realmente é seguro?
Okay
Omg I just bought my ticket from new York to California for me and my 2 year old. Now I'm scared
Don't be scared, it will be ok. At least now you know how to get prepared 👍
did you take the trip?
I am planning to travel from Los Angeles to Sacremento and it will be a 9 hour journey. Can you please help as I am not sure that wether I can sit for 9 hours and that too hole night as I have a meeting next afternoon. Can I really get some good sleep without making by back or neck ache ?
I have a 5 hour overlay.
what should i expect. i am planning a trip to louisville next month. There is a trip that leaves cleveland at 2 am and gets to louisville at 11am. there are a few 20 to 30 minute stops in between. what should i expect.
Expect trouble haha
I have a over night trip coming up.
Me too
Is it allowed to get off the stop before your scheduled stop??
Plz keep in mind that there's only ONE bus per day that leaves east from Seattle. What a complete joke this is Seattle greyhound and ONLY one bus per day.
OK U R 31 SECS,. INTO THE COOL VIDEO SO FAR.... I GOT TO ASK 1 ST THOO DO THE BUSES NOW HAVE BUILT IN BATHROOM'S...... & R THEY DECENT & PLESENT OR TINY & UN COMFORTABLE.......????
Jamie Round They have a bathroom but bring TP just in case and wet wipes as they do not have running water.
hey... i finally found a person tht has real info...i leave tonight from DC at 930pm.... to Myrtlr Beach, SC....dont kno if you have ever done tht last time i ever took a greyhopund was one time from newport new to Wilmington but it was day time.... anyway if you get this question i am gonna be in and out of my apartment finishing up getting ready ...moving back home so another question had too do with how tru the website is with baggage issues....have a will call ticket I got on line so I have not spoken with anyone in person...dont care about sleep really we get in at 1030 am tommorrow with 2 transfers...anyway would be interested in speakimg thru the computer if you get a chance to get bak..ty u in advance...already aware of the station issues there.... and raliegh more interested in baggage and amenneties for the ticket I bought....
Expect to get no overnight sleep. Unless you're lucky
What happened to someone like me who gets confused about traveling with greyhound bus Overnight. Will someone will help me out with this traveling overnight.
I would like to know if a man can put on a woman's dressed and go on Greyhound buses
Thank u
What to expect on a greyhound overnight trip? You will be hungry, restless,and horny, whatever drug your looking for is available on the stations premises, prostitution, weapons, wanted fugitives, I've ridden the greyhound for years and believe me people have been abducted while on a layover, even killed at a greyhound station, ride at your own risk
Similar to overnight on National Express or Megabus coach in UK, if tired enough I grab couple hours sleep, though my journey is about 4.5 hours, we don’t have 24 hour journeys in UK unless travelling to European cities etc.