thank you for taking the time to interview other passengers and their bus experience. Very proud of the sweet lady who traveled from Japan to help her sister with her baby
I rode greyhound 5 times and flixbus once from LA to San Diego and I will say the overall crowd was a lot better with flixbus. With greyhound it was always half homeless people and half drunk people. Flixbus was more tourists and more well behaved people
Yes! I rode Flixbus for the first time from LA Union station to San Ysidro border. The passengers are tourists and well behaved no homeless people on the ride. I will only ride Flixbus from now on.
You know, when I was a kid. I rode on the Greyhound bus. It’s been over nearly four decades now. I rode on the old Greyhound bus from St Augustine to Hollywood, FL. That was so long time ago! I was at my old school.
I love seeing the front of Union Station. I've been there many times using the Amtrak. The first video I ever saw of yours was a Flixbus review. I also didn't know such thing existed as Starbucks Reserve. I gotta find one of those!
I couldn't agree more. Union station gives a nostalgic vibe. Great architecture. Flixbus has served many passengers and I'm glad they exist and get affogato for me when you find Starbucks reserve. Cheers 🥰
Have You ever ridden the line called Tornado bus? I have used Greyhound twice and have never seen such an incompetently run business. Would like to SEE thoughts on Tornado bus
i do see the local advantage of waiting in the car until the bus arrives with your family. That's so nice. This was a safe and easy trip to LA, I think it's not so bad. Can't say about farther trips. maybe in the future, I will be more adventurous 🥰
I don't think I'll try either as using coaches in my own country is stressful enough! But I enjoyed watching this as you're so fun and I'm always amazed how great you are at making new friends on your travels, both doggies and people 😆
You should have taken the Amtrak that has a bus stop in downtown Palm Springs and Palm Springs airport the only inconvenient is the you need to transfer using the train first then a bus in Fullerton that takes you all the way to Palm Sprigs. It is the way I do it when I got there. 🙋🏻♂️🙏🏽
I think part of why many people have bad experiences with greyhound is the people using their service! I watched many bus travel videos and for some reasom greyhound always has customers that are badly behaving which frustrates the drivers and therefore they are more strict because they have to be. Also their customer service seems to be terrible.
I love your videos but as someone who has utilized Greyhound and Trailways stations of the past these are not bus stations. They are bus stops. Bus stations owned and operated by Greyhound had nice restaurants called Post House Restaurants. They had outstanding food, most had a buffet style service for the customers so they could eat without having to rush. Greyhound of old had meal stops scheduled at meal times. Bus stations had clean restrooms, friendly ticket agents and professional drivers. Where you catch the bus at today is a bus stop, not a station. Again this comment is not meant to be negative towards you, but FlixBus is intentionally trying to make Greyhound quietly go away because Flix does not like having union drivers. Greyhound no longer goes north of Sacramento. No service north of SAC to Portland or Seattle. It is truly shameful what Flix is doing.
Thank you for sharing 🥰 I do hear a lot of complaints on removing bus stations from greyhound. I haven’t experienced it & thank you for detailing what it was
All you said was spot-on. Rode the Hound as a youngster in the 60s and 70s and early 1980s. Bus travel just isn't very viable anymore. People have choices. Only the most desperate travelers take Greyhound or other buses. Flix will draw the remaining little bit of blood Greyhound has and fade it out--I predict in less than 5 years. The Greyhound of old was top-notch.
@@babetravelling No but I was coming from Oregon where it was cold and snow and to get to sunny California where it’s nice and warm was nice to see. I have only traveled to that stop a few times.
I actually have had positive experiences on both bus lines so I can't really decide! Can you do some vlogs soon in other cities such as denver, san antonio, or houston? Good morning beautiful lady😘😘😘xox! Have a wonderful day
Flixbus: this was the worst experience I ever had. About 1/3 into the trip from phoenix to LA the entire bus started to stink like the toilet, an the odor got unbearable to the point where I did not want to breath air, but yet was stuck in this traveling hazmat situation. Needless to say, the driver also decide to put the guy with the facemark and covid signs next to me. So there went my LA excursion. Never ever again. I will fly next time.
Thanks for sharing your experience. That’s horrendous, I , myself, is excruciatingly scared of public loos. Was ur seat assigned at the far back? Or driver just put u there?
@@babetravelling no. I had a seat assigned but when boarding the bus the driver said pick whatever seat you want. So I sat pretty far to the front. But even month later, the entire bus was filled with this potent smell of Urin. And forget about even consider to use it.
Two things: 1) Flixbus purchased Greyhound. They are the same company. 2) All commercial drivers (CDL holders) are subject to the same rules, especially about D&A. If your Flixbus driver was dirty, Flixbus would have terminated them as well.
flixbus has newer buses than greyhound but both company are backing each other's schedule.. i rode a flixbus from Charlotte to Atlanta and the drivers were Chinese who don't speak English.. since i am familiar with the stops i helped passengers to name our bus stops..
Unfortunately, Flixbus owns Greyhound. The only difference is that Flixbus contracts out all work to other bus companies....and in the process, most of the Greyhound stations were sold...forcing passengers to wait in the elements. The buses used are just charter buses in a FlixBus wrap. From LA to Palm Springs, I wouldve just taken Amtrak Train 2 ( Sunset Limited ) or the Amtrak Bus, which literally takes you to Palm Springs Airport.
Where in a Palm Springs does the Flexbus stop at, and how would you get from there to Downtown Palm Springs? Because it looks like the ‘stations’ don’t have much in the way of connecting infrastructure?
That dog was sooooo sweet!!! Loved how s/he made everyone's day by allowing each and every person pet him/her!!! That alone would make for a great ride!
Great video! I’m actually on the Flixbus now! Short trip from Atlanta, GA to Greenville, SC. We also did not get the “real” green Flixbus haha. It looks like a standard converted Greyhound with a Flixbus sticker on the side lol. Other then that its been a pleasant experience! I hear nothing but horror stories about Greyhound so I’m sure I made a wise choice picking Flixbus over them haha.
I’m sorry for your experience, they do have to solve the weird bus stops🥰 They have routes that are really great like LA to SD or Santa Barbara. Hit or miss and I also wish there is a first class version
They are the same company. I miss the Greyhound of the old days. Tickets were significantly cheaper pre-COVID. I miss Greyhound package Express. They got rid of it in 2021. You can transport cargo that weighs more than 50 lb. Greyhound used to have a bus pass (Discovery pass). Greyhound really messed up this time.
Greyhound is as rundown and ghetto as any form of transportation I've taken in over 50 countries. It's absolutely mess and I avoid it like the plague. Flixbus on the other hand has been my go to for years and they've never let me down as well as being clean.
The Flix bus I road on was extremely nasty. All the seats were full of stains and the floor has trash. At least Grwyhound seats were cleaned. Also this particular Flix bus didn’t have outlets at every row and if it did, it didn’t work.
@@bagcharges3510 oh I see… it could be the last leg of the trip & d bus is so used… Flixbus can have a way to prevent this by having bins around & reminding passengers to keep the bus clean
Will never set foot on a Greyhound bus again. Horrible service, bus stops at every podunk town for cargo but half the time you aren't allowed to get off the bus to smoke. Some crazy passengers, and parents rarely control their kids. Some kid squirted me with a juice box.
This company is completely garbage. My bf was travelling to Buffalo airport from Toronto and the bus broke down at the US-Canadian border. This company hired clowns as customer service representatives who hung up on her when she called and refused to give her a refund. She had to spend almost $100 for Uber to the airport and had to pay extra to move her flight. I did my research and heard this is quite common and with flic as well as peoples luggages getting stolen and unsafe drivers. I have encouraged her to file a law suit as they left her stranded in the middle of nowhere and she missed her flight. I pray everyday this trash company goes out of business
Greyhound sux. Flixbus newer but still sux. Terrible all around. Better bus service in third world countries than USA. Not even close. Poor seating. Totally uncomfortable. Back breaking with no room .
Wow. Looks like this trip didn't go as planned. You're always so positive and friendly in your videos. Keep up the good work. 😇😁
can't really sweat small stuff. I think having a leeway on schedule helped a lot. Thank you so much for the support 🙂
thank you for taking the time to interview other passengers and their bus experience. Very proud of the sweet lady who traveled from Japan to help her sister with her baby
she's amazing. Great family values 🙂
I rode greyhound 5 times and flixbus once from LA to San Diego and I will say the overall crowd was a lot better with flixbus. With greyhound it was always half homeless people and half drunk people. Flixbus was more tourists and more well behaved people
the bus drivers from greyhound had to be extra coz of the passengers 😅 it was an experience
Totally agree
Poor drivers :/
Yes! I rode Flixbus for the first time from LA Union station to San Ysidro border.
The passengers are tourists and well behaved no homeless people on the ride.
I will only ride Flixbus from now on.
@@sippinonnaeighth6039 I AGREE I NEVER TRIED FLIXBUS SEEMS LIKE A A WAY CLASSIER EXPERIENCE
You know, when I was a kid. I rode on the Greyhound bus. It’s been over nearly four decades now. I rode on the old Greyhound bus from St Augustine to Hollywood, FL. That was so long time ago! I was at my old school.
Thanks for sharing ur story. Great memories 😊
fun adventures at Palm springs and it saves you from a tiring drive
def less tired that I didn't drive 🥰
The movie selection in greyhound is not bad
I didn't finish the movie but I'm excited to have it started nonetheless 🙂
I love seeing the front of Union Station. I've been there many times using the Amtrak. The first video I ever saw of yours was a Flixbus review. I also didn't know such thing existed as Starbucks Reserve. I gotta find one of those!
I couldn't agree more. Union station gives a nostalgic vibe. Great architecture. Flixbus has served many passengers and I'm glad they exist and get affogato for me when you find Starbucks reserve. Cheers 🥰
glad you are back safe!
I'm glad too 🥰
Hi babe travelling. How is the traveling going for you?
it's quite humbling. so many things to learn and a lot of it is out of your control🥰
@@babetravelling keep those videos coming. You are doing a great job. 😊
@@bliahang3131 appreciate your vote of confidence 🥰
Have You ever ridden the line called Tornado bus? I have used Greyhound twice and have never seen such an incompetently run business. Would like to SEE thoughts on Tornado bus
The name sounds scary but I will take your word for it that it’s better than these 2 main coaches in the US 😊
Indio station is 1 mile from our home. I have only heard bad things about Greyhound and that's why we drive.
i do see the local advantage of waiting in the car until the bus arrives with your family. That's so nice. This was a safe and easy trip to LA, I think it's not so bad. Can't say about farther trips. maybe in the future, I will be more adventurous 🥰
To be fair, try the trip in reverse, Greyhound first, then Flix bus.
I did mention that in my final thoughts & also was able to give an example of my trip with greyhound coming from LA in another video 😊
I don't think I'll try either as using coaches in my own country is stressful enough! But I enjoyed watching this as you're so fun and I'm always amazed how great you are at making new friends on your travels, both doggies and people 😆
Thank you my friend 🥰 where are you from? I have taken coaches all over the world. It’s the real deal 🥰
@babetravelling I'm from Wales. You're so brave, which is so cool. My friend 🥰
Man..I would enjoy trips like this…but man Ate! You are BRAVE!
omg thank you. I made it 😅
flixbus because it's new and cleaner but it does not have Oppenheimer
excatly what my seatmate in the greyhound said
It's the SAME OWNERS 😕 NEITHER HAVE STATIONS ANYMORE JUST STOPS DROP OFFS
I love your videos about buses so much!!! Just a question: What's your favorite place in California? Thanks. 😊
thank you. Makes me wanna go on a bus trip again. I think my fave place i California to visit is Yosemite and I made a video going there by train 🙂
Bebe
Thank you for the Greyhound bus trip🙌🙌
appreciate you and thank you for the support 🙌
Thank you so much !
appreciate you too! what did you like about this video?
How authentic you are and the interactions with people. Thank you !
@@beamerbrinkman5063 I luv humans ❤️❤️❤️
You should have taken the Amtrak that has a bus stop in downtown Palm Springs and Palm Springs airport the only inconvenient is the you need to transfer using the train first then a bus in Fullerton that takes you all the way to Palm Sprigs. It is the way I do it when I got there. 🙋🏻♂️🙏🏽
I didn’t know there’s Amtrak that goes to Palm Springs. Thanks for sharing 🥰 My topic is flixbus vs greyhound so this trip makes more sense 😊
I think part of why many people have bad experiences with greyhound is the people using their service!
I watched many bus travel videos and for some reasom greyhound always has customers that are badly behaving which frustrates the drivers and therefore they are more strict because they have to be. Also their customer service seems to be terrible.
You have a point here 😅
I love your videos but as someone who has utilized Greyhound and Trailways stations of the past these are not bus stations. They are bus stops. Bus stations owned and operated by Greyhound had nice restaurants called Post House Restaurants. They had outstanding food, most had a buffet style service for the customers so they could eat without having to rush. Greyhound of old had meal stops scheduled at meal times. Bus stations had clean restrooms, friendly ticket agents and professional drivers. Where you catch the bus at today is a bus stop, not a station. Again this comment is not meant to be negative towards you, but FlixBus is intentionally trying to make Greyhound quietly go away because Flix does not like having union drivers. Greyhound no longer goes north of Sacramento. No service north of SAC to Portland or Seattle. It is truly shameful what Flix is doing.
Thank you for sharing 🥰 I do hear a lot of complaints on removing bus stations from greyhound. I haven’t experienced it & thank you for detailing what it was
All you said was spot-on. Rode the Hound as a youngster in the 60s and 70s and early 1980s. Bus travel just isn't very viable anymore. People have choices. Only the most desperate travelers take Greyhound or other buses. Flix will draw the remaining little bit of blood Greyhound has and fade it out--I predict in less than 5 years. The Greyhound of old was top-notch.
Hey babe I was in Los Angeles yesterday getting off for a transfer to San Bernardino via Greyhound.
that's cool! It's quite a popular stop even if it's not a major stop and no assistance. Is this your usual bus stop?
@@babetravelling No but I was coming from Oregon where it was cold and snow and to get to sunny California where it’s nice and warm was nice to see. I have only traveled to that stop a few times.
@@4uFriday I felt relieved as u r when u said sunny California 🥰
@@babetravelling Yes! I see why people reside to the state.
❤ Good video. Interesting and helpful for a bus traveling beginner.
I'm happy you found it helpful! 🚌
I actually have had positive experiences on both bus lines so I can't really decide! Can you do some vlogs soon in other cities such as denver, san antonio, or houston? Good morning beautiful lady😘😘😘xox! Have a wonderful day
glad your experiences were great. Happy travels 🙂
@@babetravelling Thanks beautiful lady😘😘😘 xox
Flixbus: this was the worst experience I ever had. About 1/3 into the trip from phoenix to LA the entire bus started to stink like the toilet, an the odor got unbearable to the point where I did not want to breath air, but yet was stuck in this traveling hazmat situation. Needless to say, the driver also decide to put the guy with the facemark and covid signs next to me. So there went my LA excursion. Never ever again. I will fly next time.
Thanks for sharing your experience. That’s horrendous, I , myself, is excruciatingly scared of public loos. Was ur seat assigned at the far back? Or driver just put u there?
@@babetravelling no. I had a seat assigned but when boarding the bus the driver said pick whatever seat you want. So I sat pretty far to the front. But even month later, the entire bus was filled with this potent smell of Urin. And forget about even consider to use it.
Thanks for sharing sweetheart!
Darealdeal
do u ride commute buses for long trips?
@@babetravelling Awe, no I drive or fly honey!
Darealdeal
😍
Thank you for making these videos I’m going to take the FlixBus for the first time in April going to Vegas
happy travels. I'm sure it will be fun 🤩
@@babetravelling I have a couple more questions to ask you regarding the FlixBus do you have an email I can reach you at ?
Hey… pretty lady! ❤
so kind of you 🙏 do you like road trips?
@@babetravelling As always! Yes, I love road trips. However, I’ve been to far less places than you. Your trips seem so exciting!
@@jeanpierre9539 u prolly did. I’m just learning road trips in the US & the culture. Fun adventure. I’ve been to 70 countries 🥰
How do you book Flixbus??? Is it Greyhound?
You can book through flixbus.com
@babetravelling Thank you so much!!!
Great overview video comparing the differences and pros and cons between them. Well done :)
Glad it was helpful! 🥰
Two things:
1) Flixbus purchased Greyhound. They are the same company.
2) All commercial drivers (CDL holders) are subject to the same rules, especially about D&A. If your Flixbus driver was dirty, Flixbus would have terminated them as well.
@@yasminamickas7134 thanks for sharing. Mentioned #1 😉 dirty drivers? Like how?
needed this video omg
I’m so happy you found this video 🥰
flixbus has newer buses than greyhound but both company are backing each other's schedule.. i rode a flixbus from Charlotte to Atlanta and the drivers were Chinese who don't speak English.. since i am familiar with the stops i helped passengers to name our bus stops..
Thank you for helping out ‼️
Unfortunately, Flixbus owns Greyhound. The only difference is that Flixbus contracts out all work to other bus companies....and in the process, most of the Greyhound stations were sold...forcing passengers to wait in the elements. The buses used are just charter buses in a FlixBus wrap.
From LA to Palm Springs, I wouldve just taken Amtrak Train 2 ( Sunset Limited ) or the Amtrak Bus, which literally takes you to Palm Springs Airport.
I did make a video on greyhound changes thru flixbus & you’re right on spot 🥰
I haven’t tried the Amtrak to PS & will def take ur suggestion 😊
Where in a Palm Springs does the Flexbus stop at, and how would you get from there to Downtown Palm Springs? Because it looks like the ‘stations’ don’t have much in the way of connecting infrastructure?
@@Weho. 04:24 I chose north Palm Springs and I ubered to downtown ☺️
That dog was sooooo sweet!!! Loved how s/he made everyone's day by allowing each and every person pet him/her!!! That alone would make for a great ride!
Very sweet indeed 🥰
Why do not mention about confort of the seats ? Leg room ? I am 5’10” is gonna be room enough to extend my legs ?
I have several bus videos that could have mentioned that. Sorry I missed it on this one
Great video! I’m actually on the Flixbus now! Short trip from Atlanta, GA to Greenville, SC.
We also did not get the “real” green Flixbus haha. It looks like a standard converted Greyhound with a Flixbus sticker on the side lol.
Other then that its been a pleasant experience! I hear nothing but horror stories about Greyhound so I’m sure I made a wise choice picking Flixbus over them haha.
Safe travels! I’m glad u have Internet connections 🥰
Hey
Hey you too 🥰 do u ride US coaches?
@babetravelling not yet, but I want to
soon!@@8live1life82
Flixbus is better I travel with flixbus when I visit my family in Los Angeles and it's cheaper than Greyhound
Thanks for sharing your experience 😊 where do u travel from?
I'm curious what seat row was it that had essentially zero leg room? That was crazy.
Every bus is different and agree, it would be cray to have short leg room
Thanks, I miss Megabus. I keep getting unsubscribed, but it's good seeing you.
I haven’t done Megabus. Curious to know the difference 🥰 thanks for seeing me again
What do u need to board the bus. Just government ID?
They didn’t check ID here, just your ticket
Neither is better …. Both are 🗑️…. Closing bus depots and doing curbside bullshit spot in the wintertime that got me fucked up
I’m sorry for your experience, they do have to solve the weird bus stops🥰 They have routes that are really great like LA to SD or Santa Barbara. Hit or miss and I also wish there is a first class version
@@babetravelling...come to Croatia ..... the best FlixBus is here
They are the same company. I miss the Greyhound of the old days. Tickets were significantly cheaper pre-COVID. I miss Greyhound package Express. They got rid of it in 2021. You can transport cargo that weighs more than 50 lb. Greyhound used to have a bus pass (Discovery pass). Greyhound really messed up this time.
I wish I have tried Greyhound then 🥰
if you get stuck at the LA Union station, all passengers will be kicked out to the curb outside the building until 5AM next morning..
Just checked and it says open to public from 4am to 1am so that’s possible 😩
Is there a bathroom ON the bus?
Did u watch the video? 😅
I dont understand why people say greyhound and flixbus wlis the worst,i rode them and they were amaizing :(
Glad you like them 😊
@@babetravelling :)
How many bathrooms 😂❤
Flix/ Greyhound owner Together, Forever , Control....
There’s still mega bus but I haven’t tried it
I like Peter pan's and flex bus and greenhouse
Glad u like ‘em‼️
Greyhound is as rundown and ghetto as any form of transportation I've taken in over 50 countries. It's absolutely mess and I avoid it like the plague. Flixbus on the other hand has been my go to for years and they've never let me down as well as being clean.
Thanks for sharing your experience 🥰
The Flix bus I road on was extremely nasty. All the seats were full of stains and the floor has trash. At least Grwyhound seats were cleaned. Also this particular Flix bus didn’t have outlets at every row and if it did, it didn’t work.
I’m sorry about this. What was your route?
@@babetravelling
Merriville to Indianapolis
@@bagcharges3510 oh I see… it could be the last leg of the trip & d bus is so used… Flixbus can have a way to prevent this by having bins around & reminding passengers to keep the bus clean
Is there flixbus in the us??
I live in switzerland and slovakia and we have here flicbus
Yes we do 🥰
hope the dog did not 💩
lol, she did well
wow pretty lady 😍
so kind of you 🙏 do you like road trips?
@@babetravelling of course :)
I've only been on Greyhound in the USA but not Flixbus l've only been on the UK operation one's.
Might be worth a shot next time 🥰
Flex bus prices and cleaner but greyhound has bus stations if you’re traveling alone I’d say greyhound 🤔
Good comparison 🥰
There is a lot of background noise making it difficult to hear you, but thanks for the video.
I’m learning that now and getting better with my videos and thank you so much for watching
I don't trust Grayhound schedules unless the bus STARTS there.
Ikr 😅 the anxiety lol
I've taken Greyhound once from NYC to Columbus in 2018. Never again, it was terrible
I’m sorry for your experience ☺️
Will never set foot on a Greyhound bus again. Horrible service, bus stops at every podunk town for cargo but half the time you aren't allowed to get off the bus to smoke. Some crazy passengers, and parents rarely control their kids. Some kid squirted me with a juice box.
@@MrGruffteddybear I’m sorry for ur experience. It does sound like the greyhound adventure
We need the San Gorgonio Rail Service to happen ASAP!!!!
This company is completely garbage. My bf was travelling to Buffalo airport from Toronto and the bus broke down at the US-Canadian border. This company hired clowns as customer service representatives who hung up on her when she called and refused to give her a refund. She had to spend almost $100 for Uber to the airport and had to pay extra to move her flight. I did my research and heard this is quite common and with flic as well as peoples luggages getting stolen and unsafe drivers. I have encouraged her to file a law suit as they left her stranded in the middle of nowhere and she missed her flight. I pray everyday this trash company goes out of business
Hope all is well now…
Before you complain about the bathrooms on the bus, think about what you would do without them.
Honest reviews are hard 🥰
yuck for bus restrooms!!!
lol hear hear
Greyhound sux. Flixbus newer but still sux. Terrible all around. Better bus service in third world countries than USA. Not even close. Poor seating. Totally uncomfortable. Back breaking with no room .
I do wish they have a first class version in West Coast ☺️
The bus services both have major issues... especially method of payment (cashless) FLIX and filthy, sardine style buses, Greyhound.......
I do hope it gets better but it’s also budget buses. Hopefully we can have affordable nice buses in d future
Poor audio level, way too much ambient noise 😕
@@DougGrinbergs getting better at it 😉
I thik Flixbus and Greyhound are merging
Flixbus bought greyhound. Had a video for it 🥰
Flix bought Greyhound.
Yup 👍
But you both are from West 🏫
@@rajupodiyan3147 sorry.l didn’t understand the reference 🥰
Your video would be much better if you didn’t have to talk over all the noise.
Great input. Fixing my audio 🥰
Jefferson Lines
Sorry?
Pronounced Opp-enheimer
have a great day!
Now. go back to palm springs and do it all over again...ok?
Haha.. sure! I ❤️PS
#fozdoiguacu. #curitiba
I've only been to Rio and Sao Paolo and was not a youtube creator at that time
Are you signal
Sorry? 😊