Can you get off a Greyhound early?
Table of Contents
- 1 Can you get off a Greyhound early?
- 2 Can I get on Greyhound different stop?
- 3 Do Greyhound check bags?
- 4 How big can your carry on be Greyhound?
- 5 Can you take a knife on a Greyhound bus?
- 6 Can u take a TV on Greyhound?
- 7 Should I take the Megabus or the Greyhound bus?
- 8 Where can I buy a Greyhound bus ticket?
Can you get off a Greyhound 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.
Can I get on Greyhound different stop?
Yes people still use Greyhound as well as Trailways and Megabus. The advantage is that they go to places most airlines don’t go to. Even if they do fly to the same cities flying can be a pain in the ass. For example flying from NYC to DC you have to travel to the airport.
How do greyhound bus stops work?
Greyhound buses typically stop every 2 to 4 hours so that passengers can get something to eat, drink, and use the bathroom. Your driver will announce how long the bus will wait at each stop. If you are not back on the bus when the break is over, you run a very high risk of getting left behind.
Does Greyhound actually check ID?
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 Greyhound check bags?
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. It’s usually the bad stations that have security.
How big can your carry on be Greyhound?
Greyhound Baggage Allowance and Pricing
| Type of Bag | Carry-On | Checked Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | Bring on bus | Stored under bus |
| Size Limit | Must fit in overhead bin or under seat | Max size 62 inches |
| Weight Limit | One bag up to 25lbs | Up to 2 bags, 50lb max each |
| Price | Free | 1st bag free, 2nd bag $15 |
What is a greyhound transfer?
Transfer. When you need to get off one bus and onto another, we’ll stop at a Greyhound station (or, occasionally, another partner station) for your transfer. You’ll need to take your under the bus baggage with you to the next bus too.
How can I travel without ID?
Flying without an ID? Here are some alternative documents to try:
- U.S. passport.
- U.S. passport card.
- DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
- U.S. military ID (active duty or retired military and their dependents, and DoD civilians)
- Permanent resident card.
- Border crossing card.
Can you take a knife on a Greyhound bus?
Traveling by Rail and Bus Rail travel is very restrictive of knife carry. Greyhound allows knives in stowed luggage but not on your person or carry on. Always be sure to double check the regulations of the company you are going to use.
Can u take a TV on Greyhound?
Max baggage dimensions: Anything larger than this will need to go with our package service, Greyhound Package Express.
Can I travel with an expired ID?
“If your driver’s license or your passport, or whatever form of ID you’re planning to use at the checkpoint, is expired, TSA will accept that document for up to one year past the expiration date,” says Dankers. Visit TSA’s website for a guide that can help you sort things out further.
What happens if I need to get off a Greyhound bus?
(Remember to take your carry-on baggage off the bus when you stop for a layover). When you need to get off one bus and onto another, we’ll stop at a Greyhound station (or, occasionally, another partner station) for your transfer. The time you’ll wait depends on the schedule you choose.
Should I take the Megabus or the Greyhound bus?
In most cases you will reach your destination faster if you take the Megabus. Greyhound buses make stops in small towns and cities all along your trip route. Greyhound buses also stop every couple of hours for food and bathroom breaks.
Where can I buy a Greyhound bus ticket?
Convenience stores and other types of businesses (you might see a Greyhound sticker in the window or a sign above the counter). Bus stations belonging to our partner bus companies. You can buy tickets at these locations and even board the bus at most of them (some are just drop off points).
How do I check the status of my Greyhound bus ticket?
Use bustracker.greyhound.com (opens in a new tab) to check the status of your bus now! yes Your refund request is submitted before the travel date of your original ticket.