Is it safe for a 18 year old to take the bus from Seattle to Oakland?

Question

He will be traveling alone and is very capable and independent. He may want to stop and get off and then get back on later.

Answer 1

If he is responsible and independent then he should have no problem. I hate saying this, but it is a little safer if he is a guy, too. I am a 17 year old girl who has travelled from San Francisco to Seattle by car, which is a little less safe becuause I was constantly checking into hotels, eating alone, etc.
If he is on the bus and just gets off every so often he should be 100% okay. Especially since he is 18, so technically he is an adult and is legally assumed responsible and independent. Just make sure he's got a copy of the schedule, as there is always that initial feeling of panic when (as a traveller) you don't quite know where to go. It sounds like fun! Good luck!

Answer 2

Yes, but once he arrives at the downtown Oakland bus station he shouldn't delay getting to where ever it is he's finally going. The location around the station is decent, but there are bad parts of Oakland and if he just decides to wander he might find himself in trouble. If he walks to BART and goes to SF or where ever he should have no problem.

Answer 3

I took an international flight alone at the age of 10 and started taking public transportation at the age of 11..... Im pretty sure at the age of 18 he is capable of taking care of himself.

Answer 4

yes

i have taken flights to seattle from the bay area to visit family since i was 12

he is a legal adult, he can handle the bus

i am 17, and have taken the bus from mountain view to ashland oregon to visit people and i managed

it is an easy process

Answer 5

If he's old enough to fight in Iraq, he's old enough to take the bus from Seattle to Oakland!