I will be leaving from Shreveport and going to San Antonio Texas and I am so very worried. I have never traveled on a greyhound, and I am scared that I could possibly get lost or accidentally board the wrong bus. I am just so worried. How can I ensure that everything will be ok. I am a 20 yr. old female and I will be traveling alone. I am just so very frightened of getting lost or getting my things taken. I need some advice please!
2007-11-24 05:30:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
With Greyhound you do have to be on your toes and pay attention more than other types of transportation, they don't really try to make things easy or simple for you. But there are some basic ways to make sure things go right.
If you have a small piece of luggage, take it up with you. If its big you have to have it checked and tagged at the service desk before you leave, you might have to wait in line for this so allow time for that. You hand it to the luggage guy before you board. At the end of the trip, or when you transfer, they just chuck it on the ground with everyone else's, so make sure you grab it and not someone else. You then have to make sure it transfers to to the next bus- they don't do this for you.
As for transfer, just make sure you know when the next bus is leaving and what gate number its leaving from- the previous driver may tell you, it may be posted over the gate or on a TV screen, or you can just ask other people standing in line or the people at the service desk. Whenever in doubt, ask someone. Get in the line at the gate unless you want the last pick of seats.
Also bring your own food, because the depot stuff is overpriced and lousy, and its often not easy to get it anywhere else except at the McDonalds they sometimes stop at. And bring a small pillow.
2007-11-24 16:00:45 · answer #1 · answered by Tony Camonte 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first advice would be to call to Amrtrak. Derelicts and bums ride Greyhound.
The bus driver collects tickets before you board the bus, so it would be highly unlikely that you'd be able to board the wrong bus. The people who work in the station will be able to help you. Take very little and check it under the bus. But make sure you take a Walkman or an MP3 player, so you can listen to music and it would be more unlikely that strangers would talk to you. Also carry a cell phone, in case you need to call the police.
Take the train, even if it costs a little more. A better class of people ride the train and the conductors regularly walk back and forth down the aisles. Plus the train has a luggage area immediately above you. It will definitely be safer.
2007-11-25 06:16:39 · answer #2 · answered by shoredude2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is just be prepared. I've never ridden greyhound before, but I have ridden charter type buses from place to place. Assuming that they are mostly similar, what I did to prepare was call in to reserve a seat, made sure of the location, date, and time it was leaving, arrived there 20 minutes ahead of time (just in case), and brought cash and atm card just in case they preferred one over the other. Don't be afraid to ask the driver/overseer questions to make sure you are on the right bus- they are there to help you! And what's more embarrassing- asking for a little help, or driving all the way to some other state and then having to get back?
Bottom line- Don't worry! as long as you are prepared, everything will be fine. it's comparable to flying- have your reservation (ticket), keep your luggage close to you, da da da.. and don't forget to bring something to occupy you on the long trip! Have fun ( :
2007-11-24 05:44:34 · answer #3 · answered by momdad_100 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I surely have travelled by Greyhound some circumstances or perhaps as it isn't my renowned mode of holiday it will be achieved effectively. listed decrease than are some information I recommend: As one poster stated sit down behind the bus driving force, as a lady vacationing on my own it is going to likely be of serious earnings to you do not overpack as you are able to ought to flow your own bags from bus to bus and it will be truly the hardship in a lengthy layover to ought to lug round a lot stuff Do %. a carry-on full of: snacks, spare change, a calling card, something to save you entertained, toddler wipes, a visit length toiletries equipment, a blanket and pillow Do excercise effortless experience in dealing with strangers and don't be led faraway from the bus station by human beings you do not comprehend (they are not like airports with protection cameras and also you're basically one face in sea of 1000's) Do placed on tender clothing and shoes (save your earrings to a minimum) in case you get right into a extraordinary subject with some creepy male passenger search for defense force workers vacationing for some reason they're oftentimes your proper best pal tremendously in case you ultimately end up with a seat faraway from the bus driving force do no longer sit down on the bathroom seats everywhere on the bus or contained in the bus terminal Be a sensible visitor! i desire this facilitates you some. chuffed vacationing to you!
2016-10-25 00:06:12 · answer #4 · answered by kelln 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sit in front or middle seats.
Listen music, don't chat with others.
Avoid midnight bus.
Keep valuble stuffs in safe place.
Ask driver or greyhound staff, don't looks panic
2007-11-24 07:56:16 · answer #5 · answered by tom c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've found riding dalmatians much more comfortable than riding greyhounds.
2007-11-24 05:34:37 · answer #6 · answered by Matt P 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
make sure you only take what you can keep with you.stay with other travelers.and bring a I -POD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-11-24 05:44:07 · answer #7 · answered by kalista6988 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋