Is it safe to travel Greyhound alone?

The truth is, most people who travel via Greyhound never have any issues. But, as with any form of transportation, there is always the possibility that there may be people on your bus or at a station you pass through who may be intent on doing you harm.

What is the best seat on a Greyhound bus?

Sit at the front. You’ll have a better chance of having two seats all to yourself, since everyone else will, undoubtedly, be heading towards the back of the bus. Personally, I prefer the front because it makes me feel more safe to be closer to the driver.

Can a Greyhound bus be tracked?

On Friday, Greyhound, North American transportation giant, announced its new BusTracker launch. BusTracker can be accessed by customers from any device by going to the Greyhound site and searching by arrival or departure city or schedule number for updates. …

Is it safe to ride the Greyhound bus at night?

I’ve rode on the Greyhound bus for days on end days, nights, overnight you name it and I have to say that if you are on guard 24/7 and practice common sense you will be ok. The crazies that get on the bus come at all hours but you will be able to spot them quickly.

What’s it like to live in a Greyhound station?

1) Almost all the greyhound stations I’ve been to had a bunch of homeless/sketchy people hanging around the station. They will try to make a conversation with you and even open the door and help you carry you (small) luggage down (literally) 4 steps of stairs and then ask you for money.

Do you have to share a bed with other travelers?

Usually you have to bunk beds with other travelers but some of them are actually nicer than a lot of hotels. It also helps that most of the ones I came across were not that far from the bus stations, usually within a couple miles or less.

Why do people stay at bus stations instead of hotels?

They cater to travelers and provide a place to sleep for typically $10 or less a night. Usually you have to bunk beds with other travelers but some of them are actually nicer than a lot of hotels. It also helps that most of the ones I came across were not that far from the bus stations, usually within a couple miles or less.