B-Rabbit
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i travelled from san diego to st louis on geyhound..it was a terrible experience...the bus stopped at every hole in the wall town large enuff to have a bus stop.....some of the scenery was nice especially new mexico...but as a whole i was uncomfortable, bored, and to take the cake..st louis was two hours away from where i wanted to go and had a ticket to get to...but somehow after stopping in every town along the way for 2 days..my bus became an express to indianapolis..this was at midnight at the st louis terminal..my ticket would not take me that far and the next local stops bus meant 8hrs in st louis with not enuff money for a hotel room..and not in a very nice part of town..i called my dad and he came and got me..it was an adventure and a life lesson rolled into one..the lesson..never do that again! |
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Big Jimi
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Extra pillow and headphones are a must,If you can sleep at least half the trip it will be OK !! |
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skcs69
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Yes, boring. |
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<CHRISSY>
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Would I recommend it? NO.
Bring earplugs because chances are you're going to have to sit next to a snorer. Also, bring food because you might get hungry. And yeah, there are a lot of stops, & it should say where exactly you will stop on your ticket. Usually it's layovers.
But, I would STRONGLY suggest flying or driving if you can. |
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million$gon
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so many good answers already, so I won't repeat,
but one thing, I agree with anyone who says take the train instead if you can. Then you have a chance to go to another car if there is some obnoxious or smelly person seated near you, and you have a chance to get up and walk about, stretch your legs, while you're stilling travelling, and its faster than the bus, and you won't get stuck in traffic jams or road-blocks (due to car accidents) when you come into major cities. |
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yes I have and you are embarking upon a trip with the biggest bunch of liars and thieves you have personally ever encountered. Long bus rides SUCK. Take the train if possible. |
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xoil1321321432423
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I've taken a few long greyhound bus trips. From Pittsburgh to Milwaukee (14-16hours) and from Chicago to Pittsburgh (13 hours). And basically the bus stops at every major city in between your start and the destination. Thats why it takes so long to take the bus. It would be faster to drive your car and probably just as expensive to fly.
If you are planning on being comfortable bring a pillow, something to read (if you dont get carsick), and an mp3 player. Oh, and somethign to snack on.
On a 23 hour bus trip I imagine you'll be doing some sleeping. Its not as bad as you think :)
Anyways, good luck! |
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gettin it
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They make usually a couple stops to eat but the bathroom is on the bus. |
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tnedutsmp .rM
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does New York City to Detroit,Mich. count or Salanes,Ca to Riverside,Ca.,,18-14,,hours,,very boring,,food-fuel stops,,new drivers pick ups,,,nyc to det. climbed into the lugage rack to sleep on that over night trip and the little kid in front of me couldn't get to me up there,,oh yea lot's of fun,,,trains are faster,,, |
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Kathy L
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long trip. books, puzzels sleeping pills.. they make stops along the way at various places. don't forget the bottled water. everyone on the bus has a story. remember that it is just a story |
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John
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They will stop everywhere and anywhere. Take the mp3, pillow, blankets forget the magazines, take a novel. Perhaps something like "War and Piece". Service is pretty good. Chances of delays are good. They do stop long enough for breaks in larger cities. There is almost always a bathroom on the bus. Take a bunch of food. Fruit, Granola bars, trail mix, beef jerky, home made cookies, and PBJ's are good and bring enough to share with fellow passengers. I ate a big hunk of cabbage with a girl I met on a bus once. LOL. If you are friendly to others around you it is a fun way to meet people actually. Flying is actually safer believe it or not. The bus is much cheaper though. |
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sacanda_trina
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Bring antibacterial wipes so that you can disinfect the bathroom, and some of those disposable toilet seat covers are also to die for!
Bring some non-messy snacks, apples, etc, and something to drink.
They are going to stop lots of places...ask the bus driver how long he will be at a stop, so that you'll know if you have time to go in and buy a snack, a hot dog, etc...
I would also bring big comfy socks....take off your shoes and get comfy, and a big warm fleece or sweater in case you get chilly.
I enjoyed my treks...the bus doesn't stick to the interstates, so you get to see the towns and villages as you go...if that's your kind of thing. I loved it!! |
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Douglas R
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bring what you want just remember there's lots of stops have to spend time is bus stations that are not very nice.If it takes does the airplane trip take 23hours how long is the bus trip.If you go by your self stay with people never by yourself stay in the lobby.Watch the thing you take someone will still them if you lay them down.A small pillow and light blanket.if you get board easy carry some armaments with you some snacks and water or something to drink sometimes the stops are long time apart.Be safe watch what you do think before you do,there are bad people out there and bus station draw them in.Be safe use your head don't forget where you are at and you don't know who you are setting beside.When I USA in the Army I took a lot of bus tripe's I hope I don't ever have to ride another.Good luck. |
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♥ily
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try it out it is gonna totally change your life expereanceat every stop stop and thenhop back on bring all your neccisaties and then just do what you think is right. |
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manu
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long trip alone = Boring...... with mp3 player/Magazines = OK
yes they do stop at places esp. other bus stations. Hope u r not carrying anything heavy with you!
have fun |
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mobilemark
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I no longer trust greyhound -they have a habit of leaving you stranded! since the bus that shows up is already full
the problem that they used to send second sections if the first
bus got full its very rare they do that now days,.say 80% chance
of you having to wait for the next schedule and hope its not full
I would suggest you avoid Greyhound and take Amtrak instead
with Amtrak you can move around the train, even have a bite to |
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Dookie Legs
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Ohh yea from California to Florida. If you like being up close and personal with funky strangers that don't have a choice but to ride the bus you will love it. |
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Nis
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I don't know about 23 hours....but my trip was only 5 hours and it was horrible...for one, I was sitting on the first seat behind the driver..who was farting non-stop...in addition the bus was old, dirty and in bad shape...don't wanna generalize... but I had a bad experience :( |
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I Bleed Black & Gold
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i didn't like it.i left jacksonville,fl to midwest ohio.it had taken 24hrs.stops? about 200.. take plenty of xanex with you.it get's boring. |
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marilee w
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I have traveled on greyhound several times in the last three years. They stop for breakfast,lunch,and supper, and at some stopps the give a bathroom break or smoke break. I would personally recommend bringing some can drinks and snacks with you. You can buy food at stops but they are very high. There are bathrooms on the bus and seats are very comfortable, pillows can be taken but you sometimes have to get off to change busor get bus cleaned and all your stuff on bus and luggage underneath must be claimed so travel as lightly as possible.My advise if you are moving to some place, ship most of your stuff in boxes before you leave, cheaper and lots less stressful on the bus. |
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Gina B
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I haven't but my brother has and he says it's horrible. Crying kids or someone who constantly kicks your seat. No leg room...etc..... |
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papershadows
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There are frequent stops & usually stpo overs. Those can be anywhere from 15mins. to 4hours. You should also take some cash for food. there are usually a snack bar & vending machines. Try not to use the toilet on the bus. Good luck! |
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kyle.keyes
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From Fort Dix to Fort Benning.
And we would have made good time too,
if he didn't stop at every fire hydrant. |
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canadastani
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Go for it! The Greyhound makes stops every few hours, so you can stretch your legs. I recommend going early, getting a two seater to yourself. Bring books, a toothbrush, some sleeping pills, and a blanket as well as the other stuff you think you might need. Take your first dose of pills before you start out and maybe every 4-6 hours (depending on your tolerance) so that you can sleep most of the time. Everybody needs a full day of sleep on occasion. I have done this long of a trip no less than eight times, and I always look forward to it -- except for maybe the last couple of hours. |
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Winnipeg76
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I Say confront your fears and fly. 23 hours is a long time to sit on a bus. A plane can do it in under 2 hours. |
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*MAD!SON*
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LMAO. I HATE FLYING AS WELL BUT I'LL SAY THIS MUCH I WOULD TRAVEL BY HOT AIR BALLON THAN TO TRAVE WITH THAT MUTT IN THE SIDE OF THEIR BUS...THEIR 2X2 BATHROOM WREAKS OF URINE, SEATING SUCKS GOD FORBID YOU SIT NEXT TO THE MAN WHO JUST ATE TACO BELL AT A REST STOP. WHICH I MIGHT ADD I WAS READY TO WALK THE REST OF THE WAY ONCE WE STOPPED FOR A BREAK. I WOULD SUGGEST YOU FLY....TRUST ME!!!!!!...JUST INCASE YOU STILL CHOOSE TO STICK WITH IT I'LL GIVE YOU A CHECK LIST....
1)BAR OF SOAP FOR YOUR SMELLY FELLOW PASSENGERS(THERE WILL BE AT LEAST ONE)
2) A MATTRESS INCASE YOU HAVE TO SLEEP IN THE ISLE BECAUSE THERE ARE NO MORE SEATS AND A GREYHOUND WORKER STOLE YOUR SEAT AFTER YOU RETURNED FROM THE REST STOP(THEIR NOT GETTING UP)
3) A SPARE TIRE...THEIRS ARE ALWAYS BLOWING
4) A CARRY ON BAG INCASE YOURS ARE STOLEN AT TRANSFER POINTS
5) AN ALARM CLOCK SET 5 MINS BEFORE YOU IT'S TIME TO HEAD BACK ONTO THE BUS AT A REST STOP(THEY EILL LEAVE YOUR ***)
AND # 6 LAST BUT NOT LEAST A PISTOL FOR THE DAMN PHYCO YOU STAND A HIGH CHANCE OF BEING BUSED WITH..
GOOD LUCK SWEETIE...BUT IF I WERE YOU I WOULD BE MAKING FLIGHT RESERVATIONS!!! |
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