Greyhound Priority Boarding Worth It

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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.

Greyhound buses are comfortable, but if you sit on them for more than four hours the ride can become a real pain. The seats do recline quite far back, so you might be able to get some good sleep.

And, get in line as quickly as possible.

Once the station attendant announces that the line for your bus is forming (provided that youre not restricted to a boarding number), make a beeline towards the front. As with any form of transportation, where you sit can make all the difference in your trip. And those passengers who board first have their pick of the seat litter. Trust me, you dont want to spend hours on a bus next to a crying baby.

Arrive at Least an Hour Before Departure

On your first Greyhound trip, you should plan to arrive at the station well before your bus is scheduled to depart. This is because you will need to get checked in, find your departure gate/door, and determine where your boarding line will form.

Most of the time, you can get these tasks accomplished in a fairly short amount of time, but there are occasions (especially on weekends and other high-traffic travel days) when just getting checked in can take 30 minutes or more. Thats why I recommend getting to the station about an hour in advance so you have time to do all of the things you need to do. This will also give you time to sit down and get your bearings before your bus arrives.

Getting in the buss boarding line early allows you to choose from a wider variety of available seats. I recommend sitting up front.

Keep Your Carry-On Bag With You

One of the most common crimes that occurs on Greyhound busses is the theft of carry-on bags that people leave sitting around when they walk off to do something else. Always keep your carry-on bag with you! Even if you are just going to walk around the corner and come back, take your bag with you. It only takes a few seconds for someone who has been scoping you out to snatch up your bag and run off with it.

When you are traveling and the bus stops for breaks, I recommend taking your carry-on bag off the bus with you. I know its a pain, but its less of a pain than having your bag stolen. One of the reasons I always use a backpack as my carry-on bag is because its so easy to carry around with me. I just sling it on my back and Im off!

FAQ

What does priority boarding mean on Greyhound?

If you purchased an Economy Extra or Flexible fare, you get Priority Boarding which allows you to be one of the first to board and get your seat. Priority and General Boarding will be indicated on your ticket.

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.

What is the difference between Greyhound Economy and Economy Extra?

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. The time you’ll wait depends on the schedule you choose. You’ll need to take your under the bus baggage with you to the next bus too.

What does 1 transfer mean on Greyhound?

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. The time you’ll wait depends on the schedule you choose. You’ll need to take your under the bus baggage with you to the next bus too.