![]() ![]() Every bus trip includes at least one long phone call with screaming involved, someone listening to their music loud enough for all to hear or a conversation on evolution between two strangers who are suddenly best friends. I’ve never understood why people feel it is their right to talk loudly in small enclosed places like buses. The worse the weather, the later the megabus is and waiting outside in the extremes doesn’t make the next 3-5 hour bus trip ahead of you any more enjoyable. If it might rain bring an umbrella or poncho, if it’s winter wear extra layers. We have stood outside in the pouring rain and below freezing temperatures waiting hours for the bus to arrive. The megabus stops are outside and not usually accommodating to weather. There is always something that drives me nuts, but by lowering my expectations, I can handle the trip. I never show up for a megabus expecting it to leave on time, the wi-fi to actually work or the person sitting in front of me to not talk loudly into their cell phone. ![]() We might sound crazy, but when you become a regular on the Chicago – Indianapolis Megabus route you begin to figure out how make the trip a positive experience. Especially during the holidays these buses get incredibly crowded and if you are stuck upstairs it can get very … sweaty, stuffy and vomit-acious. Why should I care what seat I get?īefore we started strategically boarding the Megabus we had AWFUL bus trips. I suggest skipping the table seats and sitting 1 or 2 seats back, in between the bathroom and the table seats. However, the far back left seats on the first level have the most leg room. If you go too far back in the bus you are sitting near the bathroom and it could end up being a smelly trip. Be aware if you do pick the table you might end up playing footsie with your stranger-neighbor across from you. You have the choice to have a table on the bottom or a regular seat. Personally I prefer the bottom level, the seats seem to have much more space, the ceilings are higher and if you get carsick, the swaying is more forgiving on the bottom. There are two levels of seating on most Megabuses. Make sure both of you have the ticket numbers because they do occasionally ask for it when putting your bag on also if you’re carrying more than one bag. We’ve never had trouble with this and we’ve always gotten the seat we want. When Josh gets on he knows his ticket number and reiterates that to the driver. You do need your ticket to get on so when I board I show the driver my ticket for 2 people and explain my husband is putting his bag on. Josh takes our big bags to put in the back of the bus, while I get in the front of the line to be one of the first to grab a seat. If you are traveling with someone else, I suggest splitting up. (I’ve never seen them be too strict on this but I’m sure it depends on how busy the bus is that day.) If you have luggage to load that doesn’t fit in your lap, join the line in the back of the bus.Įach passenger is allowed one piece of luggage and one carry on. When the bus first arrives, passengers with carry-on only bags rush to the bus door to await boarding. Travel light and show up early. I suggest arriving 15 minutes early, we’ve never taken a megabus that doesn’t leave at least 30 minutes late. ![]() (50 cent change fee and 50 cent new reservation fee) How to get the best seat on the Megabus The driver is going to ask you to read the first 5 numbers/characters of the confirmation number, so make sure you have it accessible. I usually send it to TripIt, or save it in a note on my phone. You will need the ticket or at least the confirmation number to board. Once you’ve selected your dates and times, entered your information and purchased your ticket, make sure to save it or print it out. Where does the Megabus travel to?Ĭheck out the route map on the site to find out where the closest stop is to you. They stop in over 100 U.S cities, including routes through Canada. The bus offers free Wi-Fi (that usually doesn’t work) and electric plugs at your seat. The Megabus is a intercity double decker coach bus service that is low cost and in my opinion incredibly more comfortable than the alternative, Greyhound Bus. ![]()
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