Comments on: Megabus and the Art of the Deal http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/10/megabus-and-the-art-of-the-deal/ Why Wait to See the World? Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:43:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Steph http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/10/megabus-and-the-art-of-the-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-13353 Steph Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:48:16 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=773#comment-13353 Hmm, I've never taken Megabus in the UK so I can't vouch for them. It's pretty nice in the US though! Unfortunately we don't have the wonderful train system you guys do- taking the amtrak to New York costs as much as flying! Hmm, I’ve never taken Megabus in the UK so I can’t vouch for them. It’s pretty nice in the US though! Unfortunately we don’t have the wonderful train system you guys do- taking the amtrak to New York costs as much as flying!

]]> By: Tom http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/10/megabus-and-the-art-of-the-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-13351 Tom Wed, 28 Sep 2011 13:26:19 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=773#comment-13351 OHGOD both times I've used Megabus (in the UK) were a NIGHTMARE. Going to London from Newcastle, the bus broke down and my legs were touching the seat in front of me. I'm not even tall - only 5'8''! On the way back, it was 45 minutes late due to "traffic". Strangely enough, the National Express buses on the same route were all on time. We were then informed the driver had to have a 30 minute break by law - screw the fact we'd been waiting 45 minutes not having a clue what was going on. They didn't even have a back-up driver. Really, really shitty. I ended up arriving 2 hours behind schedule, missing all the public transport home and having to shell out for a taxi because it was pissing it down with rain. I'd rather shell out for the National Express in the UK - or spend a little more and take the train! OHGOD both times I’ve used Megabus (in the UK) were a NIGHTMARE. Going to London from Newcastle, the bus broke down and my legs were touching the seat in front of me. I’m not even tall – only 5’8”!

On the way back, it was 45 minutes late due to “traffic”. Strangely enough, the National Express buses on the same route were all on time. We were then informed the driver had to have a 30 minute break by law – screw the fact we’d been waiting 45 minutes not having a clue what was going on. They didn’t even have a back-up driver. Really, really shitty. I ended up arriving 2 hours behind schedule, missing all the public transport home and having to shell out for a taxi because it was pissing it down with rain.

I’d rather shell out for the National Express in the UK – or spend a little more and take the train!

]]> By: Jessie http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/10/megabus-and-the-art-of-the-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-11285 Jessie Thu, 12 May 2011 15:46:38 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=773#comment-11285 Being a D.C. native I'm a huge Megabus / Bolt bus fan. And FYI, there's a nifty Chinatown bus search engine (Greyhound included) for the Eastern seaboard. http://busjunction.com -- they even tell you what busses have wifi and bathrooms in the searches. Being a D.C. native I’m a huge Megabus / Bolt bus fan. And FYI, there’s a nifty Chinatown bus search engine (Greyhound included) for the Eastern seaboard. http://busjunction.com — they even tell you what busses have wifi and bathrooms in the searches.

]]> By: Steph http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/10/megabus-and-the-art-of-the-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-5587 Steph Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:28:47 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=773#comment-5587 I've never used the british buses but I've seen them and I'm sure they are excellent! Definitely let us know about the train! I’ve never used the british buses but I’ve seen them and I’m sure they are excellent! Definitely let us know about the train!

]]> By: Steph http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/10/megabus-and-the-art-of-the-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-5586 Steph Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:27:56 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=773#comment-5586 I'm a big fan of those front seats as well- for the view if nothing else! I’m a big fan of those front seats as well- for the view if nothing else!

]]> By: Steph http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/10/megabus-and-the-art-of-the-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-5585 Steph Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:27:26 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=773#comment-5585 ha fair enough! luckily with my new netbook this won't be a problem ha fair enough! luckily with my new netbook this won’t be a problem

]]> By: Kayling05 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/10/megabus-and-the-art-of-the-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-5574 Kayling05 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 22:34:25 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=773#comment-5574 I'm using megabus next month on my trip to the UK and I too got some really cheap deals when booking ahead (most expensive trip was 6 pounds, other 2 were 1.50 each). I'm a pretty frugal person, so I was really excited to find these great deals. I'm not traveling with a laptop so I'm not too concerned about that, and it's like, nothing could be smaller than coach airplane seats anymore, right?? I'm taking 2 buses and 1 train with them and I imagine the train is probably going to be on time, whereas I understand the buses sometimes are late due to traffic (which is ok, I'm not really in a rush either day on those as they aren't connecting). I’m using megabus next month on my trip to the UK and I too got some really cheap deals when booking ahead (most expensive trip was 6 pounds, other 2 were 1.50 each). I’m a pretty frugal person, so I was really excited to find these great deals. I’m not traveling with a laptop so I’m not too concerned about that, and it’s like, nothing could be smaller than coach airplane seats anymore, right?? I’m taking 2 buses and 1 train with them and I imagine the train is probably going to be on time, whereas I understand the buses sometimes are late due to traffic (which is ok, I’m not really in a rush either day on those as they aren’t connecting).

]]> By: Justin http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/10/megabus-and-the-art-of-the-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-5573 Justin Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:06:28 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=773#comment-5573 Train, plane, or bus the northeast is very connected via public transportation, more so than anywhere else in the country. I usually make several trips between Boston and NYC in the Summer, this is the first time I've used megabus and I'm completely sold. Generally I pay between $10/$15 one way on megabus depending on which time of the day I go at. Their last bus out of the city tends to be the cheapest. And since Megabus is relatively new I've found they're not nearly as overcrowded.. at least between NYC/Boston (greyhound always overbooks, leaving the last people in line to wait for a 2nd bus.. the 1st bus already having been late.) Also love the new buses and wifi like you. A small tip: Whenever we board (we arrive early) we usually run up and get the seats in the very front row on the second floor. That way you have a great view with the big open window in front of you, and a lot more space! With no seats in front of me it lets me stretch my legs out and you shouldn't have any laptop positioning problems anymore! Only downside is there's no outlets there so you have to bother the people behind you for use of one. :) Train, plane, or bus the northeast is very connected via public transportation, more so than anywhere else in the country.

I usually make several trips between Boston and NYC in the Summer, this is the first time I’ve used megabus and I’m completely sold. Generally I pay between $10/$15 one way on megabus depending on which time of the day I go at. Their last bus out of the city tends to be the cheapest. And since Megabus is relatively new I’ve found they’re not nearly as overcrowded.. at least between NYC/Boston (greyhound always overbooks, leaving the last people in line to wait for a 2nd bus.. the 1st bus already having been late.) Also love the new buses and wifi like you.

A small tip: Whenever we board (we arrive early) we usually run up and get the seats in the very front row on the second floor. That way you have a great view with the big open window in front of you, and a lot more space! With no seats in front of me it lets me stretch my legs out and you shouldn’t have any laptop positioning problems anymore! Only downside is there’s no outlets there so you have to bother the people behind you for use of one. :)

]]> By: Melvin http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/10/megabus-and-the-art-of-the-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-5572 Melvin Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:58:58 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=773#comment-5572 talking about seats... maybe your laptop is just too big??? LOL talking about seats… maybe your laptop is just too big??? LOL

]]> By: Steph http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/10/megabus-and-the-art-of-the-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-4594 Steph Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:23:36 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=773#comment-4594 Almost seems too good to be true! Almost seems too good to be true!

]]> By: Ramblingsaffie http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/10/megabus-and-the-art-of-the-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-4583 Ramblingsaffie Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:33:45 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=773#comment-4583 $1, thats crazy!! $1, thats crazy!!

]]> By: Steph http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/10/megabus-and-the-art-of-the-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-171 Steph Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:35:07 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=773#comment-171 I agree that RyanAir is cheaper than anything the US offers, I just have a problem with their deceptive advertising practices. I prefer EasyJet personally. I agree that RyanAir is cheaper than anything the US offers, I just have a problem with their deceptive advertising practices. I prefer EasyJet personally.

]]> By: Liza http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/10/megabus-and-the-art-of-the-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-170 Liza Wed, 21 Oct 2009 02:58:56 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=773#comment-170 the thing with Ryanair and all the fees is that in spite of all of that, I haven's seen anything even remotely close to their prices here in north america....its impossible to fly anywhere for less than a couple hundred dollars the thing with Ryanair and all the fees is that in spite of all of that, I haven’s seen anything even remotely close to their prices here in north america….its impossible to fly anywhere for less than a couple hundred dollars

]]> By: Steph http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/10/megabus-and-the-art-of-the-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-148 Steph Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:09:27 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=773#comment-148 Yeah it's really hard to argue with a price like that. I stayed with a friend, so I felt like my trip was practically free! Yeah it’s really hard to argue with a price like that. I stayed with a friend, so I felt like my trip was practically free!

]]> By: Brandon http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/10/megabus-and-the-art-of-the-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-144 Brandon Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:10:39 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=773#comment-144 DC to NYC for under 10 dollars? I will forgo all comfort for that price... .-= Brandon´s last blog ..<a href="http://brandonwenerd.com/2009/10/british-airways-catches-a-wave-of-criticism-over-surfboard-ban-aol-travel/" rel="nofollow">British Airways Catches A Wave of Criticism Over Surfboard Ban – AOL Travel</a> =-. DC to NYC for under 10 dollars? I will forgo all comfort for that price…
.-= Brandon´s last blog ..British Airways Catches A Wave of Criticism Over Surfboard Ban – AOL Travel =-.

]]> By: Nancy http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/10/megabus-and-the-art-of-the-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-129 Nancy Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:30:54 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=773#comment-129 Great post. I'm bookmarking this one. Btw-left you a little love on my blog. :) .-= Nancy´s last blog ..<a href="http://nancythegnomette.com/2009/10/12/hot-damn-yall-im-famous/" rel="nofollow">Hot damn y’all, I’m famous!</a> =-. Great post. I’m bookmarking this one. Btw-left you a little love on my blog. :)
.-= Nancy´s last blog ..Hot damn y’all, I’m famous! =-.

]]> By: Steph http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/10/megabus-and-the-art-of-the-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-128 Steph Mon, 12 Oct 2009 22:30:59 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=773#comment-128 Really appreciating all your articles on the UK since I'm heading there next month. Thanks Craig! Really appreciating all your articles on the UK since I’m heading there next month. Thanks Craig!

]]> By: Craig http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/10/megabus-and-the-art-of-the-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-126 Craig Mon, 12 Oct 2009 20:37:20 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=773#comment-126 We used Megabus many times in the UK and found them to be good enough for the price. We had a few breakdowns, so it's nice to hear that their US counterparts are starting out with nice(r) vehicles. Here's our comparison on <a href="http://indietravelpodcast.com/podcast/036-budget-travel-in-britain-redux/" rel="nofollow">plane, train or megabus when booking in the UK</a>. .-= Craig´s last blog ..<a href="http://indietravelpodcast.com/article/starve-travelling-uk/" rel="nofollow">How not to starve while travelling in the UK</a> =-. We used Megabus many times in the UK and found them to be good enough for the price. We had a few breakdowns, so it’s nice to hear that their US counterparts are starting out with nice(r) vehicles. Here’s our comparison on plane, train or megabus when booking in the UK.
.-= Craig´s last blog ..How not to starve while travelling in the UK =-.

]]> By: Steph http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/10/megabus-and-the-art-of-the-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-123 Steph Sun, 11 Oct 2009 19:01:24 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=773#comment-123 Bus travel in the US is under-developed compared to Europe and other places. With Megabus, Bolt bus and others, traveling inexpensively is becoming much easier- at least in the Northeast. Bus travel in the US is under-developed compared to Europe and other places. With Megabus, Bolt bus and others, traveling inexpensively is becoming much easier- at least in the Northeast.

]]> By: Grant Lingel http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/2009/10/megabus-and-the-art-of-the-deal/comment-page-1/#comment-122 Grant Lingel Sun, 11 Oct 2009 11:40:19 +0000 http://twenty-somethingtravel.com/?p=773#comment-122 Great post! I've been wondering how the Megabus works... I see them all the time! Definitely a better option than the Chinatown Bus! Great post! I’ve been wondering how the Megabus works… I see them all the time! Definitely a better option than the Chinatown Bus!

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