USA Bus Lines

navigating Port Authority bus terminal?

I'm taking a Greyhound bus from Ohio to NYC and back. I'm not too concerned about getting there, I figure I'll just follow everyone else until I am outside of the building, but I'm terrified about being able to find my gate for departure. I've ridden Greyhound before, but all of my transfers were in smaller cities (Cleveland was the biggest one) and the terminals were few in number. How do I find which gate I'm supposed to leave from? Is one building of the PABT for departures and one for arrivals? I'm not sure which one I should take. Is it safe for a woman traveling alone to be there at 8:30 at night? I'm taking schedule GLI 1685 if that is any help, departing from NYC at 9:15pm and arriving in Columbus at 12:00pm with no transfers. Thank you!

Public Comments

1. Greyhound Bus is in north terminal adjacement to 42nd St. When you get off, ask where Greyhound Bus will leave from or ask Greyhound Customer Service.
2. My friend, the bus terminal has plenty of directory board showing you where you are and where you departure gate is. Since, Greyhound buses departs from the North Wing of the bus terminal, there is an information booth on the street level of the terminal's North Wing where you can ask what gate your bus departs from. The folks there will gladly help you with directions. If you're buy you ticket from the ticket office at the bus terminal, you can also ask the person in the ticket office what gate will your bus department from. I hope this information is very helpful. Good luck and enjoy you trip. Native New Yorker
3. About the safety question - yes, it's definitely safe. A little known fact - New York City is the safest large city in the country - and has been for many years. If you are travelling on a weeknight, there will still be commuters heading to their buses to go home. Regardless, there will be plenty of people in the terminal and you will be safe. That being said, make sure you don't leave your items unattended, and be aware of your surroundings. But that's good practice anywhere.