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How does Greyhound work the bus thingy?

How does greyhound bus work? I am planning to go from Pennsylvania to north carolina and i am very anxious. I have never been on buses that goes state to state. Is there a limit on the number of bags u can take? what do i have to bring besides the tickets? do they stop to take eating breaks and stuff like that? I really want to know how this is like in most details as possible because i am very anxious about this.

Public Comments

1. I've been on the Greyhound a couple of times and it was a long trip (from South Florida to New Orleans). All u do is go to the counter, check in, they clip your ticket-and you check your bags (have them stored underneath the bus) and climb aboard. You're allowed one free checked bag and one carry on (according to Greyhound.com). They stop every 4-5 hrs and also p/u and drop off passengers at bus stops. The best advice I can give you is don't go to sleep on the bus, cause u might miss your stop. Also, sometimes everyone has to get off the bus because they're changing drivers, buses or refueling, so make sure you stay near the boarding area and listen for any announcements. While you're on the bus, just relax, read, listen to music (and try not to use the bathroom unless you have hand sanitizer :S ). Don't b anxious, all u really need are your bags, ticket, and ID. I recommend some snacks you can carry on and bottled water. Have a safe trip!
2. It doesn't work well, let me tell you. If you can don't bring much with you, when I ship things, it's not as bad. I have seen them lose luggage. When they do stop for breaks, they WILL leave without you, so make sure you are back in a timely manner. Bring some music and something to read. I enjoy listening to music and looking out the window.
3. "Lovestar" pretty much covered all the bases. Just let me add that Greyhound dos not reserve seats, so if you get off to eat make sure to get bach on the bus before it leaves of boards new passengers if you want to keep the same seat for the entire trip. Also sit closer to the front of the bus if you can. It smells better up there. Oh yea, DON'T leave anything valuable on the bus when you are off during lunch breaks.