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| - I used Greyhound buses before. My experience was mixed. That was long time back. I don't remember the details.
I feel Megabus compared with Greyhound, is better. Traveling by Megabus is not bad depending on many factors. I took a bus from Charlotte to Washington DC, and back on a weekend. I got a good deal on the price for this trip. My trip was overnight. Here are the few things about my trip.
Wi-fi was functional during the trip. One can't stream videos. I can understand why.
Seats are reclining and comfortable.
The bus was clean.
It's a double decker bus. Oh! I love the double decker buses so much.
Restroom is in the bus which is great. You know, when you got to go, you got to.
The drivers are knowledgeable, and polite. They make regular announcements.
The stops were extended so there was enough time to walk outside and take some fresh air.
I was not carrying any luggage but there is ample of space for the luggage which is one checked in bag per person.
There was enough space under the seats for my small backpack and tripod. I could comfortable put my feet even with the backpack underneath the seat.
Few issues I experienced on the trip.
The young teenager behind me was playing music very loud, and I could hear it even though he was using his headset. I wonder how loud the music would be feeling in his ears. It was difficult to convince him to lower the volume. It became unbearable for me to fall sleep after Durham. I have to move to other seat at Richmond. I could get couple of hours of good sleep after that. So it depends who is your co-passengers. I would not sit around young kids or teenagers, next time. I think it's just difficult to reason with them.
On the way back from Washington DC, the heater was on in the bus. From Washington DC to Richmond, I tried very hard to get some sleep in the dry and hot condition. I have to take all my layers off, even that did not help. Outside it was chilly, but inside it was very hot. I informed driver about the temperature upstairs when we arrived at Richmond. He told me that he can't change the temperature as the controls are locked. When the bus was moving I put my head and back on the glass window, that helped to get some cold from outside through the glass. But it was difficult throughout the trip to sleep in the heat and dry temperature in the bus. It wasn't a fun ride.
Considering the price for the distance covered, with all the facilities provided, I think Megabus is great.
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