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| - I finally booked a trip on Megabus although it was a shorter one (Pittsburgh to DC), I was still able to get my round trip ticket for under 50$. Two months prior or less to my departure date, in the peak travel season.
You can get the 1$ deals but you have to be really hardcore and watch the website daily, you also have to book pretty far in advance so I've heard.
The bus was clean non-smelly offers free WIFI but it rarely works while the bus is moving, for that matter neither did my cell phone in parts of MD. To be expected I suppose. No complaints about my fellow passengers. The bus leaves on time be around 30-45 min early if possible. This will ensure you a spot near the front of the line and then you can get a more comfortable seat. Front seats up top, table seats on bottom or window seats offer a tad more head resting / stretching room. Seats are not reserved and are first come first serve. Soooo if anyone attempts to swipe your seat at the rest stop immediately run up the bus aisle and scream FIREEEEEEE!!!
Ok maybe not that approach but a "hi I'd like to keep my seat back, I prefer not to play musical bus chairs for the rest of ride." Should suffice. I would not tolerate such juvenile behavior from adults, I mean what would happen if someone did that to you at one of your favorite sports games? You paid for your seat here too just think of it that way.
Our bus was on time functional newer, with power outlets, fairly comfortable and for me it was cheaper than putting gas in my car or a flight. My friend also rode in the same day same route but later. Her bus broke down (this could happen with any mode of transportation). They were two hours delayed getting into DC. They were promised a refund, but not really given clear instructions on how to get one.
So far according to her and her bank account balance the refund has not manifested, I think Megabus could fix up their website to be a little more user friend. Also refund better if they are promising that. Fix those two things and you've got yourself 4 stars Megabus.... I will ride again regardless.
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