Anyone with Megabus Experience?
I waited too long for a reasonably priced train ticket-- wanted to go down for the Midwest Bicycle Expo and Swap Meet (no I'm not some sort of swap meet junkie-- some good friends are involved in organizing this and I wanted to be there for their big event).
If anyone was considering heading down and back I'd appreciate a ride and of course help with the cost. Need to be back Sunday night.
If anyone was considering heading down and back I'd appreciate a ride and of course help with the cost. Need to be back Sunday night.
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Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on -
Howard, what about Megabus? They have a bus leaving tomorrow morning at 8:30, and one in the afternoon at 4:30. $17 and $20 respectively. They depart from Union Station.
Return trip on Sunday leaves STL at 8:30AM for $20.
Greyhound is a little more expensive.
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Permalink Reply by h' 1.0 on -
The event is Sunday so the cost is $20 outbound on Saturday and $25 return on Sunday.
I like the train so much better than anything else, but this is certainly an option, thanks.
Any personal experience with them? Do they leave and generally run on time?
Can I get a refund if I don't use the tickets like I can with Amtrak?
If I don't buy right now are the prices going to go up?
Thx.
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Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on
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I've never ridden on Megabus, sorry. The trip on Burlington Trailways coming back from Iowa in July was on-time, clean and comfortable though, if that helps at all.
H3N3 said:The event is Sunday so the cost is $20 outbound on Saturday and $25 return on Sunday.
I like the train so much better than anything else, but this is certainly an option, thanks.
Any personal experience with them? Do they leave and generally run on time?
Can I get a refund if I don't use the tickets like I can with Amtrak?
If I don't buy right now are the prices going to go up?
Thx.
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Permalink Reply by justin lewis on -
I've taken the megabus up to milwaukee a few times for cubs games and they are always right on schedule
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Permalink Reply by jen on -
oh suck it up and take the train! Ridership needs to go up so I can get a raise!
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Permalink Reply by John on -
If anyone if taking Amtrak (or a bus) and wants to t take their bike with them, I have a couple of bike boxes available for free. See listing in Marketplace.
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Permalink Reply by BalloonBiker on -
I've taken Megabus to Ann Arbor and Indianapolis. It's generally comfortable and on time...though in bad weather there can be delays. Some of their buses even have wifi.
I don't believe that the tickets are refundable.
H3N3 said:The event is Sunday so the cost is $20 outbound on Saturday and $25 return on Sunday.
I like the train so much better than anything else, but this is certainly an option, thanks.
Any personal experience with them? Do they leave and generally run on time?
Can I get a refund if I don't use the tickets like I can with Amtrak?
If I don't buy right now are the prices going to go up?
Thx.
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Permalink Reply by Lucas Seibel on -
Hey John,
Do you know how much it is extra to take a bike on the train. I'd like to take mine in a few weeks if I could use one of your boxes that would be great.
John said:If anyone if taking Amtrak (or a bus) and wants to t take their bike with them, I have a couple of bike boxes available for free. See listing in Marketplace.
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Permalink Reply by h' 1.0 on
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Well, I guess part of my question is answered about megabus-- the Sunday return option is now sold out.
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Permalink Reply by jen on
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if you bring your own bike box its $5 extra . no box they charge you 15
Lucas Seibel said:Hey John,
Do you know how much it is extra to take a bike on the train. I'd like to take mine in a few weeks if I could use one of your boxes that would be great.
John said:If anyone if taking Amtrak (or a bus) and wants to t take their bike with them, I have a couple of bike boxes available for free. See listing in Marketplace.
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Permalink Reply by h' 1.0 on
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I ended up booking travel to ride through the night (if you swing by to rob my house could you please water my plants?). Any stats on which part of the bus is safest when the driver fall asleep?
I'm looking at the site and don't see anything-- is there a stated amount of time by which one is advised to arrive ahead of departure time?
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