Greyhound Is the Low-Cost Alternative for Easter Holiday Travel
WHAT:
Greyhound is finalizing its preparations for Easter travel. Last year
during the six-day holiday travel period, Greyhound carried more than
440,000 passengers home to visit family and friends.
HOW:
It is not too late to take advantage of Greyhound specials for holiday
travel. Customers still can purchase companion fares for the holiday
period. There are no blackout dates, which means Greyhound passengers
can travel home with a companion at no additional charge for the
holidays. Other restrictions may apply.
Greyhound also reduced the advance purchase requirement on Super Friendly
Fares to three days, so customers now can save money even closer to when
they want to travel. Other savings include Greyhound eSavers fares,
which offer 10 percent off certain schedules when customers purchase
tickets through http://www.greyhound.com . Some restrictions apply.
Below are some helpful hints:
-- In response to the increased national security warning level,
Greyhound has increased its security measures for the safety of its
passengers and employees. Individuals, baggage and packages may be
subject to additional screening or other security measures. Some
delays may result.
-- Customers do not need a reservation to travel with Greyhound. If you
know the departure schedule, simply arrive at the terminal at least an
hour before departure and buy your ticket at the counter.
-- Greyhound does not limit the number of tickets sold on a schedule.
When Greyhound fills a bus with passengers the company dispatches an
additional bus to accommodate more passengers as resources allow.
-- There are no seat assignments. Boarding and seating occurs on a
first-come, first-served basis.
-- Greyhound passengers are responsible for transferring their own bags.
All checked bags must have a claim check and an identification tag.
Both can be obtained at the ticket counter prior to boarding.
Customers must take their baggage to the bus and hand it to the
baggage handler who will load it underneath the bus. Do not leave
your luggage unattended. Baggage assistance is available by request.
TRAVEL TIPS:
-- Call ahead for scheduling and price information or visit the Web site
to find out travel options. Customers can purchase tickets in advance
by mail, will call or online at http://www.greyhound.com .
-- Arrive at the terminal at least one hour before departure.
-- Pack your belongings in durable luggage that's properly tagged, inside
and out.
-- Bring snacks, reading material, radio headsets and a small pillow for
your riding enjoyment.
-- On longer trips, ask the customer service agent about meal stops so
you can plan your food and beverage needs accordingly.
-- Passengers with disabilities who need assistance should call the
Greyhound Customers with Disabilities Travel Assist Line at
800-752-4841 at least 48 hours prior to departure.
WHERE:
Greyhound is the largest North American provider of intercity bus
transportation, serving more than 3,700 destinations with 20,000 daily
departures across the continent. The company also provides Greyhound
PackageXpress (GPX) in the United States and Greyhound Courier Service in
Canada, as well as Greyhound Travel Services including: vacation packages,
charters, sightseeing and shore services. In the U.S., for fare and schedule
information and to buy tickets call 1-800-231-2222 or visit the Web site at
http://www.greyhound.com .