Travel by long-distance buses, also known as coaches.
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Bus From Santiago, Chile to Buenos Aires
my husband and I wish to travel from Santiago to Buenos Aires by bus.
We would appreciate a recommendation/advice re: bus company, terminal location, and reservations compared to on the spot ...
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Ticket for a day trip by train and bus in Skåne
I'm going to land in Copenhagen airport (Kastrup), take a train to Skåne (Lund to be precise), and a local bus to my destination. I'll do the return trip in the evening.
I can find the route ...
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Alternatives to National Express in the UK
I would prefer not to use National Express. Conditions on coaches can be awful, in my opinion. I wish we had something like Polskibus in the UK.
Are there any alternatives? I mainly use them to get ...
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From Uyuni, Bolivia to Salta, Argentina by bus
Does anyone knows how can I get from Uyuni, Bolivia to Salta, Argentina by bus? And what the approximate cost/time will be to get there?
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Getting from Denver Amtrak to Fort Collins
The eastbound Amtrak arrives Denver 6:38 PM (18:38 PT). How can I get to Fort Collins from there?
The Super Shuttle runs roughly hourly from Denver International Airport to Fort Collins, but the ...
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Do US long distance buses enforce their luggage rules?
I bought a Megabus ticket. On the ticket, it says:
You may bring 1 (one) standard sized suitcase (weighing no more than 50 pounds) per reservation and 1 carry on-piece which is capable of being ...
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Interactive map for mixed bus-and-walking journeys in Greater London
I need to plan a travel in Greater London (within the M25) over multiple destinations via buses and by walking.
Many online tools, including Google Maps and TFL website, enable finding the best ...
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Bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Antofagasta, Chile?
I'm looking for a bus from San Pedro de Atacama to Antofagasta, Chile in September 2013
I found a bus company but looks like there are no buses in September. Do you know any other bus companies who ...
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Is there any bus/coach travelling direct from Brussels, Belgium to Tbilisi, Georgia?
Is there any bus/coach travelling direct from Brussels, Belgium to Tbilisi, Georgia? Do you know any agency in Brussels who does this trip?
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Is it necessary to book bus tickets from Gdansk to Kaliningrad in advance?
Is it necessary to book bus tickets from Gdansk to Kaliningrad in advance, or is it enough to buy tickets at the station just before the departure? If they need to be booked in advance, where would ...
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Can I still get from Heathrow to London on a double-decker bus?
Some years ago I rode a double-decker bus from Heathrow to Victoria Station and found it to be a great way in to the city, since we could sit up top and see so much. I'd love to do the same thing for ...
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How do we get from Fethiye/Dalaman to Cappadoncia by bus?
We are planning a holiday to Turkey, and we be starting off in Fethiye, then going via Cappadocia to Istanbul. I am trying to find out how to get from Fethiye to Cappadocia we do not mind stopping ...
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Train from Calama to La Paz
I read somewhere that trains are going between Antofagasta (Chile) and La Paz (Bolivia), which would go through Calama.
Is this information up to date? And is it a respectable alternative to a ...
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How do US intercity bus companies relate to each other?
When I book a journey via Greyhound Lines or Jefferson Lines, the offers include journeys by other bus companies, such as Burlington Trailways or Black Hills Stage Lines.
This goes both ways; booking ...
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Mallorca's public transportation prices
What are the current prices of public transportation bus and train services? Are there any monthly/weekly passes?
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For Burlington Trailways buses, is advance booking helpful and needed to be sure of a seat?
Later this spring, I will probably travel by bus from Mount Pleasant to Iowa City (I'll be arriving by train from Denver).
According to Burlington Trailways, there is a ticket counter at the Mount ...
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Where can I find information about buses in Giza, Egypt?
According to wikitravel, there should be bus routes close to the Giza Railway station of Cairo Metro Line 2. Quoting it:
any number of minibuses and buses go to the site (known as 'al-haram'
in ...
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What's the best way to travel around Greece? Train or Bus?
Looks like a train pass for a 25 year old is only $150 for 5 travel days, but I hear the trains don't run everywhere, so would it just be cheaper to take the buses everywhere? And what is the best way ...
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What are the safest bus companies in Bolivia and Chile?
I need to travel from La Paz, to Salar De Uyuni and then to Chile, and from Chile come back to Peru.
For "safe", I mean reliable companies in terms of delays/broken engines but also with good ...
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Canadian Greyhound - how to find what facilities are on a bus route?
Word is that Greyhound Canada has revitalised some of their buses, and indeed my roommate mentioned that his bus from Vancouver to Whistler last week had wifi and charging points.
I'm wondering about ...
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Is there a centralised website for bus travel in Brazil?
In Argentina, for example, plataforma10 was generally the go-to website for travellers for bus companies - while it didn't do every company, it had most of the big ones, and to all destinations in ...
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Using local transportation in Malta?
I shall be visiting Malta for two weeks this summer and shall be staying in Mellieha, located in the north of the island, close to the ferry terminal where one can travel to its sister island - Gozo. ...
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Are flights more dangerous than bus rides?
It is usually known, that during long-haul flights some measurements must be taken to avoid veins clots. Eg.: stand up and walk once a while or take a antithrombotic shot before flight.
Yet I never ...
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How do I catch a train or a bus in France (more specifically Paris)
Just walk in the station and buy a ticket as usual? Or is there anything else I should know?
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Traveling from Newark to Philadelphia, train or bus
I would be landing in Newark Airport with an international flight on Thursday at 16:40 PM, planning to get to UPenn immediately after.
I will have suitcase with me and a small backpack.
I wanted to ...
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What is the cheapest / fastest way to get from Brussels to Paris?
There are several ways of getting from Brussels to Paris. The fastest is probably the train, but it gets more expensive when you buy the ticket on the last minute.
My question can be really split ...
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About inter-city and inter-country bus services in Europe
I am planning a month-long trip in mid-June to Europe; mainly Italy, Switzerland, France and Spain in that order. I'll like to know about a bus service that I can use while in a country, and to travel ...
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Is there a reason to prefer the bus to the train in the Czech Republic?
I'm traveling to Brno for a conference, and am making last-minute travel plans. The recommendation is to fly into Vienna and take ground transportation from there, as Brno's own airport is very small. ...
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Where exactly is the London Shoreditch National Express Coach Stop?
For some reason the rubbish website shows that the Shoreditch stop is just off the Ivory Coast. Any idea where it actually is?
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Megabus from Amsterdam to Brussels
Since Fyra stopped transportation between Amsterdam and Brussels I was wondering if there is way to get there cheaper and convenient than usual NS trains with two over stops.
I found that megabus has ...
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Taking my bike on overland transport
I am planning on going on a long distance cycle tour, but for some sections, I will put my bike on public transport. Does anyone have any general advice for putting bikes on public transport in Europe ...
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Mexico to Tierra de Fuego, bus or own car?
I'm planning a PanAmerican route all the way to Tierra de Fuego from Mexico, but I can't get idea what could be better, if rely on public transport or take my car on the road. We are 3 persons, my ...
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Advantages of traveling from Lima to Cusco by bus vs. plane?
Do you think it makes sense to fly rather than travel by bus in terms of time/money? Or perhaps traveling by bus is not that bad?
Also, I've been told that landing in Cusco is quite spectacular and I ...
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Chinatown buses - Buy online or at the counter?
I'm planning on taking one of the discount buses from Boston to New York City (Fung Wah/Mega/Bolt). Do people generally just buy their tickets at the counter, or is it better to buy them in advance, ...
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Abu Dhabi to Muscat?
I will be traveling from Abu Dhabi to Muscat in February this year but I can't find any conclusive information as to whether direct connections (that are not flights) between the two cities exist and ...
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Bus between Mendoza and Santiago: are there precipitous drop-offs on the edge of the road?
I'm planning to travel by bus between Mendoza, Argentina and Santiago, Chile. I don't have a head for heights, hence my question:
Are there any terrible precipitous drop-offs on the edge of the road ...
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Is there a site that gives travelling opportunities in Europe if you don't care about the destination or the date?
I'm interested in travelling around Europe the cheapest way possible, but I don't really care about the order in which I visit countries and I'm 100% flexible for both departure and return date.
I'm ...
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Do I have wifi on the main Peru bus companies, such as Cruz del Sur, Ormeño or Oltursa?
Do I have wireless internet on the main Peru bus companies, such as Cruz del Sur, Ormeño or Oltursa ?
That would be nice since my bus trips usually last around 10 hours
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Can I easily reach Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia, from Puno, Titicaca lake in Peru?
What are the best connections by bus ?
Also, is it safe to cross the border, or am I might going to have some troubles especially traveling by bus in the night ?
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Is it safe to travel by bus in Peru at night?
Do you think it is safe to travel in Peru by bus in the night?
Or should I only travel during the day? Actually a few trips are quite long—around 20 hours—so I guess I'm going to travel by night ...
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Where can I find the duration of a bus trip on Gran Canaria?
On 21 December, I will travel by bus from Aeropuerto Gran Canaria via Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Agaete/Puerto de Las Nieves. I found timetables for buses on Gran Canaria and I found out I need to ...
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Bus or taxi from Coonor (or Ooty) to Coimbatore?
On 23rd Dec, I (and 2 friends) will be starting from Ooty (Udagamandalam) and need to reach Coimbatore Train station before 15:00 (from where there is a train at 15:25 to Chennai - Booked).
Now there ...
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Traveling by Greyhound?
I'm just wanting to ask a few questions about Greyhound. My sister and I are traveling from Austin, TX to Eugene, OR this Tuesday. I've never traveled by Greyhound before, and I'm very, very nervous. ...
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Do seatbelts reduce the risk of injury or death in buses? [closed]
While I was on a two hour bus trip in Tasmania, someone noted that I was the only passenger who was wearing a seat belt. Do seatbelts reduce the risk of injury or death to bus passengers? Is the ...
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Travel between Ho Chi Minh City and Kampot
I'm looking for a relatively painless but interesting way to get from Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) and Kampot in Cambodia.
The most commonly suggested route seems to be the bus from HCMC to Phnom Pehn, ...
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How do I spend my traveling time wisely? [closed]
Beside reading a book, checking emails and listening to music, how can I make full use of my traveling time wisely when traveling for long hours?
I really getting sick wasting a lot of time on ...
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How do Eurolines compare to IDBus for the London ↔ Paris route?
As well as the usual options of Fly, Train (Eurostar), or drive/train + ferry + drive/train, there are now two coach operators running quite a few services between London and Paris. Eurolines have ...
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Land transportation between Asunción, Paraguay and Santiago, Chile
I just booked my flight from Asunción to Santiago, but it occurred to me that given how short of a trip it is (based on the flight time, anyway), I started wondering if I might have been able to make ...
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Where can I get an up-to-date list of destinations by overnight coach from London
I've found a way for people who can sleep on overnight buses/coaches to save time and accommodation by taking night coaches out of London.
I've haphazardly found Plymouth-Penzance, ...
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Is Willer Express reliable?
I'm organizing few days in Japan and I would like to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto during the night.
In a previous question I asked for a good connection.
I finally decided to use an overnight bus.
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