Travel by long-distance buses, also known as coaches.
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Nova Scotia - Getting there and moving around
I plan on visiting Nova Scotia next Spring, I am currently wondering how to get there and especially how to move around. I am starting in Montreal.
By plane it's pretty expensive and then it's not ...
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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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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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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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I ordered 'print at home' tickets at Greyhound, but cannot take print out before the bus time
I ordered 'print at home' tickets from Greyhound (Binghamton to NYC), but I do not have printer at home. My university library, where I usually print, closed earlier than expected due to some reasons. ...
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Scotland Buspass or Railpass
I am going to be traveling in Scotland in the beginning of March. I will be traveling through Edinburgh, Stirling, Fort Williams, the Isle of Skye, and Inverness. I had also planned on walking a ...
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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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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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Georgetown MD to Cape Charles VA without a car
I would like to go from Georgetown, MD (near Galena, not near Washington) to Cape Charles, VA next week, without a car. What's the best way to get there? What are the possibilities?
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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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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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Unlimited Greyhound or Amtrak trips in US/Canada?
I've heard mention of 'limitless' tickets in North America, either by bus or train. Do these exist? What are the conditions and prices?
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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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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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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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Free bus shuttle service from Hong Kong airport?
Does someone have details and the route of the free bus service from/to Hong Kong (HKG) airport to the city ?
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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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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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Getting from Pushkar to Ajmer early in the morning
At what time does the first public or private bus go from Pushkar to Ajmer?
I have a train at 8 AM from Ajmer but would like to stay for a night at Pushkar.
If I can't get to this train on time by ...
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Santiago to Iquique by bus
A commenter on my blog post about my bus ride from Santiago to Iquique asked the following question:
I want to travel from Santiago to Iquique by bus. Any body can tell
how much, how long is it ...
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How can I find info about the train or bus from Murfatlar (Basarabi) to Bucharest?
I woke up at Murfatlar station (formerly Basarabi station) in the Constanța state/province/department/etc of Romania after failing miserably to hitchhike to Bucharest from the coast.
Only the waiting ...
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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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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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What is the best way to plan bus travel in Costa Rica?
We are planning a trip to Costa Rica and looking at taking the bus to get between places (e.g. San José, La Fortuna, Manuel Antonio, Sámara).
I'm looking for some advice on the best way to plan the ...
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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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Is there a bus from Tbilisi, Georgia to Thessaloniki, Greece?
While it appears that information is available about the bus from Thessaloniki to Tbilisi in a previous question, I'm curious about the reverse? What Georgian companies (or Greek companies operating ...
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Cheapest way to go from San Francisco to Los Angeles?
I will visit San Francisco, Los Angeles and Las Vegas next winter and I will have 15 days to visit the 3 cities, which one is the best option to visit and connect the cities:
Rent a Motorhome
Rent a ...
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What time do buses and/or marshrutkas leave from Tbilisi for Batumi?
I'm trying to find out for a hostel guest what time buses and/or marshrutkas depart Tbilisi to get to Batumi.
I can find on the Internet that the travel time is between four and six hours and that ...
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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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From Tallinn harbour to the main bus station
From Tallinn harbour it's a relatively long way to the main bus station (Tallinna bussijaam; Lastekodu 46). From terminal A (e.g. Viking Line, Eckerö Line) it's a 3.1 km (~40 min) and from terminal D ...
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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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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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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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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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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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Is there any bus from Bergamo to Venezia (Italy)?
I'm arriving to Bergamo airport next week and I would like to go to Venezia as soon as possible. I know there is a train from city center, but it's too expensive (35 € one way) and my experience is ...
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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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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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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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When is the last / overnight bus from Ankara to Goreme (Cappadocia)?
I wanted to save some money by taking an overnight bus from Ankara to Göreme in Cappadocia. I cannot find details online and my copy of Lonely Planet is not very helpful about what time the last bus ...
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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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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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What time does the Tbilisi to Istanbul bus depart?
I know there are buses running between Istanbul Turkey and Tbilisi Georgia.
I know they take about 30 hours and cost about $35.
What I don't know is what time they departs Tbilisi and what time ...
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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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What's the difference between VIP and normal sleeper-bus from Vientiane to Pakse?
Since I discovered the sleeper bus between Vientiane and Pakse I discarded to flight to the south, but I have a doubt: what's the difference between VIP and normal sleeper-bus accommodation from ...
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Buses from Jaisalmer to Khuri
I read that buses to Khuri go from a private bus stand in Jaisalmer. I would like to know at what times do these buses depart and arrive to Khuri.
Additionally, please tell me when I can catch a bus ...
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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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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 ...
