Bus
travel throughout the world is generally
considered second place to going by train
due to the hours involved and discomfort
of overnight travel. However bus tickets
are usually less expensive (although make
sure you always compare the costs with a
railway ticket) and can get you off the
regular tourist trail to little known towns
and villages.
The only setback can be lack of services
and connecting transport. It’s always
worth doing a bit of homework at the local
tourist information office when you arrive.
In Europe Eurolines
is the largest network of international
buses and they operate through major towns
in Europe. People under 26 years are around
10% less than the adult full fare and there
are passes and routes available at cheaper
prices. Bus tours are also an option like
Busabout (busabout.info@virgin.net)
and Eurobus who provide a hop on and off
service. They will normally book accommodation
ahead of time although this can be outlying
campsites to the town. In the South Pacific
KiwiAdventure
and OzAdventure
provide a similar service in New Zealand
and Australia.
In Asian and African countries bus travel
can be crowded, cramped, slow and uncomfortable
but it is an experience of life and well worth
a few discomforts. And you may be lucky enough
to share your seat with chickens, monks or
friendly locals. There are a few things to
watch for. Some companies may sell five people
the same seat number or possibly there may
only be standing room or even sitting space
on the roof. Buses vary from place to place
but usually it is possible to choose between
ordinary, express, semi-luxe, deluxe, deluxe
air-con and even deluxe sleeper. Make sure
you know what you are paying for. Most travellers
are advised to take private or tourist buses
as they are faster and more comfortable. Government
buses can be dangerously ill maintained and
hopelessly crowded. You may also have to endure
ear piercing local pop music played over tinny
speakers. However generally you do not need
to book ahead. Just turn up and push your
way on.
Greyhound Canada
Schedules, fares, and information on charters
and courier services. http://www.greyhound.ca
Bus Éireann
Home
Irish National bus company providing local
bus services, Expressway long distance intercity
services, Eurolines services with destinations
in Britain and abroad. http://www.buseireann.ie/site/
Dublin Bus
offers road passengers services for the
greater Dublin area. Provides sightseeing
tours, late night services, and rail and
airport link services. http://www.dublinbus.ie
Bonanza Bus Lines
Running services in the North Eastern States.
Includes schedules, fares terminals, and
general information. http://www.bonanzabus.com
American Bus Association
Motorcoach and tour companies in the US
and Canada. Members operate charter, tour,
regular route, and contract services. http://www.buses.org
The Bus Station
bus coach tram trolleybus and transit links
...
Coach, tram ,trolley and transit related
links all over the world. http://www.busstation.net
BusWeb
Index of links to bus, coach, and motorcoach
related web sites. http://www.busweb.com
Peter Pan Bus
Line
Scheduled bus service throughout the East
Coast of Australia, and, charters and tours. http://www.peterpanbus.com
Oxford Bus
Company
Provides quality bus & coach services
in the city of Oxford since 1921. http://www.oxfordbus.co.uk/
Trailways
Transportation Systems
an association comprised of independent companies
offering travel and transportation services
to the public in Canada and the U.S.
Arrow
Bus Line
a charter motorcoach service serving the Mid/Lower
Hudson Valley.
Capitol
Trailways
offers regularly scheduled service throughout
Pennsylvania and western New York.
Concord
Trailways
intercity bus carrier serving Northern New
England.
Dillon's
Bus Service
Maryland based operator with scheduled and
charter services.
Eurolines
coach operator connecting cities across Europe.
Europe
Bus Transportation
summarizes bus charter, tour, and transportation
companies serving countries in Eastern and
Western Europe.
ExecConnect
America
offers a convenient first class motorcoach
service for business travelers.
Eyre
Tour and Travel
offering motorcoach charters and tours plus
travel arrangement services.
Green
Bus Lines
operates service throughout the southern and
central areas of Queens County.
National
Express Coaches
information and online booking service for
National Express, Eurolines, and airport link
coach and bus services.
National
Express Group
operates bus, train, light rail, and coach
services in Australia, the UK, and the US.
Peter
Pan Bus Line
scheduled bus service throughout the East
Coast, and, charters and tours.
Redline
Coaches
serve towns throughout Tasmania, providing
parcel freight service, coach charters, Northern
region sightseeing tours, and more.
SMT
(Eastern) Ltd. Group
scheduled bus service throughout Atlantic
Canada; charter service throughout North America.
Trailways
Transportation Systems
an association comprised of independent companies
offering travel and transportation services
to the public in Canada and the U.S.
