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US Buses - Greyhound and US Buses

US Buses for student travel - Greyhound bus student travel discounts, Megabus, and Chinatown buses. Learn about Greyhound buses and Greyhound student discounts, Greyhound schedules and what to do on the bus.
Options for Cheap Buses in the US
If you're like most, you don't have wheels at school -- and with gas prices in the stratosphere last summer and plane fares not far behind this winter, you may be looking for less pricey ways to get around the US. How about the bus? Yeah, seriously -- and there are a few alternatives to Greyhound these days (and Greyhound's actually a good, comfortable, cheap travel option). So what's the scoop on cheap buses in the US? Read up on Boltbus, Megabus, Chinatown buses and more.
Greyhound Bus Student Discounts
Greyhound bus travel is surprisingly easy and inexpensive, especially for students. Get Greyhound student travel and shipping discounts and a Student Advantage Card that gives you global deals on your favorite stuff from great stores.
Megabus Rolls to West Coast
Megabus, a cheapo daily bus service based in Scotland that brought a popular Euro form of discount transport to the Midwest US in April with bus rides for as little as a buck, starts West coast routes August 8. Read more...
MegaBus Offers Cheap Midwestern Bus Service
Megabus.com, a cheapo daily bus service connecting eight Midwestern cities around a Chicago hub, is bringing a popular Euro form of discount transport to the US with bus rides for as little as a buck starting April 10. Limited luggage and lack of stations are reminiscent of current coastal Chinatown Bus service. Read more...
Chinatown Buses - Cheap US Buses for Student Travel
Chinatown buses run all over the eastern seaboard very cheaply, like $8 between major cities, and in California. Chinatown buses are excellent for student travel - cheap cheap cheap and fairly reliable (clean and safe and soetimes on time). Read all about Chinatown buses, see Chinatown bus lines and Chinatown bus schedules.
Easy Guide to US Airport Buses
Hopping the bus to and from the aiport costs lots less than grabbing a cab or airport parking, but let's face it -- finding the bus to or at the airport, not to mention airport bus fares and schedules, can be painful. Try this online airport bus directory providing painless public transportation tips for 77 US airports from Akron to West Palm with more on the way.
Chinatown Bus Boston to New York
Chinatown bus service from Boston to New York -- links and description.
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