And there's more: cheap buses actually abound, especially on the coasts and in the Midwest around Chicago. Megabus offers rides through 13 Midwestern-Northeast states and Ontario, Canada, around a Chicago hub for as little as $1; BoltBus is greyhound's version of a bargain (and it is), and Chinatown buses have been around for a while now, supplying seats without stations for very little. Learn more:
A final travel tip: don't let the crazy holiday travel scene get you down -- know how to be be ready for air travel, relax, and you'll be home, tucking into Mom's turkey or unwrapping presents, before you know it. 1 2 4 5
