Advice for my first bus trip alone

[Stitch]

I am going to take a Grey Hound bus from Cincinnati to Oklahoma City, this will be the first trip I take completely on my own. I understand there are many things to know when riding a bus but since I am going alone I wanted to know if someone could share some things to help make sure I keep my self safe. One of my lay overs is an hour and a half long around midnight in St. Louis. While I am Nineteen I am still nervous since this is my maiden voyage on my own. Any advice is greatly appreciated - Eric

[Token Yankee Guy]

I've ridden the greyhound bus by myself a few times between Bangor and Hartford with layovers in Boston. My suggestions, avoid the sketchy people, sit alone if it's not a crowded bus, and make sure any carry ons are close by you.

[Stitch]

I am keeping my back pack with me at all times, when I have to transfer I am going to stick near the ticket booth until my bus comes and I will avoid any sketchy persons. Thank you for the advice, I appreciate it - Eric

[downunder]

Also avoid the bathroom in the bus if you can, I was on greyhound from NYC to Springfield to go to SFNE, and all the stuff in the septic tank under the toilet was kinda just sloshing around as the bus rocked, it was gross.

 

In the final episode of Buffy after they have destroyed the hellmouth, Giles says there is another hellmoputh in Cleveland, I know where it is - Cleveland Greyhound Station.

 

Just kidding, just caution and commonsense and you shouldn't have a problem.

[maliboomer]

Greyhound stops are usually in very dodgy areas, just keep your stuff with you, and if neccercary, wear your backback (if you have) on your front, you might look silly but it's self explanitory. Don't sit next to anyone, even if they appear friendly, and don't follow anyone if they ask you or take something if they offer you anything.

[Wes]

Open your wallet and count your money out loud in a very loud voice, setting each bill down on the seat next to you. Also, say that you're Mormon.

[Mr.Six]

Another way to keep people away is to loudly keep telling yourself that "You hope you don't get sick like you did the last time and the bus had to stop for you."

 

Michael "You'll have 2 rows in every direction free to yourself!" Thomas

[FlyingScooter]

^ mrSix. That really does work! lol

I had to use the bus a few years ago and i used that line.

I made some gurgling sounds and wammo! instant empty seat next to me.

It also helps if you look at the person next to you and say, in a serious, yet calm tone:

Excuse me, Do the noises in my head bother you?

Happy Trails!

[Meteornotes]

Riding the bus can be fun. You can play "Guess The Psychotic Disorder" of your fellow passengers, which helps the miles fly by. Or you can engage your seatmate in a conversation about why they're Jesus (a conversation I've had on more than one occasion on the bus/BART). If nothing else, you should come home with some amusing stories to entertain the family at holiday gatherings...

 

Seriously, just pay attention to your stuff and your surroundings and you'll be fine. Have fun!

 

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[Stitch]

Aww, and here I was wanting to wear my t-shirt that has an arrow pointing to my wallet

[downunder]

On my bus trip from Sandusky-Cleveland-New York last year, a whole bunch of Amish people got on at Cleveland, and I wound up sitting next to a priest. I should have pretended I was Harrison Ford in Witness and puched out anyone hassling the Amish people.

[Mind Eraser]

Tip the busdriver with fellatio.

 

 

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