Guest Author - Janet Collins

Go Greyhound for Great Travel Deals


The only thing better than traveling down the open road is letting someone else do the driving. With a bit of planning, you can also benefit from great fare deals when you travel with Greyhound.

Here’s some easy ways to cut the cost of your fare:

Buy a round-trip ticket - One round trip ticket is often less than two one-way tickets.

Travel on a Weekday - Fares are often priced lower for Monday through Thursday travel.

Avoid Holiday Travel - The holidays are peak travel periods, so it's best to schedule your trips during off-peak periods if you want to save.

Buy in advance - With “Go Anywhere Fares”, you can travel for as low as $31 each way with a seven-day advance purchase. Likewise, travel between New York City and Buffalo, Rochester or Syracuse, NY for just $44 one-way or $88 round trip when you buy your tickets at least fourteen days in advance.

Bring a companion (either a child or an adult) for 50 percent off when you buy one adult ticket at the regular walk-up price at least three days in advance of travel. Offer good for both one-way and round trip tickets.

Best deal for seniors - Greyhound passengers age 62 and older may request a 5 percent discount on unrestricted passenger fares. Appropriate ID may be required. But that’s not all.

For more information, check out the Greyhound website at www.greyhound.com

For those traveling by Greyhound in Canada, log onto www.greyhound.ca.

Note that fares and specials may differ between Canadian and US routes.