Traveling By Bus

1. No Endless Security Lines
I know security checkpoints were not invented with the sole purpose of aggravating anxious travelers or to serve as an excuse to be felt up by complete strangers.
However, they can be quite stressful and tedious.
Not only are you required to completely mess up your outfit and walk barefoot on a questionable surface, but it gets worse (and even more embarrassing) if you are the “lucky” one whose bag is randomly selected for further inspection.
Fortunately, you don't have to go through all that when you travel by bus.

2. No Need to Arrive Hours In Advance
Often, people tell me the main reason they prefer flying is they can get to their desired destinations much faster than they would if they traveled by bus.
That is a valid point, to a certain extent. It largely depends on the destination in question.
Obviously, if I am traveling from Boston to LA and I am able to afford a plane ticket, I will do that.
However, if I want to get to New York from Boston or DC, taking a plane would mean setting aside two hours before my flight, in addition to the time I will need to actually get to the airport (for more on this one, see number seven).
Ain't nobody got time for that! If you travel by bus, you can show up at the station literally five minutes before departure and be happily on your way.

3. Buses Are Cheaper
Say what you want about buses, but at the end of the day, bus tickets are much cheaper than any airfare you will find.
Yes, some airlines will try to lure you in with really affordable deals, but when you add the fees they will charge for checked baggage, airport taxes, extra legroom and whatnot, you will end up cashing out majorly.
With buses, what you see is what you get; everything is included in the price you originally paid.

4. Power Outlets And FREE WiFi
The majority of bus carriers nowadays offer free WiFi for the whole duration of a trip, allowing passengers to fully utilize the time they spend traveling by getting important work done or catching up on the latest Netflix release.
In comparison, airlines continue to make you pay more than your monthly Internet bill for the grand luxury of spending an hour online during your flight.
What's even more interesting is many buses nowadays are actually fancier than most airplanes.
There are power outlets to keep your gadgets charged, cushioned seats and (once again because it is THAT important) extra legroom. What more can you ask for?