Traveling By Bus

5. No Missing Baggage
When you fly, you are forced to hand over your suitcases containing some of your most precious belongings to complete strangers, and have to pray to the gods they will somehow emerge on the carousel after you land.
You have to shell out big bucks in checked baggage fees for the ability to potentially have clean underwear when you arrive at your destination.
Needless to say, very often, the bags don't arrive with you. Bus riders don't have to worry about that.
Usually, you are right there when the driver places your suitcase in the baggage bin and, maybe unless David Blaine is on the same bus as you, it stays there until you pick it up at the end of your trip.

6. No Need for Advance Planning
One of the most annoying things about flying is you have to plan your trips months in advance to get a good deal, as prices tend to soar the closer you get to the date of departure.
However, in today's dynamic world, who has the luxury of planning that far ahead?
Fortunately, it's a whole different story with buses. Even if you buy your ticket a day or two prior to departure, you are still very much likely to get a pretty decent deal.
In fact, statistics show the majority of bus tickets are sold mere hours prior to taking off.
But, even if planning everything in advance is actually your thing, buses are still the better option because many carriers offer $1 tickets to the very first person to book a seat for an upcoming journey.

7. Location, Location, Location
Have you ever landed in a new town, all excited and eager to start exploring this unknown territory, only to find out you have to spend two more hours commuting from the airport to the place you're staying?
And add to that some serious extra cash (plus tip) you will need to spend on a taxi or shuttle service to get there. It’s not cool.
The good thing about bus stations, though, is unlike airports, they are usually located in a very central place within a city, and, normally, they moonlight as a main hub for the town's public transportation system.
This means pretty much any subway or bus line serving that particular town will have a stop there.
And, even if you have to take an Uber or a taxi, the price will be much lower.

8. Pit Stops
One of the best things about traveling by bus is that it stops during the journey for a short rest, allowing you to stretch, get some fresh air, use an actual bathroom and recharge your batteries by getting some food and hot coffee.
While you're able to get up and walk around on a plane, it becomes kind of a hassle when you're sitting on the inside and you have to make everyone else get up because you are suddenly in the mood for a stroll.
Then, as soon as you get out of that confined space, you have to play Pac-Man with the service trolleys and other wandering passengers.