I took the MegaBus to NYC last week to meet my sissy for cocktails. I mean, it was eight dollars and took a little less than two hours, and I had some free time - so why not go to New York for drinks, right? It was a pretty good ride. I remembered to pee before I got on and just chilled for a bit. It wasn't crowded so I didn't have to share a seat which was a bonus for sure. read more

I am currently on a mega bus from dc to nyc taken 3/15/2019 at midnight and arriving at 5:20am Never in my life would I have thought that I would pay to sit in a gas station parking lot, for over an hour and a half. Our driver left on time, stopped randomly (but didn't let anyone out) stopped in Baltimore then Philly and now we've been sitting at a gas station 80 miles away from nyc since 4-am. Our driver informed me that he will not be driving anymore and that he doesn't know when another driver is coming or what time we will arrive. That is insane!!!!!! Who would pay for this. We were supposed to be in NYC right, and were an hour and a half away and have no idea where our driver is. Also, I have checked my email, and I see I received a email saying the bus broke down and that it would take an extra 30 to 45 mins; NOOOOOO!!! The bus didn't break down; our driver doesn't want to drive anymore and it's been over an hour and a half. // also everyone on this bus absolutely deserves a refund. This is my first and LAST time riding with mega bus, and that's a promise. read more

Seats and service, you can not complain for the price but at least they should be able to manage the time well. I use megabus when i come to see my family once a month or so from DC to philly. Ive been waiting in line for 1hour without no idea if the bus will ever show up. Terrible terrible. read more

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First let me say I absolutely hate taking buses because they are slow and are prone to breaking down, traffic, etc. Needless to say, I bought two tickets to Harrisburg from Philadelphia for Friday October 30th, 2015. My issue doesn't lie with my commute but with their customer service. Although I only paid $35.60 for two tickets, where Amtrak would be $33 for one ticket one way, I WILL NEVER RIDE WITH MEGABUS AGAIN. So, at the last minute my guest decided not to come to Harrisburg. So I told the person at the bus I only needed to use one ticket and asked could I use the other one to come home? He didn't know and directed me to customer service. When I called customer service they told me my account is locked after 6 hours before my trip. Clearly it's after my trip, so I was told to email the company. The response I got via email said the same exact script as the people in their sales department. Long story short I'm SOL out of my $18 unused ticket, and they lost a frequent traveling customer. First and last bus ride! Thanks megabus! read more

Megabus - They did not accommodate me at all. Horrible customer service. - Buses Near Me

Had an OK experience on a bus from NYC to Annapolis. Buses left on time, clean and weren't overly crowded. They did have WiFi, but somehow on both trips to and from, the power outlets didn't work. Because power outlets are listed as an amenity, the bus driver definitely should have announced that they weren't working - it's poor customer service to state that something is provided and then not have it without any explanation. Even though the power outlet thing wasn't a huge issue, it speaks to a lower standard of customer service, which is obviously reflected in some of the other reviews. So essentially when it's good it's too, but when it's bad, it's really bad. The price is low, but it seems like a gamble to take this chance again. read more

If you care about yourself and your health, do not take this bus. Rude staff, disgusting toilet and the AC is for sure not working? Currently on the bus and I can barely breathe, torture! Do not and I repeat do NOT TAKE MEGABUS! Never again! read more

Bus was an hour late. No email, no text, no phone call. Just pay a bit more and take the train.

I'm on a late-night Megabus from DC to NY. the bus was half an hour late and the air conditioning is stuck at full blast. The driver says he can't adjust it. everyone is wearing hats and coats and it's still too cold to sleep. read more

Megabus seems less and less reliable. One time I took the bus from Philadelphia to Toronto, the bus was late arriving to pick up passengers so that we left Philly about an hour later than scheduled. There was no attempt to make up for lost time. We still sat at various stops for way too long. We finally arrived in Toronto a few hours late. Other times, the bus hasn't been quite as late departing from Philadelphia, but ends up arriving quite late anyways, because of over-long stops. Megabus could do better if they kept customers better informed. If the bus is late, don't tell passengers to arrive 15 minutes early. There are also problems with the climate control; air conditioning is often way too cold on the bus. Tickets seem to be more expensive now. read more

Have used megabus many times in the past. Todays driver was nasty when told that heat in bus was excessive. He turned it down for a few minutes and then right back up again. Temperature must be 80 plus and several people were nauseous and throwing up. Good luck to next passengers sitting in vomit. Additionally he had his music blaring for tte whole trip 10 pm to 1 am. Super obnoxious person. read more

Complete garbage company and customer service. I showed up 10 minutes early at the right place in Philly for my bus and stood in line for what I thought was the right bus (the one directly in front of the bus that said DC). All of a sudden the bus just took off without me. I tried to find someone around and all the people that looked like they would be working there were on their phones. I tried to get assistance from them but they just pointed at the sign and went back to playing on their phones. I called customer service and they were completely useless. They just wanted me to spend more money and didn't care that their employees were completely useless and unreachable. This company is absolutely garbage and I really hope the worst for them. read more

Worse customer service. Don't expect to get a refund of some fees they charge even when they cancel a trip for whatever reason.

I took Washington Deluxe to New York last time and it was great. But sitting on this bus right now I'm really wishing I had booked Washington Deluxe...it's got Wifi (slow) and power outlets which is great but the AC is not working and it's hot as hell in here. I'm on the top deck and my goodness,I have sweat running down my face and my back is soaked.... totally unacceptable.... some people up here went downstairs to see if there was anywhere to sit but there were no seats. They driver doesn't even make an announcement even though he knows perfectly well .... this is the first time I've taken Megabus and I'm not sure if this is normal but it SUCKS big time .... never again Megabus, your driver could have A THE VERY LEAST acknowledged the problem and the fact that his passengers are doubling as rotisserie chicken So many other companies to choose from.... long live the free market read more

Actually, bolt bus is better. I feel megabus is squished and jam packed in comparison. I gave 5 stars compared to chinatown bus, but then i got into a bolt bus... literally a breath of fresh air. Megabus: the last couple of times someone smelly sat RIGHT NEXT TO ME. I had to sleep to survive. Could not breathe through my nose. Please people! Practice good hygiene out of consideration for your fellow riders. I know this isn't megabus' fault, but just fyi. Still megabus is a good value :) read more

I've taken the Megabus from Philly to NYC, and I've had a good experience so far. The only reason why I'm giving it one less star is the wifi was weak on my way back from NYC. I can see it being uncomfortable for a tall or fat person. If you are that miserable taking a $5 bus ride to your destination, get your cheap ass a double seat, and pay the extra $1 to reserve the seat assignment. You know what I'm saying? read more

I feel like services like these get poor reviews because most people only review when they have a bad experience. I took the Megabus from Philly to NYC back in December, and I have nothing but good things to say about it. The bus arrived on time, the driver was courteous, and we even arrived in NYC earlier. My fare was considerably cheaper than Amtrak or flying (faster than flying too if you account for waiting in line at TSA) and Megabus drops you off in the heart of Manhattan, not waaay out of the city at JFK. 5/5 I'd ride Megabus again. read more

OMG this freaking Mega bus always delayed.. never on time! Very disappointed, Would understand if it was 10,20 mins delayed, why they have to change the drivers DC to NY only 4,5 hours !!! Last time it took 6 hours to get to NY.. Never ever go back to Mega bus!! Because of this mess, I always miss connection with LIRR. read more

What in the holy crap, first off they changed the stop. Then when I got there the buses was late and backup on picking up people. It took me four hours just to get to new york. Even though mega bus is cheap, I will not be doing this again. read more

If I could give it no stars I would. Never again. Just do yourself a favor and pay up for the train or plane if it's an option. I tried to be cost efficient and take megabus and it resulted in one of my worst travel experiences ever, and I was on a plane that had a cargo fire and had to be diverted for an emergency landing, and megabus was worse than that. Also bad WiFi. read more

This is my favorite bus as well that takes passengers out of town on many occasions during the morning, afternoon or evening hours to start their first trip to the last one. Enjoy The Ride!!! These megabuses are very cool and comfortable to ride on. read more

I have used Megabus for over 3 years now and they never disappoint! I'm not sure how Megabus works in other states and/or times but I have always had a great experience riding with Megabus !! Highly recommend booking with them if you're a college student. read more

Paid extra to reserve front row seats on the top level with my girlfriend. Ended up split up on a coach bus. Already 20 minutes late to depart and no clue if itll start soon. Some communication of the issue would be nice.. read more

I have used megabus a few times before and have ignored the poor wifi and late starts since it is very economical. However, I will never be using Megabus again after the way I was treated on my trip from NYC to Philly. First, in NYC despite my bag being loaded only a minute before I was not allowed to ask for my suitcase back to grab my phone charger. While I am understanding that they did not want me to cause a back up in the line the attitude I was met with was unnecessary. Once arriving to my destination I left the bus at 6th and market, which is the destination I requested. However, apparently my bag was loaded into the 30th street station side in error. When I explained this to the driver he first accused me of lying and then told me he refused to get my bag and I would have to go to 30th street to get it. I will never be using this service again and will be solely using either train transportation or BoltBus. Neither of those services have treated me with the disrespect and carelessness that this Megabus experience did. read more

No regard for being punctual . Good chance of being late and having delays . Highly recommend booking Amtrak in advance

I have always had a decent experience with Megabus. Free wifi and power outlets at each seat. Usually on time and an easy way to get to NYC from Philly. I like that Megabus is pretty inexpensive and the service is friendly and I have little to no complaints. If I had to say one thing, I wish they would load the buses a little sooner, especially when it is very hot out or very cold. But this isn't even much of a complaint, rather a suggestion for the future. Overall, worth taking if you want an inexpensive and convenient way to get somewhere without having to buy a train ticket. read more

Philadelphia to New York bus was 2 hours late with no communication at all. Don't count on the listed times being anywhere near accurate, you'll just be standing on a random sidewalk for hours waiting to see if/when something shows up. read more

tried booking a last minute trip via the automated system yesterday for a very important trip today. transaction was denied twice yesterday and once again this morning. also tried with another card today, also transaction denied. $113 was the cost for the round trip ticket. today, someone else tried to book one for me and they got transaction denied too. the system is not working. we then called to buy over the phone and they jacked the price over $50 to $170 total. to hell with that, i'll fly for cheaper. it wasn't my fault their system was not working and they seem to not care. i'd avoid these people at all costs. read more

Interested in getting the most bang for your buck? Well then look no further, because I got way more than I bargained for on my last (and to emphasize this will be my LAST) trip with Megabus. I paid for a trip from Philadelphia to NYC and in the process got heat exhaustion, threatened to be left on the side of a highway and 2+ weeks of arguing and unanswered emails with customer service with no resolution! On Friday 7/19/19 I took a Megabus from Philadelphia, PA (30th St. Station) to NYC. I sat on the top level of bus. Shortly into the trip I noticed how increasingly warm it was getting. Granted we were experiencing a bit of a heat wave, but this was not normal for an air conditioned bus. Another passenger and myself noticed that the heat was on....the radiators/vents were hot to touch and blasting out heat. We notified the bus driver who pulled the bus over and told us there was nothing she could do about it and informed us our options were to either get out and wait ON THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY WE WERE ON in 100 degree weather FOR 2 HOURS until the next bus comes or continue on the trip in the 150 degree bus and she would "make a note of it in her log". Needless to say by the time the trip ended I was physically ill. I contacted customer service to discuss the issue and request a refund. I was told that the driver never made a report so there wasn't much they could do. I was persistent and they escalated the issue and I was told via email that they were investigating and that someone would reach out to me in 3-5 business days regarding a resolution. This did not happen....after almost 2 weeks and multiple emails I sent requesting a follow up, I was finally contacted and was told they were issuing me a credit to be used on a future trip. First of all, BOLD assumption to think that I would ever be using Megabus again after that experience. Secondly, the credit was for $13....that doesn't even cover one way of my $50 dollar trip I paid for. I sent another email requesting a full refund and was told the matter was now closed and no further resolution would be reached. That's fine....Megabus may not be interested what I have to say but my lawyer certainly is! Hope the $50 was worth it! read more

Hot garbage juice! The bus was supposed to come at 7:50 pm on Saturday. We stood around and waited and waited and asked when the bus was coming. Finally around 8ish, the agent informed us that the bus has been cancelled because they didn't have a driver. But we could wait for the 9:50 bus. Somebody asked what if that bus doesn't have a driver. The agent said he doesn't know until he gets the information from The Yard. So I left and caught a train back to Philly. When I called customer service for a refund, they said that they couldn't because it showed that the bus came at 8:25 pm, which is a lie, but I could take a redemption code. I don't want a redemption code. I want my money back. Lies that the bus came at 8:25 pm, because I saw people I was in line with still roaming around trying to pass time until the bus came. read more

Megabus does not care about their customers and their customer service representatives are very rude. I had a reservation from Philly to NYC at 4:20 am on July 20th. On July 14th they sent me an email saying the time was changed to 4:50 and the location changed too so I made a note and saved the new time and location. The day of I showed up there around 15 minutes earlier and I waited. The bus never came and later I called their customer service and they told me the bus left when it was supposed to at 4:20 even though when I logged on their site it clearly said 4:50. When I called a representative about it he was contradicting me and telling me I was wrong when I had the email right in front of me. If I ended up taking this to court the judge would definitely side with me because I have proof. I told him that he can't tell me I am wrong when I'm looking at it and he hung up on me. Rudest customer service ever. I will contact the consumer protection office for sure. read more

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Megabus is an alright way to travel. But there isn't WI-FI on board (or at least from my experience), and the leg spacing isn't that great. But besides that, it's okay. read more

Megabus is a completely hit-or-miss experience. When it works, it's a good and convenient transportation option. When it doesn't--which unfortunately is regularly--your travel plans are ruined. I refuse to take it, but my kids continue to use Megabus, and regularly get burned. We've had two experiences with my kids in the past six months when a bus from Philly to New York simply didn't show up. Today, the pick-up location had a street closure due to a July 4 parade. We waited at the stop anyway while calling Megabus customer service, were put on hold, and then disconnected. No bus arrived (as street was closed to traffic), no help could be obtained from Megabus customer service, so my kid had to cancel her trip and come home. Same experience several months ago--the bus failed to arrive, and after waiting hours without being able to resolve the situation with customer service, my kid finally left the bus stop and ended up catching an Amtrak train from Philly to New York, arriving hours after she should have. Customer service is completely unhelpful--they disconnect you, or tell you you will get a call back in several days, and no one ever calls back. We've learned that if you pay for a ticket and the bus never comes, the only way to get a refund is to file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. This takes a lot less time than waiting on hold for an unresponsive Megabus customer service rep. We got a refund for the first no-show bus, and filed another complaint today to get a refund for the second no-show bus today. Take the train instead if you need to arrive at your destination. read more

Terrible customer service. I called looking for my late bus. They couldn't locate it told me to call back in 10mins. When I called back they told me bus had already came and left. Apparently I was supposed to know that after booking the M23 I should have gotten on the M21. Booking email has no communication regarding this and reservation # even reflects the M23. Had to buy a second ticket because I had no other options at that point. Thankful for the driver who let me on the next bus even though I had to rebook a later one. read more

this bus service is literally worst. its the third time I am using their service but every time they don't reached on time. sometime during the journey and now this time they supposed to be start their journey at 6:20 but its 7 and we are still waiting. read more

the absolute worst. delays all the time and they train people while you are riding with them. try to book with greyhound are more reliable or other bus compines. I was told many times that megabus is terrible but until I witnessed it with personal experiences, not just one. Definitely terrible read more

MEGABUS you are that Bad Ex Boyfriend that I keep going back to! - You cheated on me, I forgave you and let you sleep over anyway because it was late at night... - You ignore my phone calls/texts but I completely understand that you are just a really "busy" man... - You never take me out, plan things or clean your space for me but I still love you because I know you mean well - You are cheap and never give me my money back but I am here for you because I care and want to help you get through these hard times. Or maybe... I'm just a COMPLETE IDIOT?! :) Megabus after leaving me stranded on many cold & rainy nights, after getting in so many arguments with you and almost walking out on the New Jersey Turnpike on my way to NYC because of your awful driving, after always showing up late and never getting me anywhere on time.....I'm DONE..DONE I TELL YA'! I know you could care less because of the thousands of other women out there that ride you daily, but you know what..I want no part of it anymore! Maybe your a good fit for many other wonderful ladies and sometimes even men, but for me... your a BAD FIT. I'm moving on baby.. and BOLTBUS is his name! read more

3:00 PM Taylor L. boards the Megabus, drenched from waiting in the rain, and hands her ticket to the driver. Bus Driver:" Did you miss your 1:30 bus?" Taylor L.: *glares, unblinking, barely able to keep herself from unleashing a formidable verbal assault on the unexpecting bus driver* "It never came." Who gives a flying F if their bus is nice and their prices are low if they don't show up?!? read more

Some general rules to enjoy your trip on Megabus: 1. Lower your expectations. This is a low-cost transportation service. Low-cost will never be luxury. 2. Get to your bus early, not on time. You will be left behind if you're late, and you will not be able to jump on the next service unless there's room and unless you feel like handing over some cash. 3. Your bus will not show up on time. Expect this. Out of all the trips I've taken, only a handle of times has the bus picked us up when it was supposed to. 4. Charge your devices before the trip. Yes, there are plugs and wifi on the bus. Half of the time those things don't work. 5. Be prepared for the occasional freak. Being a low cost service, Megabus attracts some interesting clientele. I swear they should keep some anti-psychotic medications in the first aid kit. read more

Hey Megabus, guess where I am right now? Yea that's right I'm on Bolt Bus writing a review for for everyone to see because Bolt Bus actually gave me the wifi they promised me! Megabus you are always Megalate and you are Megarude, and the quality of the people on your buses are Megaghetto. So I will not be taking you anymore. Oh and one last thing, Bolt Bus has honored my standby ticket without charging me $5 extra. Yeah, that's right. You're not an airline ok! read more

My three experiences with Megabus: 1. Freezing cold and everyone under blankets and pulling out clothing from their bags as the AC is broken and flooding the bus. But bus was somewhat on time and the journey was overall fine. 2. Bus breaks down 15 minutes from Philadelphia. Incompetent bus driver does not explain anything to anyone over the 2 hours we are stuck by the side of the road. The bus does not have the required spare tire so we had to wait for another Megabus to make the trip from New York and pick us up (although again, the bus driver didn't tell us that this would be the case). Numerous passengers had people pick them up at the side of the road to finish the journey. Wrote a letter to Megabus hoping for at least an apology, but no response of any kind. Oh and none of the outlets worked on the bus so after 4.5 hours and no way to charge a cell phone I was pretty much screwed. 3. Did not ride the bus this time, but went to drop a friend off for her bus. The bus arrived an hour and fifteen minutes late and left approximately 20 people out in the rain with no word. Basically, if you can take Bolt Bus you should and if you have the funds you should take Amtrak or even fly. I will keep Megabus on my list of cheap travel options when in a pinch but I think I have officially given up on the quality of this line. read more