You can book on behalf of someone else doesnt appear as if passenger name is needed, but you can supply their email address so they get email confirmation for boarding or they can just provide the reservation number s. Weve taken it so many times, we want to help you have a comfortable trip. The way i read it is 45 days or more, unless megabus decides otherwise. With a range of payment methods, paying for your ticket has never been so simple. I asked if they allowed just anyone to come pick up someone else luggage and.
This can also be your reservation number if you chose to reserve online and pay with cash. Hopefully this tips will help you on your next megabus trip. Dont worry about having to scalp your tickets if you cant make your bus. Megabus offers safe, convenient, affordable bus service. There are 3 keys to scoring one dollar megabus seats. Busbud has been an authorized seller of megabus uk bus tickets since 2015. I am not familiar with the megabus coach running from london to liverpool, but i have travelled by coach on many british routes and have never encountered such an armrest. Delta award tickets, for example, can be booked for anyone, not just the account holder. You can enter the last name of any passenger on the booking. If you ordered the car for someone else, let the other person know the name of the driver, as well as the make, model, and color of the car.
Id highly recommend taking amtrak out of niagara falls new york. For some companies, like megabus, you must book a ticket. Customers are invited to reserve your travel directly online at. Also, according to information taken from megabus faq, you can trade in the ticket for another bus trip no. You can buy your tickets moments before departure if the both of these two statements are true. If you have a portable console itouch then take that, with a. Prices go up and up as you get closer to the departure date. If you are traveling with someone else, i suggest splitting up. You can book on behalf of someone else doesnt appear as if passenger name is needed. Calls cost 65p per minute network access and and call charges. Can i use my frequent flier miles to buy a ticket for. Do you offer any discounts for students, military, senior, etc. Dont worry about having to scalp your tickets if you can t make your bus. In total, you can communicate with megabus using 4 different media.
Megabus uk book official megabus uk bus tickets busbud. Why i want to ride the megabus with kids miles for family. What is the cost involved in starting a bus ticket booking website. If you can try and stretch out over 2 seats, with your legs up on one, and then when people get on pretend to be asleep.
In requesting a ride to someone elses address, wont the uber. You can buy any kind of ticket including air for anyone else, as long as you provide their name when a name is required. Book early to get the best price and choice of seat. Can one buy megabus tickets at the site of where the. If your ticket is non refundable it will clearly tell you before you purchase your ticket. Can i make multiple reservations in one transaction. Aug 08, 2018 using frequent flier miles to buy someone else s ticket is easy, in most cases.
Can i use my frequent flier miles to buy a ticket for someone. Select your city of origination, your destination and the dates on which you wish to travel. Things can get awkward if you have a reserved seat but someone else decided to take it anyhow, megabus drivers have a lot else to deal with. They even have wifi and if you book early enough you can sometimes reserve seats together around one of the tables. For your next trip, choose the bus and book on busbud. The sooner you can book the better, but unlike the airlines and hotels, megabus only books out a maximum of 3 months in advance. You can walk around and theres a restaurantbar car. If you choose to have your ticket posted to you, you ll need to allow 7 days for delivery in the uk, 14 days for delivery to europe, and 28 days for delivery to the rest of the world.
In particular we may collect your name and email address when someone invites you to be linked to their company or asks us to create an ecommerce relationship on your behalf. Now, im an experienced traveler on megabus, the lowcost bus system that serves the entire eastern half the country, as well as parts of california and nevada. Generally, personal information is collected directly from you however in some instances we may collect personal information about you from someone else. For example, if you pay for an advance purchase fare, you can only exchange your ticket for one that has the same terms. Collect tickets from the counter or a selfserve kiosk at some stations. I think the megabus is a great option for families to travel. Booking on someones behalf on megabus united kingdom forum.
Customers may also call 18664884452 to place an order over the phone. If you re booking online or over the phone, you can choose to receive an eticket that can be shown on your smartphonetablet, sent an sms ticket or have your ticket posted to you. Its one of the most budgetfriendly transportation options in the us. If you re able to travel at a less popular time, then you ll have the opportunity to snag a megabus promo code. Greyhound bus lines and jefferson lines allow customers to reserve and pay for a ticket that is collected by someone else. You can eat on megabus, and in fact most longer trips include a rest stop where you can pick up fast food or snacks. Nov 01, 2017 let me tell you how to book cheap megabus tickets. So my dad was supposed to be traveling from bangalore to kolkata to attend a relatives wedding.
Sometimes you can get tickets for as little as 5 euros one way, or simply use an interflix voucher to travel around five cities for less than 100 euros. Mar 05, 2016 so my dad was supposed to be traveling from bangalore to kolkata to attend a relatives wedding. As long as its more than 3 hours before your scheduled departure, you can trade in your reservation online. You can book on behalf of someone else doesnt appear as if passenger name is needed, but you can supply their email address so they get email confirmation for boarding or they can just provide the reservation number. Can you buy a megabus ticket for someone else online. Jul 12, 20 there are 3 keys to scoring one dollar megabus seats. You can easily compare all schedules and ticket prices on busbud. Can someone travel on another passengers ticket on a. Its the only thing that seems to guarantee you any space. In megabus booking what happens if we skip seat reservation.
The following is from the megabus website reservations can be made for trips at least 45 days in advance of departure. This helps so you can use your laptop or recharge your phone enroute which are things you probably limit yourself to without the plugs. As i understand it, megabuss fares are calculated based on a how far in advance you book the ticket, and b how many seats have already been sold. Where can i find the departure and arrival addresses. Print at home tickets are nontransferable, so you cant give them to someone else. Busbud helps you compare, find, and book cheap megabus bus tickets at no additional cost. I just priced the same trip for similar dates in december, and the round trip, perperson cost all four rides. Asking someone to make a decision on travel in a few weeks and then having to travel by 98 to use their tickets is outrageous. Mar 30, 2019 if you ordered the car for someone else, let the other person know the name of the driver, as well as the make, model, and color of the car. The email can then be printed out by the person and presented to the coach driver at the train station.
For trips longer than two hours, bring some snacks and a bottle of water. Nov 20, 2018 since some of the answers on here are a bit outdated, ill add some relevant information here. Bar none, its one of the most affordable ways you can travel around europe. I typically bring pretzels or fruit bars to munch on. The secret to scoring one dollar seats on megabus save. When you make a reservation with megabus, they will send you a confirmation letter with your reservation number. Customers are invited to reserve your travel directly online at megabus. The price difference is definitely worth the extra travel hours and like you mentioned, bring an extra book and sit back and enjoy the ride. Ive been on a 5 hour megabus before and yes theyre awful.
You can watch movies on your laptop and listen to music on your phone without fear of your battery dying. Booking on someones behalf on megabus united kingdom. Pay now using your creditdebit card, paypal or amazon account. You can buy tickets for someone else and they dont charge you 18 dollars like greyhound and you can use apple pay or paypal and on greyhound you cant. Great way for you to keep their money in the long run.
The bus pulls up to a local stop, finding you waiting with a computer printout showing that you purchased a ticket online, probably weeks ahead of time. Hello i am planning to take the megabus from sfla on july 10th currently i can only reserve until may 27th and the megabus faqs says i can reserved 45days out. Plus chewy spree, the greatest candy ever invented. To get them you do have to book in advance and be flexible with your travel dates. Yes, i think you can sell your ticket reservation to someone else. The only company i have dealt with through this coronavirus pandemic that is being selfish. The ultimate guide to riding the megabus traveling 9 to 5. All you have to do is to do the booking online and then send the confirmation email to the person concerned. Plus, we dont want to have to guess where to send your trip details. It was the saving grace of my exchange student days around europe. As far as service quality, i like megabus over greyhound.
Anyone else out there had a megabus experience yet. Yes, you can buy two tickets and then you will have the right to occupy two seats and very probably no, there will not be a fixed armrest separating two seats. And also secure them under your seat or in an overhead bin so they dont hurt someone else or block the aisles. At this time, reserved seats can only be purchased online at you can tradein your general seat for a reserved seat subject to availability online and more than 3 hours prior to the departure time of the existing reservation. So if you are going to book a multileg trip, make sure you have ample connection time.
Therefore, you ll want to book your seat months in advance in order to score the lowest fare. Whats megabus policy on booking multiple seats for one person. After you enter this information, you will be shown the price for that particular trip. Welcome to the ultimate guide to traveling on megabus. Its simple, fast, cheap, and environmentally friendly. Can one buy megabus tickets at the site of where the megabus.
Sep 12, 2012 you can buy any kind of ticket including air for anyone else, as long as you provide their name when a name is required. Since some of the answers on here are a bit outdated, ill add some relevant information here. Due to operational constraints megabus may choose to change this period. Apr 16, 2016 try to sit on the bottom deck if you can. We called mega bus, and the recording kept talking about comcast for hours.
Visit, click on change trip and enter your order or reservation number along with your email address. If you d prefer to book over the phone, just call our customer contact centre where a member of staff will help with your booking. Dont checkout as a guest, you mean so much more to us. Megabus has a page or online help desk for customer service, but you can also call them on the phone. Delta award tickets, for example, can be booked for anyone, not just the. Im trying to buy somebodys mega bus ticket that lives in texas. Its also a good idea to call the uber driver to give them the name and description of the person theyre picking up. And again, if you didnt realize it was an option and you d rather have a dialog with somebody, you can actually phone them. Yes, it is possible to buy a megabus ticket for someone else online. Using frequent flier miles to buy someone elses ticket is easy, in most cases. Ive taken it to chicago from michigan and similar bus lines between d. Return tickets were booked a month before the travel date. The day before the journey date, my dad found out he could not travel due to some urgent wo. May 28, 20 the electrical plug at your seat is a huge plus for the megabus.
Your confirmation number was emailed to you after you made an online booking. Can i buy two tickets for one person with megabus london to. Thankfully, trading in an existing reservation online is. Then, during the check out process, you re able to to enter the passengers email address so that they receive the confirmation email with the trip details. But the bus was overbooked, so it felt rude not to let someone else use my. You have the possibility to buy a ticket online and to choose a bus terminal, where a friend or family member can pick it up. Its important to book early to get the cheapest megabus tickets. Take a copy of the paper a couple of magazines and a book. Tips for riding greyhound and megabus just another lab rat.