Do US long distance buses enforce their luggage rules?
I bought a Megabus ticket. On the ticket, it says:
You may bring 1 (one) standard sized suitcase (weighing no more than 50 pounds) per reservation and 1 carry on-piece which is capable of being stored beneath the seat in front of you. Luggage in excess of this allowance is likely to be refused.
I have more luggage. Is this rule typically enforced?
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I found a story going back to 2010 about Megabus being taken out of service for being overweight. Now while buses are normally not subject to routine weight inspections you might consider the bus being used on the route. Megabus uses double deckers like Van Hool Astromega have limited space for luggage so it is likely to be enforced pretty strictly.
There is a blog entry on You've been reviewed that deals with personal experience of someone who had taken Megabus after the rules went into effect.
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Can you take big luggage on a bus?
Most bus providers transport up to 100 lbs (46 kg) of luggage against a fee. Megabus is an exception, as they don't allow excess baggage (you'll need to buy another ticket in order to bring one more bag onto the bus).Can you carry a suitcase on a bus?
Most buses will allow you to bring hand luggage onto the bus, but due to the limited space, you might not be able to bring the same size of suitcase as you are used to when you travel by plane, so make sure to have a smaller bag for your valuables.How many bags can you bring on a bus?
Bring 1 carry on bag on the bus with you and store up to 3 bags under the bus....Baggage allowance at a glance.Carry-on baggageUnder the bus baggageOne bag up to 25lb (11kg)Up to 3 bags, max 50lb each (22.5kg)2 more rowsIs Megabus strict with luggage?
For guidance a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches when adding the total exterior dimensions of the piece (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds.5 TIPS TO SURVIVE LONG BUS RIDES! | You should know these if you bus travel...
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They have started enforcing this rule strictly especially in more popular routes. I cannot speak for the routes when the passengers are few. In my personal experience, if you have excess baggage, you can always pay for an extra ticket to the Megabus official there and they would allow your excess baggage on board, so you shouldn't have a problem.
Caveat: If the bus is full, I'm unsure if you will be given the option to purchase another ticket for your luggage.
Answer 3
I traveled a lot 2014-2018. At some Greyhound stations, every bag was weighed. At others, no attention was paid to it at all.
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