When does megabus release new tickets?

I'll be traveling to Chicago in late September. I'd really like to try to nab one of those $1 tickets. I check the megabus website every few days but for the past few weeks there have been no available dates past September 10th. Does anyone know how frequently megabus adds new dates to their schedule?

Best Answer

Officially megabus says:

Reservations can be made for trips at least 45 days in advance of departure. Due to operational constraints megabus may choose to change this period.

It seems in practice Megabus has opened bookings in seasonal chunks for the past few years.

Megabus opened bookings for the Fall period after Labor Day to before Thanksgiving around July 21st 2017. I'd expect them to do something similar this year but nothing's guaranteed.

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Can you vape on a Megabus?

While travelling with us, you must not: smoke either conventional or electronic cigarettes on the vehicle, nor in designated 'no smoking' areas in any coach station. behave in a manner that is abusive, threatening or causes offence to other customers or staff.

Can you eat on a Megabus?

Can I take food and drink on the coach or train? Sure. You can bring cold food, cold drinks and hot drinks that have a lid on. For safety reasons, we can't allow hot food on our coaches.

Can I buy a ticket on the Megabus?

Can you pay for your Megabus ticket at the bus station? Generally no. Megabus reservations must be made and paid for online. There are, or at least used to be, some exceptions, where they would sell you a ticket on the spot, if there are any.

How reliable are Megabus times?

Many people will tell you that despite the low prices, they will never get Megabus because it's unreliable. Now, I'm just one person. But I've probably taken over 50 megabuses in my life, and I think only one or two have been delayed more than an hour \u2013 and only a couple of others have had more than half hour delays.

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