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Can you take large items on the bus?

Yes you can! As long as there is room under the bus, oversized luggage is allowed on Greyhound buses for an extra fee. The fee varies depending on the size of your luggage and will be paid directly at the bus station upon checking in the bus.



In 2026, whether you can take "large items" on a bus depends on the type of service (local vs. intercity) and the specific operator's "Conditions of Carriage." For local city buses, large items like bicycles, strollers, and "oversized" luggage are usually allowed only if there is available space in the designated "flexible" or "wheelchair" area; if the bus is crowded, the driver has the right to refuse entry for safety reasons. For intercity coaches (like Greyhound, FlixBus, or National Express), large items must usually be stowed in the undercarriage cargo hold. These operators often have strict weight limits (usually 20kg to 23kg) and size limits (total linear dimensions around 158cm). In 2026, many companies require you to "pre-book" space for specialized items like musical instruments, skis, or surfboards for an additional fee. Prohibited "large items" typically include anything that blocks the aisle, contains hazardous materials (like e-bike batteries on some lines), or exceeds the physical dimensions of the storage bay doors.

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Baggage policy for Greyhound, Megabus, Trailways and more Added up (length + width + height), check-in bags should be no larger than 62 inches or 158 centimeters. The typical size of the overhead compartment in buses is 9x16x20 inches (22.8×40.5×50.8 cm).

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Absolutely no alcohol, drugs or weapons anywhere on the bus (including in your under the bus baggage).

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Here is everything you will possibly need for a long bus trip to keep you entertained and comfortable.
  • Portable WiFi (in Case Your Bus Doesn't Have One) ...
  • Electronics to Keep You Entertained During your Trip. ...
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  • Blanket and Pillow to Make Yourself More Comfortable. ...
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No pets or dangerous objects. No animals of any kind are allowed on the bus with the exception of guide dogs. Dangerous objects are anything that could cause an injury if mishandled. Other items, such as skateboards, are not allowed on the bus. These include any object that could be used as a weapon.

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A carry on bag is your larger, primary bag, which you'll stow in the overhead bin. A backpack can be your carry on if it meets your airline's carry on size limits. A personal item is a smaller, secondary bag, which you'll stow under the seat in front of you.

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Carry-On Best Practices A small suitcase or duffel bag should suffice for most group trips, but we especially recommend using a tote or backpack as your carry-on—something big enough to hold the things you need handy during the trip, but soft enough to squish under the seat or overhead.

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Traveling by Rail and Bus Generally speaking, this policy is not as strictly enforced as the TSA policies, but its lack of enforcement does not mean the laws and regulations don't exist. Greyhound allows knives in stowed luggage but not on your person or carry-on.

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On-board restroom We do stop for rest breaks, but it's good to know there's a restroom on board each bus if you need it.

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Going to bed means going to either the hotel or the dorm to get a minimum of nine hours off duty before they call you back in. Sometimes they call you exactly nine hours from when you pulled in, sometimes you'll be sitting there for days.

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Respect the personal space of co-passengers Also, do not sit on anyone else's seat or put your belongings on it. Similarly, if you are travelling with children, who typically have a shorter attention span than adults, then make sure to pack games, colouring books, stories, etc. for them.

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To keep buses clean and safe, any food or drink you bring on board must be in a closed container that is spill-proof. Coffee and other beverages can be consumed on board provided the beverage is carried in a sturdy container with a lid that will prevent the liquid from spilling.

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Wait for others to exit the bus before boarding (if the same door is used for in and out). Board quickly and move ahead to make space for others. If there is a free seat, sit down. Store your baggage safely so that it does not endanger others and does not occupy other seats.

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I have used Flixbus several times in Europe and Greyhound twice in the USA. Flixbus is way better than Greyhound in all areas such as comfort, facilities, leg space etc. Prices are almost same in both companies. If I were to give scores to both bus companies, I would give Greyhound 5 and Flixbus 8 out of 10.

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