What do you need when travelling by bus?

Here are some items you might not have considered adding to your packing list:
  • Electronic Devices and Other Entertainment. ...
  • Powerbank or Batteries. ...
  • Light Blanket and/or Layers. ...
  • Travel Accessories for Sleeping. ...
  • Snacks and Drinks. ...
  • Medication. ...
  • Comfortable Clothes. ...
  • Spooky Nook Sports — The Ultimate Bus Destination.




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Tips for Preparing for a Bus Trip
  1. Arrive early. It doesn't matter where you are going, or what you are doing, arriving early is always a good rule of thumb. ...
  2. Bring things for peace and quiet. ...
  3. Get comfortable. ...
  4. Bring music, a book, or other activities. ...
  5. Keep valuables close. ...
  6. Pack snacks. ...
  7. Take rest stops.


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Cheaper tickets Bus fares tend to be a lot cheaper than plane tickets, especially if you're traveling long distances. In fact, sometimes it's cheaper to take a bus than it is to drive.

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But what about traveling by bus or train? Are they equally as safe as taking a flight? According to data from the past 10 years, the answer is yes!

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Looking straight ahead at the road is important to help your brain anticipate the movement of the bus and to keep the signals from your eyes and your inner ear synced up. The front seats on the top deck or an aisle seat on the left-hand side of the bottom deck are best for this.

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To avoid swaying, choose a seat close to the centre of gravity of the bus, midway between the front and back wheels. As the bus turns a corner, this point will travel in a smooth circle.

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Adults aged 19 to 64 are advised to try to sit down less throughout the day, including at work, when travelling and at home. Tips to reduce sitting time: stand on the train or bus. take the stairs and walk up escalators.

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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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Public Transportation Etiquette Offer your seat to elderly or disabled passengers. If the train or bus is crowded, make sure you leave room for people to move around you. Avoid using the phone as much as possible. If you do talk on the phone, try to keep conversations brief and speak quietly.

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Fun Things to Do on a Bus Ride Without Electronics
  1. Nap. There's something about the lull of a long bus ride that makes it so perfect for falling asleep. ...
  2. Road Trip Bingo. ...
  3. Write. ...
  4. Word Searches/Crosswords/Puzzle Books. ...
  5. Knit or Crochet. ...
  6. Twenty Questions. ...
  7. Ghost in the Graveyard. ...
  8. The “License Plate” Game.


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To find the safest seat on a bus, head for the middle. Choose a row as centrally located as possible and sit on the aisle, choosing the side of the bus farthest from opposing traffic. In America, this means sitting on an aisle seat on the right-hand side of the bus.

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Your sense of smell is heightened when you are nauseous, which will make engine fumes and food smells even worse. Stay away from the back of the bus on the bottom deck and from anyone with a takeaway. Priority seats on the bottom deck are best. Second best is the top deck, three rows from the front, on the aisle seat.

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Always enter the bus through the front door. Allow others to exit before boarding. Keep children close and board together. Be sure to use the handrails to avoid slipping and/or falling.

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