The Cheapest Way Possible: The Mega Bus Way!

Why Megabus Fits the Low Cost Bill of Frequent Travelers

I know what you're thinking…a bus trip? Yes, a bus trip. Certainly if you are looking for a cheap way to travel, with a great short service between the Midwest states, then I definitely would recommend www.Megabus.com. This is a low cost option to travel between Chicago, Saint Louis, Missouri, Cleveland and a number of states. When I first was referred to Megabus.com, I thought it was a joke. Bus rides for only $1. Yeah, right.

Well, a few months went by and I needed to get a ticket to go to Saint Louis, Missouri to attend a family function. I logged online to www.megabus.com and priced a ticket under $30.00 round trip. When you log on to the site you can log on and do a search for traveling, then book an actual trip, not only is it convenient, it's very cheap. After your reservation is secured, you need to print out your reservation form and confirmation number, place both in your personal belongings and don't forget it for you will need that when getting on the bus.

In terms of customer service and bus service, I will say both were very great. When you get to the site where the bus will pick you up, you will see a Customer Service Representative that has a clip board, they will approach you and you will give them your confirmation number, and they will "check you in". When the bus gets to the site, you will take your own luggage and place that in the appropriate spot where the bus driver instructs you to place it. You slide on the bus, after having the bus driver check your reservation sheet to review it for the Customer Service's signature and your confirmation number. This takes a very short amount of time, and then you are able to select your seat and take the ride to your destination. The bus service is pretty standard. There are no real stops, as the bus goes directly to the next city location. On my trip, it went to Bloomington, Illinois as a rest stop, then on to Saint Louis, Missouri which was my destination. The rest stop was great because you got a chance to stretch your legs and also get refreshments. The short ride from Chicago to Saint Louis was only 4 hours and it was a safe and low-cost way to travel.