Luggage on the Bus

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What can I bring on a bus?

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Luggage, suitcases and bikes on board

The bus is a means of transportation that allows you to carry a good amount of luggage for free. However, there are restrictions due to limited space on board. Being aware of the specific general regulations of each bus company can save you trouble. You can then start your journey without any surprises and enjoy a pleasant and stress-free journey.

Luggage: Packed Suitcase

What luggage can I take?

If you travel by bus, you have probably noticed the great advantage this mode of transportation offers. Traveling by bus allows you to carry a large amount of luggage on board. However, there is a limit. Maximum size, weight and even the permitted content vary from operator to operator. There are specific rules regarding the transport of special luggage, such as musical instruments or sports equipment. For this reason, it is important to know what the ground rules are and to stay informed about the company you plan to book with.

Here are the main American bus companies and their general conditions regarding luggage transportation:

 

Greyhound - Bus Tickets, Schedules and Discounts
  • Checked Baggage: One bag (62″ H+L+W, 50lbs max.) for free, second bag $15
  • Carry-On Luggage: One bag (25lbs max.) that can fit into the overhead cabin
  • Oversized/Overweight Baggage: Must be shipped through Greyhound Package Express (up to 5 pieces 75lbs max.); discounts if traveling on the same trip, otherwise $35 to $45 per piece
  • Bicycle Allowance: Yes, must be packed in wooden or canvas container and securely buckled (Should it exceed the size/weight limit, it must be shipped via Greyhound Package Express)

 

megabus - Bus Tickets, Schedules and Discounts
  • Checked Baggage: One bag (62″ H+L+W, 50lbs max.)
  • Carry-On Luggage: One bag that can fit into the overhead cabin
  • Oversized/Overweight Baggage: Not allowed
  • Bicycle Allowance: Not available

 

FlixBus - Bus Tickets, Schedules and Discounts
  • Checked Baggage: One bag (max 80x50x30 cm, slightly divergent dimensions are allowed with a total volume not exceeding 160 cm and a maximum weight 20 kg.)
  • Carry-On Luggage: One bag (max 42x30x18 cm, max. 7kg)
  • Oversized/Overweight Baggage: Not allowed
  • Bicycle Allowance: Not available

What to do with your luggage while you’re in the city

The last thing you need while exploring a new and exciting city is to drag your suitcases with you. Fortunately, there are services that allow you to find a convenient and secure place to store your luggage. Find out more about luggage storage below!

Luggage Storage

What luggage is prohibited on board a bus?

In order to ensure a pleasant, but above all safe travel experience, all bus operators have complied with general rules about items that are absolutely forbidden on board. However, the choice of which objects are considered inappropriate or dangerous, and therefore not allowed, is up to the individual operator.

The main items banned by all companies include: Weapons, bombs, drugs, frozen food, animals (except for service dogs), combustible liquids and solids, toxic items, radioactive materials, raw meat products , dangerous substances containing bacteria or viruses, alkaline substances, liquid batteries and generally any object that may pose a danger to passengers or which is not suitable on board the vehicle. Furthermore, it is possible to bring cigarettes on board, but it is strictly forbidden to smoke on the bus.

Can I bring my pet on the bus?

Pets on the Bus

Unfortunately, most bus companies do not allow pets onboard. However, if you require a guide or assistance dog, then you are usually able to take them on the bus trip as well. Make sure that the service animal received the proper training and is always under your control. The bus company megabus US, for instance, also demands that passengers properly harness service animals.

On international connections, pets are also not allowed unless they are guide dogs for people who require special assistance.

If in doubt, we always recommend that you contact customer support to get more details about transporting your four-legged friend.

Wheelchairs, Booster Seats and Strollers

Wheelchairs, booster seats and strollers are necessary items, which is why there are specific rules for them. They do not count as oversized/overweight luggage, and passengers can usually bring these on board for free. If you want to take the bus while remaining seated in your wheelchair, then this is usually allowed. However, note the overall weight of the wheelchair and the passenger in it must not exceed 600lbs. If it does, then the wheelchair will be stored in the luggage compartment and the passenger must take a normal seat.

Luggage: Wheelchair

If you want to take the bus as a wheelchair user, then it is necessary to contact the respective bus company in advance. It’s best to do this a few days prior to your trip to make sure there is still space available. Also make sure to be at the bus stop a bit earlier so that someone can help you with baggage storage or other possible issues.

Greyhound:

  • Wheelchair/Mobility Scooter: Overall weight of the passenger and wheelchair/mobility scooter combined is 600lbs max. (Max size for wheelchair: 30*48; for mobility scooter: 30*30*48)
    Note: Contact Greyhound prior to departure for assistance or baggage storage
  • Baby Stroller: You can store baby strollers in the compartment under the bus, and bring a car seat in addition to carry-on luggage

FlixBus:

  • Wheelchair/Mobility Scooter: Overall weight of the passenger and wheelchair/mobility scooter combined is 600lbs max. (Max size for wheelchair: 30*48; for mobility scooter: 30*30*48).
    Note: When making your booking, please indicate how many passengers will be taking a wheelchair or mobility device. We also advise contacting FlixBus within 24 hours to confirm your ride.
  • Baby Stroller: Strollers are free of charge provided the child is travelling with the passenger. These must be collapsible. Passengers with strollers should register within 48 hours of the trip.

megabus:

  • Wheelchair/Mobility Scooter: Overall weight of the passenger and wheelchair/mobility scooter combined is 600lbs max. (Max size for wheelchair: 30*48; for mobility scooter: 30*30*48).
    Note: Contact megabus to reserve your wheelchair space and be at the bus station 15min prior to departure for assistance or baggage storage
  • Baby Stroller: You may bring one baby stroller in addition to the maximum baggage allowance

Trailways:

  • Wheelchair/Mobility Scooter: Overall weight of the passenger and wheelchair/mobility scooter combined is 600lbs max. (Max size for wheelchair: 30*48; for mobility scooter: 30*30*48)
    Note: Contact Trailways 24 hours prior to departure for assistance or baggage storage
  • Baby Stroller: You can store baby strollers in the compartment under the bus.

Jefferson Lines:

  • Wheelchair/Mobility Scooter: Overall weight of the passenger and wheelchair/mobility scooter combined is 600lbs max. (Max size for wheelchair: 30*48; for mobility scooter: 30*30*48)
    Note: Contact Jefferson Lines 48 hours prior to departure for assistance or baggage storage
  • Baby Stroller: You can store baby strollers in the compartment under the bus.

What Happens if I lose my luggage?

Luggage Support

In general, every passenger is responsible for their own belongings. This is particularly true for carry-on luggage. Greyhound, for instance, cannot compensate you if you lose your handbag, which you should carry with you at all times. Furthermore, for luggage items stored in the baggage compartment of the bus, the rules are different. If these go missing, you can file a claim. Greyhound and megabus, for instance, will reimburse you up to a maximum of $250 per adult ticket. If you have bought a child ticket on Greyhound, then the maximum compensation is $150.

If you travel with valuable items, then you should check whether luggage insurance is an option for you. Greyhound, for instance, offers this. If you misplace or lose your luggage, then you should also contact the bus company directly. Most bus companies, like megabus, offer specific Lost and Found offices which try to locate missing items. Sometimes, however, there might be a time limit: Greyhound, for instance, tries to recover your lost luggage for 15 days. Afterwards, most bus companies treat the inquiry as a claim for reimbursement.

111 Comments

  • Paranv Patel

    I would like to travel by FLIXBUS from Fort Myers Florida to Miami international airport for a trip to India.
    When I come back from India, I will have an extra luggage. How much extra fees I have to pay for extra luggage/

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      cmbblogadmin

      Hi Paranv,
      Thank you for your message.
      Please note that CheckMyBus is a price comparison portal for intercity buses and doesn’t sell tickets or operate buses. When you click “view deal” on a bus route in our search engine, you are then redirected to the operator’s webpage to make the booking and payment.
      To get the most accurate information about luggage fees, we recommend that you contact the bus operator Flixbus directly or to check the commercial terms in its website.

      Best regards,
      Your CheckMyBus Support Team

  • Cee Tee

    Looking at booking with Sierras de Córdoba this feburary 4:20 AM Rosario, SF and Arrive in Córdoba, First class. 2 people. We have 2 carry on. 3 check in luggage from our flight. 25kg roughly each check in. is this possible?

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      cmbblogadmin

      Hi Cee,
      Thank you for your message.
      The ticket is available among the search results in our website.
      Please note that CheckMyBus is a price comparison portal for intercity buses and doesn’t sell tickets or operate buses. When you click “view deal” on a bus route in our search engine, you are then redirected to the operator’s webpage to make the booking and payment.
      To get the most accurate information about luggage, we recommend that you contact the bus operator directly or to check the commercial terms in its website.

      Best regards,
      Your CheckMyBus Support Team

  • ADITYA YADAV

    Hey, I have multi-buses (greyhound-jefferson lines-trailways-jefferson lines) in my single ticket iternary. I have a carry-on and two checked bags. I am clear that in any of those above bus companies one carry-on and one checked-bag is for free as long as they’re not oversized and overweight.But I have concern about fees associated with my Second check-in bag.

    Will i have to pay the baggage fee for Second check-in bag each time i transfer to the bus of another company or I have to pay only once for a single bus company? If i have to pay only once for a single bus company, Which bus company is it going to be from my ticket Iternary?

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      cmbblogadmin

      Dear Aditya,
      Thank you for your message.
      Please note that CheckMyBus is a price comparison portal for intercity buses and doesn’t sell tickets or operate buses. When you click “view deal” on a bus route in our search engine, you are then redirected to the operator’s webpage to make the booking and payment. To request information about extra luggage, you need to contact the bus operators directly. They will certainly give you the necessary assistance.

      Best regards,
      Your CheckMyBus Support Team

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      cmbblogadmin

      Dear Karen,
      Thank you for your message. Regarding your doubt, it depends a lot on which airport and also on which bus company and routes are you looking for. We would recommend to search in our website for the desired route and then you can check from which bus-stop the bus is departing.
      Please, let us know in case of any other doubt.

      Best regards,
      CheckMyBus Support team

  • Laura Gardianová

    Good evening!
    I have a question regarding to luggage allowance on Flixbus in Spain… my friend has one carry-on luggage an, one checked luggage and one backpack. But there is only said that one persone can bring 1 luggage with maximum weight 20kg. So is there a way she can bring the second one? She can pay extra if required.

    Thank You!

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      cmbblogadmin

      Hello Laura,

      FlixBus generally allows each passenger to take one additional piece of luggage. However, this must be reserved for a fee. This is possible directly online when booking or before departure with the driver, although the price can be significantly higher. Here you can find all the regulations regarding luggage with FlixBus. If you have any further questions, you can also contact the provider directly.

      Best regards,
      CheckMyBus Support Team

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