I’ve been booking Greyhound buses since my college days at NYU, when I’d crave an escape from New York City. From the Port Authority Bus Terminal, I’d often jet off on a Greyhound to visit hometown friends at universities with actual campuses, from upstate in Binghamton, New York, to College Park, Maryland.
Because of our history, you have my word—the company has proven to be a trusted one for me and plenty of other travelers I know, in terms of efficiency, safety, and promptness. Some adventurous and savvy travelers have even traveled cross country in Greyhound buses. There are 230 Greyhound stations in the US, Canada, and Mexico, across 1,800 destinations where you can catch your bus and buy your tickets—which are most often cheaper than airline tickets (though, of course, with a longer travel time, too).
On Greyhound’s easy-to-navigate website and app, you can gather inspiration for itineraries by exploring their popular destination and connection routes, double check any important documents if traveling across US borders, and stay updated with any weather or emergency advisories. Choosing Greyhound is not only smart, it’s also kinder on the environment: Bus routes reduce traffic and emissions compared to driving by car. Greyhound’s note on eco-conscious travel says this: “With high environmental standards across our fleet, alternative fuel options, and the ability to offset your carbon footprint when buying tickets, Greyhound helps you travel responsibly.”
And while the company is already known for affordable fares, in order to score on the best bus prices for your upcoming trip, take advantage of any available discount and voucher codes. Read on for the company’s best (and timely) offers, as well as more useful information to know before booking. Check back to our site for updates on Greyhound sales and discount codes throughout the year, as with the seasons, heaps of offers come and go.
Save with Greyhound promo codes and deals
While they’re not always available, Greyhound vouchers are coupons customers can redeem when booking their bus tickets through the official website or the mobile app. Most of the time, the company unlocks discounts on specific routes, a free extra piece of carry-on luggage, waived service fees, and other various money-saving benefits. With these discounts, you can save on travel in some popular stations and destinations across the country. To name a few: Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, San Antonio, Detroit, and Las Vegas.
10% military discount on Greyhound tickets with WeSalute+
To honor the service of those serving (or those who have served), travelers who are in the active military, retired military, or are veterans of the US Armed Forces (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy, or current and former members of the National Guard or Reserve) can sign up for the WeSalute+ benefits and get (at least) 10% off bookings. Military discounts are valid year-round, without any blackout dates. Those who have served can also add traveling members of their immediate family to their member accounts at 50% off the annual fee (via Family WeSalute+Cards). These family members would then receive their own secure ID card and member account with a unique Travel Code to redeem Greyhound’s discounts and benefits. Note: Be prepared to show your membership card upon boarding all Greyhound buses.
Tips to save more on Greyhound bus tickets
If you’re not in the military nor a veteran, there are still some ways you can save on Greyhound’s bus trips. You can score the lowest fares if you book in advance (book as soon as possible for early bird rates) and travel on the least demanded days, before seasonal peaks, or mid-week, when travelers are less likely to hit the road. (Perhaps this is your perfect excuse to book an epic itinerary and take part in the off-season travel trend.)