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• Wow! Big Megabus Summer Sale with Tickets from $5
  May 23, 2013 9:01 am
  At least 20 seats will be available at the $5 price on every route! Buy seven days in advance—tickets are on sale now. read more
• High Speed ... on a Bus?
  February 14, 2012 1:04 pm
  An electric high-speed Superbus that can cruise at 156 mph could be coming to a highway near you. But is it for real? read more
• The Big Bus Comeback - Rates from $1
  September 10, 2011 7:11 am
  With air travel becoming such a hassle, with so many annoying fees, and Amtrak barely holding its own, the only mode of public transit left to innovate is the bus system. Just in time, several operators are adding interesting new services. read more
• State Dept. Issues Travel Alert for Europe
  October 4, 2010 9:12 am
  The State Department is urging travelers to Europe to take extra caution in light of renewed threats of terrorism, specifically in and around mass transit systems. read more
• Planes, Trains, or Automobiles? Our Summer Travel Primer
  May 20, 2010 3:54 pm
  In the case of summer vacations, the question of whether to fly, drive, or ride is determined by what you hold most dear: your money or your time. read more
• Tipping: The Ultimate Guide
  February 5, 2010 9:44 am
  Ever walk into a hotel and wonder if you should have tipped the doorman? Our handy pocket guide to tipping will help you know who deserves a tip—and how much they should get. read more
• Were You Traveling This Weekend? Tell Us About it!
  December 21, 2009 10:30 am
  Airports are still digging out from the massive snowstorm that crippled much of the eastern seaboard this weekend. If you were traveling, whether by air, rail, or car, we'd love to hear your story! read more
• Be Sure to Figure 'Travel Overhead'
  January 19, 2009 12:00 am
  Calculate the cost of being in a destination: Ed Perkins suggests you include the travel overhead whenever you face a significant time versus money choice in your travels. read more
• Will Bus Travel Be the Answer to Higher Airfare?
  August 25, 2008 12:00 am
  Several low-cost bus lines have hit the roads in recent years, and they may well challenge the airlines for some markets. Ed Perkins details what's available. read more
• Hop On/Hop Off Bus Tours at Cruise Ports Save Money and Time
  May 27, 2009 11:12 am
  Cruise ships allow you to see a lot with very little effort, but it can be hard to decide what to do in port. One reader weighs in on how to make the most of your time. read more
• Got $1? That's all you need to get to New York
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  The new Bolt Bus offers $1 fares to New York City. Service starts March 27 from Washington, D.C., and routes from Boston are expected in April. read more
• Bus in Europe cheaper than trains?
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Chances are you automatically turn to train travel as the best way around Europe. But with the weak dollar, train tickets and rail passes aren't cheap anymore, and some travelers may consider bus travel as a way of cutting costs. read more
• Germany's Fairy Tale Castle
  December 3, 2008 10:33 am
  Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria may or may not have been the inspiration for Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle, but either way it's not to be missed. read more
• Have a horrible Thanksgiving travel story? Tell us about it!
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Did you get bumped and miss the feast? Was your pumpkin pie confiscated because of the liquids and gels ban? These types of stories are what we're looking for. read more
• Northeast bus company offers kid's discount of 40 percent
  June 26, 2008 5:09 pm
  Peter Pan Bus Lines offers a 40 percent discount on fares for kids under 12 traveling with an adult. This Northeast-based bus company serves more than 100 destinations in the region. read more
• On Greyhound, Kids Travel For Free or 40 Percent Off
  November 6, 2008 1:59 pm
  Families can save on Greyhound bus travel with discounted kids' fares. Greyhound is the biggest bus company in the U.S., connecting more than 3,100 cities and towns in North America. read more