Megabus Gives Away 100K Free Tickets

Contributing Editor Carl Unger believes that every trip is worth taking. He loves an extended trip to Europe as much as he enjoys exploring the towns and landscape near home. Basically, you'll find him wherever there is good food, fresh air, and plenty of stories to bring home.

Carl has been writing for SmarterTravel since 2005. His travel writing has also appeared on USA Today and the About.com Boston travel guide.

The Handy Item I Always Pack: "It's not revolutionary, but a small Moleskine notebook is my one travel must-have. It's great for noting things you want to remember and it takes up hardly any space in your bag."

Ultimate Bucket List Experience: "Japan. I'd love to take a month off and visit the cities, temples, and countryside. I'm fascinated by the country's juxtaposition of ancient traditions and modern ambitions."

Travel Motto: “Why do you go away? So that you can come back. So that you can see the place you came from with new eyes and extra colors. And the people there see you differently, too. Coming back to where you started is not the same as never leaving.” –Terry Pratchett

Aisle, Window, or Middle Seat: "Window."

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Megabus, which offers low-cost bus service across the Northeast, upper Midwest, and some of Canada, is offering 100,000 free seats this winter. Simply enter the promo code GETAWAY to get a ticket; tickets are subject to availability, and the promo is valid for travel January 6 through March 20. A 50-cent booking fee applies.

Of the 100,000 free seats, 40,000 are reserved for travel to New York City.

Megabus routinely offers $1 seats on its buses, and provides free Wi-Fi onboard. Its Northeast service connects New York to larger cities like Boston, Albany, Toronto, and Washington, D.C., along with points in between, while its Midwest service centers on Chicago and reaches places like Minneapolis, Kansas City, Memphis, and Cleveland.

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