After World War II, the middle classes deserted bus travel in
favor of travel by private automobile, and later by airliner. Just a decade
ago, affluent travelers saw buses as a last resort, a sign of desperation.
Today many Americans travel by plane or bus when undertaking
long-distance travel. High gas prices have increased bus travel after decades
of decline.
Famous routes have buses leaving every couple of hours,
generally all day long plus at least two or three buses traveling overnight.
Buses in the way on long travel tend to make stops primarily in major cities
and are very pleasant to move in. If you're going on weekends or during busy
holiday times on popular routes, it is sensible to reserve tickets in advance.
A bus needs less energy to run per passenger mile as compared
to air travel, which enables very affordable fares. It does not even matter
what bus route you end up on provides a mode of travel that will enable you to
see the countryside, not to mention several small towns between destinations
you would not know existedotherwise.It allows travel agencies to offer fewer
stops and take additional efficiency measures to add time-saving technologies
that make bus travel reliable, fast, and useful.
Other factors mostly affecting tourists' preferences for bus
travel are the excellent opportunity it provides for social connection and its
value of entertainment. While traveling via bus, you will be surrounded by
peoplewith different cultural backgrounds.
An increasing number of budget travelers are taking a close
look, and noticing buses are viable alternatives to flying. There are many bus
passes available that give you unlimited travel within a given area. It seems
they are so cheap, busing around specific regions should be a serious
consideration for the budget traveler.
