Megabus USA is the American version of Megabus, driving in the Midwest and Northeast of the USA and Canada. It is often a much cheaper option than short-haul flights in the US.
One piece of luggage is accepted per passenger, plus a small carry-on item. Just be sure to note that carry-on space on buses is much more limited than an plane, so the size restrictions are much stricter.
Carry-On Allowance | 7 / 10 |
Checked Bag Allowance | 8 / 10 |
Excess Baggage Fees | 7 / 10 |
Overall Grade | 7.3 / 10 |
Be sure to check out our sister-site, Airline-Pet-Policies.com, for information about flying with your cat, dog, or other pet.
Customers can take on board one small piece of hand luggage that will fit in the overhead storage compartment or under the seat. Please keep in mind that the overhead storage compartments on buses are usually smaller than those found on airplanes.
TSA - (USA): TSA Carry-On Regulations and TSA 3-1-1 Carry-On Liquids Rules
CATSA - (Canada): CATSA Carry-On Prohibited Items and CATSA Carry-On Liquids and Gel Restrictions
E-Cigarettes / Vape: TSA Rules for Flying with Electronic Cigarettes and Vape Pens 2023
Guns / Firearms: How to Fly with a Gun - TSA Rules 2023
Bluetooth Headphones: Using Bluetooth Headphones on an Airplane
megabus.com does not check luggage or provide receipts for luggage transported on the bus by the passenger. Customers are advised that megabus.com will accept up to ONE (1) piece of luggage per passenger.
For guidance this must not exceed 62 inches when adding the total exterior dimensions of the piece (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds.
Luggage is subject to inspection when crossing international borders. You will be asked to declare any items subject to duty upon crossing the border. Passengers must claim their luggage at the border crossing point for clearance through customs before being allowed to proceed across the border. No luggage is allowed across the border unless claimed by a passenger.
Linear Dimensions: What are Linear Dimensions?
Piece vs Weight: What is Piece Concept vs Weight Concept
Packing List: Travel Packing Checklist 2023
Marijuana / Cannabis: Rules for Flying with Marijuana / Cannabis in 2023
Delayed/Cancelled Flights: How to Claim Compensation for Flight Delays
Guns / Firearms: How to Fly with a Gun - TSA Rules 2023
There are no official excess/oversize baggage policies for Megabus, and luggage is usually taken on a space-available basis. As the buses are double-deckers, the cargo hold is on the back of the bus, and usually has a more difficult access than a typical coach bus. This limits the size and weight of oversize bags that can be carried, plus there are usually more passengers on the bus, each with their own luggage.
For passengers that are planning to bring a second piece of luggage, it is recommended to purchase an additional seat on the bus to reserve the space for the luggage. If you arrive without having bought a second seat, you will be required to pay the full walk-up fare for a second seat in order to take a second bag.
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Bikes | Megabus USA Bikes Policy | All Airline's Bikes Policies |