I spent 74 hours on buses from Miami to Seattle, one of Greyhound's longest routes. Here's what the $250 trip was like.

Lukas FlippoFeb 7, 2023, 21:43 IST

During my spring break, I traveled all the way from Miami to Seattle on six buses.Lukas Flippo

I traveled 74 hours from Miami, Florida, to Seattle, Washington, on Greyhound buses.
I found the sights lackluster and barely slept, but it was an affordable, rewarding way to travel.

I spent three full days traveling from Miami to Seattle on one of the longest Greyhound routes in the US.

I road six buses across the country in the span of three days.Lukas Flippo

One of the buses parked at a rest stop.Lukas Flippo

It's important to be near the front of the boarding line if you want a window seat or a spot close to the front.Lukas Flippo

The buses stayed on interstates most of the time.Lukas Flippo

People would step off to smoke or stretch their legs.Lukas Flippo

The lights turned on throughout the night.Lukas Flippo

I was able to buy a sandwich during one of the stops.Lukas Flippo

I mostly ate the snacks I packed during the trip, so I was relieved to find a small restaurant in Washington.Lukas Flippo

There were bathrooms on every bus, but I mainly went to the restroom in gas stations.Lukas Flippo

I talked to many passengers and taught one kid how to work my camera.Lukas Flippo

All of the buses I boarded felt safe to me.Lukas Flippo

Greyhound is a perfectly reasonable travel option if you go in with reasonable expectations.Lukas Flippo

I'm glad I had the experience but don't feel the need to repeat it.Lukas Flippo