How many bags can you bring on a GO bus?

How many bags can I take with me on a Greyhound bus?

Hey man, so about those bus bags for Greyhound, yeah. It’s actually pretty straightforward, but you gotta be careful with the weights and stuff becuase I remember my last trip, trying to cram everything in, nearly caused a scene.

Okay so one carry-on bag is what they let you take on board, easy peasy. But it gotta be under 25 pounds, seriously. Not much, huh? My backpack with my laptop and snacks usually just makes it, barely.

Then for your main stuff, you get one checked bag. This one is bigger, thankfully. Dimensions are key here, like add up the length, width, and height, and that total needs to be not over 63 inches. And the weight limit is 50 pounds. My suitcase for visiting my sister in Phoenix, that thing always pushes the limit, I swear.

But wait, there's a catch, or not a catch, just extra options. If you need more room, you totally can bring up to two additional bags. Each one of those will set you back $20 bucks. So like, for my snowboarding gear when I went to Colorado, I sometimes have to pay that extra for a second bag. It's a bit pricey, but beats leaving stuff behind.

Here’s the breakdown, super quick:

• Carry-on: One bag, max 25 lbs. This one stays with you.
• First Checked Bag: One bag, max 63 inches (length + width + height) total, max 50 lbs. Stowed underneath the bus.
• Additional Checked Bags:Up to two more of these, each costs $20. They follow the same size and weight rules as the first checked bag.

It’s all about planning really. My friend Dave, he just throws everything in a giant duffel and always has to pay extra. Drives him nuts. I learned my lesson after having to rearrange my bag right there at the bus station gate one time. Total embarrasment, dude. So yeah, weigh your stuff before you go. Get a small luggage scale or something.

What is the weight limit for luggage on a bus?

It was July 2023. I booked a bus from Port Authority in New York City heading to South Station in Boston. My sister swore it was simpler than the train. I had this one huge suitcase, absolutely packed. Moving after college, you know. Full of books, clothes, my whole life. I thought, nah, it'll be fine. Buses, right? They take everything. Boy, was I wrong.

Walking into Port Authority that morning, the smell of stale coffee and too many people, I felt a knot in my stomach. My ticket was for Greyhound. I got to the gate, sweating, dragging this behemoth. This bus driver, a real no-nonsense guy, saw my bag. He just looked at it. Then me. "That's heavy," he said. A statement, not a question.

My heart sank. He asked me to put it on a scale. A scale? At a bus station? I hadn't even thought about a luggage scale. It was right there, next to the bus. I hoisted it up, straining. The needle shot past 70 pounds. Seriously, it was like 78 pounds. My face probably went white. I knew instantly, this was a problem. A big problem.

He told me, straight up, it was too heavy. Over the limit. He wouldn't take it. I was in a panic. My bus was leaving in twenty minutes. What was I going to do? I pleaded. Seriously. Begged him. He just shook his head. "Policy," he grunted. I had to repack or pay a huge fee. No way I could repack there, standing in the aisle of Port Authority.

I ended up paying an extra $35. Thirty-five dollars just because my bag was eight pounds over! I was so mad at myself. That money could have bought me dinner in Boston. The bus ride felt like a punishment. It taught me a real lesson, though. Now I check every single detail before I travel.

Here’s what I definitely know now about bus luggage:

• Bus companies ARE serious about weight limits. My Greyhound experience? It was not an isolated incident. They actually enforce it.
• Typical weight for a single checked bag is usually 50 pounds. Some routes, particularly international ones or longer journeys, might go up to 70 pounds, but 50 pounds is the safe bet.
• Always check the specific carrier's rules. Megabus, FlixBus, Greyhound—they all have different regulations. What works for one will not work for another. I check their websites. Every time.
• Carry-on limits are different. My little backpack was fine, no issues. It was my big checked suitcase that caused the grief.
• Exceeding limits costs money. Expect extra fees. Mine was $35 for an overweight bag, but it can be more, depending on how much over you are.
• Sometimes they refuse the bag entirely. If it's way over, or if the bus is full, they can just say no. Then you're truly stuck.
• Look for baggage information online. Their official websites have dedicated sections. It’s always there. Don't skip it.

Where do I put my luggage on a Go bus?

Ah, luggage. The bane of efficient travel, much like that one sock that vanishes into the void. For your Go Bus escapades, think of your tiny carry-on as a well-behaved child – it must fit neatly into its designated spot, either nestled above your head like a watchful angel or tucked cozily beneath your seat. Don't get any funny ideas about treating it like a grumpy teenager, shoving it wherever it fits.

Anything larger, darling, anything that boasts more cubic inches than your average existential crisis, ventures to the underbelly of the beast. Yes, the luggage compartments beneath the bus. It’s like checking your oversized ego at the door, only it’s your actual luggage. A necessary evil for comfort and not having your entire life story accidentally flung out the window.

Here's the lowdown, for those who appreciate clarity (and a touch of sass):

• The VIP Treatment (for Small Fry):
  • Carry-on? If it’s small enough to be a lapdog or a particularly chic hatbox, it’s your golden ticket to overhead bin or under-seat stardom.
  • Think: A stylish tote, a compact backpack, or that ridiculously expensive designer purse you’re afraid to check.
• The General Admission Lineup (for the Big Guys):
  • Anything that looks like it could house a small family or a weekend's worth of impulse buys? Bags go below, period.
  • This is where your suitcases, duffels, and anything else resembling a portable storage unit live.
  • It’s not a punishment, it’s just… logistics. Like adulting, but for your belongings.

A little extra wisdom, because I’m feeling generous (and you might appreciate it):

• Labeling is Your Friend: Seriously, don't be that person fumbling at the luggage rack, mistaking a stranger's identical suitcase for your own. Whisper sweet nothings to your bags with a clear label. Your name, phone number – make it an easy reunion.
• Fragile Items? A Moment of Silence: If you're transporting something more delicate than a politician's ego, consider its journey. The under-bus compartment is… robust. Think less "glass menagerie," more "armored truck."
• Packing Efficiency: The Art of the Scroll: Rolling your clothes, rather than folding, is like giving your luggage a tiny yoga session. It takes up less space and, dare I say, makes it less likely to resemble a deflated pufferfish upon arrival.
• Proximity Matters: While your main luggage is communing with the undercarriage, keep essentials close. You know, wallet, phone, that emergency chocolate stash. Those are your personal bodyguards.
• The "Is This Going to Fit?" Dance: If you’re genuinely unsure, ask. A real human. They have keys to the underbelly. It beats wrestling with a recalcitrant bin lid and looking like you’re staging a tiny rebellion.

What can never be carried on a bus?

Live thunder.

No, seriously. Stuff that'll blow.

• Explosives. Big ones. Small arms ammo, maybe.
• Poison gas. The nasty kind.
• Liquid poisons. Think vials.
• Tear gas. Definitely a no.
• Anything that irritates. Your eyes, your lungs. Bad news.
• More than 100 lbs. of solid poison. A lot of poison.

The point is, if it actively wants to kill you, leave it home. Safety first, or last. Depends on your perspective.