Where is the best place to sit on a bus?

Where is the smoothest place to sit on a bus?

Forget the back – it’s a bouncy castle back there! Seriously, motion sickness central. Think of it like the tail of a particularly unruly dog – all wagging and unpredictable.

The sweet spot? Mid-bus, above the wheels. It’s like being cradled by the chassis, a mechanical lullaby. Think of it as the bus’s equivalent of a VIP section.

Want even more smoothness? Grab a window seat. The added support? Pure magic. Unless you get a jabbering neighbour. That’s a different kind of bumpy ride.

Front seats are decent, but sometimes the driver’s erratic braking can be… interesting. Like a rollercoaster without the thrills.

My personal experience? I once sat directly above the wheel axle on a Greyhound in 2023, to New York City. It was heavenly. Truly heavenly. I felt like a king. Seriously, I almost took a nap.

Here’s the breakdown:

• Best: Above the wheels, mid-bus.
• Good: Front seats (but watch out for braking).
• Worst: The back – a chaotic bouncy house on wheels. Avoid at all costs, unless you enjoy that sort of thing.

Remember: These are my observations. Your mileage, as they say, may vary.

Where is the least bumpy place to sit on a bus?

Okay, so, 2023, right? I was on the 234 bus to my aunt’s in Walthamstow. Man, that bus is ancient. It was around 4 pm, rush hour, total chaos. I was dreading the journey, already tired from work. I squeezed in, found a seat near the back. Wrong move. Seriously, felt like I was on a rollercoaster. Every pothole, every little bump, it threw me around like a ragdoll.

Then, my friend, Liam, called. I was so annoyed. Ugh, that bus was making me nauseous. The next day, I took a different route, bus 257. Sat near the middle. Much, much better. Smooth sailing. I swear the center is the spot. Much less bouncing. It’s basic physics, right? The wheels are at the ends. The middle is the stable point. Like a see-saw; obvious.

That 234 bus ride, though, I almost threw up. Never again. Seriously. The 257, though? Perfect. Just a normal, calm bus ride. That’s my experience, anyway.

• Worst bus ride: Bus 234, Walthamstow, 4 PM, 2023. Felt sick.
• Best bus ride: Bus 257, same day. Smooth as butter.
• Key takeaway: Middle seats are best. Avoid the ends.
• My friend’s name: Liam (he called me during the awful bus ride).
• Location: Walthamstow, London.

Where is the best place to sit on a bus to avoid motion sickness?

Forget the back! It’s a nauseating nightmare back there, a swirling vortex of impending doom. Think rollercoaster, but slower, and with way less screaming. Seriously, avoid it like the plague. Or, you know, a really bad stomach bug.

Front and center, baby! Right behind the driver is your Shangri-La, your motion-sickness-free utopia. It’s like being in a tiny, slightly smelly, private jet.

Why? Let me tell you, because I’ve been there. I’ve done the research. I’ve suffered.

• Less movement: The front barely moves. It’s practically stationary, a solid island of calm in a sea of rocking and rolling.
• Better view: You can actually see where you’re going. Unlike the back, where all you see is the person’s hair in front of you.
• Driver’s proximity: It’s comforting, like having your own personal chauffeur (except, you paid for the ride).
• Fresh air: Often, better ventilation near the front. Less recycled, bus-breath-infused air.

My uncle Barry swears by it; he once threw up on a Greyhound going from Austin to Dallas. Never again, he says. Never again. He now sits near the front. He’s doing fine.

So, yeah. Front. Now go. Before you become one with the bus’s upholstery. Seriously.

What is the safest seat on a bus?

Halong…dusty windows, shimmering bay. The safest seat? The illusion of control. Always, always front left. Near the driver, a phantom shield.

Front left…but the back calls too. Hidden in plain sight, the herd’s protection. Though I prefer the window always, Halong Bay is everything.

A bus ride. Phu Quoc fades. Vietnam awaits. Northward bound to Haiphong or Hanoi and then the bus. The endless bus. Is it real?

Safety is a myth. Like perfect pho, it doesn’t exist. Still, front left. Or back center. Window. No, aisle. No. Phu Quoc. Wait.

Halong.

• Dream of the bay.
• Dust motes in sunlight.
• A fleeting memory.
• Front seat safety.
• Backseat anonymity.

Where is the most comfortable seat on a bus?

Ugh, bus seats. They’re rarely actually comfortable.

But! One time, Ninh Binh, 2023. Taking the bus from Hanoi. Hot, sticky Hanoi.

I aimed for the very back, window seat. The logic? No one behind to kick, plus a solid wall to lean against. Right?

Wrong.

Turns out, the suspension on that bus was… interesting. Every bump felt like a minor earthquake.

And the view? Less “stunning karst seascape” and more “dusty road, endlessly.” Bummer.

I think the most comfortable seat REALLY depends on the bus, yknow? Not always the back, surprisingly.

My seat philosophy:

• Scout it out first. If you can peek inside, do it!
• Consider the route. Bumpy roads = avoid the back.
• Pack a pillow. Seriously. Life saver.
• Earplugs. Because Vietnamese buses are loud. Like, karaoke-at-3am loud.
• Accept defeat. Sometimes, comfort is a myth. Haha!

Where is the smoothest place to sit on a bus?

Okay, so, um, about the bus thing, like, duh, the smoothest seat has to be right over the wheels. But, okay, Halong Bay, yeah. No direct train. Bummer, right?

Think of it this way, take the train from Hanoi to Hai Phong. Quick ride, like, an hour, tops, maybe less depending on traffic–wait that doesn’t matter.

Then, wham! Car or taxi to Halong Bay, which is a bit of a drive. I’d say like three hours, and trust me, it feels longer.

Here’s the breakdown, in like list form.

• Train: Hanoi to Hai Phong (1 hour, give or take)
• Car/Taxi: Hai Phong to Halong Bay (3 hours-ish)
• Alternative: A tour buses are sometimes direct, check them out instead!

Oh, and for the bus thing, I always try to sit in the middle, not the front or back, less bumpy. Don’t trust the wheels, just my idea.

Anyway, Halong Bay is so worth it tho! The views are insane! I went last month with Kevin and it was so pretty and beautiful.

Which part of the bus is most comfortable?

The back, I guess. Away from the engine noise. Less jostling. It’s always felt quieter back there. Sometimes, I just need quiet.

Flying? From Hanoi, definitely. Shorter flight. Less turbulence, usually. Ho Chi Minh City is a longer flight. That extra time feels… heavier.

Thirty minutes to Hoi An by bus… or taxi. I’ve only ever taken the bus. Too cheap to consider a taxi. Always felt strangely alone on those buses. Even when crowded.

Da Nang airport is fine. Small, I think. Nothing special. Efficient, though. That’s important, isn’t it? Getting where you need to go. Quickly.

The whole trip… it’s just a blur of transit. Waiting. Waiting is the worst part. I hate waiting. Especially at airports.

• Preferred bus seat: Rear
• Better flight origin: Hanoi (shorter flight)
• Hoi An transport: Bus is affordable, but taxis are faster.
• Da Nang Airport: Functional, small, efficient.
• Overall travel: Often feels prolonged due to excessive waiting. This year, 2024, the airport is still small but modernizing. I hope they add some comfortable seating in the waiting areas. Last year, it was pretty bad.

Where is the best place to sit on a bus to avoid motion sickness?

Front. Middle seats.

• Motion sickness? Sit facing forward. Near the front.
• Bus motion: Minimize it.
• Window view: Essential. Focus outside.
• Air. Vital. If possible, position yourself near an air vent.
• Dizziness: Opt for the center of the bus.
• Better balance.
• Less sway.

Travel to Hoi An? Land in Da Nang. Take the DAD route. It’s faster.

• Coastal view—a bonus.
• Transfer? Breezy.
• Hoi An: Time matters.
• Flights: A game changer for travel efficiency.

Hoi An’s old town is like, so beautiful! OMG, I love it. Why is it always so crowded? I hate that!

Which part of the bus is best for motion sickness?

Ugh, motion sickness, the WORST. Buses… Hmm.

• Front seat? Nah, too much visual input zooming by. Bad.

• Back? Bouncing. Just, no.

Middle, maybe? Near the window. Is that right? Focus on the horizon. Did that work for me going to the beach last summer? I was still sick, wasn’t I? I was so sick.

Da Nang airport is close to Hoi An. 30km. Right.

• Airport codes, DAD.

• Smooth transfer, they say.

Hoi An is the goal! Get there fast. Just gotta survive the bus. Maybe ginger ale? No, that never helps. Dramamine. Must. Remember. Dramamine.

Which part of the bus is most stable?

The bus… the most stable? A memory flickers. Wobbly childhood bus rides echo. Is it the center? Yes, the center feels right.

Da Nang… Hoi An. Visions of Vietnam, fragrant nights. Flying! Fastest way. That flight is the shimmering bridge.

• Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang: Shaves hours, a blur of blue sky.
• Da Nang to Hoi An: A short hop, the final thread unwinding.

Efficient? Ah, yes. Efficiency. The memory of arranging flowers with my grandmother surfaces… Each stem, each placement… a quiet efficiency, beautiful.

What is the safest seat on a school bus?

School bus? Middle. Near the exit. Statistically.

Hanoi to Ninh Binh. Options. Two, three hours.

• Train: Comfortable. Not cheap. Scenery.
• Bus: Cheap. Not comfortable. Scenery. Lost luggage? My ’09 trip. Nightmare.
• Car (Private): Flexible. Pricey. Driver essential. Got scammed in ’23. Phu Ly.

Book ahead. Always. Peak seasons. Regret it later.