Would you take the Greyhound bus to/from SA/Austin? (San Antonio: how much, school)

[southdown]

1. Should we be nervous about using the Greyhound bus from Austin to San Antonio? (two females, aged 60 & 30).

2. And where is the Greyhound bus station in central SA?

3. Are taxis easily available from there?

thanks!

[firstclassflyer]

I've heard that there are many "shady" characters aboard these Greyhound buses these days. That being considered...Austin to SA is not far...just keep your eyes peeled.

[djw]

I think Sunset Station near the Alamodome is a greyhound transit station. You can probably find it on the bus website. You can get taxis pretty much anywhere downtown pretty easily.

As for being nervous, that can be a good thing. I think with any situation where you are confined in a small space with strangers you should be very alert and cognizant of what's going on around you. Don't lose track of each other, don't leave your purse/bag out and free for-the-taking. If something seems odd, move seats. Shouldn't be a terribly long ride to Austin, so I wouildn't sweat it too much, especially since there are two of you.

[majormadmax]

Are you armed?

Just kidding, but I have been by the Greyhound station in S.A. and if you go during the daylight hours you may be alright. But if you can take a friend--preferably male, over 6' and 200lbs--it might not be a bad idea. I don't think the bus has the best of reputations, but I don't have any firsthand experience.

Anyhow, according to Greyhound's web site, there are two stations in San Antonio, one at 500 N St Marys St (78205) and one at 127 Old Hwy 90 (78231). And the Greyhound station in Austin is at 916 E Koenig Lane (78751), which is near Austin Community College and Highland Mall; a few miles north of downtown but not that far. I am sure you can find a taxi from there, but I don't know how much it will cost you.

Good luck, I hope it is a pleasurable experience!

Cheers! M2

[Chaka]

Greyhound in SA is downtown, on Pecan and St. Mary's St.

While it doesn't look beautiful, I've never felt unsafe walking around there. It's basically across the street and a few feet down from Le Reve. Taxis are readily available.

Greyhound has a reputation for having unsavoury characters...it's partially accurate. I probably wouldn't fall asleep on greyhound, but an hour-two hour trip is likely fine. I've taken it in the past, but not lately.

[metalfish]

I ridden the bus to austin. I have no problem with it. There may an unpleasant person or two but im sure they arnt out to hurt you.

[Canine*Castle]

Shady characters are on buses from what I hear, but I'd rather be on the ground with a shady character than in the air with a terrorist on board. Some people look bad but aren't and then some look A-okay and are as nuts as can be. They're everywhere.

[SilverCreek78250]

Just try to be the last ones on the bus so you can select seats away from unsavory types. Try to sit near people who appear to be together - family etc. Don't sit near people who look nuts, or who smell as though they haven't bathed in weeks.

It isn't that far of a ride, so you should be okay.

[tgannaway89]

I'd rather ride an actual Greyhound than a Greyhound bus.

[EJ4512]

Wow these posts are kinda ridiculous. I have actually taken the greyhound from Austin to SA once because I got stranded in Austin. It was only an $18 trip. Really short trip, an hour. There are taxis available that wait to pick up people getting off the buses, sort of like a taxi stand. Did not feel unsafe. Sat next to a UT student, there were actually many UT students because I could hear them talking about school/Austin. There were families, students, lot of young people (im young myself).

In Austin the greyhoud station is just north of downtown and quite nice, in a commercail area right off the highway. The greyhound station in SA is downtown, not as new or nice, but lots of people, employees, security around. Never felt unsafe.