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TRIP AROUND USA BY BUS WITH AMERIPASS IN 20 DAYS
NYC - GREAT LAKES- YELLOWSTONE - CALIFORNIA - TIJUANA - GRAND CANYON- ROUTE 66 - TEXAS - MISSISSIPI- NIAGARA FALLS- QUÉBEC
The route Pictures : cities, landscapes, people
Pictures of Eastern USA: Boston, NYC, Washington (november 2000)
The journalist Enrique Vázquez Pita,author of the book Europa na mochila (Europe in the backpack) is writting his trip around NorthAmerica, from NYC to Tijuana (Mexico) and from New Orleans to Québec(Canada) in only 20 days (18th July to 6th August 2001) with Ameripass by Greyhound bus. This web page show the diary of the route, useful tips on how to save money, answer your questions, practical links and pictures of landscapes, downtowns and people .
GREYHOUND NORTH AMERICA DISCOVERY PASS
FAQ Prices Times and distances
The Greyhound North America Discovery Passes bring a new dimension to independent touring across North America. Whether you want to discover the US, Canada or both countries, you'll get unlimited travel with unlimited stopovers. You'll also receive special travel offers on hotels, meals, entertaiment, sigthseeing and attraction admissions that let your travel dollars go even further. Just select the pass that's right for you and you're off to see the wonders of North America with Greyhound.
FAQ
How does the pass work?
To use your Discover Pass, present your voucher to any designated gateway terminal or station ticket agent on the day you wish to commence your jorney. The will validate your pass for presentation to the driver.
How long is the pass valid for?
You may travel for a continuous period of time commencing on the date the pass is first used for transportation
Can I make overnight stops?
You may stop over whenever you wish for as long as you wish, providing you complete your travel withim the time limit for which pass is valid
Do the buses make stops?
En route, rest stops are made every few hours, and meal stops are scheduled as close as possible to normal meal times
Do the buses run 24 hours a day?
Greyhound buses on many routes travel around the clock, so you can travel by day and enjoy the scenery through wide panoramic windows. Alternatively, select a night service, and relax in a reclining seat with reduced interior lighting
What time should I check in?
To make travel easier plan to arrive at the terminal at least one hour before departure time. This will alloww you locate the departure bay, and check your luggage at coach side. Please ensure that your luggage is clearly labelled to easy identification
Are there any restrictions for travel?
Details of the few travel restrictions which do apply to Greyhound passes can be found under Terms and Conditions
What about taking hand luggage?
Hand luggage may be placed in the overhead rack above your seat. Please remember when you leave the bus for rest or meal stops, to take all valuables with you
Can I book my seat?
Travel on Greyhound lines Inc services is subject to availability. Reservations are not possible, but Greyhound pride themselves on transport always being available for people who want to travel. You must go to gate about an hour and 1/2 hour and wait to get a place in the bus. * If you go later to gate or door, maybe it will be not available get a seat and ¡you'll must wait for the next bus!
Can I get timetable information?
In the USA, call 1-888-454-7277 or go to www.greyhound.com
In Canada, call 1-800-561-8749 or go to www.greyhound.ca
What if I lose my Pass?
Please safeguard your ticket as you would your money. Greyhound assumes no responsability for lost or stolen tickets and they cannot be refunded or replaced. *Better, photocopie the ticket
Are any discounts availables?
Students receive a 10% discount (valid ID required) and Seniors 62-65 years plus recieve 10% off with
Any more advices?
Whichever city, state, province or country you visit, please exercice common sense when travelling. Take care of possessions and valuables and have a great holiday!
TIMES AND DISTANCES (in hours of travel by bus)
NYC
NYC
Note: Include timetables diferent husos (NYC to Los Angeles = - 4 hours)
Boston
5
Boston  
Washington
5
10
Washington
 
Montreal
7
5
12
Montreal
 
Chicago
17
23
25
25
Chicago
Yellowstone
48
53
55
55
30
Yellowstone
San Francisco
64
69
70
64
39
31
San Francisco
Los Angeles
64
69
70
69
43
34
10
Los Angeles
Tijuana
67
73
62
72
46
37
13
3
Tijuana
Grand Canyon
56
61
51
69
43
34
16
6
15
Gran Canyon
Las Vegas
56
62
51
62
37
24
16
6
10
6
Las Vegas
Santa Fe
40
45
42
48
23
38
27
17
19
6
12
Santa Fe
Dallas
36
41
31
45
20
50
40
30
33
23
30
14
Dallas
New Orleans
34
39
29
42
27
52
53
43
47
32
41
27
13
New Orleans
Memphis
25
30
16
34
16
52
49
39
44
35
34
22
9
12
Memphis
Miami
27
32
22
34
47
74
75
65
69
54
63
49
35
22
29
Miami
Niagara
8
10
17
12
13
43
52
56
60
56
50
36
33
40
24
40
Niagara
Toronto
11
13
20
9
16
46
70
70
84
59
56
41
36
43
32
40
2
Toronto
 
PRICES AMERIPASS INTERNATIONAL
Off Peak Season (October 16 to December 31, 2001) Note: in Peak Seson about 15% more expensive
Duration
Adult
Child
Student
Senior
Exemple
4 days
$135
$135
$135
$135
NYC-Niagara-Toronto-Boston-Washington-NYC
7 days
$155
77,5
139,5
139,5
NYC-Chicago-Wisconsin-Chicago- NYC
10 days
$209
104,5
188,1
188,1
15 days
$235
117,5
211,5
211,5
21 days
$285
142,5
256,5
256,5
NYC-California-Mexico-Texas-Canada-NYC
30 days
$335
167,5
301,5
301,5
NYC-California-Mexico-Texas- Florida-Georgia Canada-NYC
45 days
$355
177,5
319,5
319,5
 
60 days
$449
224,5
404,1
404,1