Traveling to orientation via Greyhound.

i "greyhound" 2 times in my life going to an orientation.

after that, it was either NO orientation, or the train.

then i "Amtraked" 2 times going and coming from orientation.

after that, it was either no orientation or flying.

i flew home once, and after that NO MORE out of state orientations..!!

seriously..?? the bus DOES STOP for you to get "some food", but he ain't gonna wait will you sit down and have a 27 course meal...!!

you get your crap, get back on the bus.

you sleep on the bus, you use the bathroom on the bus


you smell all the other peoples food and body odor, and if you're REAL LUCKY, the toilet when it is full...

good luck, you'll need it.

make sure you keep your valuables close to you AT ALL TIMES< make sure you put a lock on your luggage.

i never carried NO MORE than the one bag, a t any time.

again, good luck to you.

 

you won t sleep on greyGARBAGE BUS.

 

Taking a long bus ride can vary from long and boring, to long, boring and miserable(if the bus is full).
You should get an itinerary, which will list the stops you are taking along the way. Generally if it has a 30 minute stop listed, there is some food around.
Do not expect to get food or do anything at transfer locations, as you have to keep all your bags with you until you get on the next bus, which if it is heavy, you will want to move as little as possible.
Pack some drinks and snacks in your carryon, and bring a pillow.
The newer buses have Wifi and chargers, but I only got one new bus on a 3-leg trip, so don't expect it.
The major comfort indicator is how crowded the bus is and if there are crazy people on the bus, otherwise it is just dealing with boredom. If there is enough room to get a row to yourself, it can be tolerable. There are toilets on the bus, but you should also have enough stops to use facilities along the way.
Sleep as much as you can, 'cause it makes the time go by.
Good luck

 

i would leave a day early so you can get a goodnights sleep before orientation.falling asleep during orientation is a no-no and more often than not will earn you a trip home(at your cost)i agree amtrak or flying or rental car is the way to go.

 

You mean to tell me that there is not one single company in the whole flipping state of California that will hire you?

Realy?

I wouldn't ride a bus across town let alone from California to Montana for any job let alone a truck driving job.

If they wouldn't fly me in then I wouldnt go to work for them !!!

But then i am an old grouchy fart ! So I guess I should not be the model by which you pattern you life after...... Just saying.....

 

I would have flown! Most companies will reimburse you the cost of a flight up to the cost of bus ticket. So you don't end up paying a whole lot more for an hour and a half flight instead of a two day bus trip. I have ridden the bus once and that is as high as that number will ever get!

I'm with Gizmo! Been there, done that next orientation will be within one tank of gas!

Take a handful of benadryl or nyquil before you embark on your journey!