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Originally Posted by axolotl
I took my bike on BoltBus on the Portland to Seattle route. Much cheaper than Amtrak with more frequent service. I loaded my bike myself in the large baggage compartment. Mine wasn't the only bike and there was plenty of space. No box required.
Bolt seems to be the best of the US intercity bus lines for cycletourists.


Greyhound owns Bolt - it would be keen if the parent would adopt the subsidiary's policies. Perhaps a national bike touring organization could work on this (looking at you, Adventure Cycle!)

(Note: Yo!, on this chart and also owned by Greyhound, is no more, having been absorbed by the operations of Greyhound & Bolt.)

Worst by far is Megabus, with their 'no bikes in cargo hold' policy and a restriction that carry-on luggage may only contain clothing and personal care items (no folding bikes!)

Amtrak also operates intercity buses, Amtrak Thruway, for some minor routes and when their trains are snafu'ed. I understand Thruway's bike policies are much like Bolt? Somebody fact check me on that?

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