Originally Posted by
helfrederick
I know Bolt Bus is an option but they seem to require boxing the bike which I want to avoid.
Why do you think BoltBus requires a bike to be boxed? I took my bike on BoltBus from Seattle to Portland and back. I loaded my bike myself. I didn't have to do anything at all in terms of dismantling or boxing my bike. Mine was not the only bike on my return trip to Seattle. We all simply loaded our bikes ourselves in a separate baggage compartment which was opened for us. It couldn't have been easier.
The BoltBus FAQ still says the same thing now as when I rode Bolt a few years ago:
We do allow oversize items as long as space is available in the baggage bin. The oversize item will count as your one bag allowed under the coach. You’ll be responsible for placing the item in the baggage bin. We will not charge you an additional fee for oversized item provided it is within your limit of one bag under the coach."
https://www.boltbus.com/faq/