I am very unhappy the bus is dirty, seats are torn. And there are no phone outlets. Who wants to ride that long without charging their phones. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't use this service again. Also the driver was telling everyone to put their own bags in the under bus storage. I am disabled and I cannot lift the bag. Not even a cup holder for your drink. It cost me 50 dollars for the bus. Unacceptable!! I will be asking for a refund and am taking the train back home. read more

Took my money with no refund Chinese bus driver who doesn't speak English refused to allow me to board his bus which is the only bus that stops at Cambridge MA Alewife stop at 2:15pm on Friday March 20, 2026. He said my ticket was for the wrong bus. He was wrong. I called customer support and they said I can't get a refund bc other passengers were able to get on the bus! Wtf! read more

Terrible! Bus never showed, no help at bus station, and no one to call. AI help was useless.

The monitor at the bus station do not show correct gate and don't even bother getting specific seats. You will end up paying more and still will jot be guaranteed it read more

just share my experience with Flixbus today. On April 20, I booked a ticket with FlixBus for a 6:45 AM departure on April 21 (Route 2610) from Boston South Station to New York City. I arrived at South Station at approximately 5:30 AM, but there was no indication of a 6:45 AM departure. The earliest FlixBus to NYC present was scheduled for 7:15 AM. When boarding began around 7:00 AM, the driver refused to allow me--and many other passengers holding 6:45 AM tickets--to board, without providing any explanation. There was no staff available on-site, no posted updates, and no contact information on the ticket that could help clarify the situation. After waiting and receiving no guidance, I was forced to abandon my trip and return home. Later, I located a customer service number online on my computer and contacted FlixBus. I was told that the 6:45 AM bus had been delayed until 7:51 AM. However, this information was not communicated at the station, and no updates appeared on the departure boards. When I requested a refund, I was informed that because the delay was under two hours, I was not eligible. From a passenger perspective, the bus appeared effectively canceled: there was no communication, no assistance, and no way to reasonably access updated information in real time. Many passengers were left confused and stranded. I believe this raises concerns at Boston South Station about basic service standards, communication practices, and consumer protection, especially for early morning travelers who rely on timely and accurate information. read more

You really need to start giving a zero star option. My niece travels from Boston to NY often and she had a few uneventful trips with Flixbus so she signed up for an account that would allow her to use her student discount. Well after about the fourth trip things went bad. She encountered a very aggressive driver who had an issue with her small duffle. A woman tried to intervene on her behalf asking why she was singled out since others had duffles that were way larger. Apparently the seat next to her near the front of the bus was needed for the driver to sit additional bags on and so someone was placed in the seat next to her and the two seats behind the driver were used to place additional bags, including hers, which would have fit just fine beneath the seat. My mother ran up to the bus to inform them that she would need her medication during the long trip and he was extremely rude to my mother. I called customer service who said they would contact the driver to give her access to her medication. They never did. After 2 hours I told her the hell with what he says, you take your bag and you get your medication. My niece is not confrontational and she did not want to do this, but luckily he made an unscheduled stop at a rest stop and she was able to access her medication. At the same time she accessed her charger, but alas the port at her seat did not work. By this time she didn't feel well anyway and tried to sleep. She had later informed me that this particular driver is always extremely rude with passengers. I told her there were other options and the next time we booked with Greyhound. The trip was much better but she preferred the Flixbus only because their stop is on the street and not in the Port Authority bus terminal where she had a hard time meeting her ride afterwards. So we tried Flixbus again this last week and the bus was late. On the way to the station she got notification that it would be 2 hours late, then one hour late, then 2 hours....you get the point. It ended up being an hour late leaving and packed to the gills with people. She was lucky to get her assigned seat (which again we paid extra for) because they were adding passengers because of the bus that was apparently cancelled. She made it home okay, but it wasn't a very comfortable ride and again, she experienced a broken charging port. Thankfully her neighbor allowed her to share theirs. I used to use Megabus, which I only experienced one problem with and that was because of a passenger. I told my niece to give them a try for now on, despite the fact that they don't offer a student discount. Hopefully she won't encounter such rude service. She does not pay money to get yelled at and have her health ignored because someone is on a power trip. read more

I Was Forced to Flee a FlixBus Ride from Hell -- Unsafe, Abusive, and Abandoned by Customer Support If I could give FlixBus zero stars, I would. This was one of the most disturbing and unsafe travel experiences of my life--and the company's complete lack of accountability has left me shocked. On 6/20/2025, I boarded a FlixBus from New York City to Boston, expecting a simple and affordable ride. Instead, what I got was a mechanically failing bus, an angry, aggressive driver, and a situation so disturbing that eight passengers--including myself--got off the bus at a rest stop and ordered our own Uber to escape. The ride started with repeated breakdowns. The engine kept stalling, and we pulled over more than once. Tensions were rising, and passengers were understandably concerned. Then came the moment that truly exposed how unfit this company is to operate: a passenger asked for access to their medication, which was stored underneath the bus. The driver refused. When the passenger insisted, the driver began shouting aggressively at them, yelling at other passengers as well. People were scared. Some tried to intervene, and the driver escalated the conflict even more. The environment on board became hostile, chaotic, and frightening. Faced with what felt like a completely unstable situation, I--and seven other passengers--chose to get off the bus at a rest stop and arrange our own Uber to Boston, just to get away. We felt safer paying out of pocket than staying on that vehicle another mile. It doesn't stop there. I contacted customer support and was initially met with broken English and copy-pasted policy language, claiming the trip was "completed" and therefore not eligible for a refund. Then, they abruptly ended the chat. They completely ignored the actual facts: * I didn't complete the trip. * The driver was verbally abusive and denied access to medication. * The bus was not roadworthy and broke down repeatedly. * I had to evacuate and pay for my own ride due to unsafe conditions. I then sent a formal written complaint demanding a refund, reimbursement for the Uber, and a travel voucher as a bare minimum for what I endured. So far? No real response. No accountability. No compassion. This isn't just a bad customer service story--it's a public safety issue. I will be filing complaints with the Better Business Bureau, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and any agency that oversees transportation safety. If you're reading this and thinking about booking a FlixBus: Don't. Your safety, dignity, and time are worth more than what this company provides. What happened on that bus was dangerous, inhumane, and disgraceful. FlixBus, you owe me (and the other seven passengers who bailed on your ride from hell) an apology, a refund, and compensation for what we endured. Ignoring this is only making it worse. Do better. Before someone truly gets hurt. read more

Flixbus - At the rest stop where we got off - Buses Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Got to the departure location early. No bus to be seen. Walked up and down looking for it. Talked to the other bus drivers. They didn't know about it. Had to give up and buy a rush train ticket home that cost me quadruple the price of any bus. read more

I was super nervous reading all the reviews. As it was my mistake to book first and then do research. It wasn't a bad experience. I took this from Boston to NY and back. The NY arrival was a bit late but traffic was very chaotic. Boston I arrived a few minutes earlier. I would have given it more stars but on the way to NY the driver didn't have the ac on and it got really hot( my mistake for not getting up and asking as well). The charging ports are also a hit and miss. I will say carry the USB port as well bc most of these have that type of charger. read more

I rode the Flixbus from Boston South station to Manhattan and our driver Rob was awesome. very lively and entertaining and kept the bus in good order and ahead of schedule. I've taken the flix bus a few times now and I recommend it to anyone looking for cheap travel to NYC from Boston. read more

Please be aware the flixbus charges you a cancellation fee if you want to change your booking . I was wanting to go from Hartford Ct to Kingston NY , I did not realize I was paying to go to NYC and the. To Kingston . I tried to change the ticket and the cancellation fee was more than me booking the fare again . Ring Grey hound or Peterpan direct . I spoke to customer service and they refused help me . I rate their service 0 . read more

I've been a regular FlixBus customer for about four years and recently noticed a change in their cancellation policy. I accidentally purchased a new ticket while trying to simply change the date and time on my original one. It was a small, very human mistake that I caught right away, so I contacted customer service. Unfortunately, I was told that under the new policy, they couldn't adjust my booking without charging another cancellation fee--on top of one I had already paid. The representative was polite, but the system left no flexibility to fix the situation. I found this disappointing, as I've never had this issue before. In the end, I canceled my ticket completely and rebooked with another bus company that was both more understanding and more affordable. I'll likely look to them as my first option going forward. read more

Bus suppose to be here 730 .. Just told bus is broken and 7:57...eveeytine i get stuck taking this bus i have a problem.. Only reason why I did because I missed the greyhound by 3 minutes read more

The Flix/Greyhound bus service from Boston to Burlington Vermont is not something you should do if you can avoid it. If there are no other options, you just have to grin and bear it. I love public transit, but this company really tests the limits. read more

This is a no frills bus experience with pick up at South Station to Manhattan Chinatown. It gets you there in about four hours without any rest breaks. They leave promptly and will not wait for running customers! They provide trash bags for customer use. read more

I wish I could give zero stars. I rode the Flixbus from Boston to NYC. A few minutes after we started driving, I noticed a tugging of my shirt as I moved. I turned to try to figure out what was wrong with the seat and I found a small metal sharp spike poking out of the back of the seat. In finding it, I cut my finger and it started to bleed. I also realized the spike had ripped my brand new shirt. The bus was full, and moving, so I was unable to get up and switch seats. I had a folder in my bag so I put it behind my back for the remainder of the hot, uncomfortable ride. When we arrived in NY, I told the driver and and showed him my bleeding hand and he told me to go to an office, which was closed. I was given a customer service number to call. I had to call customer service 3 times to get through and not get disconnected. The person told me I needed to submit a refund request online and include all my photos of the spike, my bloody cut, etc. I included also my ripped shirt and my folder with holes in it from the spike. I received a response that they would refund me FIVE DOLLARS for what I paid to select my seat. This is INSANE. I called customer service again and they said that because the trip was completed they can't refund my ticket. So apparently even if they deliver you bleeding with your clothing ripped because of their shitty damaged seats they won't refund your ticket. She said I could reply to the email to escalate but that no one can help me over the phone. I have replied and I am awaiting response. This is probably the worst bus experience I have ever had. I also encountered a couple whose bus had abandoned them without their luggage during a connection. Flixbus seems absolutely terrible. I took it once in Germany and it left everyone in an abandoned parking lot 2 blocks away from the station where it was supposed to stop. I had no phone and it was 1AM and I was left lost in a random parking lot with my friend looking for me at the station. I guess I should have known better than to book with this company. BEWARE! read more

If I could give this company a negative 5 star review, that's exactly what their driver's inability to drive safely should be criminal. This woman was driving 85mob in a 55mph for about 10 miles through active construction zones, riding peoples tail so they would move out of her way. When I called the customer service line they were so unprofessionally unconcerned. I cannot believe this woman has a license nevermind a CDL!! read more

I rarely write reviews, but this situation deserves it. Yesterday, I had a scheduled trip from New York with a departure at 3:45 p.m. We boarded the bus right at that time, and half an hour later, we were informed that it was canceled due to a technical problem. They told us we would be reassigned to another bus, but they didn't provide any further explanations. At 4:15 p.m., we received an email informing us that we had to catch a new bus at 5 p.m., but from another station 5 km away. We had to run with our luggage those 5 km across the city and arrived just 2 minutes before the new bus departed. Furthermore, the new route took longer, so we arrived 2 hours late at our destination. We contacted Flixbus to express our dissatisfaction, and their response was that since we made it to the bus, the service was considered complete, and there was nothing more to say. I don't know how the service is with other companies, but it's clear that Flixbus doesn't care about the well-being of its passengers. I strongly recommend trying other options. read more

I booked a ticket this weekend to Vegas, Nevada, and it was my first time riding Flixbus. I have taken the Greyhound, but this was a little different. The price was great and the driver Mario was really nice and helpful. I've been telling my family and friends because not too many people know about it. Thank you, Mario, for the great experience! read more

Very lousy bus company it is ran mostly by Greyhound. There is no person to call. If you have a problem they will make you stay at the bus terminal four hours before you get answer from Greyhound. Sad we waited four hours in the bus never showed up. read more

One star too many, not what used to be. I booked trip from Montreal Ca to Boston Aug 3, 2024 quoted in CAD 119 that Flix send invoice stating it to be US$ 119 , converted to CAD 184 at inflated exchange ratec1.40 that is, CAD 60 overcharged that used to be CAD 50 and US $ 60 for past 40 years. Cancelation policy under managed my trip, coerced and imposed stated Us$ 60 voucher, 50%fare, and $59.99, 50%fare penalty, coerced an only option to cancell. Flixbus Dallas TX And LA CA non existent, complaint email non existent, no Flixbus call answers, customer service rude, confrontational, incompetent instructing me to menage my trip, cancelation website while withholding cancelations policy. Not showed under booking, but send after booking with invoice Deception and fraud, Fraudulent ads of cheap rides while in fact gauging fares 400% what used to be, now under new Turkish CEO management , taking advantage of us , traveller's. Monopolized bus routes, monopolized pricing, previously competing with Greyhound Canada, Greyhound US Fl8xbus Overcharged my account causing overdrawn and banking penalty in addition to CAD 184 that is$125 lost Stay away at all cause read more

Basically I chose Flixbus to travel point A and B with Reasonable price (different rate depending on your preferred schedule). Rest room area in the bus was smelling crazy. Other than that bus came early to pick passengers up at Coolidge Corner (Brookline MA) stop, departed exact on time and arrived at NYC Midtown stop 15min delayed due to really bad traffic. I had hard time to find returning bus at NYC stop. No indication, so I had to ask around. Booking tickets on line and also phone app operates very well comparing with other companies. Tried to contact with customer service but I could not reach anyone. Overall I figured Flixbus is my best choice and booked another Boston to NYC round trip. read more

In a world of inflation, eye-popping gas prices and insufficient bus services, Flixbus is the place to go. The last of a dying breed. I won't call out other bus services, but in 2022 Flixbus is the opposite of the other options when it comes to rides from Boston to NYC. You can still get a one way bus ride for $20 to $30 on a Saturday, I am almost certain you can't find this elsewhere. I've taken this bus four times (two round trips) and three of the four times the wifi worked! In baseball if you hit .300 you're a very good player, so I'll take that. But most importantly the bus LEAVES ON TIME. Arrive early, because it will leave your ass behind. The only caveat is the bus often picks up/drops off in Boston on Traveler street (15 minute walk from South Station) and makes a quick stop in Brookline to pick up/drop off more people. Just be sure to check the details before purchasing your ticket. Sometimes the bus does pick up and drop off at South Station. Overall, especially compared to its competitors, Flixbus is the best option for bus trips from Boston to New York. read more

literally the worst bus company there is. buses are always delayed, they allow you to book buses that have already left, and they don't offer any real refund policy read more

This is not a business, this is a scam. The bus never showed up, I called and no one could give me an updated pick up time, and even though their policy allows for refunds if the bus does not arrive after two hours (itself a ridiculous window) they denied my refund request. An incredible waste of money and abysmal customer service. I highly recommend using any alternative you can to Flixbus. read more

An hour delayed both ways when traveling from Boston to Springfield. The buses are not clean. The delay screwed me up with appointments I had to make. The only reason I used them is because I have credits to use within a year. When you book, count on it being an hour late and don't make any plans to close to arrival time read more

They are fleecing money from passengers but cannot even provide a decent washroom. The bus we onboarded had already a smelling washroom with the journey the condition became pathetic. Many were puking of the smell. read more

Flixbus - Buses Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Horrible. The driver waited for 20 minutes after the departure time without any explanation and got mad at me for politely asking when we were leaving. He was VERY rude. Never again read more

Chinese driver drives fast and takes cash if you don't have a ticket to get onboard. Good service. Bus needs electrical/phone chargers. Fast service though. read more

They're cheap because they cut corners. Today at Boston's bus station, my driver didn't bother to check anyone in and drove off with an empty bus, leaving 15 of us bewildered and waiting in line. There are no flixbus employees at the station to help, and the other companies' employees just shrugged and told us to call a customer service number where we couldn't reach a human. Finally I paid for another ticket with greyhound. Save your money and avoid flixbus. read more

If you live in Coolidge Corner and travel to Midtown there is no alternative. Cheap and on time is better than expensive and late (Amtrak). Driving is for the birds. read more

grayhound and flixbus have terrible service. my trip was dalyed two hours for from bos-ny. bos-ny, my 6 year old daughter and i were mistreated by the driver. read more

Do not take this bus unless you want Covid! They lie and do not follow the regulations. When it left Boston it was at a 90% capacity, then made a stop in CT, where the bus filled up to 99% capacity. When I called the company, who is out of the UK, they said according to them none of the cities, including NY don't have a high Covid rate!! Look at the reviews on the BBB site. Again, I urge you, during this pandemic, not to take this bus!" Company! New, when I notified the Better Business Bureau about the shenanigans Flix Bus pulls, this is the response from "Daniel H. The Manager" at Flix: "However, there is no legal requirement on buses established by the CDC or other organizations that legally require us to practice social distancing onboard. We do require customers & drivers to wear facemasks at all times while onboard and we require our partners to thouroughly sanitize the coach's "high-touchpoint" areas between trips". read more

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I bought my bus ticket online to go from boston to NYC to catch an Amtrak train. I went to the bus stop address that was on my ticket snd the bus never showed up. I went to the other bus stop and asked the bus driver what happened to my bus. He told me to call flix bus. Me gave me a phone number. I called that number and it was disconnected! I told him that the phone number was disconnected and he told me that he has nothing to do with company is quitting his job in 2 days! I had to reschedule my Amtrak train ticket which cost me 300$ more. I had scheduled my bus ride at 730 AM yo make sure that I wouldn't miss my train 2:15 train in NYC. Flix bus has costs me a lot of money. I ended up purchasing a ticket from Lucky Bus and no problems do far. Flix Bus is a joke! Don't use them unless you do not mind potential problems. They are not reliable snd have ZERO customer service. Would give ZERO if I could. The bus stop that my ticket said to go was under a highway and the other stop was a fifteen minute walk along a highway. Very unsafe. They do not consider safety of the clients snd obviously do not care about their clients at all! read more

There is not option to choose seats when purchasing the ticket and we were assigned to the back closed to the restroom! Its is so filthy and the entire trip ! The smelling of that bad urine spreading the entire bus that making me almost threw up! Even i am wearing a mask and still smells so bad! I hope they clean the restroom or at least put some air filters on! Never ride this line ever! So bad ! No wonder first thing the driver told us not doing the No2 as the smells stay! This is the worst bus experience i have never had! read more

I rode the Flixbus from the Tufts pickup to NYC this past Monday. So many things went wrong. We had two drivers - one from Tufts to the location in Boston and then a second from Boston to New York. The first driver was fine but the second/main driver was not. As soon as the second driver arrived on the bus he asked the person who had reserved the seat behind the driver to move. The guy showed him his reserved seat but the driver aggressively insisted that he moved, saying that the row behind the driver was 'his office'. The first 2+ hours he drove fine then he started to go between lanes and constantly change lanes. In addition he was texting, changing music on his phone and at times, singing aloud to the music. It was such a bad experience that I didn't use my return ticket and bought a return on GoBus instead. read more

Flixbus - Driver texting... - Buses Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The Boston location isn't near any public transportation like most other services. With Flix I had to take an Uber from the train station. Both buses on my round trip had several broken charging ports. Thankfully I was able to switch seats. No toilet paper either. I'll stick to the services that pick up/ drop off at the train station. read more

DO NOT fall for the Flixbus from Marathon FL to Key West, it is a SCAM. There is no service between these two locations. They charged me $31.95 for (2) one way tickets, I showed up to where the bus was supposed to be, no bus, worse, I hailed down another Flix bus, the driver told me there never was such service between the two cities. Worst part, no way to get a refund, only a credit for a future scam, or bank transfer, yeah like I would give this POS bus company my bank info. Bottom line - DO NOT USE FLIXBUS - THEY ARE A SCAM. read more

If you don't mind NOT knowing where their bus stop is or not being able to talk to ANYONE...EVER, go with this company!!! It's worth the extra 5 bucks to go with another company read more

NEVER book a trip on Flixbus! I booked a bus trip from Sarasota to Miami for April 2023. I booked two seats at a cost of $44.98, so that I wouldn't have to share a seat on the four-hour ride. Flixbus confirmed and sent a confirmation number. Several days ago, I got an email from Flixbus saying that my reservation had been cancelled because of a change in itinerary (a lie; the itinerary hasn't changed). Flixbus rebooked me in a single seat in the back of the bus across from the restroom, and sent a new confirmation number. After reading other Yelp reviews, I decided to cancel, and fly instead. Here's the scam: I can't get a refund, only a voucher for part of the cost. I called Flixbus, and was told that since I rebooked (another lie; Flixbus rebooked me!), when I cancel, I will only get a partial voucher for the rebooked trip because there is a cancellation fee! I was told that there are no supervisors present in the Flixbus call center, and that they don't even have the phone number of a supervisor, so I have no recourse to a higher power. This is a scam to take your money and give you nothing in return. Don't make the mistake I did. read more