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    Main Street Trolley & Riverfront Loop

    5.0 (1 review)

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    Megabus

    Megabus

    2.3(16 reviews)
    2.5 miUptown

    First, map pointer is off. Location for Megabus Terminal is 3921 American Way, Memphis, TN 38105…read more At least that's where we caught the bus from Dallas, heading to VA. I do not see this info listed on the Megabus page either. My brother and I rode the Megabus (in June 2018) from Dallas, TX all the way to Richmond, VA, with a bus changes in Memphis, TN and Atlanta, GA. I'm going to share the same review with those Megabus Yelp business pages. Our trip took around 36 hours. First, the bad: WiFi did not work on ANY of the three buses we rode. It's time consuming. Our journey was 36 hours end to end. Cleanliness of bathroom deteriorates rapidly as the journey wears on. I considered it "For emergency use only." There is no running water. There might have been hand sanitizer. Now the good. Inexpensive. Nothing beat it. Not Greyhound. Not Amtrak. If you have more time than money, or just want an adventure, Megabus is OK. Buses were clean. Buses have a bathroom, but it's nothing more than a chemical toilet. It was an adventure. 110 volt A/C power outlets did work on all buses. Oh, and since it was summer, there were no airline deals either. The bus stops about every 2 hours for a break. It generally stopped at a truck stop, where you could use a restroom with running water, and get something to eat. Our bus change in Memphis was long. It gave us enough time to take an Uber to Beale St. It was also at night. Neighborhood was kinda sketchy, but there was indoor waiting area with vending machines and bathrooms. There's a gas station next door that serves hot food. Our bus change in Atlanta was shorter, but it was long enough to search out some breakfast within walking distance. It was morning for this stop. Neighborhood was OK. There was no indoor waiting area and I think there were restrooms if you went in the MARTA station (below). We arrived in Richmond at night and walked to our hotel. I did not seeing any waiting area, though it is close to the (Amtrak) train station, in the Main Street Station, so there might be something there. There are waiting rooms, but I don't know the hours. https://www.yelp.com/biz/main-street-station-richmond About the bus: It's a double-decker bus. If you are prone to motion sickness, there is less sway on the bottom, but try to get toward the front, as the bathroom is in the back. Upper seats have a better view, and the roof is transparent. During the day it was quite enjoyable. There are reserved seats, and if they are available, will cost you a little extra. We only had reserved seats on one bus. Not having a reservation was not a problem. There are some sections, up and down, where the seats face each other (with a small table in the middle). So if you are a party of 3 or 4, it would be good to reserve these seats. You might want to hedge your bet, and reserve seats opposite of each other. This way you'll play footsies with someone you know, not a stranger. It seems obvious now, but the reserved seats are the ones with BIG numbers on them. Once the bus is loaded, it seems OK to move into those seats, but you don't know if they are going to be reserved for the next leg of your journey. The bus does drop off and pick up along the way, though not necessarily at all stops. Some stops are just breaks to stretch your legs, and last 10 to 20 minutes. You might want to bring an extension cord, or have a long charging cable. Sometimes the power is overhead. Brings snacks and drinks, but not alcohol, as it's not allowed. We asked a couple drivers what would happen if you were caught. The answer varied a bit, but it seems likely you will be kicked off the bus. Where you are asked to leave seems to depend on your attitude. If you need anything during the trip, bring it with you when you go to your seat. You can't access your checked bags en route. Consider bringing ear buds or plugs, and eye shades. My conclusion: It was just too many hours. Man this trip dragged on. I would consider it for shorter trips, in fact I'd like to see more of Memphis. And them maybe take a riverboat to New Orleans, and Megabus back to DFW. Bottom line: Good adventure. No problems. No regrets. Megabus Yelp pages, including this one: Dallas - https://www.yelp.com/biz/megabus-dallas Memphis - https://www.yelp.com/biz/megabus-memphis Atlanta - https://www.yelp.com/biz/megabus-atlanta Richmond - https://www.yelp.com/biz/megabus-richmond

    Mega bus left my Daughter and 4and 5 yr old grandchildren stranded in Birmingham on7/16/22. they…read morewere supposed to ride the bus from Birmingham to Memphis. howec the bus never came and mega bus company knew about the transportation problems. they are refunding my daughter for the $79 for the ticket. but not giving me my refund for having to get them home through Greyhound. I thank God there was a grey bus leaving that night. if not they would've been stranded outside in Birmingham. at this pointe I'm going to the media and I'm pursuing legal action for pain and suffering!!

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    Memphis Area Transit Authority

    Memphis Area Transit Authority

    2.0(2 reviews)
    0.3 miVollintine

    The bus system works as a last resort for those who cannot afford a car. Few seem to care about the…read moregreat benefits of functional public transit. They want to build downtown-airport connector for the light rail in downtown but it's not enough to fix the overall problem. The Main St and Riverfront Loop Trolley lines are excellent (4 stars) while the Madison line ends at midtown where it would actually be useful. That's it, the rail is super limited and the bus is poorly implemented to say the least.

    Since Memphis is the 'town that time forgot' I suppose i should not…read morehave been surprised by my experience riding out to FLASH ACK on Central Ave in Memphis. (The trip to the MIFA store was slightly less frightening.....). Apparently segregation still exists, but on a reverse basis, because when I got on this bus (#2) to get back to downtown Memphis (3rd and Adams)NO ONE and I mean NO ONE even made any kind of move to give me a seat,until finally a youngish male got up! What a pain. And the looks from the other passengers as I sat down would have made anyone else 'uncomfortable' but I was more amazed and amused than........People need an attitude adjustment if they dont realize the need for public transportation is the only way to go-and while the driver at least wished me a good day, she had no idea where "landis" was-which is the actual stop for the Vintage Dept store (Flashback). I'm not easily intimidated but I was really annoyed! For shame!

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