DC-NYC bus service allows bikes at no add’l cost

[bobco85]

Adding to this (maybe this thread could become a sticky for bike-on-bus services?), Bolt Bus also allows bikes in the lower storage of the bus. I have used it twice with no issues whatsoever going between DC and NYC.

From their site: https://www.boltbus.com/faq.aspx

Can I take a bicycle or golf bag?
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.

I would add a word of caution, though: there is nothing stopping your bike from bouncing around in the baggage bin, so make sure all breakable parts are protected.

[KLizotte]

On Bolt Bus, did you just roll your bike on board or did you pack it in a box? Thanks.

[shannon]

Vamoose bus (from Rosslyn to NY) also allows bikes as baggage. You can just roll it into the luggage bin.

[bobco85]

@KLizotte 119542 wrote:

On Bolt Bus, did you just roll your bike on board or did you pack it in a box? Thanks.

I used a bike bag to at least cover all of its sides. It went in one of the lesser-used spaces on top of the wheel well, but it was somewhat isolated from the other luggage. I also sat on the right side of the bus so I could watch it like a hawk when we made the other stops.

Edit: It was roll on board as I was not required to pack it in any way.

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