Can I carry two pieces of luggage as carry-on on a Greyhound?

Question

I have one backpack (which has my laptop) and another luggage with my stuff in it. (which is below the allowable limit for a carry-on). Would I be allowed to carry both on board, just like in an airline?

Answer 1

BEFORE VOTING,PLEASE READ MY Y/A PROFILE FOR MY "BEARINGS" ON SECURITY ISSUES ****YES!!!--the lap top would be treated as the equivalent of a woman's purse bag!---over sized ,and/or,over-allowance will be stored below.  ( from below paragraphs:"Laptop computers are considered "electronic items" and are prohibited as checked baggage, however they may be brought aboard as one of two allowed carry-on items." )                           ----AND ( my personal hint(S) to you) ,IF THE LAPTOP WILL FIT INSIDE A LARGER SIZED BAG/CONTAINER WHICH IS STILL WITHIN THE OTHERWISE UNUSED ALLOWABLE  CARRY-ON "LEGAL"  'SPEKS' ( = 'specifications'),THEN ,STUFF IT INTO   YOUR CARRY-ON BAG /CONTAINER --------AND,YOU CAN  FEEL****MUCH MORE**** SAFE AND SECURE THAT  NOBODY WILL BE AS LIKELY TO TRY TO  "RIP-YOU- OFF" OF YOUR VALUABLE  STUFF  IF YOU CAN SECURE A LOCKING TYPE DEVICE(PERHAPS,BY USING,(perhaps ,like maybe )A  SMALL SIZED CHAIN (I use a dog "choker" chain ) WITH "LOCK-LOOPS" AT EACH END & SMALL TRAVEL PADLOCK/COMBO LOCK)   TO YOUR SMALLER "ALLOWABLE SIZED" CARRY-ON  TRAVEL SIZE SUITCASE/ BAG/CONTAINER,CONTAINING  YOUR  "higher valuable(s) items" ARE PACKED INSIDE OF IT SO THAT THE OUTER SMALLER ALLOWABLE SIZED "SUITCASE" IS SECURED   ON  THE BUS'  LUGGAGE RACK "RAIL" ABOVE YOU DURING YOUR  TRAVELS---IT WILL EVEN  BE MOST OBVIOUS TO ALL OF OTHER PASSENGERS---IF  A PERSPECTIVE THIEF  WOULD EVEN ATTEMPT  TO RIFLE THROUGH IT,SAY PERHAPS, IF, WHEN,or WHILE  YOU DOZE, OR DO A "POTTY STOP"---ALWAYS,IN A LITTLE  LOUDER VOICE THAN NORMALLY USED, POLITELY REQUEST THAT YOUR SEAT MATE KEEP AN EYE ON  YOUR "brown bag,alumunium suitcase",etc= you mini description of it =your SMALL DESCRIPTION ) LUGGAGE  FOR YOU( and,do this  before making  the potty trip,so several other bus  passengers can "innocently" overhear  your request)-----ALWAYS CARRY YOUR MONEY/CASH/JEWELS  ON YOUR PERSON--BUT,"never ,NOT EVER !!!,in  your checked  luggage" ( lost/misplaced baggage is unfortunately,becoming much more frequently common)----I  SUGGEST THAT YOU DIVIDE YOUR MONEY & JEWELRY ****HIDDEN( WHY "ADVERTISE" TO POTENTIAL THIEVES AS TO WHAT A WONDERFUL VICTIM  THAT YOU COULD BE TO THEM!!!)**** INTO THIRDS--AND,THEN ,TO  CARRY IT ON YOUR BODY IN  AT LEAST THREE DIFFERENT PLACES: A WAIST MONEY BELT ,A NECK STRING MONEY "SAFE/VAULT", AND A LEG WRAP MONEY BELT ( or,even , in your  sock(s)--- IF ROBBED YOU DO NOT LOSE ALL!!!

  

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Be sure that all checked bags have a claim check AND an identification tag. You must get both of these at the ticket counter prior to boarding. Please make sure your bags are properly tagged inside and out.

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Greyhound baggage restrictions:

    * Two (2) pieces of baggage are checked free of charge for adults and one (1) piece of baggage for children. Two (2) carry-on bags are allowed per customer, and each must be able to fit underneath the seat or in the overhead compartment.

    * The maximum allowable weight for checked baggage is 50 lbs. per individual piece of baggage. A charge of $20 - $30 (depending on the distance traveled) will be charged for any baggage above the 50 lbs. limit.

    * Baggage must not exceed 62 inches when adding the total exterior dimensions of the piece (length + width + height). A charge of $20 - $30 (depending on the distance traveled) will be applied to any baggage above the 62-inch limit.

          o Packaging only exceptions to the following items: bicycles, skis and ski poles must be packed in wood, canvas or other substantial container, and securely fastened; towing equipment must be enclosed in rigid containers or wrapped in a strong material such as canvas and securely strapped or tied. Towing equipment is limited to 100 pounds actual weight; these items are not exempt from oversize charges.

    * If bags exceed maximum size and/or weight, customers must ship the item via Greyhound PackageXpress.

Acceptable Types of Baggage

In general, acceptable baggage includes suitcases, duffel bags, toolboxes, trunks and securely tied cardboard boxes. A plastic and/or a paper bag is not acceptable as checked baggage. Shipping containers are available for a nominal fee at many terminals.

Prohibited Items for Checked Baggage

Acids, ammunition, animals, combustible liquids, compressed gases, corpses, cremated remains, explosives, firearms of all types, fireworks, flammable liquids, furniture, hazardous materials (poisons, radioactive materials, etc.), materials with a disagreeable odor, matches, merchandise for resale, protruding articles, or any unsecured articles including those in plastic or paper bags are prohibited. Electronic equipment (television, stereos, etc.), film (flammable), and perishable items (food) may be sent using Greyhound PackageXpress with appropriate packing. Items such as money and prescription medication may not be checked as baggage and are to be carried in the customer's possession.

Laptop computers are considered "electronic items" and are prohibited as checked baggage, however they may be brought aboard as one of two allowed carry-on items.

If you have any questions about what specific items are allowed on board (as carry-on or checked), please check our Prohibited Items List. Some items we allow on the list may be considered illegal on board public transportation in certain states. Greyhound will follow local law in these cases.

Greyhound Lines' Liability on Lost Luggage

The maximum liability to Greyhound is $250.00 for all baggage checked (not including items checked as overweight, oversized and or excess baggage) per adult ticket and $125.00 per child's ticket. Neither Greyhound nor other participating bus carriers are responsible for the loss of or damage to baggage in excess of the value allowances. Greyhound will only be responsible to the extent of the actual loss or damage sustained based on the actual baggage at the time and place of checking, and will NOT accept any liability for unchecked baggage.

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For items checked as overweight, oversized and or excess baggage the maximum liability to Greyhound is $100.00. Neither Greyhound nor other participating bus carriers are responsible for the loss of or damage to baggage in excess of the value allowances. Greyhound will only be responsible to the extent of the actual loss or damage sustained based on the actual baggage at the time and place of checking, and will NOT accept any liability for unchecked baggage. Passengers may purchase declared value for items checked as overweight, oversized and or excess baggage up to a maximum of $300.00 per transaction. Please refer to the following table for excess value charges.

Overweight, oversized and or excess baggage declared value charge

$100.01 - $300.00 $3.00

Passengers may also insure their baggage (not including items checked as overweight, oversized and or excess baggage) up to a maximum of $1000 per passenger ticket. Please refer to the following table for excess value charges.

Excess baggage value charge

Up to $250.00 Free

$250.01 - $350.00 $2.00

$350.01 - $450.00 $4.00

$450.01 - $550.00 $6.00

$550.01 - $650.00 $8.00

$650.01 - $750.00 $10.00

$750.01 - $850.00 $12.00

$850.01 - $950.00 $14.00

$950.01 - $1000.00 $16.00