Bus Vs. Plane: Bus Travel is Better than Flying!


Whenever we have to travel, we tend to think that flying is the best option. While it has strong suits, we have to say that it’s not necessarily better than bus travel. In fact, air travel has become increasingly expensive and inconvenient over the past years compared to other resources.
You already know that BCS Travel, being the European leader of ground transportation, has custom solutions for all travel groups. Now, it’s time for us to explain why bus travel can be a better option for the next time you want to visit a new city.
Here’s a simple list with our main arguments for that. You are going to see that bus travel is more comfortable and environmentally friendly, not to mention it can be easily tailored to your specific needs!
Cost savings
Bus travel is made by renting a vehicle with a professional driver. That service comes at a fixed price, yet coach buses can seat around 50 passengers. More people traveling in the same group means a lower price that each person will have to pay.
Sadly, air travel works the opposite way. The base price per person is fixed and may only rise. Checked baggage, decent legroom, hot meals... those items are nothing but add-ons to a price that is not exactly cheap from the beginning.
We can say that, the more people are in your group, the cheaper bus travel becomes as opposed to air travel. This is very important by the time you plan your trip itinerary.
Legroom and space
First of all, the average legroom on charter buses is of 36 inches. When it comes to airplanes, that number drops to 30 inches! We can say that buses offer 20% more legroom.
As you can imagine, that extra room translates into comfort and health, since your legs have more room to move even while you are seated. Besides that, buses move more smoothly than airplanes, so it is easier for you to walk around and stretch.
Those differences are extremely important especially on long trips. Everyone can feel more comfortable, despite the long duration, not to mention you can avoid health issues. Bus travel turns out to be interesting especially for the elderly and people with reduced mobility.
Convenience and comfort
More often than not, direct flights are not available. That means we have to waste time at layovers, spend more money than we wanted on food, and even incurring the risk of losing our luggage going from one airport to the other. The whole quality of our valuable time away is compromised by that.
Another very common fact is that airports are distant from the city. There are cases where you may spend an hour or two just traveling to your hotel because the highway is just that busy. Sometimes, the time saving done by flying is wasted on that. Do you really want to pay a fortune and have that?
When you book a charter bus with BCS Travel, everything is immensely easy. We pick you up at the location you specify and drop you off at your hotel. The only stops we make on the way are at rest locations for refreshments. And that is entirely negotiable between your travel group and our staff.
Comfortable accommodations
Modern-day air travel has become far from comfortable. Legroom barely allows you to move your feet, there’s virtually nothing to see from the window, the available storage areas are cramped and inconvenient… not to mention that seat reclination is laughable even at premium classes.
Sure, the fact that flights are often shorter than bus trips mitigates the discomfort of a commercial airplane. However, do you really want to settle for that after paying a fortune for a flight? In a bus, each passenger has a comfortable leather seats with plenty of legroom. Most of them also offer panoramic windows.
Parallel to that, we offer plenty of storage room at the trunk. This way, you don’t need to either use the overhead bin and crush your items or store your suitcases in a way that you’ll only be able to retrieve them in the end of the trip. We can even pick a bus with extra space if your group prefers.
As you can see, bus travel is more comfortable in many ways, whether before or during the trip. You will be able to enjoy the landscape while traveling and will get up from your seat feeling more relaxed and less stressed.
Luggage and storage
Airlines have been tightening their rules so much that it looks like that we will not be able to bring anything with us soon. Fortunately, bus travel comes to the rescue: we charge no extra fees in that regard.
That means you can bring large suitcases and even coolers; you can keep the latter on board to enjoy drinks and snacks with your group, for example. And once the trip is over, you can retrieve your checked luggage in a matter of minutes.
What about the risk of your luggage being delayed or even lost? We simply do not know any of that in bus travel. Your suitcase goes in the very same vehicle as you, so there is absolutely no chance that such problems will happen to it.
Additional perks
We also want to mention that Internet connection is always easier in a bus. You can still use your mobile service while on the go, unlike in airplanes. And if you ever run of out data, you can always use our complimentary Wi-Fi!
Parallel to that, coach buses also offer larger restrooms. This is important for your comfort while in the trip, especially because not everyone accepts using gas station facilities. Last, but not least, it is much easier for the driver to make stops along the way if necessary.
Depending on the bus trip you book, the driver can park at an agreed location and wait for your group. You can visit many touristic points, for example, using the very same bus throughout the day. It is a level of convenience which you simply do not find in airplanes.
Perfect for short trips
The topics above show that bus travel is especially interesting for short and medium trips. It is easier to get in the bus and start moving, which saves a lot of time compared to air travel. Being cheaper is another important advantage.
As if that was not enough, buses are suitable for large groups for yet another reason. We are talking about one vehicle that drives 40, 50 passengers at a time. The emission of pollutants per person becomes minimal compared to airplanes.
Conclusion
All things considered, we can say that bus travel is more comfortable and convenient than airplanes. Boarding a bus is faster and less stressful, so the whole trip becomes more peaceful than a flight despite the longer time.
It is also important to keep in mind that buses are less pollutant, as we covered above, and do not require gigantic facilities like airports. In a few words, they are the best choice if you are traveling with large groups.
Now that you have learned so much about those differences, we are looking forward to drive you and your group next time you want to travel! Make sure to contact BCS and ask everything you need. We will be thrilled to provide the best service package!