Deciding on Bus Transport in Australia
Traveling in Australia is easy with a multitude of efficient methods to get around the country. Often renting a car is the first choice even with the recent hikes in the cost of petrol. Nevertheless, when the journey distance is more than a few hours, it is the plane that usually wins. Still there are other times when the best option is taking the bus, but how do you determine when this is your best option? Well read on.
Bus travel in Australia.
It is difficult to tell whether this is justified or not, but bus services in Australia have a rather tarnished image and many consider the services to be a last resort. The reality however is that there are plenty of service levels of buses available, ranging from luxury to economy depending on the carrier. Greyhound rules the industry operating bus transportation services across the country. You may also have heard of McAfferty's and Intertransit who are smaller companies that offer a certain brand and service level. In addition there are several strong regional players in the bus industry, although they may share service with Greyhound on certain routes.
Competing head on with the airlines industry is the introduction of luxury bus services, yet another new introduction to the industry. Such carriers offer A-1 services with coaches that reek of luxury and are considered to be most effective to travel to a destination which requires less than 6 hours of travel.
So how does one conclude the appropriate conditions when a bus journey is warranted? Answer these questions and you might find what you are looking for: What is the budget that you have planned for your journey? If it is low, take the bus. It is, without a doubt, the least expensive way to travel across Australia and if you are traveling in the East of the country, even more so as there are more companies who want your business.
When you get to where you are going, will you really need to hire a car?
How far are you going? If you are traveling less than a five or six hours it is probably faster to take the bus than to fly when you factor in waiting time at the airport. Moreover, the bus will likely drop you off in the downtown area so you do not have to find your way into the city once you arrive.
What is your destination? Remember most of the people in Australia find traveling by bus more convenient even if it is to the remote areas of the country as this is the only viable means of public transport. Are you in a hurry? If you have adequate time on your hands, traveling by bus could enable you to enjoy the landscape at leisure. If you are under time pressure, the bus is probably not the best choice as it is subject to traffic delays and usually takes a little longer than other modes of transportation. Overall, the bus is a great option for visitors to Australia who are looking for transportation between major Australia cities and more remote destinations alike. As the gas prices soar and train services get curtailed, this could be one of the most viable options for traveling.
Bus travel in Australia.
It is difficult to tell whether this is justified or not, but bus services in Australia have a rather tarnished image and many consider the services to be a last resort. The reality however is that there are plenty of service levels of buses available, ranging from luxury to economy depending on the carrier. Greyhound rules the industry operating bus transportation services across the country. You may also have heard of McAfferty's and Intertransit who are smaller companies that offer a certain brand and service level. In addition there are several strong regional players in the bus industry, although they may share service with Greyhound on certain routes.
Competing head on with the airlines industry is the introduction of luxury bus services, yet another new introduction to the industry. Such carriers offer A-1 services with coaches that reek of luxury and are considered to be most effective to travel to a destination which requires less than 6 hours of travel.
So how does one conclude the appropriate conditions when a bus journey is warranted? Answer these questions and you might find what you are looking for: What is the budget that you have planned for your journey? If it is low, take the bus. It is, without a doubt, the least expensive way to travel across Australia and if you are traveling in the East of the country, even more so as there are more companies who want your business.
When you get to where you are going, will you really need to hire a car?
How far are you going? If you are traveling less than a five or six hours it is probably faster to take the bus than to fly when you factor in waiting time at the airport. Moreover, the bus will likely drop you off in the downtown area so you do not have to find your way into the city once you arrive.
What is your destination? Remember most of the people in Australia find traveling by bus more convenient even if it is to the remote areas of the country as this is the only viable means of public transport. Are you in a hurry? If you have adequate time on your hands, traveling by bus could enable you to enjoy the landscape at leisure. If you are under time pressure, the bus is probably not the best choice as it is subject to traffic delays and usually takes a little longer than other modes of transportation. Overall, the bus is a great option for visitors to Australia who are looking for transportation between major Australia cities and more remote destinations alike. As the gas prices soar and train services get curtailed, this could be one of the most viable options for traveling.
About the Author:
If you happen to get to a beautiful little town in Australia called Whyalla, why not stop and stay a while? There's some great accommodation in Whyalla and heaps of things to see and do. And it's serviced by bus from Adelaide!
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