RussGianni
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- April2024
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Unless it is enormous, yes, you stash it above your head or under your feet or on your lap.Can I store at least my carry on bag above me?
I’ve always just loaded the app (Alsa) and you can buy your ticket that way contactless whenever you want. You just show the bar code which they scan.and payment? If I decide not to pre purchase my ticket, can I pay getting on the bus with my contactless visa credit card?
AgreeI’ve always just loaded the app (Alsa) and you can buy your ticket that way contactless whenever you want. You just show the bar code which they scan.
Thanks! Just downloaded the app, bought my ticket, and it’s in my Apple wallet as well as my offline Google Drive!I have ridden a few Alsa buses in the past month.
(1) first if you know the bus you want buy the ticket ahead on the Alsa app, (which is much better than the Renfe app). Tickets do sell out as I have learned much to my chagrin. Set up an Alsa account and then you can put your ticket in your Apple wallet. Also, in many cases, if you buy on the app, you can pay an extra € or so to select your seat and not be in the last row. I like a window seat toward the front of the bus so I can enjoy the scenery.
(2). My 36 L backpack goes underneath with everyone else’s luggage – lots of shopping, suitcases, etc. I keep my Crossbody/day bag with me with all the important stuff. I have never worried about my backpack in the bowels of an Alsa or other bus.
In my 16+ years of Caminos, I have never pre-booked buses/trains for getting from A to B. But I walk in spring and/or autumn. I buy my ticket at the station, the same day.and payment? If I decide not to pre purchase my ticket, can I pay getting on the bus with my contactless visa credit card?
That’s interesting. Because I’m glad I prebooked them as there were only two seats remaining on that certain bus and trip I needed! I never expected the bus to be so full, as in all my years of bus travel in Europe and Mexico, it has never been a problem to buy the ticket day of at the bus stationIn my 16+ years of Caminos, I have never pre-booked buses/trains for getting from A to B. But I walk in spring and/or autumn.
I just have a relaxed attitude: If it is full (has never happened), I buy a ticket for the next day, find a place to stay for the night, have a good dinner/evening, and go the next day.That’s interesting. Because I’m glad I prebooked them as there were only two seats remaining on that certain bus and trip I needed! I never expected the bus to be so full, as in all my years of bus travel in Europe and Mexico, it has never been a problem to buy the ticket day of at the bus station
I am on a very tight schedule. I have to get to Porto early on that day,And I have also encountered “bus full” when I tried to book 2-3 days ahead. Fortunately, in each case there were three or four buses each day, and I could find one to book, although the schedule was less than optimal.
Demand for buses is increasing as petrol prices have risen. I also have never felt the need to book more than 24 hours in advance in past years throughout Europe. But now, with more people choosing to use the bus for economic or environmental reasons, and tourism up, I will book buses in advance.
I fully understand you: Being still at work/occupation, days for walking a Camino are numbered. I have the luxury of not caring about time: I begin when I begin, I end when I end, and it takes as long as it takes.I am on a very tight schedule. I have to get to Porto early on that day,
When and where are you walking?@RussGianni — very glad you got the bus ticket you need.
I am *almost*as lucky — the bus I desired was sold out 5 days before, but the next one with a loooong transfer was available and will work. I grabbed it and will have a supper picnic at the bus station.
We have been skunked a couple of times and had to take later trains (trains especially) and Phil and I had to sit in different cars or seat assignments that were not together on the bus a time or two. Advanced train and bus are the ONE thing that I usually do in advance. With train you often get a discount for buying early.In my 16+ years of Caminos, I have never pre-booked buses/trains for getting from A to B. But I walk in spring and/or autumn. I buy my ticket at the station, the same day.
I understand you Alex. Though sometimes the train stations are unmanned and you can’t buy tickets there. I bought my ticket online today via Renfe app on my phone.I buy my ticket at the station, the same day.
I put my entire bicycle and other luggage in the luggage bays under Spanish buses. Alsa, and several other companies. They are similar to Greyhound buses, although the toilet room was always next to the exit door in the middle. Almost always there were a few pilgrims with packs underneath. On trips when I had only a mochila, I would just carry it on with me. There were always plenty of empty seats so I never had to keep it in my lap.I trying to purchase my one way ticket from Santiago de Compostela to Porto.I cannot find any info on bringing my luggage with me( a small carry on and a knapsack) anyone taken this bus? Can I store at least my carry on bag above me? Or is it stored underneath the bus? I need advise here pkease!
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