Megabus.com, the intercity express bus service, says its has served two million customers
Megabus.com, an express bus service that sells fares as low as $1 via the Internet, says its business is booming despite the slowing economy.
The service says it has served 2 million riders since it began in April 2006. Last year, the service said St. Louis had 48,954 passengers going to and from Kansas City and Chicago.
Megabus.com currently serves 30 cities across the Midwest and Northeast. It says high gas prices, the need for alternative travel options, convenience and cheap fares have boosted its ticket sales.
“While the public is feeling the effects of the current U.S. economy, Megabus.com has fast become the perfect solution for those looking to stretch their travel dollar,” said Dale Moser, its president.
Visit www.megabus.com for additional information about the service, schedule and fares. Customers also can call 1-877-462-6342 for tickets, but there is a $3 phone service fee, versus a 50-cent fee for online sales.
Megabus.com reserves a certain number of $1 tickets for every route. Fares increase in increments as the buses fill up.
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Tom Uhlenbrock has been roaming the Midwest for eons, looking for rivers to float, wineries to visit, trails to hike, saloons to haunt, cozy places to stay. Let's share, and advice is free. 
I’ve ridden on MegaBus and it’s pretty much like any other chartered bus, except much cheaper fares. Definitely better than Amtrak. On the way to Chicago, there’s about a 20 min stop for the driver to take a break.
The only problem is that Chicago is the main hub for the area, so almost all trips originate from Chicago. Of course, there’s St. Louis to KC, because St. Louis is on the way to KC. However, it doesn’t go from St. Louis to Memphis directly. I believe you go to Chicago, then to Memphis, which is silly. They should tie these cities together better.
The other thing is there is no connection from the Midwest to Northeast sections of the country.
Very few $1 tickets exist. I’ve gone online just about 3 hours after the farthest out in time tickets were available and could only get $7 each way. Still a great deal, however!