Greyhound Package Express ends service after more than 100 years (2024)

FAQs

Is Greyhound shipping being discontinued? ›

Greyhound will end its package express shipping operations as of September 30, 2022. I've shipped at least 5 frames with Greyhound Package Express (GPX).

Greyhound Package Express offers convenient pickup and delivery in many of the cities we service. You can also design a service to meet your needs by specifying door-to-counter, counter-to-door or door-to-door service. The cost of pickup and delivery is economical, and you only pay for the services you need.

COVID-19 and final service termination

COVID-19 caused a 95 percent drop in ridership. Thus, Greyhound reduced service on March 25, 2020 and suspended six routes on April 5, 2020. On May 6, 2020, Greyhound Canada announced it would permanently shut down all its remaining bus services which it did on May 13, 2021.

The company is owned by Flix North America, Inc., an affiliate of FlixBus, and is based in Downtown Dallas.

Greyhound was sunk by German Junkers Ju 87 Stuka dive bombers north-west of Crete on 22 May 1941 as she escorted the battleships of the Mediterranean Fleet attempting to intercept the German sea-borne invasion forces destined for Crete.

Greyhound connects thousands of communities across North America by providing convenient, comfortable and affordable bus travel. With almost 2,300 destinations across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, Greyhound helps you travel when you want, from where you want.

If you drop off and pick up your boxes at a designated Greyhound station, shipping one box will cost about $44. The door-to-door delivery will cost $168. There are two hybrid delivery services between self-service (station-to-station) and full-service (door-to-door): door-to-station ($95) and station-to-door ($116).

How much does it cost to ship luggage with Greyhound? Shipping luggage with Greyhound will typically cost anywhere from $85-$100+. The price will vary depending on the weight of your suitcase and where you're shipping to and from.

Amtrak suspended shipping during the COVID-19 pandemic beginning October 1, 2020, and has not yet stated when it will resume. A message was posted on the website, "Amtrak Express shipping is suspended until further notice.".

The bus carrier has struggled for years with declining ridership, increasing competition and deregulation. But the complete loss of so-called farebox revenue during the pandemic has forced the company to permanently cease operations, said Greyhound Canada senior vice-president Stuart Kendrick.

Is Greyhound losing money? ›

The company reported an operating loss of $12 million in fiscal year 2021 and a loss of $15 million in fiscal year 2020. Competition from low-cost airlines and a combination of increased automobile access and low fuel prices in recent years have also led to mounting headwinds for the bus operator.

The Greyhound racing industry is rife with animal welfare issues. In some jurisdictions, there is a concerning lack of transparency on euthanasia, breeding, and how Greyhounds are disposed of when their keepers decide that the dogs can no longer race competitively.

Now More Options and Choices. Greyhound and FlixBus are joining forces to provide an expanded network to customers in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, as well as more ticket flexibility and more options to make your trip more enjoyable than ever before.

At the present day, most of Greyhound's routes are express service routes between large cities . . . . and most of these routes are still profitable.

The story behind Flix and Greyhound

Flix SE acquired Greyhound Lines Inc. in 2021.

Can I send my luggage through Greyhound? Yes, you can send your luggage through Greyhound.

After shutting down in Feb 2021 Greyhound SA was acquired by Eldo Coaches, who resumed Greyhound operations in 2022. Their competitors include the likes of Intercape, Bigsky Intercity and Translux.

Busfreighter's closest competitors are Amtrak Express Shipping and FedEx.

Another key factor is the aforementioned purchasing of bus stations by investment groups. As business stagnates, Greyhound has been turbocharging the sale of its terminals to these firms, the largest of which is Twenty Lake Holdings. In 2022, Twenty Lake bought 33 Greyhound stations for $140 million.