It s true that some of the people who get on the bus there are kind of iffy but that s all by relative standard. I don t think the risk is any different or greater compared to airline passengers. You actually may have a good time on the bus, sometimes you get to hear incredible life stories on the bus, especially if you ride a long route like Chicago to New Orleans, Los Angeles to Chicago, etc. But your route doesn t sound even that long. I wouldn t worry about it.
You will have nothing to worry about, Greyhound buses are completely safe, I have traveled them numerous times. The only potential problem that you might have while riding on a Greyhound bus is that you are sitting next to someone a bit, well, wierd or strange or someone that makes you uncomfortable. But dont let that bother you, in the night the Greyhound bus driver turns of the light, if you are travelling at night. So heres my advice to you, anytime of day you take the bus, come early to the bus stop where you need to take you bus, and sit in the front, the closer you are to the bus driver the safer you will feel, and its nice too, i sit all the way in the front, I can see out in front of me and through the window, its nice. Follow these steps, and you will be totally fine, there is nothing to worry about.Actually if you are travelling alone, going by Greyhound is honestly much better than driving alone, especially on long trips. Take Care and Safe Travels.!
i have ridden greyhound buses on numerous occasions. they are definitely cheaper. as far as safety, i guess it just depends on who is on the bus with you. keep your belongings close and stay to yourself. also, if you can, get a seat close to the bus driver. the rift raft will usually head to the back of the bus. I m very sorry for your loss and hope you have a safe trip.
You will be fine. Just be alert and keep your valuables with you at all times. Do not hang around a bus station as they are usually in a less desirable part of town.