[NFBWATlk] Does Anyone Know Anything About FlixBus?

[doug trimble]

I’ve used it a few times when Amtrak was sold out from Bellingham to PDX.
If the seat beside you is not sold  when you buy your ticket, they give the option to buy the second seat at a discount, which gives you more room.
Curbside means they will literally pick you up at a street corner.
I appreciated the ride when I had to use it, but definitely would pay the extra to take Amtrak.
Doug

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> On Aug 4, 2026, at 2:26 PM, Jim Portillo via NFBWATlk <nfbwatlk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Hi, everyone.
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> Forgive me if I am using this list for the wrong reasons. But, in a way, it is blindness related…I think! 😊
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> I wonder if anyone has tried something called Flixbus, and if so, I’d like to know your experiences using it. I have been needing to make a few Portland to Seattle trips lately, and I’ll be making one more this coming weekend. I’ve always taken Amtrak, even when I would make trips from Seattle to Portland. While it’s not the worst price in the world, I am seeing that Amtrak’s prices are getting higher. Round trip is right around $120. Add Ubers to and from the Portland train station, and it adds up. At least my friends can pick me up in Seattle. I am seeing that these Flixbus trips are cheaper, for sure!
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> I get a bit nervous when Flixbus says that it will pick me up and drop me off at the Curbside Bus stop. What does that mean, and where is that located?
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> Finally, I want to know how accessible or blind friendly these buses and apps are. Will I need to keep anything in mind when dealing with them? At least with Amtrak, I can ask for a Red Cap if I need assistance, or I can talk to a conductor prior to leaving.
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> Basically, is Flixbus worth trying when it comes to going from Portland to Seattle or Portland to Olympia or Vancouver?
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> Thanks, and sorry for all the questions.
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> Ji
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