Simple and easy tips to fall asleep on a bus
We can help you arrive refreshed and rested at your destination. The pro tip might not be intuitive at first glance, but it is the most effective by far
Whenever we plan to travel by bus, it is easy to think that we are going to spend the whole time chatting with the others from our group, catching up with studies or work, or even playing road trip games with them. However, the truth is that we become sleepy much faster than we think.
Fortunately, sleeping on a bus can be a good thing: long-distance trips give us a chance to take a power nap and reach our destination well-rested. Since many people struggle to do that, we have decided to help! Check out our interesting tips for you to fall asleep on a bus more easily.
Eat and drink well
Balance is the key here. It is hard to fall asleep either on an empty stomach or feeling full. If you eat a healthy meal a while before your trip, it will be easier to take that nap. You should also use the bathroom right before boarding the bus: your body will feel much more relaxed that way.
Wear comfortable clothing
No one leaves a bus trip looking impeccable. Comfortable clothes make it easier for you to find a good position in your seat and eventually fall asleep. If you plan ahead, you will have enough time to enter the hotel and properly get ready for the events of the day while feeling well-rested.
Invest in sleep accessories
If you are taking a long-distance trip, you may need extra resources. Blanket, sleep mask, travel pillow and noise-canceling headphones are the most helpful at such times. They help our mind feel “at ease” as much as possible, which is essential for us to fall asleep on a charter bus ride.
Choose the right bus seat
We only use charter buses with fully reclinable seats. We consider that a non-negotiable item for your comfort because it allows you to find a good position and, more importantly, to stretch your legs. Besides that, seats in the middle of the cabin are less prone to traffic disturbances.
Reach an agreement with your group
If you really need to sleep in the bus, you should also make that clear to the people with whom you are traveling. While it is common courtesy to stay quiet in such an environment, there are cases where that may be harder to accomplish, like when traveling with babies and children.
Use books and music wisely
Not all forms of entertainment are helpful here. Using your phone exposes you to screen light; you may fall asleep anyway, but you will not properly rest. Peaceful music and a good book are better options because they lull you into that nap and make you ignore any noise from the road.
Consider sleep medicine
If herbal tea or pills are not enough, you can consider over-the-counter medication to help you fall asleep. Dramamine can also help by fighting motion sickness. However, you should only try those after speaking with a doctor, especially if you take other medications on a regular basis.
Pro tip: choose a bus company you can trust
Our mind can only relax to the point of falling asleep when it feels it is safe to do so. All the tips above help, of course, but only to some extent. If the bus trip is making you feel uneasy or even unsafe, believe us: nothing will be able to help you take even a light nap during that bus rental.
At BCS, we work hard to bring you peace of mind. We work with modern vehicles, professional drivers, an agile office-based team, and a 24/7 help line. We offer support in all those ways at once because we want our charter bus trips to be a peaceful experience from beginning to end.
