Do you prefer travelling at night or during the day?
@septabchips (1294)
United Kingdom
September 4, 2026 4:35pm CST
I was on a bus one night recently, and as I looked out of the window, I started noticing how different everything looks at night.
The streets were quiet, most of the shops were closed, and you could see lights coming from houses as we passed. A few people on the bus were sleeping, some had their headphones on, and everyone seemed to be in their own little world.
I just sat there looking through the window and thinking about how many people are still awake at that time, each one doing something completely different.
It made me wonder...
Do you actually enjoy travelling on a bus at night, or would you rather make the same journey during the day?
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@teamfreak16 (46256)
• Denver, Colorado
5h
I prefer the bus at night. Less people on it, for one thing. And like you said, it's a completely different perspective at night.
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@teamfreak16 (46256)
• Denver, Colorado
5h
@septabchips - I like taking the light rail system at night more than the day, as well. Unfortunately, I'm on both more in the daytime than night.
@septabchips (1294)
• United Kingdom
5h
I can see that. There is something quite nice about having fewer people around and just sitting back watching everything go by. I think I would enjoy the light rail at night too
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@septabchips (1294)
• United Kingdom
5h
I can see the appeal of that. Fewer people and seeing the city from a different perspective definitely makes a night bus ride more enjoyable.
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@rakski (160321)
• Philippines
6h
It depends on how long and the road I'm going to take. There are roads dangerous to travel at night. When the travel is for long hours, I prefer traveling at night as there is less traffic. But if we are on a road trip, we travel at daytime to see places and stop at one we like
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@rakski (160321)
• Philippines
5h
@septabchips yes, it is much enjoyable that way
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@septabchips (1294)
• United Kingdom
6h
That makes sense. I would also choose the night for a long journey because it is quieter and there is less traffic. But for a road trip, I would definitely pick daytime so I can enjoy the scenery.
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@AmbiePam (126362)
• United States
5h
I’m always going to say the day if I’m the one driving. I don’t see well at night. However, if someone else is driving I do enjoy the peacefulness of the outside environment. Overall though, if I had to say one I’d still go back to the daytime.
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@septabchips (1294)
• United Kingdom
5h
I can understand that. I think I would enjoy the daytime more too if I were driving, but when you are just sitting on the bus, there is something quite peaceful about watching everything pass by at night.
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@toniganzon (80191)
• Philippines
7h
When driving, I prefer to do it during the day. I hate driving in the dark. I don't remember the last time I took a public commute.

@toniganzon (80191)
• Philippines
2h
@septabchips I don't remember at all. Always brought my car wherever I go. Even long distance ones unless I have to take the plane. But then the moment I land to a new place, I don't take the bus, I take a Grab/Uber car.
@septabchips (1294)
• United Kingdom
6h
I agree, driving at night can be a pain, especially when you are not comfortable with the dark. I was actually thinking more about bus journeys though. When was the last time you travelled by bus?
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@Deepizzaguy (124974)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
7h
I prefer to travel during the day since I can see the roads better.
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@septabchips (1294)
• United Kingdom
6h
I understand that. I also like being able to see the road and enjoy the scenery. Night journeys have their own feel, though!
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@septabchips (1294)
• United Kingdom
6h
I agree, daytime is definitely the safer choice.
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@DaddyEvil (177837)
• United States
7h
I've never traveled anywhere on a bus. I've always driven my car when we were traveling anywhere, so had to stay awake. My daughter is usually asleep when we're driving somewhere on vacations/holiday. I've driven across the US from our home to the West Coast or to the East Coast without stopping except to fuel up the car or to buy food/drinks.
We live in almost the exact center of the continental US so it took about 22 hours to reach the coast either direction. I was exhausted when we arrived on either coast so slept around 12 hours after we arrived. My daughter doesn't drive so I always wanted to get the drive over and done with before we did anything else.
My daughter, Pretty, came home from college riding a Grey Hound bus once and wasn't impressed. She said she woke up on the trip home and some dude was sucking on her toes.
I guess perverts are everywhere.
I guess perverts are everywhere.@septabchips (1294)
• United Kingdom
6h
22 hours of driving is serious commitment! I can see why you wanted to get it over with before doing anything else. But Pretty’s Greyhound story... waking up to someone sucking her toes would definitely put me off buses for life!
@nawala123 (22476)
• Indonesia
9h
Travelling by night is better but in some area it is not recommended to go out at night for safety reason.
@septabchips (1294)
• United Kingdom
6h
That is true. Night travel can be more peaceful, but safety really depends on the area. I would rather get there safely than risk it just to travel at night tough.









