Megabus partners with Southeastern Stages to expand Aiken services

Sep. 21—Aiken residents looking to travel without the hassle of driving will soon have more options.

Megabus.com recently announced a new partnership with Southeastern Stages that will allow expanded service that connects Aiken with 14 cities including Columbia, Myrtle Beach, Atlanta, nearby Augusta and Raleigh, North Carolina.

"We're always looking for ways to expand service offerings for our customers, and this partnership with Southeastern Stages will allow us to grow our existing network considerably," Colin Emberson, a vice president for megabus.com, said in a news release. "As we head into the busy holiday travel season, we're thrilled to be able to provide a wider breadth of options in Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina."

Mike Dickson, president of Southeastern Stages, said the family-owned company was proud to announce the partnership.

Schedules are now available, and tickets can be purchased now for travel beginning Sept. 26 at us.megabus.com.