One hour or one minute -- just don't miss the bus

People ask how early for the bus, are told one-hour before the schedule time of departure. ... This may be true in big cities, but makes no difference in a small station like ours, then between 1 and 15-minutes before is time enough, if you have your ticket and baggage checked. If you need a ticket, then a half-hour before will be time enough, unless there is extra luggage to be checked. Then 45-minutes should do it.

Graydog's travel rule of thumb #1 is "don't miss the bus."