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1. A large scarf
Buses are often quite cold, and a blanket is bulky and takes up too much space in a bag, so a scarf is the perfect choice to keep you warm during the trip.
You can also use a scarf to shield your eyes from the glare of sunlight coming through the car window. Additionally, a scarf can be used to cover your hair or drape over your shoulders for modesty when visiting a religious site.
2. A reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated is crucial, especially on a long bus ride. You don't know if you'll have the opportunity to buy water along the way (if the bus doesn't provide water), so bringing your own water bottle is essential. Additionally, at some destinations where plastic bottles are banned, you should use reusable bottles.
3. Mobile WiFi
Traveling is a chance to disconnect and enjoy the surrounding nature. But you should still bring a WiFi router because in many cases, these long bus journeys are the perfect time to plan your next destinations.
Although many bus companies now offer free WiFi, the access speed is often unstable, so you should still bring your own portable WiFi router to ensure you have internet access whenever you need it.
4. Books, Movies, and Music
Not all buses offer entertainment, so be prepared: headphones, books, ebooks, and offline playlists. Spotify and Netflix both have the convenient feature of allowing users to download music/movies to their devices, which is very useful for long journeys. Most importantly: don't forget to bring a portable charger, in case your bus doesn't have power outlets.
5. A travel pillow
There are countless different types of travel pillows. Some are simply stuffed pillows, others are inflatable, and still others combine storage functions, allowing you to have the quietest and most comfortable trip possible.
6. Snacks
Most bus trips will have at least one stop, but you might not feel hungry then, so it's a good idea to bring some snacks. You might also want to bring some ginger to help prevent motion sickness and boost your immune system.
