Bombay to Goa Bus Journey

There are many buses plying on the Bombay to Goa route.
Pick-up points in Bombay are generally Dhobi Talao, Dadar, Bandra, Sion and Chembur. The bus journey takes about 11 to 15 hrs. The buses start from 6.30 pm until 10.30 pm. Tickets are available at a short notice. However it is advisable to book early during the peak season, as rates vary considerably and could be quite expensive. You may have to pay Rs.3000 for a Rs. 800 ticket if you book at the last moment during  the peak season. The peak season is end of March until end of May, this is the annual vacation for the students. The other peak season is the September until end of December period.
The Bombay to Goa route is an accident prone zone especially in the Sahyadhri ghats more so during the monsoon which comences from early June until end of September. It is advisable to avoid the bus journey to Goa and back.