If you are lucky enough to have that sort of situation available and the money to do so... sure. That isn't all that risky. Of course, you might not be able to

If you are lucky enough to have that sort of situation available and the money to do so... sure. That isn't all that risky. Of course, you might not be able to get that far. A greyhound ticket is expensive when you don't have work and are trying to feed children. Or your parents live in the same area. Or they are dead. Or maybe greyhound doesn't serve your area well enough for you to get transportation to the bus stop. and these are just shallow things. Anyone who doesn't have a parent or friend to stay with in an area with jobs is just out of luck.