are there any buses or airplanes that let dogs on with their owners?

A lab is too large to fly except in cargo, unless he is a certified service animal. A bus would never. Drive yourself for the most secure and probably least expensive experience...even consider renting a vehicle if you don't want to do that to your own.

A lot of dogs have died flying on airplanes. If you truly love your dog, you would drive him yourself. It's a road trip! You and your dog would have a great time seeing everything and he would get a kick out of being in the car that long.

Dogs are allowed on buses....i think its up to the driver though.

airlines.. hed have to fly as cargo tho.. weather restrictions will apply.. and flying is not "cheap" either. driving is your other option.