Busbud Reviews 12,958

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Review summary

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Considering 2,044 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company, often highlighting the polite and professional staff. Customers found the online booking process to be smooth, easy, and convenient, with many appreciating the user-friendly app and website for purchasing tickets. The service is frequently described as excellent, with people enjoying comfortable, clean buses and timely departures and arrivals. However, some customers also noted issues with bus delays and a lack of communication regarding schedule changes. There were also instances where booked buses did not exist or were canceled, leaving passengers stranded and requiring them to purchase new tickets. Additionally, some reviewers experienced difficulties with customer support and found the seating to be less comfortable than desired on certain journeys.

What people talk about most

Service

Customers consistently note positive experiences with service, often praising the professionalism of drivers... See more

Staff

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of staff, with many praising drivers for being polite, kind, and... See more

User experience

Customers had positive experiences with user experience, frequently highlighting the ease of use and... See more

Booking process

Consumers find the booking process to be positive, with many reviewers highlighting its ease, convenience,... See more

Price

Users describe ambiguous interactions with price, with many reviewers finding the prices to be cheap, great,... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Mobile charger points faulty. The downstairs door handle missing and made in and out access in polite. The door kept swinging open. Otherwise the travel was comfortable and staff polite. Departed half... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Online booking and e-tickets are smooth and easy! I especially liked the reminder notice when I did not complete a booking with all my choices to date, saved and ready to confirm or cancel! I was frus... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Overall good experience, but waited a long time for connecting be buses. Now that might be cruel but it would help keep the ebus on time. Also trip departures and arrivals where announced which helpe... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The wi-fi did not work, but it did not matter as we had an amazing bus driver, Andrew, Drew for short, to keep us company with sharing tales all day to Dundee and from Edinburgh. Looking outside to en... See more

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Company details

  1. Travel Aggregator
  2. Bus Ticket Agency
  3. Train Ticket Agency
  4. Travel Agency

Written by the company

Busbud is the ultimate platform for all your bus and train travel needs. Our website and apps provide instant access to the most extensive global network of city-to-city buses and trains. With just a few clicks, you can easily discover thousands of destinations around the world and book your next bus or train trip online. We make it easy for you to plan your next adventure or commute and find the perfect bus or train ride to take you there. With Busbud, you can sit back, relax and enjoy the ride, knowing that you have everything you need to make your next bus or train trip a success.


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4.4

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

13K reviews

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The washroom needs to be renovated.

5 June 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello Louisa,

We're really sorry to hear about the washroom conditions you experienced. We understand that this may have caused some discomfort and we truly appreciate your feedback on this matter.

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a very good experience with…

I had a very good experience with Aircoach. The bus was comfortable, clean, and on time. The journey was smooth, and the staff were friendly and helpful. I would happily use Aircoach again. Thank you.🇮🇪

6 June 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello Abdulsattar,

Thank you kindly for your review! We're delighted to hear about your positive journey with Aircoach and that you found our service comfortable, clean, and punctual. Your kind words about our friendly and helpful staff are much appreciated. It's fantastic to know that you'd happily use Aircoach again.

We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

booking process is straight forward and…

booking process is straight forward and simple.

18 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Djupriadi

Thank you kindly for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our booking process straight forward and simple. We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

quick response

29 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Khushroo

Thank you kindly for your review! We are thrilled to hear about your satisfaction with our quick response. We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An excellent and professional experience

An excellent and professional experience

4 June 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello,Thabani

Thank you kindly for your review! It's wonderful to hear about your excellent and professional experience with us. We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy to look at national coaches to…

Easy to look at national coaches to book and payments . Simple is always best without any fancy other ways for people.

4 June 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Foskett

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love hearing that our simple and straightforward booking process makes your travel planning easier. It's our goal to keep things uncomplicated for our valued users like you. We're pleased to be your go-to platform for searching, comparing, and booking your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Always wrote when something gets wrong…

Always wrote when something gets wrong with the arrival of the bus. It helps somehow to have an ease mind. Easy booking just the follow-up must be work out.

29 May 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Mayumi

We appreciate your feedback and understand there's room to improve on our follow-up process. Your peace of mind is our top priority, and we are committed to refining our services based on your experience.

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I just decided to create a profile…

I just decided to create a profile dedicated to share my experience with busbud, i will call it " dont buy with Busbud" stranded without a ticket without the money unable to send an email or message. I will.share and share and share my experience.

4 June 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello,

We're truly sorry to hear about your experience and understand your frustration. We strive to provide a seamless service and it's concerning to learn that was not the case for you.

Please know that we take your feedback seriously. We’d like to assist you further and ensure your concerns are addressed. 

We have sent you a private request for information about your reservation so that we can provide you with personalized attention. We kindly ask that you complete the request so we can proceed.

We look forward to resolving this for you.

Warm regards, 
— Your Busbud Team

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Bus arrived early or not at all

3 June 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Barry

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We understand how frustrating it can be when a bus arrives early or doesn't show up as expected, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

As a marketplace, we work with many bus operators to provide the best service possible, and we take these matters seriously. We would like to look into this further for you.

Please reach out to us at support@busbud.com with more details, and our team will be happy to assist.

Warm regards, 
— Your Busbud Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficiency

Efficiency, professionalism, cleanliness, and punctuality

1 June 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Daniel

Thank you kindly for your review! We are thrilled that you appreciated our efficiency, professionalism, cleanliness, and punctuality. We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great!!!!!

3 June 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, 

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very cool trip and so enjoyable.More…

Very cool trip and so enjoyable.More comfortable

1 June 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Tumeka

Thank you kindly for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a cool and enjoyable trip. It's wonderful to know that you found our services comfortable. We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was a good experience I did it all…

It was a good experience I did it all from my phone I was working in Kap didn’t know much on where to take a bus, but google has all the answers 🤷‍♂️ it was very easy and the bus does stop once and awhile just ask to take a quick smoke break when they do stop at there designated areas.

2 June 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Isaiah

Thank you so much for your feedback! We're happy to hear that you had a good experience booking your trip through your phone and that you found our service easy to use. At Busbud, we love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel whenever, wherever, all over the world!

Have a great trip!

Your Busbud Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Last minute booking

I missed my previous bus connection and needed to find alternative transport from Jasper to Banff. This company was not well known in the community, however by luck I found someone who referred me to Budbud. My lucky day!

2 June 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Kay

Thank you kindly for your review! We are thrilled that you found Busbud during your time of need and we were able to help you find a suitable alternative transport from Jasper to Banff. We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good company

Good company

9 May 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Linda

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My experience with Busbud was extremely…

My experience with Busbud was extremely good

2 June 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Nosimphiwe

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We're thrilled to hear that your experience with us was extremely good. We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service Dean was a fabulous…

Excellent service Dean was a fabulous driver and extremely knowledgeable

2 June 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Denise

Thank you so much for your positive review! We're thrilled to hear you found our service excellent and that Dean was able to make your trip even more enjoyable with his extensive knowledge. At Busbud, we love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel whenever, wherever, anywhere in the world!

Happy travels!

Your Busbud Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything is great about this route…

Everything is great about this route from Vancouver to Kelowna to Salmon Arm. I enjoy it everytime and its a positive experience! :)

2 June 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Aimee

Thank you kindly for your review! It's wonderful to hear that you've had such a great experience on your route from Vancouver to Kelowna to Salmon Arm. We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The process was extremely easy to…

The process was extremely easy to understand and went through with no problems. I would use again and would recommend using anyone else.

2 June 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, K !

Thank you kindly for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our process extremely easy to understand and that your booking experience was problem-free. Your recommendations truly mean a lot to us. We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Safe travels

Safe travels, accomodate everyone in the ,order in a bus was awesome 👌. We can charge our fones while traveling that's shows careness, thanks a lot 🙏

1 June 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Sabelo

Thank you kindly for your review! Your positive feedback about the orderly environment and the charging facilities on the bus shows us we're on the right track. We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We look forward to helping you travel when you want, where you want, all over the globe!

Happy trails!
Your Busbud team

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