Busbud Reviews 

13,686
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Review summary

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Evaluating 2,210 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently state that the online booking process is remarkably quick, simple, and very convenient to manage for upcoming travel plans. Travelers and regular consumers also mention that the staff and bus drivers are exceptionally friendly, helpful, and professional throughout the entire journey. However, some reviewers were not happy with serious reliability problems, noting that buses occasionally failed to arrive on time or left passengers completely stranded. A few other people also felt that booking record errors and manifest issues caused unexpected stress, major delays, and poor support during travel.

What people talk about most

Service

Customers had positive experiences with service, highlighting easy booking, clean vehicles, and punctual... See more

Staff

Reviewers mention positive feedback about staff, highlighting that drivers and personnel are consistently... See more

User experience

Customers consistently note positive experiences with user experience, highlighting that the platform is very... See more

Booking process

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of the booking process, noting that it is consistently easy,... See more

Price

Consumers find pricing experiences to be highly varied, with many reporting very reasonable and competitive... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent driver; however, how can drivers drive for that long without real rest? My driver came from Calgary going to Edmonton thru Hinton and then back to Calgary thru Red Deer—over 1,000km in one s... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The bus left early, location was great, finding the bus was easy, staff were helpful, bus arrived early to the airport. Booking process was quite easy and straightforward, found bus bud by just search... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was clean, not crowded and the driver helps you if you are carrying heavy luggage. The booking process is pretty easy and convenient if you want to add your ticket to your apple/ Google or Samsung... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I took the bus from Zurich to Barcelona, which arrived on time, and we traveled overnight with only a few stops. I slept well and took advantage of the night to travel in a sustainable way. I woke up... 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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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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It allows me to make informed based decisions

5 September 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Campbell

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! It's great to know that our platform aids you in making informed decisions. 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 book online

4 September 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Lisa

Thank you kindly for your review! We're glad to hear that you found our online booking process easy. 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’m confused with which bus I’m getting…

I’m confused with which bus I’m getting Rider Express,Bus bud or Red Arrow?????

1 September 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Donna

I'm sorry to hear you're feeling confused about which bus you're booking. We understand how important clear information is for a smooth travel 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 5 out of 5 stars

I Highly Recommend BusBud

I used BusBud to book tickets in Brazil and would highly recommend the service to anyone looking to book a bus to m cities like Barreinrihas or Sao Luis. It's a lot easier for English speakers than trying to navigate the individual bus provider websites, which typically don't have an option to view the information in English.

4 September 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Oneil

Thank you kindly for your review! We are thrilled to hear that our platform made it easier for you to book your bus tickets in Brazil and that it was especially helpful as an English speaker. 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

Easy to buy the tickets

Easy to buy the tickets. Thanks!

4 September 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Vivi

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! It's great to hear that you found the ticket buying process easy. 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

Efficiency wiithout stress.

4 September 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Martin

Thank you kindly for your review! Your words, "Efficiency without stress," truly encapsulate what we strive for at Busbud. We 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

Kind stuff

Kind stuff, cleanliness of the stuff and the bus. The bus was also comfortable. City link the Best!

25 August 2026
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Narishia

Thank you kindly for your review! It's wonderful to hear that you found our staff kind and the bus clean and 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

Super good 👌

Super good 👌

2 September 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Egnetta

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! Your positive feedback, expressed as "Super good 👌", really brightens our day. 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

Amazing people and an amazing trip

Amazing people and an amazing trip, I am going to definitely do this again!!

3 September 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Silas

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love hearing about your amazing trip and the wonderful people you encountered along the way. It's fantastic to know that you're planning to use our service again!

At Busbud, we continuously strive to help 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 easy service

It was easy service. Polite driver, on time fair value

2 September 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, 

Thank you kindly for your review! We're delighted to hear that you found our service easy, our drivers polite, and our timing accurate. It's wonderful to know that you felt the value was fair. 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

Every thing was good

Every thing was good

3 September 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Moe

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

Its ok for the price

Seats worn, air conditioning broke, charging outlets very loose

2 September 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Peachez

We're sorry to hear about your experience with the worn seats, broken air conditioning, and loose charging outlets. Your comfort during your travels is very important to us and we truly appreciate your feedback.

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

Seats too close together and chargers…

Seats too close together and chargers not working. Apart from that easy to book and departure/arrival on time.

3 September 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Jason

I'm sorry to hear about the discomfort due to the close seating and the issue with the chargers during your recent journey with us. We understand how important these details are for a pleasant journey and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! Despite the minor setbacks, we're glad that you found the booking process easy and the departure/arrival times reliable. 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 ok I will use you again

31 August 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Dolores

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! We are pleased to hear that you will be using our service again in the future. 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

You deliver what you advertised.

2 September 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Lawrence

Thank you kindly for your review! We at Busbud love helping you search, compare, and book your sustainable travel needs! It's great to hear that we delivered exactly what we advertised. 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

Everything was gud

31 August 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Thando

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

It was clean

It was clean, not crowded and the driver helps you if you are carrying heavy luggage. The booking process is pretty easy and convenient if you want to add your ticket to your apple/ Google or Samsung wallet.

1 September 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Maria

Thank you kindly for your review! Your positive feedback about our clean buses, helpful drivers, and easy booking process is greatly appreciated. We are delighted to hear that you found adding your ticket to your Apple, Google, or Samsung wallet convenient. 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

Booking process was fairly easy

Booking process was fairly easy

2 September 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, 

Thank you kindly for your review! We are pleased to know that you found our booking process fairly easy. 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 bus was on time.They always update…

The bus was on time.They always update passengers in each destination

1 September 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Noluthando

Thank you kindly for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you appreciated our timely service and regular updates at each destination. At Busbud, we 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 seep nicely

1 September 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from Busbud

Hello, Lucky

Thank you kindly for your review! It sounds like you had a comfortable journey 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

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