Travelers can buy bus tickets using a variety of convenient methods.
Today, bus travelers can buy tickets in a variety of ways. Bus companies sell tickets online, over the telephone, at bus terminals and participating agents. Buying methods can vary depending on the bus company and location of origination.
Online Purchases
Select bus companies sell travel tickets on their websites and through partner websites, such as online travel sites. Travelers can search bus schedules, select a desired departure location and time and buy a ticket over the Internet. Typically, travelers can pay for tickets online using a credit card or debit card.
Telephone Purchases
Bus companies often allow travelers to buy tickets over the telephone. Telephone ticketing agents can advise customers on cost, destinations and departure times. Travelers can typically make a purchase over the phone using a credit card or debit card. Select companies allow travelers to make phone reservations and pay for tickets at physical locations, such as a bus company, supermarket or drug store.
Terminal Purchases
Travelers can buy bus tickets at ticketing desks at bus terminals. Bus companies typically have representatives at terminals who can assist travelers with ticket sales.
Agent Purchases
Bus companies also sell tickets through agents. Agents for large nationwide bus companies can include travel agents or travel websites. Agents for local or regional bus companies can include convenience stores, drug stores and supermarkets.
