Megabus sells low-cost city-to-city bus tickets across North America, booked online or by phone.
Fares move with the travel date, the booking date and demand, starting as low as $1 one-way on limited seats, so when you book shapes the price more than any coupon does.
Megabus runs under Coach USA, which lists Coach Canada and Megabus Mexico as its sister companies in North America. The network reaches more than 500 cities and university campuses across the US and Canada, with night buses on some routes, and the brand has started service in Mexico with over 100 destinations, including trips across the US border.
Riders can book in a mobile app, check service alerts and follow their bus live with a tracking tool, and the site comes in English, Spanish and French. Every passenger needs a ticket, babies included, and anyone under 17 has to ride with an adult. A standard seat allows one bag plus a carry-on, trips usually open for booking at least 45 days ahead, and riders are asked to reach the stop 15 minutes early with their reservation number.
When shoppers look for Megabus coupons
Megabus coupon searches peak in November, about 1.6× a typical month, and dip lowest in February.
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What payment methods does Megabus accept?
Tickets can be paid with Visa, Mastercard or American Express when you book online or by phone.
More about shopping at Megabus
Fares
Prices vary by travel date, booking date and demand, start as low as $1 one-way (limited) and include sales tax.
Booking fee
Every online booking adds a non-refundable $3.99 fee, while booking by phone costs $7.00.
No refunds
Tickets can't be cancelled or refunded, but they can be traded in online for another trip until 3 hours before departure.
Trade-in cost
Changing a trip costs $3.00 to $7.50 plus a new reservation fee.
Late buses
When Megabus fails to run on time for reasons within its control, refunds or other travel may be offered.
Booking window
Trips go on sale at least 45 days before departure, and prices are usually lowest for early bookers.
Luggage
One piece of luggage plus one carry-on with general seating or standard reserved seats.
Megabus's pages don't describe a promo code box, so the fare itself is the main lever.
Search a few departure dates, since prices shift with the travel date, the booking date and demand.
Book online rather than by phone: the online fee is $3.99 against $7.00 on the phone.
Treat the ticket as final before you pay.
There's no refund, only an online trade-in up to 3 hours before departure, and that costs $3.00 to $7.50 plus a new reservation fee.
More ways to save at Megabus
The $1 one-way fares are limited, and trips open at least 45 days ahead, so booking early gives the best shot at the low end.
Every rider needs a ticket, babies included, which adds up on a family trip, and riders under 17 must travel with an adult.
Pack within the allowance of one bag plus one carry-on.
Megabus questions, answered
Can you get a refund on a Megabus ticket?
Tickets can't be cancelled or refunded. You can trade one in online for another trip until 3 hours before departure, for $3.00 to $7.50 plus a new reservation fee.
How much is the Megabus booking fee?
Each online booking adds a non-refundable $3.99 fee, and phone bookings cost $7.00.
Are Megabus fares really $1?
Fares start as low as $1 one-way, but those seats are limited. Prices change with the travel date, the booking date and demand.
How far ahead can you book Megabus?
Trips open for sale at least 45 days before departure, and prices are usually lowest when booked early.
Do children need a Megabus ticket?
Every passenger needs a ticket, babies included. Riders under 17 must travel with an adult.
When should you arrive for a Megabus departure?
Get to the pickup point 15 minutes before departure with your reservation number ready.