
To enjoy discounts at Busbud, locate the "gift card or discount code" field on the right side of the checkout page. Copy the promo code, paste it into the discount code box, and click "apply" to receive the discount.
Busbud offers a variety of payment options to suit your preferences. Pay with major credit and debit cards like Visa and Mastercard, use digital wallets such as Apple Pay, or opt for bank transfer services like iDeal. Installment payments and buy now, pay later services like Afterpay and Klarna are also available for select countries.
BusBud offers a 10% discount for students on the first booking made through the app by verifying student status. Options include "Now or never" flash sales with 40–60% off select routes for limited periods and seasonal route-specific promotions providing up to 30% off on routes such as Montreal to Ottawa.
When booking tickets on BusBud, select the "senior" passenger type to check eligibility for discounts. Bus companies partnering with BusBud may offer a senior discount based on their terms and conditions, with the discount amount and age requirements set by the operator; valid ID may be required on boarding.
BusBud refer-a-friend discounts offer a C$5 credit to friends on their first BusBud booking and C$5 to the referrer once the friend completes their first trip. Credits can be accumulated with multiple referrals, and the C$5 discount is only available for new BusBud users; it cannot be used for Greyhound trips in Canada or the USA.
Download the free BusBud app from the App Store or Google Play to access deals, including savings of up to 90% off on select routes and limited-time offers. Book tickets through the app—these deals are available to all users, with specific offers subject to change.
BusBud offers a 10% discount for students on their first booking when signing up with a valid Canadian university or college email address. Book your trip and check your bus operator's policies for additional savings by selecting the student passenger type.
BusBud aggregates offers from various bus companies, each setting its own disability discount policy. In Quebec, Maheux provides a free ticket for the accompanying person for holders of the Québec card for accompaniment on intercity bus travel, while Red Arrow allows travel with one free attendant when arranged 24 hours in advance. Additionally, customers can request wheelchair-accessible buses from operators like ebus, Flixbus, and Limocar by calling at least 48 hours ahead.
Merchant BusBud offers a free loyalty program called GO with Busbud that provides travel credits on bus and train ticket bookings. Create a BusBud account, book through their app, and automatically enrol at the Bronze level; the program features four tiers with higher levels offering up to 4.2% back in travel credits to apply to future trips, often stacking with other offers for additional savings.
Email discounts: sign up for BusBud’s email newsletter to access members-only deals. Typically, you can earn a 10% discount on your first booking.
BusBud delivers e-tickets instantly to your email, BusBud account, or app at no additional cost, and no minimum order is required. Trip details, including the e-ticket, are stored in the BusBud account and sent via email for easy tracking.
| Deal | Savings | Expiry |
|---|---|---|
| 90% Off | Download the BusBud app for up to 90% in discounts | - |
| From $23 | Find Rider Express schedules, routes, and bus tickets from $23 at BusBud | - |
| From $23 | Enjoy cheap FlixBus Bus tickets at BusBud | - |
| 50% off | Save up to 50% on MegaBus bus tickets | January 20, 2026 |
| 20% off | Find up to 20% off bus tickets from Montreal to Ottawa at Orléans Express | January 19, 2026 |
| 50% off | Travel from Banff to Lake Louise with up to 50% off at Busbud | January 6, 2026 |
| 50% off | Save up to 50% on Regina to Saskatoon bus tickets with Rider Express and FlixBus | January 11, 2026 |