How to travel on a $1 budget in the US with Megabus

Gas prices are soaring and it's becoming increasingly difficult to find cheap way to get around the United States. But don't worry: Megabus has you covered. They service routes to Albany, Ann Arbor, Boston, Chicago, Cinncinnati, Detroit, Columbus, Madison, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Memphis, Philadelphia, Normal, Toronto, and Washington, to name just a few.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Credit Card or Debit Card
• Planned travel dates between September 19 and November 19th
• Online computer access
• A Printer
• A coupon code

1. Startup your web browser and go to www.megabus.com/us

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   In the middle section you will need to select the number of tickets, travel itinerary, outbound dates and returning dates.

3. In the Promotional Code box type "HOTDEAL"

4. If you don't need a return ticket or haven't thought that far out, you can leave Return Date as it is by default.

5. After you hit "Search" you will get a variety of results with different times and sometimes pickup locations. Cities like Minneapolis have multiple pickup/dropoff sites.

6. Purchase your ticket like other online purchases using a valid email, print your ticket, and get ready to travel!

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure you choose the right city for departure and that the drop off or pickup site you desire is being serviced at that time of the year
• Megabus, though a great service, can sometimes be a bit unreliable with pickup/dropoff times. Leave an hour open on either side of your scheduled time (be there an hour early or expect to be leaving/returning an hour late).
• Bus drop off locations aren't bus depots. There road waysides, so be prepared for inclement weather
• Carry a phone with Megabus's number to call in event of an emergency

Resources

• Megabus
• Spiritual traveling attire