The 'Wanderu' App Helps You Find Cheap Bus and Train Tickets
Katherine Pendrill — July 17, 2015 — Tech
References: wanderu & refinery29
'Wanderu' is a new getaway app that helps you reserve cheap bus and train tickets. While there are numerous apps dedicated to finding the cheapest airfare, there are less options available for those who prefer to travel by train or coach. This app compares ticket prices from multiple different transit companies in order to help you find the best deals.
Wanderu is free to download and is compatible with both iOS and Android devices. To use the app, simply enter the date of your trip and your destination. The app will then draw information from hundreds of different transit companies to find you the best deal. The app works with many of the top transit companies including Amtrak, Greyhound and Megabus. If you can't find exactly what you are looking for, the app makes it easy to compare different routes and schedules.
Whether you're planing a short trip or you simply can't afford the cost of airfare, the Wanderu app is an excellent tool for tracking down cheap bus and train tickets.
Wanderu is free to download and is compatible with both iOS and Android devices. To use the app, simply enter the date of your trip and your destination. The app will then draw information from hundreds of different transit companies to find you the best deal. The app works with many of the top transit companies including Amtrak, Greyhound and Megabus. If you can't find exactly what you are looking for, the app makes it easy to compare different routes and schedules.
Whether you're planing a short trip or you simply can't afford the cost of airfare, the Wanderu app is an excellent tool for tracking down cheap bus and train tickets.
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