Select a bus company that has a website. Enter your starting location and Austin as your destination.
Enter any discount code you may have. Check any special group you may belong to for lower fares. For instance, members of the military are entitled to special fares and discounts.
Check the duration of your travel. The length of the trip will vary, depending on where you are traveling from and what time the trip begins.
Find out whether there are transfers along the way. Some buses will stop at certain depots where passengers going to Austin will switch buses. The need for a transfer will depend on where you are coming from and the time you wish to travel.
Check your fare. One-way fares are the same, regardless of the time of day at which you will be traveling. Fares are usually lower if you purchase a round-trip ticket.
Pay for your ticket with your credit card. You will need to show it when you pick up your ticket.
Pick your ticket up at the ticket counter of the location given to you. You will have to get there at least one hour before you travel. In addition to your credit card, you will need to show your ID and the confirmation number for your ticket.
Put a claim check and an ID tag on every checked bag.
Plan to collect your luggage from the designated spot at each transfer station if you will be transferring to another bus. Passengers are responsible for their own luggage.
Check in two bags of up to 50 pounds each for free. Total exterior measurements must not exceed 62 inches. The company will charge a fee for bags that are over the weight and length limit. You can take two carry-on bags as long as they can fit under your seat.
