Wanderu review

Wanderu is the app to open when a US trip could go by train or bus. Its App Store listing says it partners with 500+ carriers across the United States, Canada and Europe, and the train partners it names include Amtrak, Acela, VIA Rail, Deutsche Bahn and SNCF, next to buses such as Greyhound, Peter Pan, FlixBus and Megabus. That makes it easy to see whether an Amtrak fare beats a bus on the same corridor. Tickets stay available offline, mobile boarding works with participating carriers, and Apple Pay is offered for specific carriers. Referring a friend earns points you can exchange for free bus and train tickets, and the app also searches rental cars on the same route. The limits are depth and geography. In Europe, its rail selection is narrower than Omio or Trainline, and it does not cover Asia.

Who it is for

US and Canadian travelers comparing trains with buses

Price

Free app and website.

Wanderu: Bus & Train Tickets Find cheap bus & train trips Free
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Compares 500+ bus and train carriers
• Train partners include Amtrak, Acela, VIA Rail, Deutsche Bahn and SNCF
• Offline tickets and mobile boarding with participating carriers
• Apple Pay at checkout for specific carriers
• Referral points that can be exchanged for free tickets

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Puts Amtrak trains next to Greyhound, FlixBus and Megabus buses
• Strength: Tickets stay available offline
• Strength: Car rental search on the same route
• Weakness: Rail coverage is thinner than Omio or Trainline in Europe
• Weakness: No Asian coverage
• Weakness: Apple Pay works only with some carriers

Key facts

• Carriers: 500+
• Coverage: US, Canada, Europe
• US App Store rating: 4.7 (5.7K ratings)
• App price: Free

Where it ranks

Wanderu is No. 7 in our Best Train Booking Apps verdict.