How did Valli plan her bus ride? What did she find out about the bus, and how did she save up the fare?

Valli enquired about the fare of the bus from the people who traveled on the bus. She also listened to the travelers to understand the time taken to complete the journey. She saved the money for the fare by making sure she did not spend the money she got on buying things like toys, sweets etc. She also saved money by avoiding riding the swings in the village fair.