Need to make it to Baoding for a dinner meeting @19:00 ish. Flight arrives at 14:30.
I ruled out the train due to city traffic of getting to Beijing West from the airport; also ruled out a private car b/c of cost (maybe last resort).

Can anyone share their experience of long distance bus travel (I have not done it before) in general, and to Baoding in particular (if possible). Please address luggage compartments, seats and creature comforts etc.. Are they on time? I plan to buy ticket after flight arrival. Mistake? Is it possible to get ticket online?

Thanks in advance for any suggestions and comments.