Our bus fleet, from 8-passenger limos to 80-seat double deckers
Twelve vehicle classes, all drawn from operators we have already vetted. Below you can see what each bus type seats, what it carries, and the kind of trip it was built for. If you are between sizes, an agent will tell you which way to go.
12
bus types available
23,00+
vehicles in the network
8 to 80
passengers per vehicle
24/7
live reservations
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Charter bus types for group travel
The everyday workhorses, listed smallest to largest. Most bookings land somewhere in this group, and the deciding factor is almost always headcount plus how much luggage is coming along.
Sprinter & passenger van
The smallest vehicle we book. Fits under most hotel canopies and parks in ordinary spaces, which is why it dominates airport runs and executive transfers.
Mini bus & mini coach
Coach comfort in a shorter body. Easier to park downtown than a full coach and faster to load, which makes it the default for city day trips.
Shuttle bus
Wide door, low step and a fast turnaround. Built for continuous loops rather than long journeys, so seating is upright and luggage space is minimal.
Charter bus
The most requested vehicle in the fleet and usually the lowest cost per seat. Reclining seats, climate control and undercarriage bays that take everyone's bags.
Coach bus / motorcoach
Built for hours on the highway rather than stops around town. Deeper seat pitch, better suspension, and the full amenity set for multi-hour and overnight travel.
Double decker bus
Two decks on a single chassis, so you move a very large group on one driver and one parking spot. Open top versions are available in select markets.
Luxury and executive coaches
Same road capability as a standard coach, with fewer seats and more space between them. These book out earliest, so give us as much notice as you can on executive travel.
Luxury coach
A full size coach specified upward: leather or premium fabric seating, wider pitch, upgraded audio and panoramic glazing. Fewer seats than a standard charter bus by design.
VIP coach
A coach reconfigured for working travel: conference seating, tables, power at every seat and space to hold a meeting between stops. Popular with boards and touring executives.
Sleeper & entertainer coach
A coach converted into bunks, lounge and galley so the group travels overnight and arrives rested. The standard for touring bands, crews and race teams.
Party buses and limos
Built around the interior rather than the seat count. Perimeter seating, sound and lighting, and in most states the freedom to bring drinks on board. Quoted hourly with a minimum booking.
Party bus
Perimeter benches instead of rows, so the group faces each other. Sound system, interior lighting, bar area and privacy glass come standard on most models.
Limo bus
A limousine interior on a bus frame. Lower roofline and more finished cabin than a party bus, with leather seating, bar and privacy glass throughout.
Stretch & Hummer limo
The classic arrival vehicle. Stretch sedans seat eight to twelve; Hummer and SUV limos take up to twenty and carry a fuller sound and lighting package.
Types of buses compared side by side
Capacities are typical rather than fixed, since exact seat counts vary by model year and operator. We confirm the specific vehicle assigned to your booking before you pay.
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Vehicle type
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Passengers
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Luggage
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Restroom
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Best suited to
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Sprinter van
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10 to 14
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Rear rack, limited
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No
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Airport runs, executive transfers
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Mini bus / mini coach
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18 to 35
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Rear compartment
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Select models
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City day trips, smaller groups
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Shuttle bus
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20 to 35
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Overhead only
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No
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Repeating loops, parking runs
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Charter bus
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45 to 56
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Full undercarriage bays
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Yes
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Large groups at the lowest cost per seat
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Coach bus / motorcoach
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50 to 56
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Full bays plus overhead
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Yes
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Long distance and multi-day travel
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Double decker bus
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70 to 80
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Limited, overhead
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Select models
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Sightseeing and high-visibility events
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Luxury coach
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40 to 50
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Full undercarriage bays
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Yes
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Executive travel and VIP guests
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VIP coach
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20 to 36
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Bays plus interior storage
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Yes
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Board travel and roadshows
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Sleeper / entertainer coach
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12 to 16 berths
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Bays, trailer optional
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Yes
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Overnight touring and crew travel
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Party bus
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14 to 40
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Minimal, interior only
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Larger models only
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Nights out and celebrations
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Limo bus
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16 to 30
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Minimal, interior only
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No
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Weddings and upscale evenings
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Stretch & Hummer limo
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8 to 20
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Small trunk only
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No
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Arrivals, prom, wedding parties
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Need something not listed here, such as an ADA-equipped vehicle or a school bus? Call and ask. Availability varies by market.
What is on board our buses
Amenities vary by vehicle class and by operator. Anything you specifically need should go in your quote request so we can filter the fleet to vehicles that actually carry it.
Reclining seats
Standard on charter buses and coaches. Shuttle buses and party buses use fixed seating instead.
WiFi and power
Available on most coaches and luxury vehicles. Bandwidth depends on cell coverage along your route.
On-board restroom
Standard on full size coaches. Ask before booking any trip over two hours on a smaller vehicle.
Luggage capacity
Undercarriage bays take roughly one checked bag per passenger on a full size coach.
Climate control
Every vehicle in the network is air conditioned, with zoned control on most coaches.
Screens and PA
Overhead monitors and a driver PA system, useful for tour narration and school groups.
Sound and lighting
Party buses and limo buses carry a full audio system with aux or Bluetooth input and LED lighting.
ADA accessibility
Lift-equipped vehicles with securement positions, available in most markets on advance request.
How to choose between charter bus types
People usually arrive at this page knowing their headcount and nothing else. That is enough to narrow it down, but three other things decide the final answer, and all of them are easy to overlook.
Luggage is the detail that catches people out
A minibus and a charter bus can both seat 35 people. Only one of them can carry 35 suitcases. If your group is flying in, moving between hotels, or hauling instruments, kit bags or trade show materials, you need undercarriage bays, and that means a full size coach even when the seat count says otherwise.
Trip length changes the vehicle
Under an hour, almost anything works. Over two hours, the difference between upright shuttle seating and a reclining coach seat becomes the whole experience, and an on-board restroom stops being optional. Multi-day trips add another factor entirely, since the driver is bound by federal hours of service limits and may need a relief driver on long runs.
What the trip is for
Two groups of 25 can need completely different vehicles. A department heading to a conference wants a mini coach with tables and power. A bachelorette party the same size wants a party bus with perimeter seating and a sound system. Same headcount, different rental entirely, which is why our reservation agents ask about the occasion before recommending anything from the fleet.
- Count luggage before you count seats
- Book one size up if your numbers might grow
- Check the drop-off point can physically take a 45-foot coach
About the bus fleet behind these listings
We do not park these vehicles ourselves. Our buses come from operators across the country who have been checked for current federal safety authority, commercial insurance and maintenance records before they can accept a booking through us. That network is what lets us cover 100+ cities without sending a coach three states to reach you, and it is why the model year and exact trim of your vehicle is confirmed at booking rather than promised in advance.
Every vehicle is inspected on the operator’s schedule and before dispatch. If a bus goes out of service on the day, our dispatch team sources the replacement. That is our problem to solve, not yours.
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Questions about our buses
If yours is not covered here, an agent can answer it on the phone in a couple of minutes.
What is the difference between a charter bus and a motorcoach?
In everyday use the terms are interchangeable, and most companies use whichever their customers search for. Where a distinction exists, motorcoach describes the higher specification touring vehicle with deeper seat pitch and a full amenity set, while charter bus is the broader term for any bus hired complete with driver. Both seat roughly 45 to 56 passengers.
Can I see the exact bus before I book?
We can tell you the vehicle class, model year range and amenity list at quote stage, and the specific vehicle is confirmed closer to your date. Photographs of the assigned vehicle can usually be provided on request for weddings and events where appearance matters.
How many suitcases fit under a charter bus?
A full size coach carries roughly one checked bag per passenger in the undercarriage bays, plus a carry-on in the overhead racks. Sports equipment, instruments and trade show materials take up considerably more room, so tell us what is coming and we will confirm whether it fits or whether you need a trailer.
Do you have school buses?
Yellow school buses are available in some markets for short local trips, though most districts now book charter buses or mini coaches for field trips because of the seating comfort on longer routes. Ask when you request a quote and we will tell you what your area supports.
Which vehicles allow alcohol on board?
Party buses and limo buses generally permit alcohol for passengers of legal age, subject to state law and the individual operator’s policy. Standard charter buses and coaches usually do not. Mention it at quote stage and we will only send you options that allow it.
Check what is available on your date
Send your headcount and dates and we will come back with vehicle options and a written price.
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