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Charter buses
A high-floor motorcoach built for long-distance travel, with reclining seats, under-floor luggage bays, climate control, and a restroom.
- Typical capacity
- 45 to 61 passengers
- Who buys them
- Tour operators, casino runs, corporate travel, team charter
- Licence
- Requires a CDL with passenger endorsement.
Need a charter bus you don't have in stock?
Send us the buyer's requirements and we search participating dealer inventory for an available unit that meets every must-have. Your buyer's identity is not required, and your buyer stays your buyer.
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Charter buses: common questions
What is a charter bus?
A high-floor motorcoach built for long-distance travel, with reclining seats, under-floor luggage bays, climate control, and a restroom.
How many passengers does a charter bus seat?
Charter buses typically seat 45 to 61 passengers. Exact capacity depends on the seating configuration and, where wheelchair positions are specified, on how many seats are given up to securement stations.
Do you need a CDL to drive a charter bus?
Requires a CDL with passenger endorsement. A commercial driver's licence with a passenger endorsement is generally required at 16 or more occupants including the driver, or above 26,001 lb GVWR, but state rules vary and the occupant count on the specific unit is what decides it. Always verify against the unit, not the category.
Who buys charter buses?
Tour operators, casino runs, corporate travel, team charter. On CommercialBuses these requests usually arrive from a dealer whose own inventory cannot fill a buyer's spec.
Can CommercialBuses find a charter bus for my buyer?
Yes. Submit the buyer's requirements and CommercialBuses searches participating dealer inventory for an available charter bus that meets every must-have. Searching is free, and you only choose a plan once we confirm a match.