Bus types
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.
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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.
How do I find a charter bus for sale?
Search charter buses listed by dealers across the U.S., then make a request about the bus you want. Your enquiry goes only to the dealer selling that bus, and the dealer follows up. It is free to search and send a request.