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Church & group trips: find a bus or limo company

Retreats, youth camps, mission trips and senior outings are a big share of charter bus trips. A professional driver means no volunteer has to drive a large van.

Which vehicle do you need?

Up to 30 people: minibus. 30–56 people: motorcoach. Senior groups: ask for a lift-equipped bus and low entry steps.

How many buses do I need? · Estimate the cost

Tips before you book

  • Large passenger vans driven by volunteers carry extra risk — a chartered bus with a CDL driver is safer.
  • Ask for a lift-equipped bus if anyone uses a wheelchair or walker.
  • For multi-day retreats, budget for the driver’s hotel room.
  • Compare at least three written quotes.
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Charter bus companies by state

Alabama270Alaska200Arizona351Arkansas53California2,014Colorado362Connecticut120Delaware41District of Columbia31Florida1,939Georgia745Guam31Hawaii131Idaho84Illinois273Indiana286Iowa170Kansas132Kentucky228Louisiana68Maine78Maryland392Massachusetts292Michigan782Minnesota789Mississippi74Missouri256Montana70Nebraska89Nevada139New Hampshire44New Jersey478New Mexico74New York870North Carolina513North Dakota26Ohio425Oklahoma148Oregon145Pennsylvania480Puerto Rico163Rhode Island18South Carolina250South Dakota30Tennessee333Texas1,111U.S. Virgin Islands1Utah126Vermont15Virginia227Washington377West Virginia34Wisconsin445Wyoming59

Also see: Limo & minibus companies

Frequently asked questions

Is it cheaper to rent vans or a bus for a church trip?

For 25 or more people, a bus is often similar in total price once you count several vans, fuel, parking and drivers — and nobody in your group drives.