Bus Types Reference Guide
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Charter Bus / Deluxe Motor Coach |
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Our free database most commonly lists bus-owning companies that offer full-size motorcoaches. Motorcoaches are also referred to as a "coach", "deluxe motorcoach", "charter bus" and "tour bus". There is a fairly wide variety of motorcoaches available for charter accross the US and Canada. With gas prices over $4 per gallon, smaller, older coaches average closer to $800 per day. Larger, newer coaches average closer to $1000 per day for local travel.
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Most Common Seating: |
47 and 55 |
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Range of Seating: |
36 to 68 |
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Restroom: |
Almost Always |
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Air Conditioning: |
Almost Always |
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TV/VCR: |
Somewhat Common |
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Capable of Long Trips: |
Almost Always |
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Average Price Per Day: |
$910 |
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Minibus |
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Though most companies listing minibuses in our database/directory are used for shuttling, airport transfers and other local travel, some are used for trips over the road. They can be a more cost effective alternative than the larger deluxe motor coach for smaller groups of 18 to 36.
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Most Common Seating: |
25 |
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Range of Seating: |
18 to 36 |
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Restroom: |
Rare |
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Air Conditioning: |
Almost Always |
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TV/VCR: |
Sometimes |
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Capable of Long Trips: |
Sometimes |
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Average Price Per Day: |
$775 |
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School Bus |
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School buses are ideal for short, local movements on a low budget. School bus companies are either contractors, or they are school district providers. The BusRates.com directory only lists school bus contractors that charter to the public.
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Most Common Seating: |
50 |
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Range of Seating: |
45 to 84 |
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Restroom: |
Never |
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Air Conditioning: |
Rare |
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TV/VCR: |
Never |
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Capable of Long Trips: |
Sometimes |
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Average Price Per Day: |
$550 |
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Entertainer Coach/Sleeper/Tour Bus |
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The companies listing entertainer coaches in our database are typically leased by musical groups & celebrities for extended touring, and include 9 or 12 bunks to accommodate sleeping. They are usually leased for 30 days or more. Entertainer coaches are the only bus type where driver and fuel costs are itemized in the quote.
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Most Common Seating: |
9 and 12 |
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Range of Seating: |
9 to 18 |
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Restroom: |
Common |
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Air Conditioning: |
Always |
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TV/VCR: |
Always |
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Capable of Long Trips: |
Always |
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Average Price Per Day: |
$1500 |
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Executive Coach/Day Coach |
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The companies listing executive coaches in our database are typically booked for one-day or one-evening excursions. These buses are characterized by plush perimeter seating, tables, TV monitors, and an on-board concierge to serve drinks from the on-board bar.
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Most Common Seating: |
21 |
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Range of Seating: |
18 to 30 |
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Restroom: |
Sometimes |
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Air Conditioning: |
Always |
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TV/VCR: |
Almost Always |
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Capable of Long Trips: |
Sometimes |
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Average Price Per Day: |
$1400 |
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Limo Bus |
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The companies listing limobuses in our free database directory are usually a smaller version of the executive coach. They are ideal for weddings or a night out and are typically offered by both bus companies and limousine companies.
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Most Common Seating: |
21 |
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Range of Seating: |
18 to 30 |
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Restroom: |
Sometimes |
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Air Conditioning: |
Always |
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TV/VCR: |
Almost Always |
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Capable of Long Trips: |
Sometimes |
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Average Price Per Day: |
$1350 |
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Trolley |
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The companies listing trolleys in our free directory are perfect for weddings, tours or other local events. They are an exciting alternative to chartering a standard bus for a local event.
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