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How to Estimate Group Travel Expenses and What to Look Out For


You have finally settled on where to travel to, now, you need to figure out all of the large group expenses. The travel expenses can change the entire trip. Here are some great tips to consider when estimating group travel expenses (and what to look out for).

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Top 5 Tips to Enjoy Traveling by Motorcoaches


If the trip to the group’s destination is rough, it can make your entire vacation terrible. Simply planning ahead can change the trip’s outlook. No one wants to be miserable for hours so, following these travel planning tips will help keep you happy for your whole trip.

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Things To Do In Nashville, TN


With all its southern charm and vast history, Nashville has something for everyone. Here’s our itinerary of top sites to see in Nashville for any charter bus trip! 

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5 Steps to Planning a Trip to a Theme Park


No one wants to go to an amusement alone, so, invite your group and get to planning the perfect bus or motorcoach trip to one of the many theme parks in the US and Canada. Here are your 5 Steps to Planning a Trip to a Theme Park by charter bus!

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Field Trip Checklist for Teachers

Field Trip Checklist for Teachers


There is certainly no shortage of things for a group leader to remember when preparing for a field trip, especially if the trip lasts several days. Creating a field trip checklist will organize your thoughts and save you from those final moments of panic. Here’s our detailed sample field trip checklist for teachers!

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2016 Thanksgiving Fun Facts


Thanksgiving is an extremely popular travel time, as people hit the road to see friends and family. All this traveling leads to some pretty staggering Thanksgiving stats.

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Ski Trips by Motorcoach


Here are three tips to help you and your crew have the time of your lives when you travel by charter bus or motorcoach while avoiding the common traps that lead to a trip that’s “just okay.” 

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Best Ghost Tours In The United States


10 Halloween Tours that will scare you back on the bus! Whether you’re getting down with the spirits in Spokane or the ghosts in Galveston, there are ghoulish Halloween thrills to be had all over the US. Here are our top 10 favorite Halloween destinations for your next group adventure.

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Be a Fan in Comfort on the Team Bus


Take a Charter Bus to your Next Big Game! Use BusRates to make sure you travel in style, comfort, and safety and get the best price from any of the over 900 bus companies on the site.

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10 Best Fall Foliage Trips in the U.S.


All across the U.S., from the Pacific Northwest to New England, deciduous trees put on their dazzling display of color. Leaf viewing is one of the easiest (and least expensive) ways to experience nature’s awe-inspiring natural beauty. Here are our top 10 picks for the best destinations for fall foliage. 

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