Charter BusIndex

Charter bus and motorcoach operators, with their federal records

Every operator here is registered with FMCSA to carry passengers for hire and reports its own buses, coaches, limousines or passenger vans. Check the fleet, USDOT number and authority before you sign a charter contract.

8,488operators listed
5,071active fmcsa authority
54states
2026-09-30last data refresh
Look before you book. FMCSA asks group planners to check a bus company's authority and safety record before booking. For a trip that crosses state lines the company needs active federal operating authority — look for the Active FMCSA authority badge, and confirm on SAFER the week you travel.

Browse by vehicle type

Motorcoaches2,844 operatorsBuses & minibuses2,020 operatorsLimousines1,593 operatorsPassenger vans (9–15)4,505 operatorsSchool buses807 operators

Browse by state

California992 operators · 338 citiesFlorida602 operators · 171 citiesTexas472 operators · 143 citiesGeorgia422 operators · 138 citiesPennsylvania410 operators · 235 citiesNew York406 operators · 203 citiesNew Jersey388 operators · 191 citiesMassachusetts316 operators · 135 citiesOhio302 operators · 165 citiesMinnesota294 operators · 137 citiesMaryland248 operators · 98 citiesVirginia224 operators · 70 citiesNorth Carolina223 operators · 110 citiesWisconsin195 operators · 132 citiesArizona181 operators · 43 citiesIllinois169 operators · 97 citiesIndiana169 operators · 75 citiesConnecticut160 operators · 62 citiesHawaii141 operators · 28 citiesAlaska134 operators · 27 citiesPuerto Rico132 operators · 43 citiesTennessee129 operators · 43 citiesColorado119 operators · 54 citiesMissouri115 operators · 60 citiesMichigan115 operators · 77 citiesNevada113 operators · 16 citiesWashington109 operators · 53 citiesKentucky109 operators · 44 citiesSouth Carolina104 operators · 55 citiesKansas81 operators · 37 citiesIowa78 operators · 49 citiesMontana78 operators · 30 citiesUtah75 operators · 35 citiesOklahoma71 operators · 36 citiesMaine68 operators · 54 citiesAlabama66 operators · 40 citiesOregon52 operators · 37 citiesNebraska48 operators · 21 citiesNew Hampshire44 operators · 25 citiesLouisiana31 operators · 19 citiesNew Mexico31 operators · 10 citiesDelaware30 operators · 13 citiesWyoming30 operators · 11 citiesMississippi29 operators · 24 citiesIdaho28 operators · 19 citiesArkansas26 operators · 18 citiesWest Virginia24 operators · 20 citiesRhode Island20 operators · 14 citiesNorth Dakota19 operators · 7 citiesSouth Dakota19 operators · 11 citiesVermont18 operators · 14 citiesDistrict of Columbia18 operators · 1 citiesGuam10 operators · 6 citiesVirgin Islands1 operators · 1 cities

Top cities

Orlando, FL123 operatorsLas Vegas, NV80 operatorsHonolulu, HI79 operatorsHouston, TX76 operatorsAtlanta, GA64 operatorsDallas, TX56 operatorsMiami, FL51 operatorsLos Angeles, CA50 operatorsMinneapolis, MN46 operatorsIndianapolis, IN45 operatorsPhoenix, AZ44 operatorsLouisville, KY42 operatorsSan Diego, CA42 operatorsChicago, IL36 operatorsPhiladelphia, PA34 operatorsAnchorage, AK33 operatorsKissimmee, FL31 operatorsSaint Paul, MN30 operatorsTampa, FL29 operatorsCharlotte, NC28 operatorsNashville, TN27 operatorsStamford, CT27 operatorsSan Francisco, CA26 operatorsSan Antonio, TX26 operators

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Guides

How to check a charter bus company before you bookFMCSA's “Look Before You Book” checks in plain English: authority, insurance, inspections and safety rating.Charter bus driver hours: the federal rules for planning your itineraryThe 10-hour, 15-hour and 60/70-hour limits for passenger-carrying drivers, and how they shape a long group trip.Motorcoach, minibus, van or limo: choosing the right charter vehicleWhat each vehicle class is suited to, which need a commercial licence, insurance minimums, and accessibility rights.Charter bus contract checklist: questions to ask before you signWhat a good charter quote and contract should spell out — pricing, driver costs, cancellations, damage and safety.

Where this data comes from

Every listing starts from public records — FMCSA Company Census File (DOT datahub az4n-8mr2), FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot — not from who paid to be listed. A Active FMCSA authority badge means we matched the business to an active public record, dated. Read the methodology →

Common questions

Does a charter bus company need federal authority?

A for-hire passenger carrier that crosses state lines needs a USDOT number and active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number). Trips entirely within one state are generally regulated by the state. Check any company on FMCSA SAFER.

How much insurance must a charter bus company carry?

For interstate for-hire passenger carriers, the federal minimum is $5,000,000 in public liability for vehicles seating 16 or more (including the driver) and $1,500,000 for vehicles seating 15 or fewer (49 CFR 387.33T). Ask for a certificate of insurance naming your group.

How long can a charter bus driver drive in a day?

Under federal hours-of-service rules for passenger carriers, a driver may drive up to 10 hours after 8 consecutive hours off duty, and may not drive after being on duty 15 hours. See our driver hours guide.

What does “Not rated” mean?

FMCSA only issues a safety rating after a compliance review, and most carriers have never had one. “Not rated” is not a negative mark. SAFER also shows inspection and out-of-service results for the last 24 months.

Can I get a wheelchair-accessible coach?

Under the ADA rules for over-the-road buses, charter and tour operators must provide an accessible bus when a passenger with a disability asks; they may require up to 48 hours' advance notice (49 CFR 37.189).

Why is my company missing?

We list active for-hire passenger carriers that updated their FMCSA registration in the last 24 months and report at least one coach, bus, limousine or 9–15 passenger van. If you qualify, claim your listing.