First Student Charter Bus Service:
The Alternative to Coach Lines

The First Student Advantage Makes Us an Industry Leader

Reliable & Safe

On Time — First Student picks your group up on time and keeps you on time.

Safety Comes First — We get there on time, but never at the expense of safety.

Modern, Well Maintained Fleet — First Student operates a modern fleet of over 62,000 vehicles that are clean and maintained beyond legislated requirements.

Driver Training Excellence — Our charter service drivers are trained with the very same program used to safely transport school children every day.  Rest assured that your driver has the best road skills possible, having undergone more than 30 hours of initial training and ongoing training multiple times per year.

First Student Charter Bus works in many ways to ensure we provide you safe and reliable charter services through our commitment to Operations Excellence.

Professional Drivers

Friendly Service — First Student drivers are friendly and courteous, greeting you with a smile and eager to help.

Knowledgeable — Our knowledgeable drivers are very familiar with most areas, and can give you tips on how to get the most out of the most popular destinations. Help is close at hand, too, as each bus is equipped with 2-way radio communication. Chances are your driver has been wherever you're going.

Professional Appearance — Our neat and tidy drivers are ready to provide your group service on one of our well kept buses.

Accommodating — Have questions for your driver? A special request such as an extra stop along the way? Just ask and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Every First Student bus driver goes out of their way to help you get the most out of your trip.

Great Value

First Student's bus charter services provide the best value to meet your group transportation needs.

Quality First — Our competitive prices never come at the expense of quality — the reliability and safety you expect is always delivered.

Why Pay More? — Most bus excursions are short range, local trips, so why pay motor coach prices? For such trips, you can economically ride First Student school buses in perfect comfort. If you are looking for prices for 25 passenger buses or inquiring about the cost per hour of charter buses that can accommodate 1,000. First Student can meet your needs.

On Budget — We will work with you to stay within your budget.

Special Incentives & Loyalty Programs — Please be sure to ask  about any special offers currently available or potential volume discounts for larger events. Your group may be eligible for special discounted rates.

Payment Convenience — We offer a variety of ways for you to pay for your group trips. Payment options vary by area, yet we accept payment in advance by:
    - Certified personal check or cashiers check
    - Money order
    - Major credit card

With the money your group saves on our charter bus prices, you'll be able to spend more at your destination or better yet, travel more often!

Knowledgeable, Courteous & Fast Support

We Know the Way — Our service representative team has booked thousands of trips to all kinds of destinations. No matter where, we're going your way!

We Have Ideas — Want to go somewhere but not sure where? Our knowledgeable support team can give you great ideas to meet your unique group needs and interests.

Fast Quotes — You can complete our online Quote Request Form for quick follow up from a service team member in your local area.

Have Questions? — Our support team would be pleased to help, and is standing by to answer your questions or provide you with ideas.

First Student let's you focus on your special event, not the transportation! 

Flexible Service

Bus Options — First Student's extensive fleet and range of vehicle types and sizes ensure your entire group can get there together.

Availability — Seven days a week, 365 days a year – First Student Charter Bus company services are available around the clock, including evenings, weekends and during the summer months. Think school buses are just for school? Think again.

Short or Long — Whether your trip is three blocks away or out of town; whether you're staying 15 minutes or overnight, First Student can address your trip needs.

Request a Driver — Looking for a specific type of driver or would you like to request your favorite driver? Where possible, we will work to meet your requests.

Other Special Requests — Whether you want to make several stops along the way; request the driver stay on-site in the event of rainy weather during your outdoor excursion; or anything else, we will do our best to help.

First Student recognizes every trip is different, so let's walk through your needs today.

Other Great Reasons to Choose First Student

Special Incentives & Programs — Many of our locations offer special incentives for repeat customers or referrals.

The First Student Guarantee  — First Student's service promise is clear: to provide you and your group with the best school bus charter experience possible. Peace of mind is important, you can be confident shopping with First Student.

Your Satisfaction — In an independent survey, the vast majority of First Student’s customers were satisfied with our school bus rental and charter services. A majority of those respondents indicated they were extremely satisfied.

Payment Options — First Student provides flexible payment options and would be pleased to set up your account today for even faster service.

Get There Together — Get there together and leave the transportation hassles to us. The bus is a great place to socialize or instruct a focused audience!

First Student lets you focus on your special event, not the transportation!