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Charter Bus Transportation

Charter Bus Transportation for Long Island & New York City

Tell us where you're going, when you're traveling, and how many passengers are in your group. From school trips and team travel to private outings, we'll help plan the transportation around your trip.

What We Cover

Charter Transportation for Groups Across Long Island

From school trips and summer programs to athletics and private outings, Independent Coach provides group transportation throughout Long Island and the New York metropolitan area.

School & Educational Trips

Transportation for field trips, school programs, educational activities and other school-related travel.

Camps & Youth Programs

Transportation for camps, youth programs and scheduled summer activities.

Athletics & Team Transportation

Transportation for athletic teams, games, meets, tournaments and other group travel.

Community & Private Group Transportation

Transportation for community organizations, private groups and other organized outings.

Custom Group Transportation

Planning something different? Share the details in your quote request and our team will help determine the right transportation solution.

Why Choose Independent Coach

Serving Long Island Since 1941

Independent Coach has provided transportation throughout Long Island for more than 85 years.

A Modern Fleet Built for Today

Our fleet continues to grow with new 2026-model buses and modern transportation technology, reflecting Independent Coach’s continued investment in safety, reliability and the passenger experience.

Licensed, Federally Authorized Carrier

Independent Coach operates under federal interstate for-hire passenger authority, with safety-certified staff overseeing our drivers.

Two Long Island Yards

Based in Inwood and Hewlett, close to the communities and school districts we've served for decades.

Get Started

Request a Charter Quote

Tell us about your trip and we'll follow up regarding availability and pricing. Submitting this form starts the quote process and does not confirm a reservation.

Trip Details

Tell us where you're headed and when.

Full address or venue name

Full address or venue name

Shown for round-trip and multi-stop trips.

Add each stop in the order you'll visit them.

Days of the week, date range, or however is easiest to describe.

Group Details

This helps us match the right transportation to your group.

A rough number is fine.

Optional

Tell us about any accessibility requirements when requesting your quote so our team can review the transportation needs for your trip.

Any specific equipment or accommodations we should know about.

Contact Information

So we know who to follow up with.

Optional

Review & Submit

Check your details, then send your request.

Optional — anything else that would help us prepare a quote.

Submitting this form requests a charter quote. It does not reserve a vehicle, confirm availability or create a confirmed booking. Our Charter team will review your request and follow up regarding availability, pricing and next steps.

Transportation Built Around Your Group

The Right Vehicle for Your Trip — You Don't Have to Choose It

Tell us your headcount, itinerary, schedule, and any equipment or accessibility needs. We'll match your trip to the appropriate vehicle from our fleet — you don't need to know bus types or capacities to request a quote.

Every vehicle is maintained in-house at our own Long Island yards.

Frequently Asked Questions

Charter Quote FAQ

How do I request a Charter quote?

Fill out the Charter Quote Request form on this page. It takes a few minutes and asks about your trip, your group, and how to reach you.

What information should I have ready?

Your pickup and destination locations, your travel date(s) and time, roughly how many people are traveling, and your contact information. If your trip has multiple stops, multiple dates, or accessibility needs, you can tell us about those too.

Can I request a round trip or transportation with multiple stops?

Yes. The form includes options for round trip, one-way, and multi-stop trips, so you can describe your itinerary as it actually is.

Can I request transportation for multiple dates?

Yes. If your trip happens on more than one date — a recurring schedule, for example — the form has a place to describe it.

What happens after I submit my request?

You'll receive a confirmation with a request number for your records. Our Charter team will review your request and follow up regarding availability, pricing, and next steps.

Can I tell you about accessibility or equipment requirements?

Yes. The form asks about wheelchair-accessible transportation and any luggage or equipment needs, so our team can review what your trip requires.

Does submitting a Charter request confirm my reservation?

No. Submitting a request starts the quote process — it does not reserve a vehicle or confirm a booking. Our team will follow up to work out availability, pricing, and the details of a confirmed reservation.

Ready to Plan Your Trip?

Tell us where you're going and we'll take care of the rest.