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Bus and Charter Manufacturers

Makers and assemblers of buses and coaches.

Nations Bus Sales
New & used buses, vans, & coaches Delivered anywhere in the U.S.
www.nationsbus.com
"The Used Bus Superstore"
Hundreds of buses of every make and model. Toll Free 1-888-Used-Bus.
www.used-bus.com
Transit Sales Intl'
Worldwide supplier of quality, used US built, heavy-duty transit buses
www.transitsales.com
Used Buses
100,000 Stores. Deals. Reviews. Used Buses & More!
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B.u.s.
Find B.u.s. near you Local Search on B.u.s.
www.HelloLocal.com
school buses
used school buses, new bus sales, used bus sales, cheap buses
www.qualitybussales.com
Apollo Transportation
Limousines and Busses Catering to all occassions!
www.apollolimony.com
Transit Plus, Inc.
New and used church busses, mini vans, and hotel shuttles.
www.transitplus.com
Campus Corner Inc
Purchase your NSU Textbooks, Clothing, & Supplies 800-431-9965
www.campuscornerinc.com
Buses
Looking to Rent a Bus? Get One Here For Any Occasion.
FirstCharterBus.com/Quote-Request
Honda Used Vehicles
Find your Honda Certified Used Car and map it in a few easy steps.
www.honda.com/google
Airport Transportation
Luxury Sedans & Vans. Comfort & Convenience. Excellent Service!
www.coolride.com

A-Z Bus and Charter Manufacturers Provider Directory
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A
ABC Bus
Provides transportation and maintenance solutions to the motorcoach industry. From individual operators to multi-fleet operations.
www.abc-bus.com
Ashok Leyland
India-based manufacturer of a range of buses, trucks and special use vehicles.
www.ashokleyland.com
B
Beaver Motor Coaches
Manufactures RVs, Class C and luxury Class A motorhomes.
www.beavermotorcoaches.com
Blue Bird Corporation
Produces transportation vehicles. Site contains information on products, including product photography and complete vehicle specifications; also news on new products and a complete listing of Blue Bird distributors nationwide.
www.blue-bird.com
C
Calumet Coach Company
Designs and manufactures trailers, semi-trailers, truck-mounted and self-propelled vehicles, mobile field hospitals, transportable units and relocatable buildings, tailored to meet individual specifications.
www.calumetcoach.com
Collins Bus Corporation
Manufactures school buses; site provides dealer information, as well as service locations.
www.collinsbus.com
Complete Coach Works
Expertise includes: retrofit, repair, or modification involving transit buses, highway coaches, or support vehicles.
www.completecoach.com
Country Coach, Inc. (CCI)
Highline Motorcoach builder. Motorcoach lines include seven Class A motorcoaches; Allure, Intrigue, Magna, Affinity, Concept, Prevost XL Conversion and Prevost H3-45 Conversion.
www.countrycoach.com
D
Designline
Coach manufacturer in New Zealand, producing buses, coaches and specialised vehicles for the tourist and city passenger transport industry.
www.designline.co.nz
Detroit Diesel Corp.
Designs, manufactures, sells and services diesel, alternative fuel and automotive engines, as well as a full range of engine parts.
www.detroitdiesel.com
E
ElDorado National
Recreational vehicle (RV) manufacturer and commercial bus manufacturer in North America.
www.enconline.com
F
Federal Coach
Federal Coach manufactures passenger coach and corporate coach buses.
www.federalcoach.com
Freightliner Corporation
Manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks.
www.freightliner.com
G
Glaval Bus
Manufacturer of buses.
www.glavalbus.com
Goshen Coach
Manufacturer of small to medium-sized transit buses; descriptions and photos are provided.
www.goshencoach.com
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Full-line manufacturer of RVs and class A motorhomes.
www.gulfstreamcoach.com
I
ISE Research Corporation
Manufacturer of the ThunderVolt™ Hybrid-Electric Buses, trucks and tow tractors.
www.isecorp.com
Iveco Trucks
European truck manufacturer for various industries.
www.iveco.com
International Trucks Australia Limited
Australia-based truck, van, small bus manufacturer.
www.iveco.com.au
L
LDV Ltd.
Specialist vehicle maker, producing the widest range of panel vans and their derivatives in Europe.
www.ldv.co.uk
M
Man Group, The
Germany-based manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks and buses as well as gas and diesel engines and individual components.
www.man.de
Mid Bus
Nationwide distributor of small, Type A-I and II school buses.
www.midbus.com
N
NABI
NABI manufactures transit buses; vehicle specifications and photographs are provided.
www.nabiusa.com
Newell Coach Corp.
Manufactures luxury motorhomes. Creator of the rear engine motorhome and diesel power for motorhomes.
www.newellcoach.com
New Flyer
Manufactures transit buses; compelete vehicle specifications and photographs are provided.
www.newflyer.com
Nova Bus Corporation
Manufactures the Nova LFS and the longest running transit bus line still made, the Rapid Transit Series (RTS), from Quebec, New York, and New Mexico.
www.novabuses.com
P
Prevost
Sells new and used luxury coaches, bus shells, and executive coaches.
www.prevostcar.com
R
R&R Custom Coach
Creates custom motorcoaches, bus conversions, campers and motorhomes.
www.rrcoach.com
S
Scania
Manufacturer of commercial trucks, buses, coaches as well as industrial and marine engines.
www.scania.se
Sitcar SPA
Manufacturer of medium and short multiaxle bus chassis.
www.sitcar.com
T
Tezeller
Manufacturer of bus bodies in Turkey.
www.tezeller.com
Thomas Built Buses, Inc.
Manufacturer of school and commercial buses. Provides photographs of their various models, as well as a complete list of dealers by state.
www.thomasbus.com
Turtle Top - Specialty Products Division
Designs and produces specialty vehicles.
www.turtletop.com
W
World Trans, Inc.
Offers small to medium sized buses for transit, charter and shuttle services.
www.wtrans.com
  • Collins Industries, Inc.
  • Cummins Inc.
  • HENLYS GROUP PLC
  • Navistar International Corporation
  • Otokar Otobus Karoseri Sanayi A.s.
  • Starcraft Corporation
  • Supreme Industries, Inc.
  • Thor Industries Inc.
Nations Bus Sales
New & used buses, vans, & coaches Delivered anywhere in the U.S.
www.nationsbus.com
"The Used Bus Superstore"
Hundreds of buses of every make and model. Toll Free 1-888-Used-Bus.
www.used-bus.com
Transit Sales Intl'
Worldwide supplier of quality, used US built, heavy-duty transit buses
www.transitsales.com

Guide to Bus and Charter Manufacturers


Leave the driving to these bus manufacturers and dealers


Bus manufacturers have been around since 1826, when Stanislas Baudry set up his “omnibus” shuttle line between downtown Nantes, France, and his public bathhouses. Two years later, he expanded to Paris; the year afterward, bus makers began service in London and New York. In 1895, German manufacturer Netphener Omnibusgesellschaft modified a Benz truck into the first “autobus.”

Early bus manufacturers made carriage buses that let people travel freely between the inner city and suburbs, encouraging urban socializing. Bench seats forced passengers to sit together and get to know one another, further encouraging social interaction.

Today, bus makers manufacture many styles for various transportation purposes:

1. Transit bus manufacturers make double-decker and extended “bendy” buses to carry large numbers of people within cities, as well as heavy-duty models for intercity and interstate transit.

2. Tour bus manufacturers build in comfortable seats with extra leg room and equip tour buses for performers.

3. Shuttle bus manufacturers typically build small, fuel-efficient units designed to carry small groups of people between two points such as hotels and airports.

4. Charter bus manufacturers equip either a transit or shuttle bus body with more comfortable seats and improved suspension to give a luxurious ride.


Action Steps

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Ride with bus makers who offer more bus for the buck Bus manufacturers who've been around for a while know how to apply their expertise to consistently deliver transit, tour and charter buses for sale that deliver more value for less cost.

I recommend:  The largest volume commercial bus manufacturer, El Dorado National manufactures eight lines of commercial buses from its California facility. Blue Bird Corporation has been a leading bus manufacturer since 1927, offering innovative design in commercial and school buses. Its Ultra LF combines European styling with North American sensibilities, while its Xcel 102 offers more features at a value price.

Chart your course with charter bus manufacturers Because people hire a charter bus for a specific purpose such as a group vacation, those who ride it expect more than they do from a transit bus. Charter and tour bus manufacturers add both visual styling and amenities for passenger comfort.

I recommend:  Charter bus manufacturer El Dorado National makes seven different charter bus models in its Kansas facility. Prevost offers dependable, flexible charter buses for sale that feature ergonomic seats, panoramic side windows and optional hot or cold galleys.

Get from here to there and back in a shuttle bus Shuttle bus manufacturers may build smaller buses, but quality shuttle buses are no less safe or reliable and are more varied in size than transit or tour buses.

I recommend:  Glaval Bus manufactures transit, shuttle and tour buses in lengths from 21 to 38 feet and passenger capacities from 15 to 45 passengers. Units feature welded square tube steel subfloors covered with pressure-treated plywood.

Ride the bus again While reputable bus manufacturers offer good products at good prices, sometimes buying a used bus and refurbishing it makes better sense.

I recommend:  Transit Sales International has been buying buses from reliable sources, refurbishing and reselling them for more than 50 years and even offers the option to lease used buses. CR Buses completely refurbishes its buses and can configure a used bus to any user’s needs.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
  • Look for bus manufacturers who incorporate diesel-electric hybrid or compressed natural gas fuel technology in their buses to reduce pollution.
  • Look for used buses that originally came from areas with mild climates, such as the western United States.

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Leave the driving to these bus manufacturers and dealers.
Bus manufacturers have been around since 1826, when Stanislas Baudry set up his “omnibus” shuttle line between downtown Nantes, France, and his public bathhouses. Two years later, he expanded to Paris; the year afterward, bus makers began service in London and New York. In 1895, German manufacturer Netphener Omnibusgesellschaft modified a Benz truck into the first “autobus.”Early bus manufacturers made ... Read more

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