The right church bus is the smallest one that comfortably fits your group with their gear. Over-sizing wastes budget; under-sizing creates standing-room problems and squeezes the trip lead at the wrong moment. The fleet below matches each vehicle to the trip type it actually serves best.
57-Passenger Motor Coach
- Best for: Large conference delegations, multi-church mission teams, peak-Sunday retreat fleets.
- Comfort: Onboard restroom, reclining seats, WiFi, power outlets at every row, climate control.
- Cargo: 60+ cubic feet under-floor — holds 50+ pieces of luggage OR full mission-trip gear (tools, instruments, supplies).
- Pricing: $2,400–$3,400 per 8-hour day.
47-Passenger Motor Coach
- Best for: Smaller conference delegations, youth retreats of 35–47, multi-state mission teams under 50.
- Comfort: Same as 57-pax — restroom, reclining seats, WiFi, climate.
- Pricing: $2,400–$3,400 per day.
40-Passenger Mini-Coach
- Best for: Youth retreats 25–40, choir tours, family-style mission teams.
- Comfort: Reclining seats, overhead racks, restroom on most models.
- Pricing: $2,800–$3,400 per day.
28-Passenger Mini-Bus
- Best for: Vacation Bible School field trips (kids 5–12), smaller mission teams, senior ministry day-trips needing low-step access.
- Comfort: Federal seatbelt-equipped seats, cargo under-bench. No onboard restroom — planned stops every 2 hours.
- Pricing: $1,800–$2,400 per day.
15-Passenger Church Van
- Best for: Small mission teams (10–14), Sunday-school field trips, multi-pickup youth-group nights.
- Comfort: Standard van seating; cargo behind back row + roof rack on most.
- Note: 15-passenger church vans have specific DOT-driver hours rules different from larger buses; we route accordingly.
- Pricing: $750–$1,200 per day.
What's always included in the all-in price
- Vehicle + DOT-inspected upkeep
- CDL-licensed driver (or two for over-the-road routes)
- Fuel + federal road tax + state-specific commercial vehicle fees
- Tolls (E-ZPass / SunPass accounts)
- Driver lodging on multi-night routes
- Parking at destination + en-route stops
- Insurance certificate (provided upon request for church board records)