About First Charter

Safe and affordable charter bus rentals across North America

At First Charter, we specialize in reliable, customizable bus rentals and shuttles for businesses, schools, organizations, and private groups. From large shuttle events and summer camps to weddings and corporate events, we deliver stress-free transportation tailored to your needs – with safe service every step of the way.

First Charter is part of First Student, North America’s leading K-12 school transportation provider, trusted by over 20,000 schools to transport more than 5.5 million students each day. That means every First Charter trip benefits from the highest safety standards, innovative bus technology, best-in-class fleet, and experienced, highly trained drivers.

Driven by our values

  • Focus on safety

    Safety is at the heart of everything we do

  • Care for our passengers 

    Ensure our vehicles are welcoming and trusted places where passengers feel comfortable and secure

  • Set the highest standards

    Continually seek a better way to do things with innovation, sustainable practices, financial discipline, commercial excellence, and operational excellence 

  • Foster teamwork

    Deliver and work together, respect each other, act with integrity, and champion diversity and inclusion  experience for our customers and communities through reliable and affordable charter bus services

  • Surpass customer expectations

    Deliver an extraordinary experience for our customers and communities through reliable and affordable charter bus services

Career Opportunities
First Charter Bus Rental offers exciting career opportunities in passenger transportation. For more information, please visit our career page.

50%
CHEAPER

First Charter’s size and resources make renting a school bus affordable. Our average hourly rate starts at $85 USD or $100 CAD and is 50% cheaper than renting a coach bus.

500+
Locations

Chances are First Charter is already part of your community! We have over 400 locations in 41 U.S. states and 8 Canadian provinces.

46,000+
BUSES

Our well-maintained fleet includes more than 45,000 school buses. Every bus has the latest technology and undergoes regular maintenance checks pre- and post-trip, ensuring each vehicle is safe and ready 
for your event.