I’m planning a group trip to NYC this fall and I’m honestly overwhelmed with the number of bus options available. There are coach buses, school buses, mini-buses, sprinters, even executive buses, and it’s hard to figure out which one makes the most sense. We’ll be around 25 people, including both adults and a couple of teens, so comfort is important but budget also matters. Has anyone here rented in New York before and can share what worked best for them?
top of page
bottom of page
I had almost the same dilemma last year when we organized transportation for our company’s team-building weekend in NYC. We ended up renting a mini-bus, and it turned out to be a really good balance between cost and comfort. The full-sized coach bus would’ve been way more space than we needed (and more expensive), while the sprinter van felt a bit too small and cramped for our group. The mini-bus had decent legroom, a/c, and was easy to navigate through New York traffic compared to a giant coach. Another option you might consider, depending on your budget, is the executive bus, which has more premium seating and can make the ride feel less tiring if you’ve got older people in your group. When I was researching, I found this page really helpful in laying out the different vehicle choices: https://coachamerica.com/destinations/new-york-city. My advice is to think about not just the number of seats but also things like luggage storage and how comfortable people will be if you’re stuck in traffic for an hour.
User3: