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Who Are The Best East Coast Motor Coach Operators for Student Groups (Reviews/Ratings)

Written by GL Travel | Mar 2, 2021 12:15:01 AM

FINDING A Student Travel Company  |  PREMIUM STUDENT TRAVEL

If you’ve ever led a group to Washington DC and walked from one Smithsonian to the next, you’ve likely seen dozens of Motorcoach operators. How do you know which company is the best for your educational travel program?

Group travel should be a top-notch experience for you and your students, and that starts with the bus experience. You want a clean bus and a friendly and knowledgeable driver. Working with the wrong bus company should never happen. 

We get it. We created this list because trip leaders have asked the question. Who are some great motorcoach companies for group tours? You want peace of mind knowing that your experiential travel program works with an outstanding bus company.  Our goal is to provide as much information as possible to make the best decision for your group. 

 

Motorcoach companies that work well with Educational Travel companies:


1. Victory Travel

Located in Mechanicsville, Virginia, Victory Travel specializes in student tours in Colonial Virginia, Washington DC, and throughout the Southeast. 

 

 

2. Starr Bus Tours and Charters

Located in Trenton, New Jersey, Starr specializes in student tours in Colonial Virginia, Washington DC, and New York. 

 

 

3. Stouts

Located in Trenton, New Jersey, Stouts specializes in student tours in Colonial Virginia, Washington DC, and New York. 

 

4. Yankee

Located in South Boston, Massachusetts, Yankee specializes in student tours in Boston and New York. 


So there are four motorcoach companies to consider if you're researching an educational travel program.


Educator tools to compare travel programs:

 

Educator tools to select a tour company that aligns with your trip visions: 

 

Your tour operator should be a travel expert, and that starts with working with a top-notch motorcoach company. It shouldn’t feel uncomfortable when you and your students are touring on a motorcoach. Every group deserves an excellent bus and bus driver experience. 


A motorcoach company and its drivers should deliver excellent travel experiences in top destinations. You’ll work with a full-time tour director, and a great bus driver can also serve as a secondary tour guide. Small groups or large groups, middle school or high school, day trips or multi-day trips, every group should experience working with an outstanding bus company. 

 

When researching educational tour companies, find out what motorcoach companies they use. If there are companies you like, make sure to make requests early. A skilled driver and a clean bus are essential elements for a premium student trip. 

 

Work with a tour company and motorcoach company that will deliver your best trip.  If you have any questions about your trip, feel free to schedule a call below. We’d love to help.