General

A charter bus is a motorcoach that an organization, company, or group of people can hire for transportation. When you hire a charter bus company, you have your own driver that will take you directly to your location or series of locations. Charter buses are extremely popular for a variety of purposes and events, including:

• -Weddings
• -Corporate events
• -Family reunions
• -Day trips to casinos or a show 
• -Day trips to a city 
• -Sports team travel 
• -School field trips
• -Senior citizen outings 
• -Church events 
• -Prom transportation
• -Military and/or government travel 

Charter buses are often preferred for these purposes over other types of transportation like trains or airplanes, since they are much more comfortable, can easily accommodate varying group sizes, and can even be more affordable. Charter buses come in multiple size options. For example, we have buses that accommodate 34, 47, and 55 total passengers. That way, all of the members of your group can be easily and conveniently transported together. 

Our buses also come fully loaded with many amenities to make your trip as comfortable and convenient as possible. All of our buses have reclining seats, free wifi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, storage compartments and more. Wheelchair accessibility is also available upon request. 

A charter bus rental in Maryland and the surrounding area will differ in cost based on a variety of factors. For example, your destination, group size, time of year, and other factors. The best way to understand your pricing options is to get a quote. Before you talk to a local charter bus company, be sure to have a few key details already figured out about your trip. For example, make sure to know the starting point of your trip, the names or any additional destinations or stops you’ll be making, the date(s) and approximate time(s), the number of passengers, as well as any other additional or special requests like wheelchair accessibility needs. Then, you can get a better idea of what to expect from your charter bus rental. 

In today’s high-tech world, we carry our devices with us wherever we go. Especially when we travel, we expect to use those devices to keep us connected with our families, our friends and the rest of the world.

If you’re like the average American who’s never without their device and plan to rent a charter bus, you’re probably asking these questions:

• Do charter buses have WiFi?
• Do charter buses have outlets?

You’ll be pleased to know that when you book your charter bus trip with Atlantic Coast Charters, the answer to both questions is yes!

Dedicated to our customers’ satisfaction, we include superior amenities on our modern charter buses, including 110v outlets and free WiFi. Whether you’re riding on one of our 34- , 47- or 55-seat buses, you’ll have access to these valuable amenities to help make your trip more convenient, as well as enjoyable.

No matter if you book a charter bus for a one-day shopping experience or an overnight business trip, you’ll appreciate the handy outlets and WiFi access available on our buses. Let’s look at some of the ways outlets and WiFi can help you make the most of your charter bus trip.

School Field Trips

Having lived in a high-tech world their entire lives, kids are virtually attached to their devices. Most elementary-age students carry cell phones, even if they’re not connected to the Internet. An educational field trip is the ideal opportunity for students of all ages to take photos at a museum or a national monument. You want to be sure their phones are fully charged for these moments, so we provide outlets on our buses for that purpose.

Even older kids quickly become bored on long bus rides, so why not let them take along their tablets to catch up on their homework? We provide convenient WiFi connection on our buses to keep the kids busy and quiet during the entire ride.

Weddings

When you book a charter bus for a wedding, you want to make sure you’re guests have access to outlets and wifi, especially if they’ll be on the bus for a longer time. They’ll appreciate this convenience, and you’ll appreciate all the pictures they take with their fully charged phones! 

Corporate Outings

If you’re planning a corporate event and providing bus transportation for your team, you’ll definitely want to make sure they can stay connected on the go! With wifi and outlets, the team can turn a long bus trip into a productive day, or they can use these amenities to help them relax and entertain themselves on the way to the event. 

Book Your Charter With Us

Whether you need charter bus transportation for a school or a church event, a theater trip or any other occasion, you don’t need to worry about not having access to wifi or outlets when booking through Atlantic Coast Charters. We offer these amenities, along with many others, on all our buses. Request a quote from us for your next charter bus rental today!

Why rent a charter bus? If you’re planning a road trip for a large group, travel as affordable and efficient as possible!

Road trips can last a couple of hours or they can feel more like an all-day adventure, but it’s important to conduct the proper research before making your next big travel decision. Once you come up with reasonable options, you’ll see that it doesn’t get much better than booking a charter bus for traveling in a large group, or even in small groups.

Renting a charter bus is one of the most popular methods of group travel and also one of the easiest. We realize that it’s normal for anyone to place rental price and efficiency in high regard, whether its be a long or short trip—both are normally a top priority for any big travel decision. As efficient and affordable as it is to rent a charter bus, they come with a few more perks that you, as the traveler, might look past when planning the next big getaway.

When you’re planning the next big family trip, making decisions go well-beyond choosing the right size charter bus. Here are few perks to keep in mind when deciding the method of travel that works best for your group.
Five reasons why you should rent a charter bus for the next big group getaway!

Stress and Carefree Travel

Anyone who’s taken a road trip knows they can be stressful enough—even if you’re on the road to your favorite getaway location with your favorite people. Why add ‘driving there’ to the list of things that you’re not looking forward to? After you’ve packed your bags, picked out your favorite snacks, and loaded up the bus, you can relax and enjoy the scenery of leaving town—thanks to the convenience of stress-free, care-free charter bus service.

Environmentally Friendly

It’s never a bad thing to keep the environment in mind when you travel. When you’re Charter buses use less fuel per person than any other mode of transportation. On average, a bus is known to emit far less carbon monoxide into the air than the average car. For an environmentally responsible alternative to a multi-car caravan for your next road trip, renting a charter bus is a thoughtful way to travel, without leaving your carbon footprint.

Safe

Did you know that while traveling, you’re more likely to have a safer trip when riding a charter bus, than you are driving a car? Yeah, that’s weird to think about. All the cars on the road are more likely to be involved in some sort of accident than a charter bus. Another way to look at it is like this; the more people riding a charter bus, the less number of cars on a road, which leads to less ‘other drivers’ to worry about, when traveling to your destination.

Atlantic Coast Charter has a longstanding relationship with the road. Our history of delivering superior service goes back years. The hands-on approach we take towards our charter bus transportation makes us the local leaders in charter bus service, in Maryland. Our well-maintained, well-appointed buses and expert bus operators are dedicated to providing you with a safe, comfortable, and friendly road trip experience.

Amenities

Long distance is nothing when Atlantic Coast Charters provides all kinds of amenities! After all, it’s all about making the road trip experience an enjoyable one, right? We can’t speak for all the other charter bus rental companies, but here is a list of the amenities available to our riders that are sure to enhance the charter bus travel experience:

Thirty-four comfortable, reclining seats that allow ample seating for your large travel group.
Adult sofa lounge area that seats seven of our adult travelers to break off from the rest of the group for a little while. It’s a great area for smaller groups to enjoy a private conversation.
Our free Wi-Fi allows our travelers to stay connected throughout the trip. Connect your phone, tablet, or laptop computer, and keep up with the world outside the charter bus.Air conditioning and heat controls keep our travelers comfortable for travel in any season.
110v outlets are there to charge your phone or hook up your laptop. You can charge anything, really—the power is in your hands!An onboard restroom ensures no out-of-the-way pit stops. We can transport up to over 30 travelers—that would be way too many unscheduled stops.
Large under-bus storage allows all travelers to stow away all larger items, keeping everyone assured that their belongings are safely aboard, and will be there when the charter bus reaches the destination.
Overhead storage compartment lets travelers keep smaller items stowed on the trip.
For your entertainment, our charter buses come equipped with DVD, CD, and radio options.Wheelchair lift, by request—accessibility for all of our travelers’ needs is important.

Space

Anyone who has been on a road trip can tell you that it’s never fun to be cooped up in a tiny car for too long, especially if you’re one of 56 passengers. When you rent a charter bus, you’ll have all the space you’ll need to get up and stretch your legs. When riding on a charter bus, won’t have to pull over and delay the trip if someone in the group needs a quick stretch. The space to stand up and walk around can be just the thing you need coming into the final stretch on your trip. Arrive at your destination feeling comfortable, and ready to enjoy!

Sure, it’s always smart to research your travel options when planning a big trip. And of course, everyone keeps their eyes open for the most affordable and efficient way to travel, but next time you’re planning a road trip with your large group, these five reasons might lend you a little more piece of mind when making your travel plans. Take it from us, one of Maryland’s top bus companies. If you’re a teacher planning a field trip, a wedding party party looking for a party bus, or a band in need of a comfortable tour bus, its important to know all factors to take into consideration. Hey, it could make all the difference between a horrible road trip experience, and an excellent one. And while you’re at it, take a look at some of our trip ideas!

If you’re going to take the whole crew and skip town for a quick (or not-so-quick) getaway, we provide the best charter bus transportation services available, with a few locations in mind. Whether its just a day-long or an overnight trip, our charter buses accommodate up to 55 passengers.

55 passengers calls for the best possible charter bus rental services around! Let’s be honest, 55 passengers can add up to a lot of students, employees, wedding guests, bar mitzvah guests, family members, tourists, or whoever you’re hitting the road with!

Wherever you’re looking to go, there’s a good chance that we’ve been there, done that, and have compiled a collection of t-shirts, bumper stickers, and refrigerator magnets–you would think we were a traveling sports team, not a bus company! So here are a few (group travel-friendly) bus tour destinations that might inspire your next big trip!

Day Trips

Baltimore, MD

1-2 hours from points within our service area

20-100 miles

Baltimore is packed with historic and cultural attractions—including Ft. McHenry, the National Aquarium, Maryland Science Center, and the Maryland Zoo—just to name a few. Each attraction makes Baltimore one of the best field trip destinations the whole class can enjoy. Take a walk around the Inner Harbor, where there’s no shortage of entertainment for kids and parents alike, and sports fans will love that they’re in walking distance from Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium, to see the Orioles or the Ravens take the field. And for those looking for gaming, the Horseshoe Casino is right there, too.

Washington, DC

1-3 hours from points within our service area

40-100 miles

Where to even begin with D.C.? It’s home to the White House, United States Capitol, the Washington, Lincoln, and Vietnam Veterans memorials. Choose any of the 19 world-class Smithsonian museums, galleries, and gardens—including the National Zoo.

Overnight/Multi Day Trips

Orlando, FL

13-14 hours from points within our service area

900-930 miles

Leaving town doesn’t mean you have to always bring the whole family. Orlando is a popular go-to for school trips and a wide variety of other extra curricular activities and competitions. In Orlando, you’ll be in the center of all the Disney Parks, Universal Studios, Sea World, and other water parks and outlets. On a cultural note: Orlando is also packed with museums and restaurants to enjoy if you need a little escape within your escape. And if you’d prefer to avoid air travel, we highly recommend this route.

Myrtle Beach, SC

8 hours from points within our service area

480-500 miles

With 60 miles of beaches, this coastal city has all the things your tour group could look for in a beach town. Don’t forget to pack the golf clubs when you have access to over 70 of the most beautiful golf courses around. Don’t forget to try the Family Kingdom Amusement Park, the Boardwalk, Myrtle Beach SkyWheel, and Myrtle Beach Speedway!

With the weather cooling down going into the fall season, we can tell you that a trip to Baltimore or D.C. is beautiful this time of year. But if you and your group aren’t fans of the cool weather, and still crave the warm weather or a relaxing beach, Orlando or Myrtle Beach make for great options to squeeze out a little bit more summer fun before winter hits Maryland.

Check back later for our next post to learn more about our charter buses and locations, or pick a trip that the whole crew can enjoy!

With another summer in the books and a new school year about to begin, the team at Atlantic Coast Charters knows that you have more than just lessons to plan. If you’re looking to plan the best field trips along the east coast, then you deserve the best in Maryland field trip transportation.

It doesn’t get much better than us! We are the number one charter bus company in the state of Maryland; covering Virginia, Washington DC, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. So when you come up with that perfect school trip school trip idea (Baltimore’s inner harbor is a good one), you also have to make sure they are educational, safe, and fun for students and parent-chaperones alike (everyone loves the national aquarium). But what about the actual trip to the destination, shouldn’t field trip transportation be as enjoyable as the field trip itself? We think it should! (the Walters Art Museum is a good one, too).

When you need transportation services to haul an entire class of rowdy kids and parents to a destination, a regular old school bus just won’t cut it—especially when the kids begin to get uncomfortable and restless, and you feel the headache coming on, while you’re still hours away from the destination.

As an educator, you want to plan fun and easy class trips that will provide your students with valuable experiences outside their everyday lives. And keeping them calm on the trip is just as important. This is the golden age of bus transportation and at Atlantic Coastal Charters, our motor coaches are fully equipped with all the essential amenities, including:

• Free Wi-Fi and TV with DVD players
• Air-conditioning
• Reclining seats and ample leg room
• Onboard restroom
• Wheelchair/ADA accessibility
• GPS-enabled tracking of each bus

When you come to Atlantic Coastal Charters for your charter bus services, or any group travel transportation needs, you’re not getting just any old shuttle service. With us, you’re riding with a true professionals who exercises superior customer service and provide top-notch amenities. Feel free to request a quote before booking with us, and get ready to experience the best field trip transportation Maryland has to offer.

Seeing a need for greater groups of people wishing to travel together, the bus came to be in the early 1800s. Short for “omnibus,” from the Latin word for “[carriage] for all,” initial versions of the bus used actual horses for their “horsepower,” before becoming the larger, safer, and faster steam-driven English stagecoaches. After steam, the bus used electricity as its catalyst on the roads. It wasn’t until close to 1900 that the first combustible engine bus, or motorbus, saw its advent. Over time, buses have become even larger, more powerful, versatile modes of transportation for passengers all over the globe, making the need for hybrid, fuel cell, electric, and even compressed natural gas options to be created to allay rising fuel costs and environmental concerns.

The most familiar type of bus is the single-deck rigid bus (or motorbus or trolleybus), which indicates it has a single, rigid chassis, and typically is used in public transportation. There is also the double-decker, commonly identified from its use in England, as well as the articulated bus, with two rigid sections joined by a pivoting joint—both options for a higher passenger capacity. These buses are used in many ways: city transport, coach transport, school transport, privately, for tourism, or even for political campaigns or concert tours.

What you see now in our Atlantic Coast Charter fleet is not the bus of yesteryear. While you’ll find amenities like:

• Reclining seats
• Free Wi-Fi
• Air conditioning and heating
• Power outlets
• On-board restrooms
• Large storage areas
• Music and television options
• Vehicles with ADA compliance
• Sofa lounge areas

Bus design has come a long way, as most of these options, or none of them, in fact, would have been found on the first iterations of the bus.

Upgrades in charter bus design have become a cost-effective and comfortable way to travel in style as a large group, for everyone to enjoy the amenities listed above, but also peace of mind with regards to safety and reliability. Schools and educational facilities consistently use charter companies to transport children and sports teams, while corporations, private groups, companies, or social clubs continually use us for events, conferences, touring, as a go-between from multiple locations, or for other recreational or professional needs.

If you have charter bus rental needs in Maryland or the nearby area, consider Atlantic Coast Charters. Our past and passions are rooted in dependable, well-appointed bus transportation. Charter buses are here for the long haul, and we look forward to transporting you now and into the future! For charter bus rental prices, please contact us.

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How to get the Best Charter Bus Rental Prices!

When it comes to finding great charter bus rental prices, you have to consider the experience! When you look at the quality to price comparison with each of the various charter bus companies in Maryland, your selection is limited. Atlantic Coast Charters has bus rental prices that are great for all parties. Whether you are looking to book a local charter, transportation for a wedding, or a trip through the mid-Atlantic, the charter bus rental prices are very competitive and fair for all party sizes. Things to look for when getting pricing for a charter bus rental:

• Toll Fees
• Insurance
• Gratuity
• Stand-by Time
• Hotel for Drivers on Overnight Stays
• Ask about Off-Peak Time

Charter bus companies may have different pricing policies, so it is important to find out which rental and price is right for your needs.

Valentine’s Day will soon be here and love will be in the air. For those who love getting wrapped up in the romance, there is no shortage of romantical places to visit both locally and those not-so-local. Sometimes the hardest part is getting there – which is why Atlantic Charter makes for the best charter bus rental in Maryland to help get you there. For those wanting to ‘get out of town’ and make the day extra special, with some help from Trip Advisor, here are some of the most romantic places to dine with that special someone:

Philadelphia

Buddakan
325 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106

If sharing your date with a 10-foot-tall Buddha is your idea of a good time, then Buddakan is the spot for you. The ambiance verges on swanky, with every detail accounted for like only Stephen Starr can. And while the dining room is rather large, each table somehow still feels intimate. The menu features modern Asian dishes, a fusion of Japanese, Chinese, Indian, Vietnamese and Thai cuisine, with many options served as sharable plates.

Friday Saturday Sunday
261 S. 21st St.
Philadelphia, PA 19103

A Philadelphia gem that is often overlooked, Friday Saturday Sunday has been a Rittenhouse Square classic for roughly 40 years. With a cozy romantic dining room and upstairs cool “Tank Bar” (named for the 80-gallon fish tank), it’s perfect for a low-key, quiet, relaxing meal. Warm service, consistently good food and the unique, intimate atmosphere complete with candles and tiny white string lights keeps people coming back year after year.

M Restaurant
Morris House Hotel
231 S. 8th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106

M Restaurant is a repeat name on many lists of Philadelphia’s most romantic restaurants, and one visit will make it clear why. The garden dining area is surrounded by a wrought-iron fence with beautiful trees, flowers, an herb garden (used by the kitchen daily) and little white lights. The atmosphere is simply enchanting. When it’s too chilly to dine outside, try to grab a seat by a window in the cozy French bar so you can still enjoy the view.

R2L
50 S. 16th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Dine with a view of the city. Located on the 37th floor of Two Liberty Place, R2L sits 500 feet above Philadelphia. The panoramic scenes are the perfect backdrop to a sophisticated evening. Elegant dishes from Chef Daniel Stern complete the experience.

Washington DC

Fiola
601 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Ste 125N
Washington DC, DC 20004-2601

A steward of culinary elegance and luxury, offering a refined menu inspired by the regional cuisines of Italy and a nationally recognized wine program. Centrally located between the White House and the Capitol, Fiola is a destination for politicos, diplomats, and savvy diners with an appreciation for sophisticated food and ambiance.

1789 Restaurant
1226 36th St NW
Washington DC, DC 20007-2627

1789 Restaurant is the quintessential Washington dining experience. Situated in a Federal period house in residential Georgetown, its six dining rooms are beautifully decorated with American antiques, period equestrian and historical prints and Limoges china, creating an elegant setting for guests.

Bistro Cacao
320 Massachusetts Ave NE
Washington DC, DC 20002-5702

In Bistro Cacao’s historic location diners are invited to enjoy their new concept of modern bistro-style French cuisine in a romantically charming and comfortable setting blending old France with modern creative touches.

Floriana
17th ST NW,
Washington DC, DC 20009

Floriana Restaurant is an independently-owned Italian bistro serving dishes made with seasonal ingredients sourced from local producers. We pride ourselves on our menu, service and passion for food. Our beautifully appointed dining room is the perfect setting for any occasion — an intimate, romantic dinner, or when you have reason for celebration and want all your closest friends together at the same table. Floriana Restaurant was voted into the Top 10 Most Romantic Restaurants in DC for 2015.

Virginia

LAuberge Chez Francois
332 Springvale Rd
Great Falls, VA 22066-3213

L’Auberge Chez François is much the same as when François “Papa” first opened it. Family-run, with sons Paul in front of the house and Jacques as Executive Chef, Haeringer’s spirit infuses every aspect of the restaurant, as well as his meticulously crafted meals. He was a culinary icon in the Washington, D.C. community and he helped to set the standard for authentic French food that satisfied your appetite and your soul in a restaurant known for marriage proposals, celebrations of all kinds, and family memories.

The Red Fox Inn & Tavern
2 East Washington Street
Middleburg, VA 20117

The Red Fox Inn & Tavern is a must see Virginia landmark offering hearty meals in an historic tavern setting, romantic guest rooms fitted with traditional Piedmont furnishings, and unique weddings and social events that will create lasting memories for you and your guests.

The Warehouse
214 King St
Alexandria, VA 22314-3210

Located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, the Warehouse is one of the area’s most popular restaurants specializing in prime aged steaks and fresh seafood.
The superb food is served in a casual but elegant atmosphere that features caricatures of the local gentry on the walls of the historic building. Enjoy their Steak “Pontchartrain” or their famous all lump crabcakes.

Magnolia’s at the Mill
198 N 21st St
Purcellville, VA 20132-3077

Great food, wine and beer are our focus. Hospitality is our passion. A Premier American restaurant located in the heart of Purcellville, Virginia. Come Visit Magnolias. Come Feel the Passion.

New York City

Daniel
60 East 65th Street
New York City, NY 10065

Located in the former Mayfair Hotel on Park Avenue – the original site of Le Cirque -DANIEL is steeped in French culinary history. Building on time-honored techniques, Executive Chef Jean-François Bruel, Chef de Cuisine Eddy LeRoux and Executive Pastry Chef Ghaya Oliveria present a modern, seasonal menu inspired by the finest meats, wild game, seafood, fruits, vegetables and foraged flavors from around the world.

Tree Bistro
190 1st Ave
New York City, NY 10009-4004

Tree serves thoughtfully prepared bistro fare in a casual romantic atmosphere, from small plate delights to delectable standards like steamed PEI mussels or steak frites with parmesan truffle fries, along with a full and eclectic seasonal menu. Guests can eat in the intimate dining room for a cozy meal, or in the more expansive canopied walled garden – a charmingly romantic secret spot in the heart of the east village.

Lincoln Square Steak
208 W 70th Street
New York City, NY 10023-4302

Within walking distance from Lincoln Center, Lincoln Square Movie Theatre, and located in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Lincoln Square Steak, a classic steakhouse designed with a nostalgic decor that is reflective of the 1960s era, offers steaks that are dry aged to perfection, succulent seafood dishes and an extensive global wine list that features bottles for under $30. At 7:00pm every evening, a talented pianist will provide live music and entertainment for guests.

Gramercy Tavern
42 E 20th St, Frnt A
New York City, NY 10003-1300

One of America’s most beloved restaurants, Gramercy Tavern has welcomed guests to enjoy its contemporary American cuisine, warm hospitality, and unparalleled service for over two decades. Chef Michael Anthony’s fiercely seasonal menu consists of elegant dishes with a rustic influence that showcase the restaurant’s relationships with local farms and purveyors.

Olio e Piu
3 Greenwich Ave
New York City, NY 10014-3543

As an authentic trattoria, its cuisine is based on classic Italian dishes, with a focus on house-made pastas, hand-stretched pizza, and entrees like Branzino and Steak Fiorentina. The open dining area, traditional wood-fired oven, rustic interior, thin-crust Neapolitan-style pizza, and carefully selected wine and cocktail list bring a piece of old world Italy to a renowned corner in the Village.

Gabriel Kreuther
41 W 42nd St, Grace Building
New York City, NY 10036-8003

Looking out onto Midtown’s verdant Bryant Park, chef Gabriel Kreuther’s eponymous restaurant offers a comfortably luxurious, Alsatian-inspired dining experience with a distinctly New York spirit.

Getting there

Obviously, it would be impossible to list all the fabulous places you could dine in each of these cities, these are just some ideas to help get you started. All that said, now armed with these ideas, Atlantic Coast Charters can take the hardest part: getting you there. Our charter bus rentals in Maryland are ready to help make this year’s Valentine’s Day one of the best. Road tripping to these or any romantic spots has never been easier. Let Atlantic Coast Charters do the driving!

Charter Bus Rentals to The Big Apple

Visit the city that never sleeps. If you’ve never been, New York City is abuzz with activity all year round. In New York City, there’s no shortage of things to do, sites to see, restaurants to try, people to watch and places to visit. In Times Square (a tourist’s mecca) alone, there are hundreds of activities and points of interest. Often called the “Canyon” because of the open space surrounded by soaring buildings and lights, Times Square is the most-visited tourist attraction in the world.

Bet you didn’t know…

• Times Square, formerly known as Longacre Square, was established in 1904 after The New York Times moved its headquarters to the newly erected Times Building or One Times Square. On December 31, 1907, the now famous annual New Year’s Eve ball drop began.
• Times Square has its very own Visitor’s Center and Museum.
• On New Year’s Eve, nearly 1 million people congregate in Times Square to celebrate the Ball Drop from a pole atop the 25-story One Times Square.
• The NASDAQ sign in Times Square cost more than $37 million to build and is the largest LED sign in the world.
• In 2011, Times Square became 100% smoke-free.
• Times Square is home to MTV’s headquarters and ABC’s ‘Good Morning America” is broadcast in front of a live audience from its office at 44th and Broadway.

Now that you’re convinced you to want to visit New York’s Times Square for New Year’s Eve, it’s a matter of getting there. It’s understandable if you don’t want to drive yourself or your family – the heavy congestion is a big turnoff! Why not take the bus? It’s a practical, affordable, safe and a fun way to see New York City and have a positive experience.

Atlantic Charter offers you a safe and convenient way to rent a charter bus to get to Gotham for your New Year’s Eve plans. Whether you have a small or large group – or even if you’re traveling by yourself to meet friends – our charter bus rentals are guaranteed to eliminate the stress. Our buses offer the following standard features:

• • Spacious, reclining seats
  • Lounge area for groups traveling together
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • AC and Heat
  • Clean restrooms
  • 110V outlets for laptops, phones and gaming systems
  • Large storage for luggage or gifts on your way back!
  • Overhead storage to give you plenty of room to relax
  • DVD, CD and radio to stay entertained
  • Wheelchair accessibility

So, whether you’re considering a day trip or an overnighter, Atlantic Charter can make sure your next trip to the Big Apple a Big Success. Call us today and get ready to ring in the new year!

As the weather gets colder, we shiver but our hearts vibrate in anticipation. The holiday season is approaching, and there is so much to be done.

How does one avoid the traffic and the packed parking lots? How does one shake up the holiday season and enjoy this classic holiday tradition in a new and exciting way? Skip the lines, the traffic and the crowds this year by choosing Atlantic Coast Charters. With as many as 3.5 million people potentially attending the parade, choosing Atlantic Coast Charters will save you so much time and energy. That also means more time enjoying the spectacle that is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade – A History

While this parade is not the oldest, it takes the cake for being the most well known as well as the largest parade in the world. It runs for three hours and has been nationally broadcast by NBC since 1952. The first parade was held in 1924 in front of a crowd of 250,000. Macy’s declared it a success and with each passing year, the parade has grown astronomically. Making its annual 6-mile route, the parade features new guests every year. Celebrities such as Tony Bennett, Ariana Grande, Jimmy Fallon, Gabby Douglas, Joan Rivers and Andrea Bocelli have all been featured. Broadway shows have also been performing in the parade since 1980. Shows including Guys and Dolls, 42nd Street, Wicked, The Producers and Cinderella have all made their mark on the iconic parade and its audiences. We can’t forget about the iconic balloons as well, a crowd favorite for years. The parade brings in 50 million viewers – much more than its original 250,000. With so many people in on the tradition, you have to make sure you’re not out of the loop!

Charter Bus Rentals to New York, You Will Be The Guest Of Honor!

This is the part where you get to skip the crowds, the cold, the lines and obstructed views. This is the part where you can stay warm inside and still see everything with your friends and family, making the most of this iconic event kicking off the holiday season. Some of the benefits to choosing Charter Bus Rentals include:

• Stress Free Safety: Peace of mind can be hard to come by, especially during the holidays. Our services are safe and secure, and so are our drivers who all go through extensive private coaching. You’ll be in safe and capable hands that know how to make you and your family feel like royalty. Our buses are also safely guarded, so you have no need to worry about your personal belongings you may leave briefly on our buses.
• Flexibility and Affordability: Some charter bus rentals make you choose from a predetermined list of places you may want to go. With Atlantic Coast Charters, you’ll have the freedom to choose wherever you want to go. Just tell us where to steer the bus for your holiday adventure, and we’ll take you there. On top of our flexible options, we also offer affordable ones, too. Not only will the environment be thanking you for putting fewer cars on the road, but your wallet will be happy as well. We handle the fuel and the parking. This saves you money time and a headache or two.
• Reliability: We can promise that we will pick you up and drop you off exactly where you want to be. You won’t have to worry about making on on time or whether or not your ride will show up. We handle all the small details; just give us your itinerary. Our drivers are very friendly and are always well informed. They will take care of everything and once again save you from a holiday headache.

Give us a call at Atlantic Coast Charters today – make those holiday memories and don’t put it off until next year!

Finally, the days of fireworks and shoes full of sand are over. The weather takes a cool and colorful turn to match the time that is now upon us: Spook Month. While Halloween is the main event, the entire month of October must be utilized in preparation for the spookiest day of the year. There is simply too much to be afraid of and it will never fit into one day. If Thanksgiving and Christmas can take up two months, Halloween can have its Spook Month. And just how do we celebrate this spectacular holiday for an entire month away from our movie marathons and giant bags of candy? No one does Halloween better than charter bus ghost tours. While these spectacles of the dead are available all year, they give off an especially fitting and chilling vibe during Spook Month. Charter bus ghost tours can be found all over the country, making the master list a bit long. We have compiled a list of the best charter bus ghost tours in Maryland and surrounding areas so that no time is wasted and you can get right to the scary stuff.

Baltimore Ghost Tours – Baltimore, MD

Boasting a 5-star rating and excellent group tours around the Baltimore area, Baltimore Ghost Tours offers various tours to fulfill your desire to be terrified. Aside from their charter bus tour, they have several ghost walks and even a couple of pub-crawls. Bring your friends, have a drink and get spooked. They come so highly recommended that they were featured on CBS’s Best Ghost Tours in Maryland. Finding it hard to say goodbye at the end of Spook Month? Shed no tears, they have a haunted Christmas tour to tide you over. See website for information and booking: https://baltimoreghosttours.com/

Chesapeake Ghost Tours – Marion Station, MD

What sets Chesapeake Ghost Tours apart from the others is that they offer three different charter bus ghost tours. They do also offer ghost walks and even paranormal investigations that allow guests to ghost hunt with the staff and become as terrified as possible. This is excellent. Their bus tours feature locations and apparitions that are not offered on their ghost walks, making their tours even more desirable. With several thousand people following this company on social media, Chesapeake Ghost Tours are an obvious addition to your calendar. See website for information and booking: http://chesapeakeghostwalks.com/

Eyre Bus, Tour & Travel –

For those of you looking for something right before Spook Month’s grand finale, consider the Ghosts & Gourds bus tour from Eyre Bus, Tour & Travel. While this charter bus tour company operates all year with a focus on history, they do offer this spooktacular ghost tour that focuses on the haunting history of Frederick, MD. This tour comes highly praised and features a lunch stop. A ghost tour that includes fall activities? An easy addition to the list of to-do’s. See website for information and booking: http://www.eyre.com/

Spook Month is upon us and charter bus ghost tours are up and running. The festivities have begun and the clock is ticking. With three great charter bus ghost tours here before you, what are you waiting for? Grab your friends and family who scare easily and take them on a spooky adventure. You will feel so festive as you hear these harrowing tales about ghosts, ghouls, hauntings and graveyards. It will do wonders for your skin. Pause your movie marathon. Grab your big bag of candy and your keys – you are going on a charter bus ghost tour. Happy Halloween!

Anyone who drives regularly is all too familiar with the hundreds of challenges and road hazards on any given day. This is especially true for highway driving where speed limits raise the level of complexity as does the number of motorists. Add some rain or snow in there, and it can be ‘white knuckle city.’ For charter bus drivers, in good weather and bad, have an incredible responsibility to stay alert, safe and ready to react quickly to not only protect their passengers, but also those around them.

At Atlantic Coast Charters, we have a strong history of safety and reliability. Our drivers keep current with all ongoing training requirements and safety standards in the industry. Not to mention the regular maintenance of our fleet to ensure the highest safety standards that we guarantee our riders. Going above and beyond, we make safety a top priority for example, we keep the following not so obvious things top of mind during every trip:

Keep an eye on the blind angle

Especially true when turning or changing lanes, we stay aware of all other vehicles that are close to our vehicle.

Careful lane changes

Unless there’s ample room for a lane change that won’t force other drivers to make a sudden move or deceleration, our drivers won’t make the move.

Keep a distance

The faster the speed, the greater distance between vehicles is required. Safe distances in rain, mud, snow and ice conditions multiplies that distance.

Anticipate

Our drivers stay alert and keep their head on a swivel. There are any number of distractions or interruptions during any trip. Anticipating these hazards minimize braking or sudden acceleration which can be dangerous to others on the road.

Respecting the speed limit

Driving at designated speed limits at all times and conditions protects the lives of others as well those of the driver.

Adapt

When road conditions change, our drivers carefully adapt their driving to ensure safety. Whether it’s rain, fog, ice or simply driving through tunnels, these factors all make an impact on how our drivers maintain a consistently safe experience.

Living or visiting the Atlantic coast has many benefits. Perhaps the best benefit is the beauty of the ocean and no shortage of cities and towns to explore. If you’re looking for a destination rich in history, charm and activity, consider a visit to St. Michaels, Maryland.

Nestled in Talbot County, Maryland –whether you’re a foodie, a museum nerd, adventurer, culture purist or all of the above, St. Michaels has something for everyone to do:

• Explore St. Michaels. Incorporated in 1804 – the year Lewis and Clark did their thing – St. Michaels was officially on the map. Rich in history, historic homes line the streets that meander to the harbor, bustling with activity.
• Learn about St. Michaels. Home to the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum and the St. Michaels Museum on St. Mary’s Square, you’ll learn more about St. Michaels through their interactive experiences.
• Choose a festival in St. Michaels! St. Michaels is host to WineFest, Running Fest, Oysterfest with an unforgettable Christmas festival closing out the year – sure to make St. Michaels a return destination!
• Ahoy! While visiting St. Michaels, be sure to experience the town from the water. An important part of its history and way of life, a water tour should be at the top of your list. Whether taking the harbor tour, sailing tour or the 9-mile cruise – don’t miss the boat!!
• Dogs are welcome here! Many of the hotels, retailers, hotels and even banks are dog-friendly to tourists. Do you need any other reason than that?
• Retail therapy is the best in St. Michaels. St. Michaels has several fine art galleries, jewelry stores, boutiques and high-end designers in the downtown area, as well as trendy retailers, antiques and collectibles.
• Attention Foodies come hungry! Don’t worry, you won’t go hungry here! With plenty of crab houses, waterfront bars and breweries, you’ll have many choices that will make for the perfect day while visiting St. Michaels.
• Life in the fast lane in St. Michaels. For the more adventurous, St. Michaels offers a range of scenic outdoor activities that will make you forget you’re exercising. There are plenty of running/biking/walking paths, along with scenic routes to explore for kayakers and paddle boarders.
• Mani-Pedi? Yes, please. Once you’ve taken the boat tour, walked throughout the bay area loaded down with bags of special treasures from one or more of the many shops, it’s time to relax. St. Michaels has several spas for that mani-pedi, massage or facial.
• Make your tour special. If you’re looking for a truly unique destination for a corporate event, a wedding, family reunion or special celebration – make it special at St. Michaels.

Summer is only three months long – and it goes fast – so make your plans now to visit St. Michaels, Maryland. If you can’t find something to do here – you’re doing it wrong!

Bus travel isn’t what it used to be. Not so long ago, there weren’t many affordable options to get from point A to point B. Travelers could either drive their car, fly, take the train or take the bus. Over the years, and through no fault of its own, bus travel hasn’t exactly been glamorized in movies or on television: bluesmen making the journey from the Deep South to Chicago, Forrest Gump visiting Jenny in Savannah, or Ellis Boyd “Red” Redding finally making parole and travelling to Mexico to see Andy Dufresne after his brilliant escape from Shawshank. Nevertheless, bus service has always been the “cheap alternative”. While the word ‘cheap’ is subjective, bus service today – especially chartered bus service – is an attractive and affordable means of travel.

With locations in Baltimore and Hagerstown Maryland – Atlantic Coast Charters is the area’s premier provider of superior charter bus service. Whether for commuters, vacationers or chartered bus services, Atlantic Coast Charters will not only get you from point A to point B, but deliver superior service and luxury amenities you’ve never seen in the movies: Wi-Fi, TV, DVD, 110-volt outlets, air-conditioning, plenty of leg room, luggage space, ADA accessibility and GPS-ready busses. For special occasions like weddings, travel groups, church/school trips, sports teams, you can easily leave your worries behind.

Accommodating large or larger groups, Atlantic Coast Charters can customize your bus service from Baltimore MD to NYC, AC or any point in between! Day service includes the following destinations:

In addition to chartered bus service, commuters can also take advantage of bus service within Maryland, with routes serving Gaithersburg-Baltimore (Route 201), Frederick-College Park (Route 204) and Hagerstown/Myersville-Shady Grove/Rock Spring (Route 505). If you have the luxury of more travel time, our experts can help charter custom overnight services. Some of these destinations might include:

Atlantic Coast Charters have been in the bus and charter business for decades and we’re glad to have you along for the ride. Never ones to do things halfway, we have a new commercial we’re eager to share with you that we feel is a true complement to our website.

We teamed up with Mojo Creative Digital to produce a video that showcases what you can expect from Atlantic Coast Charters: professionalism, cleanliness, our range of amenities, our helpful staff, and stellar customer service. The video was taken over the course of a few days, and we used an aerial drone and four-man video production team to capture the true essence of our buses and service—setting the tone for what you can expect when riding with us.

Tell us: how did we do? Whether planning a corporate or personal trip, we’re excited to welcome you aboard.

For quality service on any of our comfortable 33-bus (and growing!) fleet, please contact us.

With a streamlined look, updated photos and videos of our fleet, and comprehensive info on our routes, buses, and amenities, we’re excited to roll out our new website to everyone.

What can you expect on our new website? Here are our top four favorite new features:

1. Trip Ideas: Consider the possibilities with our suggested trip ideas. Including day trips, overnights, or lengthier stays, we compiled a catalogue of unique and/or preferred destinations. Here you’ll find details on mileage, estimated travel time, and a map for each location.

2. Intuitive Design and Implementation: Our website is now completely responsive and mobilefriendly, making it easy to access and connect with us from your home or work computer or on the go.

3. Book a Trip Easily: You’ll find contact info or booking forms throughout the website, making it stress-free to quickly contact us and get your trip started.

4. Weekday Workers: Find information on our three main commuter routes—getting to and from work has never been so comfortable!

What do you think? Drop us a line to tell us your thoughts. Better yet, if you’re ready to start planning your next trip, give us a call or begin planning here!