
Charter Buses for Sale
New and used charter buses from top manufacturers including MCI, Prevost, Van Hool, and Setra.
Used charter commercial buses typically sell for $45,000 for high-mileage units up to $260,000 for late-model coaches. The most common units are MCI J4500, Prevost H3-45, Van Hool and Setra 54–56 passenger coaches, bought for long-distance group travel, casino and tour routes, university athletics and corporate contracts. Every listing on All Bus Sales shows year, mileage, seating capacity, engine and seller ownership, so you can compare real inventory before requesting a quote or scheduling a pre-purchase inspection.


2004 Van Hool C2045 — Complete Bus for Parts / Dismantle

2009 Van Hool C2045 56-Passenger Motorcoach

2011 Van Hool C2045 highway 56-Passenger Motorcoach

2015 Van Hool CX45 56-Passenger Motorcoach

2006 Van Hool C2045L 56-Passenger Motorcoach

2016 Temsa TS-45 56-Passenger Motorcoach

2023 MCI J4500 56-Passenger Charter Bus

2024 MCI J4500s 56-Passenger Motorcoach

2008 MCI E4500 — Complete Bus for Parts / Dismantle

2008 MCI E4500 and J4500 56-Passenger Charter Bus

2006 MCI E4500 54-Passenger Charter Bus

2008 MCI J4500 56-Passenger Motorcoach
What to know before you buy
- Most charter operators finance 60–84 month terms with 10–15% down.
- Look for buses with under 500k miles for maximum resale value.
- Verify DOT and FMCSA compliance history before purchase.
Charter Buses by state
Buying Used Charter Commercial Buses
Used charter commercial buses are bought primarily for long-distance group travel, casino and tour routes, university athletics and corporate contracts. Most of the inventory in this segment consists of MCI J4500, Prevost H3-45, Van Hool and Setra 54–56 passenger coaches, and a well-maintained unit will stay in revenue service for 15 years or more. Buyers usually compare model year, odometer reading, engine and transmission family, seating layout and accessibility equipment before shortlisting a vehicle, because those five factors drive both the purchase price and the long-term cost per mile.
Pricing typically runs from $45,000 for high-mileage units up to $260,000 for late-model coaches. Fleets frequently finance 48–84 month terms with 10–20% down, and nationwide bonded transport adds roughly $2.50–$4.00 per mile when the bus is bought out of state. Before you send a deposit, request the DOT annual inspection record, recent maintenance invoices and verified mileage, and budget for a third-party pre-purchase inspection — it is the cheapest insurance in commercial bus buying.