Bus Limousine

From LoveToKnow Weddings

The bachelorette or bachelor party is a significant event -- which is why many brides-to-be and grooms-to-be rent bus limousines that can accommodate all their closest friends.

Interior of a limo bus.

Bus Limousine Features

Features and Amenities

Most bus limos include all the full amenities and features of standard limousines, but their large size also allows them additional amenities that regular limousines may not afford. These include:

Comfortable luxury seating
Wide Screen, Projection, or Plasma TV's
XM Satellite Radio
CD/DVD Players
Dynamic Sound Systems
Multiple Bars/Bar Areas
Mirrored Ceilings
Special Effects such as:

*Laser Lighting *Strobe Lighting *Fiber Optics *Mirrored Ceilings

Tinted Windows and/or Window Shades
Plush carpets or sleek hard flooring

For Weddings

For weddings, a smaller limo bus may be the perfect answer for your limo transportation to your wedding reception. A limo bus offers the spaciousness and seating accommodations even for a large bridal party.

For Pre-Wedding Parties

A bus limousine also makes the perfect transport for bachelor and bachelorette parties. The most obvious advantage of a bus limousine is its size. You can include a large number of people with ample room in a bus limo, whereas you may be cramped for space of more limited in terms of number of party invitations when choosing a smaller limo vehicle.

Not only is the seating spacious and comfortable, but you also have the advantage of greater ceiling height. Also known as party buses or party rides, limo buses can usually accommodate anywhere from 20 to 50 people depending on the type of bus. It's literally a moving party room.

The Style

You won't feel like your back in elementary school on a luxury bus limousine. With all the amenities, and sleek, updated external appearance, you'll have the time of your life as you celebrate prior your impending marriage. Have the safety of a designated driver without any of your friends missing out on the fun, and you'll all arrive together, in style.

For your wedding, you'll arrive comfortably and without looking rumpled. Most larger limo services offer excellent fleets of well-maintained, late model bus limos. If you want more than the traditional white or black, you could go with contemporary silver. Some limo services offer brightly colored luxury buses, from bright red and pink to deep blue and green.

Cost

Due to its large capacity and internal space and amenities, bus limousines are naturally higher in cost than many other limousines and luxury vehicles. For bachelor and bachelorette parties, friends often split the cost of the limo service, making it much more affordable.

Many companies also offer special rates and/or packages for pre-wedding parties, so be sure to ask about what the current specials when you contact your preferred limo service.

Average cost per hour ranges from around $200 to $400, depending on the size of bus and number of passengers it will accommodate. Keep in mind these prices also fluctuate depending on the region and a variety of other factors, including:

Time of year -- Costs are higher in March, April, May, and June.
Day of the week -- Sun. through Thursday service is often significantly less.
Time of the day -- Daytime service is also significantly cheaper.

Getting Quotes

Your best bet to find the price range for your bus limousine service is to get a quote from several companies that provide service in your area. Many companies now offer their quotes online, making it virtually hassle free to find the best price.