Casino trip charter bus and car service
A casino trip is a long day with a hard stop: the driver's hours. Plan the return before you plan the buffet.
Atlantic City from New York or Philadelphia
From New York, Atlantic City is about 125 miles, 2.5 to 3.5 hours. From Philadelphia, about 62 miles, 1.25 to 2 hours. A New York group on a same-day return spends five to seven hours on the road. That leaves less floor time than people expect. From Philadelphia the same-day trip is far easier.
What the rules require
- FMCSA: avoid extra stops that push a trip past legal driving limits.
Driver hours set the return
A passenger driver may drive at most 10 hours after 8 consecutive hours off, and not at all after 15 hours on duty. A 7 a.m. pickup in Manhattan with a late return can run close. FMCSA warns against extra stops that push a trip past legal limits, so an outlet detour on the way home is not free.
Set the departure time in the booking and hold the group to it.
Las Vegas groups
In Las Vegas the job is shorter moves: airport to Strip, Strip to dinner, a day trip to Hoover Dam or Red Rock Canyon. A black car service or Sprinter suits a small party. Remember that Hoover Dam refuses buses carrying luggage; go after hotel check-in. At Harry Reid International, pre-arranged drivers meet passengers in baggage claim.
On the coach
Smoking is prohibited on interstate passenger-carrying vehicles. Interstate charter carriers must hold FMCSA operating authority. Ask for the USDOT number with the quote. On an overnight trip, the driver's 8 hours off resets the clock for the drive home.
Questions
How long is the drive to Atlantic City?
About 2.5 to 3.5 hours from New York and 1.25 to 2 hours from Philadelphia.
Can the coach wait while we play?
Yes. The waiting time is part of the quote, within the driver's legal hours.
Car service or coach for Atlantic City?
Up to 6, a black car service in an SUV. Up to 19, a Sprinter. Above that, a midsize coach or motorcoach. The quote can compare.
Can we smoke on the bus?
Not on an interstate passenger-carrying vehicle.
Cities
Vehicles
- Motorcoach (49-81 passengers) — 49-81 seats
- Midsize coach (35-passenger) — 29-35 seats
- Minibus (16-19 passengers) — 16-19 seats
- Sprinter van (17-19 passengers) — 17-19 seats
- Party bus / limo van — Varies by build (Sprinter limos up to 14)
- Sedan / SUV car service — SUV up to 6 passengers with luggage
Quote the casino run
Date, headcount, pickup and return time. One quote for the vehicle and driver. Nothing is charged until you accept.
Request a quote or call 15722344442