Charter Bus vs. Party Bus: Picking the Perfect Ride for North Louisiana
By the team that has moved Northwest Louisiana for twenty-five years—the way you deserve to travel.
The short answer
A charter bus moves your group in comfort. A party bus turns the ride itself into the event. Both live inside the Shreveport Limousine fleet, ready for outings across Shreveport and Bossier City, plus Monroe, Natchitoches, and Alexandria. The guide below shows how to choose the right keys.
Size and seating
Charter bus (up to 29 passengers)
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Forward-facing seats with three-point belts
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Rear luggage is big enough for coolers and equipment
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Aisle tall enough for your six-foot center to stroll without ducking
Party bus and Mercedes Sprinter limousines
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14 to 20 limousine seats wrapping the cabin
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No standing riders because every guest deserves a seat and a seatbelt
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Brand-new 2025 white Sprinter, exclusive to our market, picture-ready for weddings and VIP arrivals
Need something lighter? Our sister company, iShuttle, operates both standard and luxury shuttles for airport loops, campus transfers, and recurring employee relocation services.
Atmosphere and amenities
Charter BusParty Bus / Sprinter
Climate zones front and rear A C to keep instruments and passengers fresh ice-cold A C plus deep-tint windows so colored LEDs shine day or night
TechWi-Fi option. The screen at the front of the cabin mirrors any smartphone for game film or slides-level sound, mirrored TV, full LED light show.
Extras that matter include reclining seats. Reading lightsPrivacy partition. Cooler pockets.
Price and minimum hours
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Charter bus: two-hour minimum locally, three on extended days
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Party bus: three-hour minimum on weekdays, four or five on prime weekends
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Overtime is billed in fifteen-minute blocks, so you never pay for a full hour you did not use
For a quick cost estimate, click Instant Quote or call (318) 603-9100. Both reach the same reservation experts.
When to charter and when to party
Charter bus sweet spots
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School teams headed to regional playoffs
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Summer camp changeovers and corporate retreats
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Multi-stop city tours where a microphone and reclining seat beat a car convoy
Party bus sweet spots
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Milestone birthdays, bachelorette finales, retirement laps
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Corporate outings to places like Chasing Aces, where the ride sparks the bonding
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Concert nights at Brookshire Grocery Arena. We drop you a few feet from your seats and wait curbside. When you head home, the Bossier police open a dedicated lane so you hit Clyde Fant Parkway in under five minutes.
Pro tip Guests who have to drive tomorrow will thank you for picking a vehicle with soft air suspension, real seatbelts, and cold bottled water on standby.
Safety and professionalism
Three deciding questions
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Is the ride part of the event?
If yes, take the party bus and let the playlist roll. -
Do you need space for coolers, banners, or band gear?
The rear luggage bay on the 29-passenger charter bus handles it with ease. -
Is Instagram content on your agenda?
The new white 2025 Sprinter photographs like a studio on wheels.
Ready to roll?
Click Get My Quote for instant pricing, or call (318) 603-9100 to speak with a planner who has solved everything from cheer-team tournaments to surprise proposals. Quality service is not a luxury. It is what you deserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the difference between a charter bus and a party bus? A charter bus is built for point-A-to-B comfort with forward seating and rear luggage. A party bus is built for celebration with lounge seating and LED lighting while still giving every guest a seatbelt.
If the bus seats 29, can we fill every seat and still bring all our gear? Not always. Every bus has strict weight and luggage limits. To stay comfortably under those limits, we typically leave a few seats open for hand-bags and backpacks and dedicate the rear storage bay to larger equipment. If the combined passenger count and cargo get too close to the vehicle’s capacity, we’ll recommend moving up to a larger coach or adding an extra vehicle. That way everyone and everything travels safely and comfortably.
Can we bring food or drinks on board? Yes—small coolers and sealed beverages are welcome. Alcohol is allowed for guests 21 + when one adult signs our onboard agreement.
What if our group needs to travel from Shreveport to New Orleans and return safely the same day? Your safety comes first. For long-distance, same-day trips we schedule a fresh relief chauffeur to meet the coach at a planned stop along the route. The second driver takes the wheel for the return leg, so no one is on duty past safe service hours. You stay on schedule, and everyone arrives home rested and secure.
It's my first time booking group transportation, will you tell me what i need? That’s exactly why we’re here. Tell us the basics how many people, where you’re going, and any special gear or timing and our planning team will lay out the best vehicle options, explain the costs up front, and make sure everyone rides safely and comfortably without stretching your budget.