Charter Bus Reservations

Towson University groups can request charter bus service for education based outings.

Charter Bus in front of Union

All requests for charter bus service must be made through Parking & Transportation Services.

  • Requests must be made at least 10 business days prior to the event.
  • All requests are subject to availability.
  • Written cancellation notice must be given at least 2 business days prior to the trip.
  • Please submit the Transportation Request Form for processing
  • Only in-state, academic-related charters will be considered. 
  • There is limited availability during weekday hours.
  • All charges include the driver.
  • All charters are charged a two-hour minimum.

Rates:

Vehicle Type Seats Cost per Hour Cost per Mile
University Van  9+Driver  See Fleet Services See Fleet Services 
Paratransit Van  12+2 Wheelchairs  $40  $1.50
Shuttle  27 or 30  $40  $1.50
  • Charges begin with a driver's pre-check of the vehicle and end when the vehicle returns to campus and the driver completes a post-check.
  • Trips exceeding 8 hours will require the department to be responsible for driver meals, per TU-established rates.

Outside Charter Service:  All out-of-state charters must use the approved Outside Charter Service.

  • All Transportation Request Forms must be completed with University funding information.
  • To get an estimate for a trip, complete the Transportation Request Form and select the estimate option.
  • Written approval of the estimate is required before the charter can be confirmed.

University Passenger Vehicles and Vans: Requests for cars or vans to be driven by an approved member of your department should be made through University Fleet Services.