Bus Rentals

The Coastal Carolina University Transportation Services fleet includes buses that accommodate 14, 28, and 36 passengers. Shuttles are also available to rent only for on-campus use.

Complete a Bus Reservation Request Form (PDF). This form must include the cost center account name, cost center account number and signature of the cost center director, and be emailed to bus@coastal.edu along with a detailed itinerary. Once a bus reservation request form and itinerary are received, Transportation Services will return a Bus Use Confirmation to your group. It is important to submit your request as soon as the need arises; however, reservations made at least two weeks in advance are preferred.

The approximate cost for a full or half day rental is listed on the top of the bus reservation request form.

The bus use, a University CDL driver, and fuel are all included in the bus rental.

An itinerary is needed for each bus rental. Each day of your trip should be listed with the various stops and destination addresses. Pick-up and drop-off locations should be identified, along with the times for each stop/destination. Group leader contact information and hotel information need to be listed as well.

Yes. A hotel room for each driver is the responsibility of the renter when traveling overnight or for a trip that exceeds the driver’s 15-hour on-duty limit.

According to Federal DOT guidelines, a driver can drive no more than 10 hours per day and can be on-duty no more than 15 hours total per day.

Cancellations must be emailed during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday to bus@coastal.edu no later than 24 hours before your departure. Cancellations with fewer than 24 hours’ notice or no-shows will incur a charge to the cost center account number noted on your reservation.

Carolina Limo offers 56-passenger motor coaches as well as 29+ passenger buses and 19+ passenger buses.

To request a motor coach/bus through Carolina Limo and Coach.  They may also be reached at: 843-294-5466, info@carolinalimo.net. Make sure to indicate you are with Coastal Carolina University.

2022 – 2023 Rates:

$3.75/mile will be added for trips over 600 miles

Relay Driver:  $375.00

The Charter bus rental, a CDL driver and fuel are included in the rental rate. Additional charges that may be incurred, ie. tolls, parking, etc., will be added to the cost.

An itinerary is required for each trip and is to be provided no later than two weeks in advance of the departure date.

Pick-up and drop-off locations should be identified. Each day of your trip should be detailed with every stop, time of stop and address. Group leader contact information and hotel information needs to be listed as well.

Yes. A hotel room for each driver is the responsibility of the renter when traveling overnight or for a trip that exceeds the driver’s 15-hour on-duty limit.

According to Federal DOT guidelines, a driver can drive no more than 10 hours per day and can be on-duty no more than 15 hours total per day.

You must contact Carolina Limo & Coach at 843-294-5466 for reservation modification or cancellation. Cancellations not made within 48 hours of trip departure will be charged 50% of trip fare.