First Charter was very helpful in getting my very last-minute bus reservation squared away. Our bus driver was kind and patient although we missed one major turn-off so we missed one of the stops on o... See more
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We LOVED our driver. She was so sweet, so focused, and so understanding. We hope she can be our driver again. Booking through First Charter is also very straightforward and we appreciate that.
First charter was on time and professional throughout our wedding day. Drove safely and provided assistance to passengers as needed. The price was much better than some of the other options we had... See more
Our driver was awesome! Very flexible on pick up and drop off location and always stayed in contact for a smooth experience!
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About First Charter Bus Rental - Seattle
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Think Yellow for your next event.
From field trips and party buses to corporate events and conventions to national organizations and non-profits, choosing yellow is the fun and flexible choice for all types of groups and destinations. School bus rental prices range from $85 to $125* per hour.
First Student is North America’s largest and most trusted provider of chartered yellow school bus transportation because we have the best drivers, buses and customer service.
The best buses
Because we have North America’s largest fleet, we are able to provide you with the best, newest and cleanest buses in the industry.
The best drivers
Most of your experience comes down to the driver, and we take our responsibility to provide you with a safe, respectful and caring professional driver, very seriously. We have a thorough screening and selection process to ensure we hire only the best and a continual training program to make them even better.
The best customer service
First Student has dedicated charter centers across North America, staffed with transportation professionals who know your region and are ready to partner with you on your most complex transportation needs.
*Location prices vary. Minimum trip time and other restrictions may apply.
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7739 1st Ave, South, 98108, Seattle, WA, United States
- 800-309-1421
4.4
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87 reviews
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A bit of a rocky start because the…
A bit of a rocky start because the booking process over the phone took a while and I never fully understood the confirmation process, but once our trip was secured we had a great experience. The driver (Debbie-North Seattle yard) was early, courteous, very competent and professional. A great trip!
8 October 2022
One of the best experiences we have had…
One of the best experiences we have had from a transportation perspective. Completely professional, safe and a wonderful experience. Our driver was AWESOME!!!
1 October 2022
The bus driver was punctual
The bus driver was punctual, friendly, and did a great job.
Thank you!
18 September 2022
Great service.
10 September 2022
Great wedding shuttle service
The drivers were on time and easy to work with. They were accommodating and dealt with our loud group after our wedding. No complaints!
2 September 2022
Thank you for the short notice…
Thank you for the short notice accommodations and for being so flexible with boarding ours students we really appreciate it.
2 September 2022
Bus driver Loretta Faualo did a great job.
Bus driver Lorraine arrived at pickup location well before established pickup time and promptly called me. She examined traffic flow online to determine best route to destination. She was friendly to all passengers.
31 August 2022
Good Communication
Good Communication, Good Service.
First Charter did what they were supposed to do efficiently. All I wanted was some busses to pick us up and drop us off. And that's what happened.
19 August 2022
The schedule was sort of met
The schedule was sort of met. We ended up waiting till close to 11pm till we got picked up after the event ended at 10pm. We were expecting them much sooner and had a large group of 10+ waiting around for an hour.
Also the attitude of the driver was rude, and she complained throughout the whole process. It felt really unprofessional and unnecessary. I wanted a shuttle for guests, not to hear about her issues getting here and putting that energy onto us without being asked. It threw me off and was not how I wanted to end the night. Definitely didn't need the attitude all night
15 August 2022
Driver was very friendly
Driver was very friendly, patient, and flexible. We were very satisfied with service. Air conditioning in the bus, or having been told this was the case, would have been ideal. But other than that, would book again.
8 August 2022
Great Day Camp Outing!
Our charter bus was on time, flexible, and professional. Thank you for your care!
5 August 2022
Excellent service
Excellent service! Our driver was awesome! Friendly and helpful, and early! The reservation part was a bit confusing but other than that everything was great.
4 August 2022
so so experience
Buses were very late the first day. The second day one bus didn’t show up for pick up so we had to squeeze students onto three buses.
2 August 2022
The trip confirmation was not sent to…
The trip confirmation was not sent to the bus yard, so there was nobody there to pick our group up. I had to contact the bus yard and they sent someone right away, but our group had to wait an additional 45 minutes in the hot sun.
28 July 2022
The bus driver was nice and arrived at…
The bus driver was nice and arrived at the destination on time!
8 July 2022
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