School Transportation — Orlando & Central Florida
Travel in Confidence.
School Transportation in Orlando and Central Florida.
Professional Transportation for Schools and Student Travel.
Empire Coach Line provides motorcoach transportation for K-12 schools throughout Orlando and Central Florida, from athletic away games and fine arts competitions to field trips, graduation events, and ongoing transportation programs for public and private schools.
40+
Coaches
24/7
K-12
All
School Types
Orlando-Based
Serving All of
Florida
— Why Empire
School Transportation Built on
Safety and Reliability.
Empire Coach Line is a direct fleet operator. We own our coaches and employ our drivers. When you book transportation for your school, you are booking directly with the company operating the vehicle — not a broker coordinating with whoever is available that day.
For school administrators and trip coordinators responsible for student safety, that distinction matters. Every Empire driver is an employed professional — not a contracted driver sourced through a third-party network.
Schedule changes, weather delays, late returns, and additional stops are coordinated directly through Empire’s operations and dispatch team in real time.
Empire Coach Line provides consistent professional service from the first trip of the school year to the last.
Owned Fleet and Employed Drivers
We own our motorcoach fleet and employ our drivers directly. Your students travel on well-maintained motorcoaches operated by professional drivers who meet Empire’s safety and service standards.
Approved Vendor Status
Empire Coach Line is an approved transportation vendor for multiple Central Florida school districts. District approval processes include verification of insurance requirements, driver qualifications, safety standards, and operational compliance.
Single Point of Contact
24/7 Operational Support
Early morning departures for away games, late returns from fine arts competitions, overnight trip coordination — Empire’s operations team is available around the clock for every school trip.
— What We Handle
K-12 Transportation for
Every School Trip.
Athletic Away Games and Tournaments
The most frequent school transportation request throughout the year. Empire provides reliable, professional transportation for athletic teams to away games, regional tournaments, and state championship competitions across Florida. Football, basketball, soccer, baseball, volleyball, and track.
Field Trips and Educational Excursions
Day trips to museums, science centers, nature parks, cultural institutions, and educational destinations throughout Central Florida and beyond. Empire provides safe, reliable student transportation for class groups of all sizes with professional drivers and well-maintained motorcoaches.
Fine Arts and Band Transportation
Band competitions, choral performances, theater productions, art exhibitions, and music festivals require transportation that arrives on time and accommodates equipment and instruments. Empire handles fine arts transportation with the same professionalism as athletic programs.
Graduation and Senior Events
Grad Bash at Universal Orlando Resort, senior trips, prom transportation, and graduation ceremony transportation are among the most important school events of the year. Empire provides professional, safe transportation for graduating seniors and their chaperones. Schools across Florida travel to Orlando each spring for Grad Bash events, making transportation availability extremely limited during peak weekends — early booking is strongly recommended.
Academic Competitions and Student Organizations
Debate tournaments, robotics competitions, academic bowl events, ROTC programs, student government conferences, and STEM competitions all require reliable student transportation. Empire serves school academic and student organization programs throughout the Orlando area.
College Tours and Campus Visits
Junior and senior class college campus visits — single campus day trips or multi-campus overnight tours — are a meaningful part of the high school experience. Empire provides comfortable, professional transportation for college tour groups throughout Florida and the Southeast.
Leadership and Educational Retreats
Freshman orientation retreats, leadership camps, outdoor education programs, and school-sponsored retreats require transportation that gets students there safely and on schedule. Empire handles retreat transportation for programs ranging from day trips to multi-day overnight travel.
Recreational and Spirit Events
Homecoming events, theme park trips, service days, spirit events, and school-sponsored recreational outings. Empire provides professional student transportation for the full range of school events throughout the academic year.
— Student Safety
Safety Standards for
K-12 Student Transportation.
For school administrators and trip coordinators, transportation safety is the first and most important consideration. Empire Coach Line operates with the safety standards required for professional K-12 student transportation.
CDL Licensed and Professionally Trained Drivers
Every Empire driver holds a valid Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement. Our drivers are employed directly by Empire Coach Line and are trained to our professional standards for student transportation.
Background Checked and Vetted
DOT Compliant and Fully Licensed
Empire Coach Line is fully licensed and insured under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations. Our DOT number is 1444598. We carry the commercial insurance coverage required for student transportation and maintain full regulatory compliance across our fleet and operations.
Hours of Service Compliance
Well-Maintained and Inspected Fleet
24/7 Dispatch and Emergency Support
— Approved Districts
Approved Transportation Vendor for
Central Florida School Districts.
Orange County Public Schools
OCPS is the fourth-largest school district in the United States serving more than 200,000 students across Orlando and Orange County. Empire Coach Line is an approved transportation vendor for OCPS schools.
Osceola County School District
Seminole County Public Schools
Volusia County Schools
Brevard Public Schools
Additional School Districts and Private Schools
— The Empire Difference
What Sets Empire Apart for School Transportation.
Preferred Transportation Partner
One Transportation Partner Throughout the School Year.
Many schools and athletic programs across Central Florida work with Empire Coach Line as their preferred transportation partner throughout the school year. We provide recurring motorcoach transportation for athletics, fine arts programs, field trips, academic travel, and other school transportation needs. Rather than sourcing transportation trip by trip through a broker or marketplace, schools that work with Empire on an ongoing basis have a transportation team that understands their calendar, schedules, and operational needs.
Whether it is athletic transportation, fine arts competitions, field trips, or summer programs, Empire can manage transportation throughout the school year under one ongoing relationship.
- One point of contact for the entire school or athletic program
- Consistent drivers and vehicles throughout the year
- Priority availability for established school partners
- Single account for all trips and all programs
Private School Transportation
Transportation for Private and Independent Schools.
Private and independent schools across Central Florida rely on transportation throughout the school year for athletics, fine arts, field trips, academic programs, graduation events, and other student travel. Empire Coach Line provides professional motorcoach transportation with dedicated account support and scheduling built around each school’s calendar and transportation needs.
Many private schools work with Empire as their preferred transportation partner throughout the school year, providing consistency across recurring trips, events, and programs without having to source transportation separately for each movement.
Empire provides student transportation for private and independent schools throughout the Orlando area, including schools in Dr. Phillips, Winter Park, Lake Mary, Windermere, and surrounding Central Florida communities.
- Dedicated account support for private and independent schools
- Consistent drivers who become familiar with your school program
- Flexible scheduling for the full range of private school events
- One account for all transportation needs throughout the year
— Our Fleet
A Modern Fleet Built for Student Travel.
Empire motorcoaches are equipped for student travel with climate-controlled interiors, reclining seats, onboard restrooms, Wi-Fi, individual power outlets, and large undercarriage storage for athletic equipment, instruments, luggage, and school supplies. See our fleet for full details.
What's On Board
56 Passenger Seating
Wi-Fi & Power
Onboard Restroom
Climate Controlled Cabin
Large Luggage Capacity
ADA Options Available
GPS Tracked Fleet
24/7 Support
— Frequently Asked Questions
Questions About School Transportation in Orlando.
What is the best school transportation company in Orlando?
How much does a charter bus cost for a school field trip?
The cost of charter bus transportation for a school field trip depends on the trip date, number of buses, pickup location, destination, trip duration, mileage, and itinerary. A local Orlando field trip is priced differently from an all-day or overnight student trip. Empire Coach Line provides pricing based on the actual transportation requirements of each school trip. Contact our team with your date, passenger count, school location, destination, and schedule for a quote.
What transportation companies are approved vendors for Orange County Public Schools?
Do you broker or subcontract school transportation trips?
Do you provide charter bus transportation for school athletic teams?
Yes. Empire Coach Line provides charter bus transportation for school athletic teams throughout Orlando, Central Florida, and beyond. We transport teams for away games, tournaments, championships, and multi-day athletic travel, with motorcoach storage available for luggage and athletic equipment. Transportation can be arranged for individual trips or as part of an ongoing school or athletic department transportation program.
What transportation companies provide Grad Bash transportation in Orlando?
Can Empire Coach Line handle overnight and multi-day student trips outside Florida?
Are your school transportation drivers background checked and CDL licensed?
Yes. Every Empire driver holds a valid Commercial Driver’s License with passenger endorsement and undergoes thorough background screening before operating any vehicle. Our drivers are employed directly by Empire Coach Line and trained to our professional standards for student transportation.
Can our school work with Empire as a preferred transportation partner for the full year?
Yes. Schools that work with Empire on an ongoing basis get a single point of contact for all programs, consistent drivers and vehicles throughout the year, and priority availability during peak booking periods. Contact us to discuss how we support school transportation programs on a preferred partner basis.
How far in advance should I book student transportation for a school trip?
Can you provide multiple buses for large school trips or events?
Yes. Empire Coach Line operates a fleet of 40+ motorcoaches and can coordinate multi-bus transportation for large field trips, athletic programs, Grad Bash, competitions, graduation events, and other student movements. Our operations team coordinates vehicle assignments, drivers, schedules, staging, and dispatch for the entire movement.
What should a school look for when choosing a charter bus company?
Schools should consider the transportation company’s safety record, driver qualifications, insurance, vehicle maintenance, experience transporting students, operational support, and whether the company operates its own vehicles or brokers transportation to third parties. Empire Coach Line is a direct fleet operator with professional CDL-licensed drivers, 24/7 operations and dispatch, in-house fleet maintenance, and experience providing K-12 transportation for public and private schools throughout Central Florida.
Do you serve private schools as well as public school districts?
Yes. Empire Coach Line serves private and independent schools throughout Central Florida alongside public school district clients. Private school transportation can be arranged directly without district procurement requirements. Many private schools work with Empire as their preferred transportation partner for athletics, fine arts, field trips, and graduation events throughout the year.
What safety standards does Empire Coach Line follow for school transportation?
Empire Coach Line is fully licensed under Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations, DOT number 1444598. We carry commercial insurance coverage meeting school district requirements, maintain a fully CDL-licensed and background-checked driver roster, and operate a well-maintained late-model fleet with regular preventive maintenance. We are an approved vendor for multiple Central Florida school districts whose approval processes include safety and insurance verification.
— Next Steps
What Happens Next.
1
Tell Us About Your Trip
Share your school, trip type, travel dates, departure location, destination, and transportation needs using the form below.
2
We Review Your Needs
3
We Start a Conversation
A member of our team will follow up directly to discuss your school’s transportation and how Empire can support your program.
— Get in Touch
Book Your School’s Transportation.
Get an Instant Price
For field trips, away games, fine arts trips, and one-off school events where you know your date, pickup, destination, and group size. Get pricing immediately without waiting for a callback.
Submit a Program Inquiry
For season-long athletic programs, preferred transportation partnerships, district accounts, and multi-trip arrangements. Tell us about your school and we will respond with availability and pricing.
A member of our team will review your request personally.
⚡ Typical response time: within a few hours during business hours.