Shuttle buses · York, Pennsylvania · Mid-Atlantic delivery
Shuttle buses for organizations that move people who need a hand getting on.
Non-CDL 14-passenger community buses, 12+2 wheelchair layouts, mid-size and full-size buses — new, built to your floor plan, or pre-owned and inspected. We publish our price ranges, quote the delivered cost in writing within one business day, and handle the tax-exempt paperwork.
Who we build for
Pick your organization — the bus follows from it
Senior living & CCRCs
Resident outings, medical loops and marketing tours — usually a 14-passenger non-CDL bus with a lift and flip seats.
Senior living buses →
IDD & disability services
Day programs, group homes and waiver providers: multi-wheelchair layouts, low step-in, drivers without CDLs.
Day-program buses & lift vans →
NEMT & medical transport
Duty-cycle vehicles for broker and Medicaid work: lift vans, 12+2 buses, gurney combinations.
NEMT vehicles →
Schools, universities & camps
Activity buses, MFSABs, campus shuttles and athletics — and the pupil-transport rules that decide which.
School & campus buses →
Churches & nonprofits
15-passenger non-CDL buses for volunteer drivers, priced with the exemption paperwork handled.
Church buses →
Hotels, municipalities & fleets
Airport and guest shuttles, parking and employee shuttles, municipal and agency vehicles — lift-equipped where 49 CFR Part 38 applies.
Fleet & hospitality buses →What they look like
Inside and out
What a bus costs
Price ranges, published
Most bus dealers make you call for a price. We'd rather you know before you call whether we're in your budget — and our quotes itemize delivery, tax status, title and fees so there is nothing left to discover.
| Configuration | Passengers | Typical chassis / body | Wheelchair positions | CDL needed (PA) | New | Pre-owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van conversion (Transit / Sprinter) | 8–15 | Ford Transit or Mercedes Sprinter, raised roof, 22–24 ft | 0–2 (12 + 2 wheelchair) | No | $85,000 – $105,000 | $50,000 – $85,000 |
| Small cutaway bus — non-CDL | 12–15 | Ford E-350/E-450 or Chevrolet 3500 cutaway, 20–25 ft | 0–2 (13 + 2 wheelchair, flip seats) | No | $110,000 – $145,000 | $35,000 – $100,000 |
| Multi-function school activity bus (MFSAB) | 15 | Ford E-450 cutaway, school-bus construction without the stop arm | 0–2 | No | $120,000 – $125,000 | Ask |
| Mid-size cutaway bus | 16–30 | Ford E-450, F-550 or Chevrolet 4500 cutaway, 25–33 ft | 0–4 | Yes (16+ incl. driver) | $135,000 – $205,000 | $40,000 – $145,000 |
| Large bus | 31–45 | Ford F-650, International or Freightliner chassis, 35–40 ft | 0–4 | Yes | $190,000 – $270,000 | $50,000 – $100,000 |
| Bargain lot (older, high-mileage) | varies | Mixed | varies | varies | — | $10,000 – $45,000 |
Ranges as of September 2026, computed from the new and pre-owned units currently available to us and rounded to the nearest $5,000. They are vehicle prices before delivery, sales tax (if applicable), title and registration, and our $475 documentation fee — every one of those is itemized on the written quote, so the number you sign is the number you pay. Pre-owned ranges are wide because age and mileage vary; each listing shows its own price. The body manufacturer has announced a price increase on new buses effective January 1, 2027; orders placed before then are at current pricing.
How we work
Four things you get from us that you won't get from a call-for-price dealer
A written, delivered-cost quote in one business day
Send the passenger count, wheelchair positions, whether your drivers hold a CDL and your budget year. You get two or three floor plans with real prices, delivery cost to your address, the tax treatment for your organization and a delivery date — in writing.
Floor-plan drawings before you commit
We send the builder's drawing of the exact layout so you can tape it out in the parking lot and walk it with the people who will drive and ride.
Tax-exempt and board-ready paperwork
Exempt organizations claim the Pennsylvania sales-tax exemption on the vehicle title application with their exemption number; we prepare it. Our quotes are formatted for boards and purchasing committees, with the warranty summary attached.
An owner, not a rotation
Access Bus is owned and run by Bill Sierra. The person who quotes your bus is the person who delivers it and the person you call afterward.
How a shuttle bus is specified
A shuttle bus is really four decisions stacked on top of each other. Getting them in the right order saves money.
Chassis
The chassis determines weight capacity, wheelbase, engine and — critically — service network. Ford E-350 and E-450 cutaways are the industry default because any Ford commercial dealer can service them; the Ford Transit cutaway offers a lower floor and better fuel economy in smaller configurations; Chevrolet 3500/4500 cutaways are the value alternative. We quote what fits your passenger count and duty cycle rather than defaulting to the largest.
Body builder and floor plan
Body manufacturers such as StarCraft and Glaval build the passenger compartment on the chassis. The floor plan — how many seats, where the aisle runs, where the lift door sits, whether seats flip up for wheelchair positions — is the part you actually live with.
Wheelchair lift and securements
If the bus will carry wheelchair users, the lift must comply with FMVSS 403 and its installation with FMVSS 404. If the bus is used in public transportation or by an entity covered by the ADA's transportation regulations, the vehicle must additionally meet 49 CFR Part 38. Details and citations are in our ADA guide.
Passenger count and licensing
Pennsylvania requires a CDL for vehicles designed to carry 16 or more passengers including the driver. That is why so many shuttles are built at 14 or 15 total: it lets a community or church use volunteer or non-CDL staff drivers. If you have CDL drivers, a 20- to 25-passenger bus costs only modestly more per seat. Our CDL guide walks through the rule with sources.
Warranty on new buses
Most new shuttle buses we sell include 7-year / 70,000-mile coverage on both the body and the Ford or Chevrolet chassis at no additional charge, with warranty work performed locally — the bus never has to go back to the factory. See the component-by-component warranty summary.
Where our buses come from
We source new buses from the major body builders' dealer networks — hundreds of new and pre-owned units available at any time, plus build-to-order — and pre-owned buses from fleet turnovers, lease returns and trade-ins. Every pre-owned bus is inspected before we list it, and we'll tell you what we found.
Paying for it
Tax-exempt lease-purchase for nonprofits and municipalities, commercial financing and leasing for operators, and grant-funded purchases (including FTA Section 5310 vehicles) are all routine for us. Our funding guide explains the options, including the one most Pennsylvania public agencies must use instead of us.
Common questions
What is a cutaway shuttle bus?
A cutaway bus starts as a van chassis with a factory cab — most often a Ford E-350/E-450, Chevrolet 3500/4500 or Ford Transit — behind which a body manufacturer such as StarCraft or Glaval builds the passenger compartment. It is the standard small commercial bus in the United States and the platform for nearly every shuttle we sell.
Do I need a CDL to drive a shuttle bus?
In Pennsylvania, a CDL is required for a vehicle designed to carry 16 or more passengers including the driver, or with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 lb or more. Many shuttle buses are deliberately configured at 14 or 15 total passengers to stay under that threshold. See our CDL guide for details and sources.
Can a shuttle bus have a wheelchair lift?
Yes. Most body builders offer a rear or side platform lift with flip-up seats, so the same bus carries, for example, 15 ambulatory passengers with no wheelchairs or 13 ambulatory plus 2 wheelchair positions.
How much does a shuttle bus cost?
As of September 2026, new non-CDL cutaway buses we sell run roughly $110,000 to $145,000 depending on lift and interior; mid-size 16–30 passenger buses $135,000 to $205,000; large 31+ passenger buses $190,000 to $270,000; pre-owned buses from about $35,000. Full table and what is and isn't included on our configurations page.
What warranty comes with a new shuttle bus?
Most new shuttle buses we sell include 7-year/70,000-mile coverage on the body and the Ford or Chevrolet cutaway chassis at no additional charge, with warranty work done locally. See our shuttle bus warranty page for the component breakdown.
How long does delivery take?
In-stock units ship once the order is signed and paid, and we quote the delivery date with the price; buses built to your floor plan take roughly 60 days from order confirmation, subject to chassis supply. The date goes in writing on the quote.
Do you sell used shuttle buses?
Yes. New buses are quoted to your floor plan from the body builder; pre-owned buses come from fleet turnovers, lease returns and trade-ins, and every one is inspected before we list it.
Have a passenger count and a budget year? That's enough to start.
We'll come back within one business day with two or three floor plans, delivered prices and real delivery dates.
Request a quote Call (717) 932-6060