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<\/p>\nAt GOGO Charters, we pride ourselves on making every part of your group transportation experience as easy as possible. From the charter bus quoting process to organizing pickups and drop-offs, we aim to have everything covered for your group trip.<\/p>\n
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We\u2019ve already covered the charter bus rental basics<\/a>, but what about the parking and pickup details? Pre-planning your staging and loading logistics for your charter bus will help us get your trip running as smoothly as possible.<\/p>\n While booking your charter bus, consider these general tips to organize staging areas, loading areas, and a seamless pickup and drop-off:<\/p>\n Finding a place to stage, unload, and park a bus in Washington DC<\/a> is going to be more difficult than doing so in a more attraction-sparse location. This may seem obvious, but starting with a realistic mindset regarding traffic and transportation accommodations is a good first step.<\/p>\n Most major cities with high levels of out-of-town travelers have several resources for passengers. These offices will outline any important parking regulations and limitations of charter bus travel, as well as information about necessary travel permits that need to be obtained by passengers.<\/p>\n For example, bus parking in New York<\/a> and New Orleans<\/a> can be a challenge because these cities have roads that prohibit buses<\/a> in historic areas and crowded business districts. If your destination is in travel-restricted areas for buses, your driver will need to take a different route to designated loading areas.<\/p>\n Major cities will often designate separate parking, staging, and loading areas for buses. When you\u2019re looking into parking and drop off logistics for your bus, be sure you know the difference between the following terms:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Finding parking spaces for oversized vehicles is often limited in busy cities. Some areas may offer street parking alongside loading and staging areas, while other locations suggest that buses park in large business centers or public areas.<\/p>\n Chicago is a prime example. The city offers designated loading zones<\/a> near top attractions, but most Chicago charter bus<\/a> parking must be done at McCormick Place, Soldier Field, or Lincoln Park.<\/p>\n For more help, check out some of our guides to parking a charter bus in Austin<\/a>, finding charter bus parking in New York City<\/a>, or navigating Boston charter bus parking<\/a>.<\/p>\n Cities like Washington DC and Los Angeles<\/a> are relatively spread out. Walking between locations is doable in some areas, but if you’re traveling with a large group, shuttling there may be easier.<\/p>\n If your group is planning to visit multiple attractions in DC but you have passengers who can’t make the journey along the National Mall, consider mapping out the best pickup and drop-off locations at each stop throughout your journey.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n At GOGO Charters, we understand that chartering a bus for your entire journey isn\u2019t always feasible. Sometimes taking a plane for a cross country trip is simply easier for groups. But what about after the plane lands?<\/p>\n Reserving a private motorcoach as a shuttle will make your airport transfer much easier than relying on transportation from hotel shuttles or rental cars.<\/p>\n Most major airports have a designated location for bus staging before passenger pickup and separate curbside pickup areas that prohibit waiting.<\/p>\n Depending on the airport and the level of traffic, consider contacting Airport Authority to ensure passenger pickup and drop-off is allowed in certain terminals with a charter bus. Some exceptionally busy airports require trip permits for passenger pickup, while others allow simple curbside loading at terminals.<\/p>\n Charter buses can generally be staged at cell phone lots or parking lots designated for oversized vehicles while waiting for passengers. Once passengers arrive curbside at their destination, your driver can arrange a meeting location to load to your group. Cities like Phoenix<\/a> have charter bus access at multiple airport terminals, while busier locations like Chicago have a separate bus and shuttle center.<\/p>\n Cities with a large number of tourist attractions like New York City<\/a> and Washington DC have designated drop-off locations near popular areas. Bustling cities like The Big Apple are generally better when traveled by minibus rather than full-sized charter bus.<\/p>\n New York restricts charter buses access on several roads in Lower Manhattan<\/a>, while all charter vehicles over 33 feet are prohibited in areas like the Financial District.<\/p>\n Attractions like the 9\/11 National Memorial and Battery Park in Lower Manhattan have designated passenger pickup and drop-off locations that work around bus restrictions. Parking is still exceptionally limited in these areas, but large groups can use a loading area for up to 15 minutes.<\/p>\n If your group is traveling to busy areas like Lower Manhattan or the National Mall<\/a> in DC, be sure your loading and unloading process is as streamlined as possible. During peak travel seasons in summer and around holidays, DC sees more than 1,000 motorcoaches daily. So you\u2019ll likely have dozens of other buses needing to unload and load in the same areas.<\/p>\n1.\u00a0\u00a0 Keep your destination in mind.<\/h3>\n
2.\u00a0\u00a0 Consider contacting the city\u2019s Department of Transportation.<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n3.\u00a0\u00a0 Understand some important parking terminology.<\/h3>\n
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4.\u00a0\u00a0 Explore parking options at convention centers, museums, stadiums, and parks.<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n5.\u00a0\u00a0 Plan to find multiple loading zones and staging areas for multi-attraction trips.<\/h3>\n
Staging and Unloading at Airports<\/h2>\n
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Parking and Unloading at Popular Tourist Attractions<\/h2>\n
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