How to Buy a Used Bus in the U.S. and Ship It to the Bahamas

Best Buses For Sale is a family-run used bus dealership in Huntington, New York that has sold and delivered buses to buyers in the Bahamas. Here is how buying a U.S. bus for the Bahamas works, who does each step, and what to sort out before you buy.

Why Buy a Used Bus in the U.S.?

The U.S. has the largest supply of used shuttle buses, wheelchair buses and passenger buses in the region. Prices are usually far lower than buying new, and parts for Ford and Chevrolet buses are easy to find. Our buses come from outside the Rust Belt, so they have less rust to begin with, which matters in salt air.

The Five Steps

  1. Tell us what you need. Bus type, number of passengers, wheelchair positions, how many buses, your budget, and the island it is going to.
  2. Pick your bus. We send options from our inventory or find matching buses, with photos, specs and videos. Every bus is driven and reconditioned before it is sold.
  3. Line up your agent. Hire a Bahamas customs broker or freight forwarder before you pay. They handle import, duty and customs on the Bahamas side.
  4. Pay by wire. Payment is made by international bank wire.
  5. We get the bus to the port. We arrange getting the bus to the U.S. port you or your agent chooses. Florida ports are the usual choice for the Bahamas. Your agent takes it from there.

Who Does What

  • Best Buses For Sale: finds and reconditions the bus, and gets it to the U.S. port. We provide whatever paperwork is requested and required, including the title and bill of sale.
  • Your agent or freight forwarder: books the ocean shipping, handles Bahamas customs, import duty and clearance.
  • You: choose the bus, pay by wire, and register and insure the bus in the Bahamas.

Before You Buy: Questions to Ask Your Agent

  • What import duty and fees apply to this bus, based on its age and value?
  • Which documents does Bahamas Customs need from the seller?
  • Which Florida port and shipping line do you use for Nassau, Freeport or the Out Islands?
  • Are there rules for buses used commercially, such as for tours, hotels or jitney service?
  • Does the passenger door side matter for how the bus will be used?

Popular Buses for the Bahamas

  • Ford E-350 and E-450 shuttle buses for hotels, tours and churches
  • Wheelchair buses with lifts for medical transport and senior care
  • 24 to 28 passenger Ford F-550 buses for larger groups
  • Matched pairs and small fleets of identical buses

Need More Than a Bus?

We can source almost anything from the U.S., from a monkey wrench to a ship, including hard-to-find bus parts. Tell us what you need.

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Call or text: (516) 852-2748 · mannyc@bestbusesforsale.com