Best Buses For Sale is a family-run used bus dealer in Huntington, New York. We sell reconditioned non-CDL, wheelchair and church shuttle buses to Ohio churches, ambulette and NEMT operators, senior communities and nonprofits, and we deliver anywhere in the state on our own flatbed trailers.
Why a Rust-Free Bus Matters in Ohio
Ohio scores 8.5 out of 10 on our road-salt rust scale. ODOT used more than 760,000 tons of salt last winter and runs a large brine program, so Ohio buses build up heavy chloride on frames, brake lines and floors. Our buses come from outside the Salt Belt, and Manny drives every one and fixes what he finds before it is sold.
What Ohio Buyers Need to Know
- Licenses: a regular license covers a shuttle under 26,001 lb designed for 15 or fewer people, including the driver. Sixteen or more people, or 26,001 lb or more, needs a CDL with a passenger endorsement.
- Ambulettes: each Ohio ambulette needs a permit from the Ohio Medical Transportation Board (ORC 4766.07) and an annual inspection. Ohio Medicaid pays wheelchair-van trips through county JFS offices and managed care vendors.
- For-hire service: paid passenger carriers need a PUCO certificate, renewed yearly, with $1.5M liability for 15 or fewer people including the driver, or $5M for 16 or more. Buses for 16 or more people, or over 10,001 lb, need a yearly Highway Patrol inspection.
- Sales tax: 5.75% state plus county tax (about 6.5% to 8% total), paid at the title office. Churches and 501(c)(3)s using Form STEC B, and government buyers, are exempt.
- Emissions: E-Check covers only vehicles 10,000 lb or less, so most cutaways are exempt.
See all Ohio rules in our State Buyer’s Guide →
General information from official state sources, not legal or tax advice. Rules change, so confirm with the state agency before you buy or put a bus in service.
Shuttle Buses for Sale for Ohio Buyers
2018 Ford E-350 Non-CDL 14/2 Wheelchair Shuttle Bus · $59,990 each (matched pair)
Thirteen passenger seats plus the driver, or 2 wheelchairs with seats folded. No CDL needed. Buy one or the matched pair.
2018 Ford E-450 16/6 Wheelchair Bus · $60,000
Up to 16 passengers or up to 6 wheelchair positions for larger programs. At 16 passengers it needs a CDL driver.
2017 Ford E-450 Non-CDL 12/4 Wheelchair Shuttle Bus · $29,990 each
Twelve passengers or 4 wheelchair positions. One of a matched fleet of three.
2018 Ford F-550 Glaval 28/2 Wheelchair Shuttle Bus · $65,990 each (matched pair)
Twenty-eight passengers plus a lift for 2 wheelchairs for church and group trips. Needs a CDL driver.
Ohio Buyer FAQ
Do Church Buses in Ohio Need a CDL?
Not if the bus is designed for 15 or fewer people, including the driver, and is under 26,001 lb. Sixteen or more people needs a CDL with a passenger endorsement.
Why Buy a Bus From Outside Ohio?
Ohio is one of the heaviest road-salt states in the country. A bus that spent its life outside the Salt Belt starts with a cleaner frame, brake lines and floor.
Do You Deliver to Ohio?
Yes. We deliver anywhere in Ohio on our own flatbed trailers, so the bus arrives without highway miles on it.
Can I See the Bus First?
Yes. Every listing has a walkaround video, Manny will do a live FaceTime walkaround, or you can visit us in Huntington, New York.
How Much Does a Used Shuttle Bus Cost in Ohio?
As of November 2026, most reconditioned shuttle buses in our inventory are priced between about $40,000 and $66,000, depending on year, size and wheelchair equipment. Older or smaller buses can cost less. Delivery is quoted for each bus. See our Used Shuttle Bus Buying Checklist before you buy.
Talk to Manny
Call or text (516) 852-2748 for a FaceTime walkaround, financing or delivery. We buy our buses nationwide from outside the Salt Belt and deliver anywhere in the U.S. on our own flatbeds. See every bus for sale »