Best Buses For Sale is a family-run used bus dealer in Huntington, New York, a short trip from Rhode Island. We sell reconditioned shuttle and wheelchair buses to Rhode Island churches, camps, schools, senior communities and nonprofits, and we deliver anywhere in the state on our own flatbed trailers.
Why a Rust-Free Bus Matters in Rhode Island
Rhode Island scores 9.1 out of 10 on our road-salt rust scale, with the highest salt use per lane-mile in the country in the Clear Roads survey, plus Narragansett Bay salt air. Our buses come from outside the Salt Belt, and Manny drives every one and fixes what he finds before it is sold.
What Rhode Island Buyers Need to Know
- Licenses: a regular license covers private use. Carrying passengers for pay needs a chauffeur license, and a bus for 16 or more people, including the driver, needs a CDL.
- Medicaid NEMT vehicles: carriers need a DPUC NEMT certificate, and trips run through MTM. Vehicles added since July 31, 2024 must be no more than 4 model years old with under 150,000 miles at first inspection, leave service at 250,000 miles, be inspected yearly and serve NEMT only. Most of our current stock is older than that, so for Medicaid NEMT work, ask us to source a newer unit.
- For-hire service: paid passenger vans and jitneys are licensed by the Division of Public Utilities. Ask DPUC which class a larger bus falls into.
- Inspections: vehicles over 8,500 lb need a safety inspection every 12 months.
- Sales tax: 7%, paid at the DMV. Qualified charitable and religious organizations with an exemption certificate, and government buyers, are exempt.
See all Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island Buyers
2019 Ford E-350 StarCraft Non-CDL 14 Passenger Shuttle Bus · Call for price
Fourteen passengers for church, camp and school trips.
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, for senior programs and churches.
2012 Ford E-450 Non-CDL 14 Passenger Hotel Shuttle Bus With Luggage · $24,000
Fourteen passengers with a rear luggage compartment for group trips.
2017 Ford E-450 16/2 Wheelchair Shuttle Bus · $34,000
Up to 16 passengers or 2 wheelchair positions. At 16 passengers it needs a CDL driver.
Rhode Island Buyer FAQ
Can I Use an Older Bus for Medicaid NEMT in Rhode Island?
Not for vehicles added since July 31, 2024. EOHHS policy requires them to be no more than 4 model years old with under 150,000 miles at first inspection. Older buses still work well for churches, camps, schools and senior programs.
Do Church Buses in Rhode Island Need a CDL?
A bus designed for 16 or more people, including the driver, needs a CDL. Smaller buses can be driven on a regular license for private use; paid service needs a chauffeur license.
Do You Deliver to Rhode Island?
Yes. We deliver anywhere in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island?
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 »