The best part of a group trip is the part where nobody has to drive. No caravan losing each other at exits, no designated driver missing the tasting, no one arriving three hours after everybody else because of a wrong turn outside Fredericksburg. Imperial Bus runs leisure and tour charters from San Antonio — Hill Country wine routes, ski runs to Colorado and New Mexico, city sightseeing, and multi-day vacations across the United States and Canada.
Why Tour Organizers & Travel Groups Choose Imperial Bus
A leisure trip is judged on the whole experience, not just arrival. That means a coach with a working restroom, air conditioning that holds up in a Texas August, seats that recline for a six-hour leg, and a driver who knows the route and the stops worth making. We have been running long-distance group travel out of San Antonio for decades, and we plan trips the way experienced travelers would — with realistic timing, sensible rest stops, and no surprises on the invoice.
Trips We Run
From an afternoon in the Hill Country to a two-week cross-country tour, the coach and the itinerary scale to the trip.
Hill Country Wine & Brewery Tours
Fredericksburg, Driftwood, and the 290 wine corridor. Everyone gets to taste, nobody has to drive, and the group stays together across every stop on the route.
Ski & Winter Trips
Multi-day runs to Colorado and New Mexico ski country, with the luggage and equipment capacity a ski group actually needs.
City Sightseeing & Local Tours
The River Walk, the Alamo, the mission trail, and the theme parks — comfortable transportation for visiting groups and reunion attendees seeing the city.
Multi-Day Vacation Tours
Extended itineraries across Texas, the Southwest, and beyond, with the same driver and coach for the duration of the trip.
Cross-Country & Canada Travel
National park tours, coast-to-coast itineraries, and travel into Canada. Long-distance group travel is where a real motorcoach earns its keep.
What Makes a Long Trip Comfortable
On a two-hour transfer almost anything works. On a nine-hour leg to ski country, the details decide whether the group arrives happy.
Onboard Restroom on Every Coach
The single biggest difference between a motorcoach and a van on any trip longer than about two hours.
Real Luggage Capacity
Undercarriage bays that handle a week of luggage, ski equipment, or coolers without anyone stacking bags on seats.
Reclining Seats and Climate Control
Individual air vents, reading lights, and seats that recline — built for long legs, not short hops.
Experienced Long-Haul Drivers
Our drivers run these routes regularly and know where the sensible stops are, which matters more than any map on a multi-day itinerary.
Help Building the Itinerary
Tell us the destinations and we will advise on realistic timing, driving hours, and overnight stops before you commit to a schedule.
Pro Tip
Plan around driving-hour limits, not just mileage. Federal regulations cap how long a driver may operate in a day, which is a safety rule worth planning around rather than around. On long itineraries we will tell you honestly where a day is too ambitious and suggest an overnight stop — it makes for a better trip and a legal one.
Popular Departures & Destinations From San Antonio, Austin & Laredo
We depart from anywhere in San Antonio, Austin, Laredo and South Texas and run leisure charters everywhere nationwide and to Canada. These are among our most requested destinations.
Fredericksburg Wine Trail
Gruene & New Braunfels
Texas Hill Country
Austin & Central Texas
South Padre Island
Corpus Christi
Colorado & New Mexico Ski Country
Laredo
South Texas
Nationwide & Canada
Planning a Group Trip or Tour?
Tell us where you want to go and how many are traveling, and we will help you build a realistic itinerary. Request a free quote today.
Frequently Asked Questions
We pick up in San Antonio, Austin, Laredo and South Texas and provide complete charter service everywhere in the United States and Canada. Day trips around Texas and multi-day tours to the Southwest, the mountains, or the coast are all routine for us. We do not travel into Mexico.
Yes. Every motorcoach in our fleet has an onboard restroom, along with reclining seats, individual air vents, reading lights, and climate control — all of which matter considerably on longer routes.
Yes. Tell us your destinations and we will advise on realistic driving times, sensible rest stops, and where an overnight makes more sense than pushing through. Federal driving-hour limits shape multi-day itineraries, and we plan around them from the start.
Alcohol is permitted on specific charters with prior arrangement. An additional refundable deposit and a cleaning fee apply. Let us know when you book so we can set the trip up correctly.
Tolls and parking fees are the client's responsibility, and on overnight trips the client provides lodging for the driver. We are upfront about this when quoting so there are no surprises on the final invoice.
Book Your Group Tour or Vacation
Planning a wine tour, ski trip, or multi-day vacation? Let Imperial Bus handle the driving with comfortable motorcoaches and experienced long-haul drivers.
Leisure Travel Quick Facts
- Onboard: Restroom, reclining seats, Wi-Fi, climate control
- Service Area: San Antonio, Austin, Laredo & South Texas — nationwide & Canada (not Mexico)
- Group Sizes: Small groups through 56+ passengers
- Trip Length: Day trips through multi-week itineraries
- Alcohol: Permitted on approved charters; deposit & cleaning fee apply
- Client Covers: Tolls, parking, and driver lodging on overnights
- Recommended Lead Time: 3-6 weeks; earlier for holidays & ski season
