About Us

Since 1928, James River Bus Lines and has been a recognized leader in transportation solutions. Serving a diverse client base worldwide, the firm’s rich history sprang from modest beginnings in rural Virginia where its one and only bus would bring passengers to Richmond for daily shopping. Today, the firm is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, and features a fleet of more than 80 vehicles. James River Bus Lines, with its subsidiary Carey Transportation, now provides a broad array of transportation solutions to an ever expanding market.

Notably, we’re adept at working with organizations of all types, including corporate, military, schools and colleges, wedding parties, religious congregations, hospitals, and government, to name a few. Through both charter and contract transportation, we provide everything from convention shuttles to airport transfers to executive transportation. James River Bus Lines clearly has the resources, experience, and track record to meet every transportation requirement.

Best of all, our dedication to unparalleled safety and customer service has remained unchanged through the years. It’s the reason we are continually ranked among the top 50 transportation firms in the United States, and consistently rated “Outstanding” by the Department of Defense. At James River Bus Lines and Carey Transportation, our mission is clear: to be your single transportation solution.