Why Choose Us

Reasons to use James River Bus Lines and Carey Transportation that no other transportation company in Virginia can claim:

Experience – founded in 1928.
Great Service – we don’t just think we provide great service; we know it because our customers tell us so - 97.8% give us the highest rating, 2% give us a satisfactory rating, less than 1% give us an unsatisfactory rating.
Driver Development – periodic behind the wheel performance reviews and refresher training. Also, 30 + hours of customer service training.
Satellite tracking and digital surveillance system in each vehicle for safety and security. Also emergency alert buttons onboard to notify dispatchers and authorities if required.
The Department of Defense, the Department of Transportation, the Division of Motor Vehicles and the State Police use our training and safety program as a model for training their staff.
Our trainers are certified by DMV to administer the Commercial Drivers License approval process.
#1 (Outstanding) rating by the Department of Defense.
A founding member of the International Motor Coach Group, a group of the top motorcoach companies in North America.
James River Bus Lines and Carey Transportation is the only private transportation company to utilize a driving simulator in its training program.

Other items:

A large and varied fleet of motorcoaches, minicoaches, vans, SUVs, limos and town cars.
A variety of services including charters, transportation management services, sightseeing tours, group tour arrangements and chauffeured services.
Scheduled runs to Atlantic City and Charles Town Race & Slots.