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Alaska X

... tour name and time on each ticket), and directs the guests to the bus * Accountable for the ... Must possess current driver's license * Must possess a CDL with passenger endorsement * Must have a ...

Fair Oaks Management LLC

Bus Driver

Fair Oaks, IN · On-site

$15.25 - $21/hr

Bus Driver Position Summary: This position will ensure each guest is greeted warmly, provided a ... Guide guests on what activities to do after their bus tour experience utilizing script. * Ensure ...

Starr

Bus, Motorcoach Driver: Full Time

Trenton, NJ · On-site

$21.25 - $28.25/hr

Charter & Tour Bus Driver * $3,000.00 Sign-On Bonus (Full Time Drivers) * CDL license is preferred, paid training available for those without CDL * Passenger & Air Brake Endorsements a plus * Truck ...

Starr

Bus, Motorcoach Driver: Full Time

Trenton, NJ

$21.25 - $28.25/hr

Charter & Tour Bus Driver * $3,000.00 Sign-On Bonus (Full Time Drivers) * CDL license is preferred, paid training available for those without CDL * Passenger & Air Brake Endorsements a plus * Truck ...

Florida Gulf Coast University

OPS Bus Driver

Fort Myers, FL · On-site

$15 - $20.50/hr

The bus driver will be responsible for assisting tour guides in driving tour groups and guests around campus; arranging for maintenance on the vehicle; performing daily vehicle checks; as well as ...

TopView Group

Bus Driver - Atlanta

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$30/hr

Passenger Bus Driver TopView, one of the leading sightseeing companies in the United States, is ... Drive our luxury double-decker tour buses, specially designed to elevate the guest experience.

TopView Sightseeing

Bus Driver - Atlanta

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$30/hr

Join Our Team as a Passenger Bus Driver - Where Luxury Meets Fun and Your Skills Shine! Are you an ... Drive our luxury double-decker tour buses, specially designed to elevate the guest experience.

TopView Sightseeing

Bus Driver - Atlanta

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$30/hr

Join Our Team as a Passenger Bus Driver - Where Luxury Meets Fun and Your Skills Shine! Are you an ... Drive our luxury double-decker tour buses , specially designed to elevate the guest experience.

Academy Bus

Diesel Bus Mechanic Foreman

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$33 - $42/hr

Repair, troubleshooting and diagnosis of modern tour bus engines and transmissions * Reconditioning ... Basic computer skills * CDL License with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements required Health ...

Academy Bus

Diesel Bus Mechanic Foreman

Atlanta, GA

$33 - $42/hr

Repair, troubleshooting and diagnosis of modern tour bus engines and transmissions * Reconditioning ... Basic computer skills * CDL License with Passenger and Airbrake endorsements required Health ...

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How much do freelance tour bus driver jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance tour bus driver in the United States is $58,694.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Freelance Tour Bus Driver vs Charter Bus Driver?

AspectFreelance Tour Bus DriverCharter Bus Driver
CredentialsCommercial driver's license (CDL), passenger endorsementCommercial driver's license (CDL), passenger endorsement
Work EnvironmentSelf-employed, flexible schedules, varied locationsEmployed by a company or organization, fixed routes or trips
Employer & IndustryIndependent, tourism, travel agenciesBus companies, charter services, event organizers

Freelance Tour Bus Drivers operate independently, offering flexible travel services to tourists, while Charter Bus Drivers are typically employed by companies to transport groups on scheduled or special trips. Both roles require similar licenses and work in the passenger transportation industry, but freelance drivers have more autonomy compared to employed charter bus drivers.

How much do freelance tour bus drivers get paid?

Freelance tour bus drivers typically earn between $15 and $30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the complexity of the tours. Compensation may also include tips and bonuses, and drivers often need a commercial driver's license (CDL) and good customer service skills.

How to get a job driving a freelance tour bus?

To become a freelance tour bus driver, you typically need a commercial driver's license (CDL) with passenger endorsements, a clean driving record, and experience driving large vehicles. Building a network with tour operators or travel companies and gaining knowledge of local routes and safety regulations can help secure freelance opportunities.
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Infographic showing various Freelance Tour Bus Driver job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 29% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,694 per year, or $28.2 per hour.

Adventure Guide - CDL + Passenger

Alaska X

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Seeking Puppy Lovers!!!

$2/hour bonus upon completing contract!! - will reimburse flights to and from SE Alaska 

Greets guests on the docks. Safely transports guests to and from Adventure Camp and/or between drop off points utilizing the route established by the company. Provides a narrated tour using accurate, quality information while transporting the guests. May accompany the guests as an escort throughout the tour to serve as the primary contact for guests throughout the excursion or may return to the dock for the next group. Plays a major role in making sure guests are completely satisfied with their excursion experience.

MAIN JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensures guests experience the “E.X.C.U.R.S.I.O.N. of a lifetime” by being attentive to the needs and/or wants of the guests, answering any and all questions guests may have throughout the excursion, and notifying management of unhappy guests and/or obtaining guests’ information for management to contact them

  • Greets and gathers guests on the dock, collects tickets (verifying the tour name and time on each ticket), and directs the guests to the bus

  • Accountable for the following prior to departing the dock: verifying the count of tickets before giving them to the dock representative or ship Shore Ex staff, performs head count once on bus, explains liability waiver form to guests, and obtains permission to leave from the dock representative

  • Safely transports guests to and from Adventure Camp, Horseback ranch, and/or drop off points while adhering to the timing of the tour (including before and after)

  • Demonstrates knowledge of scripted information by consistently providing guests with accurate, quality information throughout the duration of the excursion

  • Assures the safety of the guests by conducting a pre-trip bus inspection daily, driving the speed limit at all times, assisting guests into and out of all vehicles, reviewing safety guidelines with the guests, and ensuring children stay with their parents at all times

  • Acts as a tour escort by accompanying the guests for the whole tour providing them with quality information and answers to their questions

  • Performs chores at camp to include, but not limited to the following: watering the dogs, assist dog camp staff with the handling of dogs, stocking the refreshment area, and maintaining the cleanliness of the puppy pens, bathrooms, refreshment area, and general camp area

  • Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the bus, immediately reporting problems with the bus to Maintenance by documenting on white board, and completely filling the bus with the gas at the end of the day

  • Communicates accurate information to the appropriate staff when required and as needed (radioing in the guest count to dog camp, radioing to the office when appropriate, communicating with the dock, etc.)

  • Transports supplies as needed

ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • In the event the dock representative is not on the dock, position is responsible for verifying the expected guest count with the shore excursion staff upon arriving to the dock, notifying the shore excursion staff of the actual guest count prior to leaving the dock, communicating the actual guest count to the dock representative via radio, and making sure the tickets get to either the dock representative or office staff prior departing town

  • Acting as a shuttle to transport Glacier Point guests to and from the Small Boat Harbor as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be at least 21 years of age

  • Must possess current driver’s license

  • Must possess a CDL with passenger endorsement

  • Must have a valid DOT Medical Certificate

  • Must be able to work varied shift hours

Employment Type: Full Time
Bonus/Commission: Yes

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