Washington, DC Government and Group Charter Buses
Kaplan Transportation moves federal agencies, contractors and large groups around Washington, DC and across the country. Owner-operated out of Olney, Maryland for more than a decade.
One call covers the coach, the driver and the schedule, from a single shuttle run to a standing government contract.
- Federal and government contracts
- Large groups and conventions
- Dispatch answered 24/7
- Charters nationwide
What we run
Charter Buses for Government Agencies and Large Groups in Washington, DC
Government and contract work is the core of the business. Every job is quoted by a person, and the owner stays reachable from the first call to the last drop-off.
Government & Agency Charters
Personnel transport for federal agencies and their contractors, for a single date or under a standing contract. Drivers are briefed on the schedule, the pickup points and any site check-in requirements before the first run.
Nationwide Charters
Multi-day and long-distance charters to any US destination. Through our operator network we can put a coach under your group in most markets, and we manage the trip from here either way.
Contract & Shuttle Service
Recurring shuttle loops on a set schedule: hotel to venue, lot to campus, building to building. Built for agencies and companies that need the same run done right every day.
Large Group & Event Transportation
Conventions, summits and national events where hundreds of people have to move on a tight clock. We have supported events as tightly run as a papal visit and the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Vehicle classes
Pick by headcount
Not sure which? Give us the headcount and we will tell you what actually fits, luggage and equipment included.
| Class | Passengers | Typically used for |
|---|---|---|
| Executive van | 11–14 | Official visitors, small teams, airport transfers |
| Minibus | 20–28 | Site visits, campus shuttles, staff transfers |
| Mid-size coach | 32–38 | Training cohorts, delegations, conference blocks |
| Motorcoach | 47–56 | Long-distance and multi-day travel, full personnel moves |
| Accessible coach | On request | Wheelchair lift and securement positions |
How we operate
The part you only notice when it goes wrong
Vehicles, drivers and dispatch are held to the same standard on every job, whether it is a single airport run or a month of daily shuttles.
On board
- Reclining seats
- Wi-Fi
- Onboard restroom on coach classes
- Luggage bays sized to the group
Vehicles
- Preventive maintenance program, not repair-when-it-breaks
- Cleaned and serviced between trips
- Replacement sourced if one goes down mid-trip
Drivers
- Experienced and fully licensed
- Fluent in English
- Briefed on your schedule before the trip, not handed it at the curb
Dispatch
- Answered 24 hours a day, every day
- One point of contact for the whole job
- Reroutes handled while you are moving
Interiors are cleaned and sanitized between trips, not just between seasons.
Track record
Who has trusted the bus
Federal agencies and major national events have put their people on our coaches.
United States Secret Service
A Certificate of Appreciation presented to Michael Kaplan and Kaplan Transportation in recognition of contributions supporting the protective mission of the United States Secret Service during the 2020 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Papal visit
Provided bus service for the Pope’s visit, about as tightly scheduled as group transport gets.
Owner-led
You can reach Mike Kaplan, the owner. On quotes and on problems, you are talking to the decision-maker.
Company details
Kaplan Transportation, Inc. DUNS 081057720. Based in Olney, Maryland.
Where we pick up
Serving the Capital Region
Based in Olney, Maryland, a short drive from downtown Washington, DC.
Agencies and groups are picked up anywhere across the DC metro, Maryland and Northern Virginia:
- Washington, DC
- Northern Virginia
- Montgomery County, MD
- Prince George’s County, MD
- Baltimore, MD
- Frederick County, MD
Going further? Charters run nationwide. Through our network of operators across the country we can put a coach under your group in most US markets, and we manage the logistics from here either way.
Get a quote
Tell us about the trip
Dispatch is answered around the clock. Send the details and a person gets back to you with a quote.
Serving Washington, DC
DUNS 081057720
(301) 525-8747
Monday to Sunday, all hours
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