StarTrans Bus

The commercial shuttle bus expert.

Quality without compromise.

StarTrans Bus launched its first shuttle bus in 1983. Since then, they have worked continuously to provide affordable and reliable buses for municipal transit fleets, health care, assisted living, tour and charter services, and shuttle services.

StarTrans manufactures high-quality buses, at a fair price, without the end-user having to compromise on safety or comfort. Moreover, with a 5-year / 160,000 km warranty, they are unique in the industry, which sets them apart from their competitors.

StarTrans Buses Available for Sale:

Candidate II

The Candidate II is a spacious high-floor bus mounted on a Ford E-350 or E-450 chassis. It has a seating capacity of up to 16 passengers.

Candidate II Transit

The Candidate II transit is a smaller high-floor bus mounted on a Ford 3500 chassis. It also has a seating capacity of 16 passengers.

Senator II

The Senator II is a popular model in the StarTrans lineup. Mounted on a Ford E-350 or E-450 chassis, this high-floor bus offers seating capacity for up to 25 passengers.

Senator II MVP

With the most capacity available on a Ford cutaway, the Senator II MVP on a Ford E-450 chassis has seating for up to 28 passengers.

Senator II HD

The Senator II HD is a heavy-duty high-floor bus mounted on a Ford E-550 chassis. It has a seating capacity of up to 33 passengers.

Senator II HD 650

The Senator II HD 650 is a heavy-duty high-floor bus mounted on a Ford E-650 chassis. It has a seating capacity of up to 45 passengers.

Senator II HD IC

The Senator II HD IC is a heavy-duty diesel high-floor bus mounted on an International T/C chassis. It has a seating capacity of up to 45 passengers.

PS/2

The PS/2 is a heavy-duty diesel high-floor bus mounted on a Freightliner chassis. It has a seating capacity of up to 45 passengers.

Why did we choose to work with StarTrans Bus?

  • Expertise: StarTrans Bus is an industry leader in small to mid-size shuttle buses. It is an excellent brand for public and private transportation in North America (Forest River Group).
  • Positioning: As a high-floor bus option, StarTrans Bus is Crestline Buses broadest product offering. It meets the needs of all the industries we serve because of its affordability, durability, and reliability.
  • Warranty: Backed by Forest River’s industry-leading 5-year/100,000-mile limited bumper-to-bumper warranty, StarTrans Bus models offer peace of mind.
  • Efficiency and responsiveness: StartTrans Bus has the lowest lead times in the industry, meaning a faster delivery and in-service start date. 

A Forest River Inc. Brand

A trusted industry leader.

Your needs, interests, budget, and lifestyle are at the forefront of every vehicle Forest River, Inc. develops. This vision impacts every division of the group, from the RVs to the commercial buses. 

Forest River, Inc. bus divisions have become widely recognized for quality, durability, and value in almost all transportation products. Their commitment to finding the right transportation fit for every customer has led to developing a comprehensive line of transit buses, shuttle buses, and luxury coaches.

Leader in the mid-size bus market, Forest River managed to leverage its expertise across all brands, resulting in comprehensive buses and vans line up.