Connecting Buses & Group Travel

Join the only industry organization that connects all motorcoach and group travel industry segments to maximize their offerings to customers and help build their business.

For more information, contact abamembership@buses.org or call 202-842-1645.

Choose your membership option

We have several organizational membership classifications available for bus and group tour operators and providers, as well as those who support the industries we represent.

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Operators

Motorcoach

Motorcoach/bus operator membership is open to private companies that own motorcoaches and provide services such as charters, tours, scheduled service, sightseeing, receptive operations, school bus, package express, and special operations. Eligible companies must hold proper operating authority or insurance and maintain a satisfactory USDOT SAFER safety rating to continue benefits.

 
 

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Operators

Tour

Tour operators organize and sell outbound tours for groups and frequently book motorcoaches for their groups. Some also act as receptive operators for their local area, and some own travel agencies.

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Industry Partner

Travel

Travel Industry membership is available for travel/tourism/destination marketing organizations, tourism service/transportation companies, accommodations, attractions, and food service companies.

Locations allow you to promote all locations at Marketplace. However, to make all locations searchable on our website, you must purchase the Plus Membership package.

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Industry Partner

Associate

Products/Service Provider membership is available to companies that supply goods and services to the motorcoach and tour operator industry.

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Enjoy the Association’s membership benefits immediately by tapping the “Join” button of the membership option above you qualify for. Download and fill out the requested information. (NOTE: For dues, check payments can delay membership activation by up to two weeks from the date received.)

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Fill in the appropriate PDF form and email it to abamembership@buses.org.

Send your completed form or invoice and check to the ABA headquarters.

Print Your Company ID on the check.

Send dues check payments only to American Bus Association, 111 K St. NE, 9th Fl., Washington, D.C. 20002

To verify that dues have been received and posted, log in to your My ABA profile account, select Company, and then Invoices/Receipts to access your invoices.

NOTE: Bus Operator membership requests are placed in a pending status for 30 days, allowing ABA operators to comment to ensure the credibility of the pending operator. After that period, the membership becomes fully active. Membership is valid through June 30 of the following year of your join date. Upon renewal, the appropriate annual due amount will be charged (see annual dues chart). 

Tax Information

American Bus Association Tax Payer Identification Number (FTIN) for W-9 purposes is 53-0114680.

Contributions or gifts to the American Bus Association are not tax deductible as charitable contributions. However, they may be tax deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses. For U.S. federal tax returns, 25% of membership fees are direct lobbying expenses and are nondeductible as a business expense.

Please consult your tax advisor regarding your specific situation.

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Optional Charges

ABA appreciates member efforts to build the ABA Foundation and its scholarship funds. Scholarships are available to you, your employees, and their dependents. Your tax-deductible contribution will ensure the future of the Foundation’s valuable education and research programs. A $50 voluntary contribution was added to your total dues payment. If you do not wish to contribute, subtract $50 from the total.

Membership Rates and Deadlines (excluding discounts)

Bus Operator 10 or Less$600Due by June 30
Bus Operator 11-20$890Due by June 30
Bus Operator 21-30

$1,680

Due by June 30
Bus Operator 31-50$2,100Due by June 30
Bus Operator 51-100$4,160Due by June 30
Bus Operator 101-150$5,930Due by June 30
Bus Operator 151-200$6,800Due by June 30
Bus Operator 201-300$7,700Due by June 30
Bus Operator 301-400$8,800Due by June 30
Bus Operator 401-500$9,970Due by June 30
Bus Operator 501-750$13,120Due by June 30
Bus Operator 751-1,000$15,750Due by June 30
Bus Operator 1,000+$21,050Due by June 30
Tour Operator I$580Due by June 30
Tour Operator II$580Due by June 30
Travel Industry Single Entity$685Due by December 31
Travel Industry 2–5 Entities$1,100Due by December 31
Travel Industry 6–24 Entities$1,520Due by December 31
Travel Industry 25+ Entities$1,735Due by December 31
Associate Hardware Supplier$685Due by December 31
Associate Service Supplier$685Due by December 31
Associate Bus Manufacturer$3,415Due by December 31

*Rates effective March 1, 2026

PLUS Membership Add-on

Management Companies & Multi-Entity Travel

ABA recognizes the importance of your brand in the group travel market.  That’s why we have a new member benefit just for you!  ABA’s new PLUS membership expands your marketing resources and offers industry news that can help you and the companies you represent.

Management companies and multiple-entity travel members are eligible for this exclusive offer.

  • Complimentary Subscriptions to ABA Publications:
    • Destinations magazine
    • Member Alerts
  • Access to Members-only information and research
  • Profiles and listings in:
    • Online ABA Member Search
    • Destinations magazine (when available)
    • Representation in offered travel guides