Senior & Adult Day Trip Charter Buses from Philadelphia

Day trips for senior and adult groups

Senior centers, retirement and 55-plus communities, garden clubs, alumni associations, and social clubs across the Philadelphia region plan regular day trips, and the region is full of easy destinations: world-class gardens, Lancaster County, the Jersey Shore, Atlantic City, and Philadelphia's museums and theaters. Philly Charters arranges motorcoaches, minibuses, and Sprinter vans for these trips, with one quote and driver gratuity included.

Trips run by DOT-licensed (FMCSA) partner carriers and are state compliant. Trusted since 2015, in passenger travel since 2011.

Favorite destinations

Gardens and the Brandywine Valley

Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square is a year-round favorite, especially during A Longwood Christmas. The Brandywine Valley adds museums, estates, and lunch in Kennett Square or West Chester.

Lancaster County and Hershey

Lancaster County offers farm country, markets, and family-style dining, and the Sight & Sound theater productions are a popular full-day outing. Hershey pairs well with a chocolate-themed afternoon.

Atlantic City and the shore

Atlantic City casino days remain a classic group trip, and Cape May offers Victorian architecture, the beach, and seafood lunches in season.

Philadelphia museums, markets, and shows

The Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Barnes Foundation, lunch at Reading Terminal Market, and holiday performances such as The Nutcracker and holiday concerts are all easy half-day or evening trips. Each March, the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center is one of the most popular group outings of the year; see our Flower Show charter guide.

Shopping villages and holiday lights

Peddler's Village in Bucks County and New Hope make relaxed shopping and lunch days, and December holiday light tours are a favorite evening trip.

Planning for comfort and access

Tell us about mobility needs when you request a quote: walkers, wheelchairs, the number of riders who need extra time on steps, and whether anyone needs a wheelchair-accessible vehicle. Accessible vehicles depend on partner-carrier availability, so ask early. We plan door-side drop-offs where venues allow, build in rest stops on longer trips, and keep the day at a comfortable pace. Most full-size motorcoaches have an onboard restroom; confirm with us if your group needs one.

Pickup points

We pick up at senior centers, community lots, retirement communities, community meeting points, and park-and-ride lots across Philadelphia, the suburbs, South Jersey, and Delaware. If your group lives in several towns, we can add a second pickup stop. See our service areas.

A sample day trip

A typical Longwood day leaves a senior center at 9 a.m., arrives at the gardens by mid-morning, allows three hours for the conservatory and lunch, adds a stop in Kennett Square for coffee or shopping, and returns before the evening rush, with the driver staying with the group all day.

Ideas by season

• Spring: the Flower Show in March, Longwood's spring bloom, and Lancaster County farm country as it greens up.
• Summer: Cape May and the shore, evening concerts at the Mann Center, and air-conditioned museum days in the city.
• Fall: foliage drives to Bucks County and the Poconos, harvest markets, and winery visits.
• Winter: A Longwood Christmas, holiday light tours, The Nutcracker and holiday concerts, and Atlantic City getaways.

Tips for group leaders

Share a printed itinerary with riders that lists the departure time, the meeting point, and the return time. Ask riders to bring a light layer, since bus air conditioning can feel cool, and any medications they need during the day. Collect an emergency contact for each rider, and give us one trip leader's mobile number so the driver can coordinate pickups. If your group pays per person, set a sign-up deadline a few days before the 14-day balance date so your final headcount is settled.

When to book

Spring garden season, fall foliage, the Flower Show in March, and the December holidays fill quickly. Mid-week trips are usually easier to schedule and often quieter at the destination.

Book your Senior & Adult Day Trips group trip

Trips run by DOT-licensed (FMCSA) partner carriers, state compliant, and driver gratuity is included in your quote. Email quotes@phillycharters.com, call (267) 223-4647, or request a free quote online with your date, headcount, pickup address, and stops. Trusted since 2015 · in passenger travel since 2011.