Austin Bus Adventures

I had an absolutely horrible experience with this company. I booked a 20 passenger bus for my sister’s bachelorette party in New Braunfels. I paid the driver in advance to pick us up from dinner at 8, take us to a concert, and then bring us back home by midnight. The bus picked us up from the restaurant on time and recklessly drove us to our venue about 30 minutes away. The driver swerved the entire trip, slammed on the brakes at stop signs, drove past the speed limit, and was texting on his phone. I made my way to the front and asked him to please slow down. When we arrived at the venue, he was kind and said that he would be waiting at midnight. I was under the impression that the bus was ours from the hours from 8 – 12. It was not. It became very clear that the driver was trying to cram as many clients into that time frame as he could. When our concert ended, I called to see where he was parked. He told me he would be there soon– that he was leaving Austin. Austin is at least 45 minutes away from New Braunfels in no traffic. At this time, the venue was closing and we were told we could not stay in the parking lot and that we would have to wait for our ride at the entrance. They turned off all the lights and 18 girls were left sitting in a dark parking lot in the outskirts of New Braunfels. A sheriff came to wait with us because he said it was unsafe to wait alone. I called the bus company again and they said that they were sending another driver, also leaving in Austin, but first they would have to meet up to get our things. It was now 12:45 and our bus had not left Austin. Our bus finally showed up at 2:15 to pick us up– almost two and a half hours after our contract specified. We were picked up by a different driver and finally made it home around 3:00 AM. I did not have words with our driver about the situation but decided I would contact the company on Monday. The company issued a half-​hearted apology for our treatment but did not offer me a complete refund, which I had requested. The driver did send me a $ 100 check the next week for the time we spent waiting.
I booked this company because they had great reviews on Unilocal and thought it would be a safe way to get around that evening. I understand that everyone has bad nights but feel we were treated very poorly. There is absolutely no excuse for leaving 18 girls stranded alone in the dark for two and a half hours. I am half convinced that we were treated this way because I called the driver out on his driving at the beginning of the night. I (or the 17 other girls I was with) will not use or recommend this company again.

Had a great time on the bus, driver took care of all our needs. Definitely recommend!!!

I had a great time on the bus. They had a bunch of buses to choose from and we chose the one that looked like a giant limo. We danced on the dance pole and drank, and the diver was really fun :)

I had a horrible experience with this company last spring. I had a very large party of around 400 relying on the buses to them to the destination in a fun timely manner. This did not happen, not only did buses go to incorrect locations and refuse to take people back, but some bus drivers were extremely rude and unaccommodating. It not only caused me a ton of personal stress, but made the group experience very unpleasant.

We took out one of there 25 Passenger Deluxe Buses and Had a great Time. Everything worked fine… stereo had bluetooth, disco lights were amazing, AC was cold and the Flat Screens had really cool effects. They had many other buses to choose from too.
I highly recommend… Austin Bus Adventures is legit!

Our bus had no air conditioning! So, it was really uncomfortable, especially on one side of the bus where the fan didn’t reach. We were all sweaty and couldn’t wait to get off of the bus. Our driver was fantastic, safe accommodating and very apologetic. The inside of the bus was pretty worn and did not appear very clean. When we called to ask for a modest credit because of the lack of air conditioning, they refused. That’s pretty poor customer service. We won’t use them again.

Best party bus company in town! Customer service and quality are both top notch. Would recommend to anyone.

I rented these guys for a trip to Lake Travis. Natalie was our driver and she was 20 minutes early. Perfect, because it allowed us to load up the bus early and give some extra time for those stragglers who can’t get anywhere on time. It takes someone with some patience to deal with a bus full of party animals, and she drove it like a pro down the sketchy loading dock to our boat.
No problems on the way back either, all went smoothly and according to plan. The only reason I wouldn’t go five stars is that my friend left her expensive sunglasses on the bus (bad move to bring them in the first place), and when she called a few days later it turns out they had been found but no one ever contacted me, and now it’s not really clear where they are. I realize my friend should have called sooner, but it would have been nice if they had called me when they were found. It’s a small distinction between very good and excellent service here, so it’s kind of a nitpick.
I would definitely use these guys again!

We used Austin Bus Adventures for a bachelorette party and the bus was perfect! It was large enough to accommodate our group, had a great sound system, and cool lights. Our driver, Rudy, was on time and very pleasant to work with. He knew got us to all of our destinations on time and without any problems.
I would definitely recommend Austin Bus Adventures and use them again.
Thanks for a great time!

I was very pleased with Austin Bus Adventures. We used them Saturday night for a large group of women (about 30 of us) from all over the country. Sean could not have been more accommodating. He returned my emails and phone calls promptly and helped us plan a great evening out. Our driver, Chris, was very patient and friendly. I was worried about planning this from out of town, but ABA made it very easy and pleasant. Highly recommend!

Austin Bus Adventures is legit! They offer the cleanest party on wheels, not to mention their kick ass sound system and 2 neon lit stripper poles. You feel like you are in a pimp limo, but theres way more room. Its the best way to party and not have to drive.
Not sure if they still do this, but they pick up groups of people up North in Riatta, close to where I live. Takes us downtown then we have to get back on the bus at 2:00am and it takes us back up north. I have had sooooo much fun on these bus adventures and have met some super cool peeps on these adventures. OH! And you can bring your own alcohol too. Big plus! ;-)
I highly recommend this party bus for any occasion. Shaun, the owner is always available to book your events and he’s a super cool dude.
Party on Austin!

We used Austin Bus Adventures for a Birthday Party and have already booked them for an upcoming event. The driver was great and most importantly on time. When I booked my second event Shaun was on top of it and was easy to deal with. Look forward to reviewing our second event!

Has anyone tried to get in touch with these guys lately???
My brother is getting married next month, and I’m in charge of the bachelor party. I started investigating party buses over a month ago, and reached out to Austin Bus Adventures (among others) due to the great reviews.
I sent 10+ emails back and forth with who I believe to be the owner, Shaun, negotiating rates and the date.
2+ weeks ago, we came to an agreement via email, and I sent in the paperwork with all the details and my credit card info.
Today is April 9^th. I haven’t heard from ANYONE since March 21^st. I have left 2 voicemails, sent 4 emails, and even submitted another website form.
I have 20+ guys counting on a party bus to pick them up two weeks from this Saturday, and can’t get Austin Bus Adventures to return my calls or emails to confirm.
I understand Shaun was traveling, and it’s prom season. I wouldn’t even hold it against him if he decided to take another party out that night, but simply not responding is unprofessional and leaves me stuck between a rock and a hard place.
Not cool, dude. Not cool at all.

I’ve used Austin Bus Adventures twice now and both times were an excellent experience. They arrived right on schedule. The bus was really clean and had two awesome dance poles that were lit up with neon lights. The stereo kept the party going to our destination. I don’t remember the first driver we had, but Chris our second driver was great. Forget the limo and take a bus. I will definitely be using them again.

This was such an amazing experience, not one complaint. The owner is really nice and can help you plan any event. hands down I would recommend this company anytime!

You can’t imagine how perfect and fun the time will be transporting you and your group on this bus! I highly recommend anyone looking for a good time getting a group to and from a certain location — use these guys. Totally professional drivers who are still laid-​back and want to make sure you have an enjoyable experience. They will work with you to make sure your group is comfortable, safe and having an amazing time all at once. I highly recommend them for Hill Country wine tours. Thanks Chris and Shaun — you guys are the best!