Hotard Coaches
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Hotard Coaches has been the leading transportation company in the Gulf Coast region for 90 years, Providing safe, reliable transportation on local charters and multi-day road trips nationwide. Hotard’s flight consists of late model luxury motorcoaches, midsize coaches and mini buses.
New Orleans, Louisiana 70122
Company Information
Services Offered
- Bus Charter
- Bus Tours and Travel
Primary Area Served
- Gulfport, MS
- Hammond, LA
- Hattiesburg, MS
- Houma, LA
- Lake Charles, LA
- Mobile, AL
- New Orleans, LA
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What Our Customers are Saying
“I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know how wonderful our trip to Nashville was! Our great experience was due, in large part, to Mr. Tom Smith. Not only are his driving skills excellent, but his attention to detail and efficiency helped our trip to run smoothly. He has an appreciation for the work we do with our youth group and we love having him on our team during our travel experiences.”
– Shannan W.
“Just got back from a 5 day New Orleans and Lafayette trip with 116 students and 12 chaperone /teachers. 3 buses!! I cannot say enough great things about my drivers! They truly are some of the best I have seen in awhile! Brymon Brooks, Derrick LaBeaud and Dorian Byrd. They treated the kids with respect and really interacted with them! They all three worked so well together! Brymon was my lead driver and went over and above for me. One of the girls left her wallet on the bus after we got to the airport. He went back to the yard, found it and brought it to me at my hotel. All on his own time….so impressed with all three of them and the service I got from Hotard!”
– Tish L.
“In the last 4 years, my NJROTC program has been to Florida 3 times. This year was the first time Hotard was our Busline and their service was top notch. Our Driver Derrick LeBeaud was AMAZING. He went above and beyond in his service and professionalism. It seemed like he really loved his job and being a part of the Hotard team. His hospitality and genuineness toward my cadets added to the memory of our trip. I give Derrick and Hotard my highest recommendation and praise.”
– Frank P.
“Bon Ami Tours out of Jennings, La. has used this bus line many many times over the last 28 years. Huey Pursley, Lawrence Minnix and Jeremy Evans are the best of the best. Excellent drivers with wonderful personalities to make everyone on the tour feel as though they are our family. Highly recommend HOTARD.”
– Sandra G.
Our garden club used Hotard Coaches recently. We couldn’t have had a better experience. Faye Feig was my contact person and was extremely helpful. Our driver Daniel Boulet was very accommodating and professional. The bus was very clean and comfortable. We will use them the next time we take a trip. Thank you
– Kathy G.
More About Hotard Coaches
The Hotard Family’s journey in the bus industry began in 1935 with a line-run service connecting the River Parishes to New Orleans. Hotard Bus Line was the first of its kind to link St. John Parish residents directly to the city.
In 1960, Etienne “State” Hotard founded Hotard Coaches as a separate company, providing passenger service from the Westbank River Parishes to New Orleans.
For many years, Hotard Bus Line remained focused on line-run services. That changed in the early 1980s when Callen Hotard became involved. Alongside his wife Coleen, Callen launched Calco Travel, a full-service tour and travel agency, while still driving for Hotard Bus Line.
As both Hotard companies began offering similar services in overlapping markets, a distinction became necessary. In 1996, Hotard Bus Line rebranded as Premier Motorcoach to establish its own identity.
After growing Hotard Coaches into a premier charter motorcoach company, the family sold the business to Laidlaw in 1999. Despite the change in ownership, the Hotard Family continued managing operations, and the company flourished as one of the largest motorcoach operators in the region.
In 2001, Callen and Coleen purchased Premier Motorcoach and rebranded it as Calco Travel, aligning the motorcoach service with their travel agency. Calco quickly became a leading name in nationwide ground transportation.
By 2007, Callen and Coleen brought Hotard Coaches back into family ownership by purchasing it from Laidlaw. Calco Travel and Hotard Coaches operated separately until 2012, when the two were merged under one company. The unified brand retained the Hotard name and incorporated the Calco logo to honor both legacies.
In 2018, Julie Hotard Chalmers was appointed Vice President of Hotard Coaches, becoming the fourth generation of the Hotard Family to lead the company. Julie began her career in 2007 with Calco’s sales department and has since developed a deep understanding of the motorcoach business. Her leadership continues to support the company’s growth and legacy.
Throughout our history, Safety and Community have been at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing reliable, secure transportation for every passenger, every time. Just as importantly, we believe in giving back to the communities we serve supporting local causes, building lasting relationships, and creating meaningful impact beyond the road.
With a proud legacy dating back to 1935, Hotard has continuously evolved to meet the needs of our customers. Today, we remain committed to being the Gulf Coast’s leading provider of ground transportation guided by tradition, driven by innovation, and grounded in our core values.
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Additional Locations
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
5690 Gulf Tech Drive
Ocean Springs, Mississippi 39564
Lafayette, Louisiana
958 Birdsong Road
Lafayette, Louisiana 70507