485510 — Charter Bus Industry
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing buses for charter. These establishments provide bus services to meet customers' road transportation needs and generally do not operate over fixed routes and on regular schedules (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Providing scenic and local sightseeing transportation using buses--are classified in Industry 487110, Scenic
- and Sightseeing Transportation, Land; and
- Providing interurban and rural bus transportation--are classified in Industry 485210, Interurban and Rural
- Bus Transportation.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 4141 - Local Bus Charter Service (via SIC1987:4141→NAICS1997:48551→2002:485510→2007:485510→2012:485510→2017:485510→2022:485510)
- SIC 4142 - Bus Charter Service, Except Local (via SIC1987:4142→NAICS1997:48551→2002:485510→2007:485510→2012:485510→2017:485510→2022:485510)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC V226 — Taxicab Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 485510 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 485510 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Charter Bus Industry' under Sector 48-49 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 485510? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $19,000,000 for NAICS code 485510 (Charter Bus Industry), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 485510? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 485510 (Charter Bus Industry) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 4141 - Local Bus Charter Service, 4142 - Bus Charter Service, Except Local.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 485510:
- Sector 48-49 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Transportation and Warehousing sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 485510 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Charter Bus Industry).
- IRS PBA Code for Charter Bus — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.