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.
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
| NAICS Code | 485510 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Charter Bus Industry |
| SBA Size Standard | $19,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 485510 (exact match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 48-49 → 485 → 4855 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
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)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
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.
- 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.
Related Industries in 4855
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 485510 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 485510 is 'Charter Bus Industry', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 48-49 (Transportation and Warehousing); the SBA small-business size standard is $19,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 485510?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 485510 is $19,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 485510?
NAICS code 485510 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 4141 - Local Bus Charter Service, 4142 - Bus Charter Service, Except Local.