
                                                                    EXHIBIT 23.1

                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

     As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation
by reference in this registration statement of our report included in Coach USA,
Inc.'s Form 8-K dated August 8, 1997 and to the use of our reports (and to all
references to our Firm) included in or made a part of this registration
statement.

ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Houston, Texas
August 8, 1997
