Full-Size Charter Bus
$150–$250/hr47–56 passengers
The workhorse of group travel. Maximum seats, big luggage bays and highway comfort for long hauls.
- Onboard restroom
- WiFi
- Reclining seats
- Luggage bays
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How it works
Three steps to the best price on your bus
We are not a bus company — we are the marketplace that makes bus companies compete for your trip.
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Submit one quick request
Tell us your dates, route, group size and vehicle preference. It takes about 90 seconds and there is nothing to pay.
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We match your trip to vetted operators with the right vehicles nearby. Up to five contact you directly, usually within the hour.
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Review the quotes side by side, ask your questions and book with the operator you like best. We never add a booking fee.
Vehicle options
Every bus type, with real price ranges
From a 14-seat executive sprinter to a 56-passenger motorcoach. Pick a category or let operators recommend the right fit.
Mini Bus
$110–$180/hr25–35 passengers
Mid-size and nimble. Ideal for city streets, hotel loops and groups too big for vans, too small for a coach.
- WiFi on request
- Reclining seats
- Rear luggage area
- PA system
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Sprinter Van
$85–$140/hr12–14 passengers
Executive comfort for small groups. Black-car service with room for the whole team and their bags.
- Leather captain's chairs
- USB charging
- Bluetooth audio
- Rear luggage shelf
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School Bus
$90–$150/hr40–54 passengers
The most affordable way to move a big group a short distance — the standard for field trips.
- Highest seat count per dollar
- Bench seating
- Compartmentalized safety design
- Roof hatches
- +2 more
Party Bus
$150–$300/hr20–40 passengers
A venue on wheels. Perimeter lounge seating, sound and lighting for celebrations that start at the curb.
- Perimeter lounge seating
- LED mood lighting
- Premium sound system
- Dance pole & bar area
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Executive Coach
$175–$275/hr30–40 passengers
A rolling boardroom. Fewer, wider seats plus tables, power and WiFi that actually holds a video call.
- Wide leather seating
- Conference tables
- Power at every seat
- High-speed WiFi
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Stretch Limousine
$95–$200/hr8–14 passengers
Chauffeured luxury for small groups. Wraparound leather, a bar and a partition for weddings, proms and VIP transfers.
- Leather wraparound seating
- Fiber-optic mood lighting
- Stocked bar with ice wells
- Privacy partition
- +2 more
Popular services
Charters built around how your group travels
Every trip type has its own quirks. These guides cover the planning details that actually change your price.
Corporate Travel
Move teams, clients and conference attendees on schedule.
Learn moreWedding Transportation
Get every guest to the ceremony relaxed and on time.
Learn moreSchool Field Trips
Safe, compliant transport for students and chaperones.
Learn moreSports Teams
Athletes, coaches and gear arriving together and rested.
Learn moreChurch Groups
Congregation trips, retreats and mission travel made simple.
Learn moreAirport Shuttles
Coordinated arrivals and departures without the rideshare scramble.
Learn moreCasino & Day Trips
Round-trip fun with a designated driver built in.
Learn moreConcerts & Events
Skip stadium parking and keep the group together.
Learn moreSenior & Retirement Groups
Comfortable, low-step travel planned around mobility and pacing.
Learn moreGovernment & Military
Credentialed carriers for agency, base and official group movements.
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How pricing works
What actually decides your charter price
Charter quotes are not arbitrary. Seven variables set the number — and you control several of them.
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Distance & mileage
Beyond a local radius, operators price per mile — roughly $4.50 to $6.00 for a full-size coach. Deadhead miles from the depot to your pickup can count too.
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Trip duration
Most charters are billed hourly against a 4–5 hour minimum. A trip with long on-site waits costs nearly as much as one that drives the whole time.
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Vehicle type
A school bus runs $90–$150 an hour; an executive coach runs $175–$275. Choosing the right class for the distance is the biggest lever you control.
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Driver hours & lodging
Federal rules cap driving at 10 hours per shift. Longer trips need a second driver, and overnight trips add $150–$250 per night for the driver's hotel.
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Season & demand
Spring prom and graduation, peak wedding Saturdays and fall foliage weekends run 10–25% above baseline. Midweek travel is consistently cheapest.
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Tolls & parking
Tolls, event parking and city permits are usually passed through at cost. Downtown and stadium parking can add $50–$200 to a single day.
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Fuel
Fuel is built into the base rate, but sustained diesel spikes can trigger a surcharge. Ask whether your quote is fuel-locked before you sign.
Sample price ranges
Typical national ranges for common trip shapes, shown for a mini bus and a full-size coach.
| Trip shape | Mini bus / Coach | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Local half-day (up to 5 hrs) | $600–$950 / $850–$1,300 | Within ~50 miles |
| Local full day (up to 10 hrs) | $800–$1,400 / $1,200–$2,200 | Driver stays on site |
| One-way airport transfer | $300–$550 / $450–$800 | Includes wait time |
| Regional round trip (250 mi) | $1,100–$1,700 / $1,500–$2,400 | Same-day return |
| Multi-day tour (per day) | $1,000–$1,600 / $1,400–$2,600 | Plus driver lodging |
| Wedding shuttle (5 hrs) | $650–$1,100 / $900–$1,400 | Hotel-to-venue loop |
Ranges are national averages for planning only. Your quotes reflect live local availability.
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Reviews
Trusted by planners who book buses for a living
Event planners, athletic directors and wedding coordinators use All Bus Charter because competition wins on price every time.
“I requested quotes on a Tuesday morning and had four operators on the phone before lunch. We saved just over $900 versus the single vendor we'd used for years — same class of coach, better driver.”
Marisa DelgadoSenior Event Planner · Halcyon Meetings Group “Twenty-two away games a season and I no longer chase quotes for any of them. The operator we found through All Bus Charter now holds our whole schedule, and the buses show up early every single time.”
Coach Ray WhitfieldAthletic Director · Northgate Preparatory School “Two hotels, 180 guests, a venue with a driveway that scared off three companies. The operator they matched us with sent a mini bus that fit perfectly and ran the loop until midnight. Flawless.”
Jenna RuizWedding Coordinator · Ruiz & Co. Weddings
Why choose us
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We make our money from operators who want qualified leads — never from the travellers comparing quotes.
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