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Seattle Charter Bus Prices
You'll love that while Seattle charter bus prices vary for every trip, you can get instant quotes right online through our quick form with no account needed! Below, you'll learn about all the factors affecting rates and how to score the best deals.
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- Same dayrentals for last-minute plans in Seattle
- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans
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Seattle Charter Bus Rental Pricing
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour (Weekdays)* | Cost Per Hour (Weekends)* | Cost Per Day* | Cost Per Mile* |
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| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205–$385+ | $225–$410+ | $1,650–$2,950+ | $6.20–$8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225–$370+ | $255–$385+ | $1,815–$2,415+ | $6.20–$8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205–$365+ | $240–$380+ | $1,670–$2,335+ | $5.90–$8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190–$355+ | $220–$370+ | $1,540–$2,255+ | $5.65–$8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190–$350+ | $195–$365+ | $1,420–$2,180+ | $5.40–$7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190–$340+ | $190–$355+ | $1,300–$2,080+ | $5.15–$7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190–$330+ | $190–$350+ | $1,210–$1,990+ | $5.00–$7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180–$310+ | $180–$330+ | $1,150–$1,880+ | $4.75–$6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248–$426+ | $265–$460+ | $1,827–$2,954+ | $6.75–$9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190–$373+ | $218–$466+ | $1,395–$2,848+ | $5.00–$6.95+ |
*Rates shown are general estimates from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies serving Seattle. Your exact price depends on your travel date, trip length, and the bus you pick—and you can see it in under 30 seconds on your online quote, with no account needed! Standard hourly minimums are typically 2 hours Monday through Wednesday (or earlier in the day), 3+ hours after 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and up to 5 hours on peak dates.
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Peak Seattle Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
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| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| Seattle Seahawks Home Games | Nov 2, Nov 8, Dec 7, Dec 13 & Dec 25, 2026 |
| Washington Huskies Football Home Games | Nov 7 & Nov 21, 2026 |
| Seattle Kraken Home Games | November 4, 2026 – April 3, 2027 |
| Seattle Mariners Home Games | March 25 – September 19, 2027 |
| Washington Huskies Men's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – March 6, 2027 |
| Washington Huskies Women's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – February 28, 2027 |
| Argosy Christmas Ship Festival | November 27 – December 23, 2026 |
| Boeing Seafair Air Show | August 6–8, 2027 (Friday–Sunday) |
| Washington State Fair | September 2027 |
| Prom season | April–May 2027 |
| Homecoming season | September–October 2026 |
Event dates can change, so check yours before you book.
Before You Book
What's Included in Seattle Charter Bus Prices?
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What's Included in Your Price
- Your bus and its driver
- Your driver's gratuity
- Use of the bus for the hours or miles you book
- Unlimited stops during your booked time
- An instant booking confirmation, then a call from the confirmation team to verify your itinerary
- Your driver's contact information before your trip date
Extra Costs: Tolls, Parking, Tax & Driver Hotel
- Tolls and parking
- The driver's hotel room each night of an overnight trip, which you book
- A second driver, when your itinerary needs one
- Overtime past your booked hours, billed by the hour
- Extra charges if your final drop-off isn't near your pickup
- Changes to your date, time or route, which may cost more
Charter Bus Fees to Avoid
- No smoking: violations bring a fine.
- A surcharge applies for vomit incidents.
- Your group pays for any damage it causes.
Know Before You Pay
A Note on Payment Terms for Seattle Bus Rentals
Check your online quote and put down a deposit through the national booking platform to lock in your bus and rate for your Seattle date! Your remaining balance is simply due in full before your departure day, and all major payment options are accepted right online.
How Can I Pay?
- All major credit cards are accepted, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.
- Corporate or custom billing is set up by phone with the booking company.
Can I Cancel and Get a Refund?
- Cancellations and refunds follow the national booking company's terms, which you'll see before you book.
- Read them before you pay.
What If My Plans Change or Run Over?
- Your booked hours are the minimum you pay, so book enough time for your event.
- Overtime is billed by the hour, and only if the bus is free to stay.
- Date, time and route changes aren't guaranteed. You can upgrade to a bigger bus if one is available, but downgrades aren't allowed.
What Affects Your Price
6 Factors That Affect Seattle Charter Bus Prices
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Factor 1: The Size of Bus You Book
Choose from TONS of different bus types in the network, where a compact 15-passenger minibus or sprinter van costs less than a 56-passenger charter bus or a decked-out party bus! Matching your vehicle size to your exact headcount ensures you only pay for the space and amenities YOUR group needs.
Factor 2: Your Trip's Length and Mileage
Moving your group around Downtown Seattle, Ballard, or Capitol Hill for a few hours is usually billed by the hour with a standard hourly minimum. Longer long-distance charter bus trips down I-5 to Portland or across I-90 to Spokane are priced by the day or total mileage. You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, or multi-day packages!
Factor 3: When in the Year You Travel
Browse a large selection of buses early if you're traveling during busy months like April, May, June, or October! Demand spikes across the Puget Sound for spring school field trips to Seattle Center, summer wedding shuttles, and University of Washington graduation weekends near Husky Stadium. Booking 3 to 6 months ahead helps you beat peak-season rate increases!
Factor 4: Your Starting City
Hit the road from anywhere, because our network covers Seattle, the cities around it, and all of Washington! Starting your trip right near major operator hubs in Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, or Redmond keeps "deadhead" mileage—the distance an empty bus travels to reach your pickup spot—to a minimum. If your pickup is in a smaller town further out, a small positioning fee may apply. Because we don't own the buses, you're matched with providers closest to YOUR pickup city!
Factor 5: The Travel Fees on Your Route
Give your budget a quick check for extra route costs like tolls on the SR 520 Floating Bridge or the SR 99 Tunnel, which aren't built into your base quote. You'll also cover venue parking fees, such as reserving oversized spaces at the Mariners Garage on Edgar Martinez Drive S. for T-Mobile Park or paying the kiosk at the Woodland Park Zoo Lion lot. Planning for these small local fees keeps your group's shared budget right on track. Your confirmation team will even verify every stop after you book!
Factor 6: Your Driver's Shifts and Hotel
If your group transportation itinerary runs longer than a single shift, a second driver may be needed, which will factor into your quote. On multi-day trips out of Seattle, you'll also provide a comfortable 3-star or better hotel room for your driver. Sharing your full schedule in our online form ensures your quote covers every hour!
Ways to Save
Top 4 Ways to Save on Your Seattle Charter Bus Rental
Ride on a weekday. Weekday hourly rates in the table start below weekend rates for most buses, and Sunday through Thursday typically run the lowest rates.
Fill the seats you pay for. A bigger bus costs more per hour but less per person: a full 56-passenger charter bus starts under $4 per person, per hour.
Book early. Booking early gives you the widest choice of buses for your date.
Keep your pickups together. Every extra pickup adds time on the clock, so one meeting spot keeps the hours, and the price, down.
Sample Trips
Examples of Seattle Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to SEA
A Seattle-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Bellevue and Tacoma, and juggling rideshares for a dozen people with luggage in construction traffic is not a realistic plan. The company decided to find and book a Seattle airport transportation shuttle bus through Charter
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Bellevue, 6:00 AM second stop in Tacoma, 7:00 AM drop-off at SEA
- Vehicle
- Sprinter van with driver
- Booked time
- 2 hours (the weekday minimum)
- Rate
- $190–$373 an hour (weekday) × 2 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$380–$746about $32–$62 per person
Example #2: Moore Theatre Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Bellevue is heading to a sold-out show at Moore Theatre. The roads back into Seattle after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Seattle concert charter bus rental through Charter
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Bellevue, 6:30 PM arrival at Moore Theatre, 11:30 PM post-show return to Bellevue
- Vehicle
- 35-passenger minibus
- Booked time
- 6 hours on a Saturday evening
- Rate
- $255–$385 an hour (weekend) × 6 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,530–$2,310about $44–$66 per person
Example #3: Olympic National Park Day Trip
A Seattle tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Olympic National Park. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Seattle corporate charter bus rental through Charter
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Seattle office, 9:00 AM arrival at Olympic National Park, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Seattle
- Vehicle
- 56-passenger charter bus
- Booked time
- About 12 hours (full day)
- Rate
- Full-day rate, $1,650–$2,950
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,650–$2,950about $41–$74 per person
Example #4: Seattle Seahawks Game Day
A group of 25 Seattle Seahawks season ticket holders from Tacoma wants to make a home game at Lumen Field into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Seattle sporting event party bus rental through Charter
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Tacoma, 12:30 PM arrival at Lumen Field, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Tacoma
- Vehicle
- 25-passenger party bus
- Booked time
- About 6.5 hours on a Sunday
- Rate
- $248–$460 an hour (weekday low to weekend high) × 6.5 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,612–$2,990about $64–$120 per person
Frequently Asked Questions About Seattle Charter Bus Prices
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Contact usHow can I get a charter bus price quote on Charterbusservicesseattle.com?
Getting your personalized price takes under 30 seconds! Just enter your pickup location, destination, travel date, and passenger count into our one quick online form—with no account needed and no obligation to book. You'll instantly see vehicles, interior photos, and live pricing right on your screen, plus receive a copy by text and email to share with your group!
Why is it cheaper to use Charterbusservicesseattle.com instead of a single local bus company?
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Is it cheaper to rent a minibus or a full-size charter bus in Seattle?
Renting a 25-passenger minibus or 35-passenger minibus generally has a lower total rate than a 56-passenger charter bus for local Seattle shuttles! However, if you have a large crowd, splitting the cost of one 56-passenger motorcoach often gives you the lowest price per person compared to booking two smaller buses.
Are parking fees and highway tolls included in my Seattle charter bus quote?
No, outside fees like bridge tolls on SR 520, Washington State Ferries fares, and oversized bus parking passes at venues like Climate Pledge Arena or SeaTac Airport are not included in your base quote. Because parking and toll rates change depending on your exact daily route and event schedule, these costs are handled separately by your group. Your quote clearly covers the bus and driver with zero hidden fees!
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