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Minneapolis Charter Bus Prices
Keeping your budget on track is easy because the cost of a charter bus rental isn’t one-price-fits-all, and you can get quotes in under 30 seconds right online through our quick form with no account needed! Below, you’ll learn about all the factors affecting Minneapolis rates and how to score the best deals.
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- Same dayrentals for last-minute plans in Minneapolis
- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans
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Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis. 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.
Book Ahead
Peak Minneapolis Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
No matter what you’re planning, booking early helps you beat higher rates during busy spring prom and graduation weekends, summer festivals like the Aquatennial, or Vikings game days at U.S. Bank Stadium! Because multiple independent operators in our network compete for your business, you’re never stuck paying one single fleet’s peak markups.
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings Home Games | Nov 9, Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 20 & Dec 26 or 27, 2026, then Jan 9 or 10, 2027 |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers Football Home Games | Nov 7 & Nov 21, 2026 |
| Minnesota Wild Home Games | November 6, 2026 – April 6, 2027 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Home Games | November 2, 2026 – April 11, 2027 |
| Minnesota Twins Home Games | April 2 – September 26, 2027 |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers Men's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – March 4, 2027 |
| Minnesota State Fair | August 26 – September 6, 2027 |
| Saint Paul Winter Carnival | January 28 – February 7, 2027 |
| Minnesota Renaissance Festival | August 21 – October 3, 2027 (weekends) |
| 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 Minneapolis Charter Bus Prices?
View instant online quotes that include your private vehicle, a driver, and full coverage from a network of independent companies! Outside expenses like venue parking fees at Target Field and bridge or express lane tolls on I-394 are paid separately so there are zero hidden surprises.
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 Minneapolis Bus Rentals
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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 Minneapolis Charter Bus Prices
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Factor 1: The Type of Bus
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Factor 2: How Far and How Long You Travel
Don't worry about rigid, one-size-fits-all packages when you can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, or multi-day rentals built around your schedule! Local trips billed by the hour around Downtown Minneapolis or the North Loop cost less overall than long-distance charter bus rentals across Minnesota to Duluth or Rochester.
Factor 3: When in the Year You Travel
For the lowest rates, try booking your bus at least one to three months ahead of peak spring and fall weekends! High-demand dates like Minnesota State Fair weeks, May college graduations at the University of Minnesota, and prom nights book up fast, so locking in your reservation early gets you the widest selection and best pricing.
Factor 4: Your Starting City
With one quick form, you can compare buses from independent providers serving Minneapolis, the cities around it, and all of Minnesota! Whether your pickup is in St. Paul, Bloomington, Edina, or Maple Grove, our huge network connects you with a network of independent operators near your starting point. That keeps "deadhead" mileage—the distance a bus travels empty to reach your pickup spot—as low as possible!
Factor 5: The Travel Fees on Your Route
When budgeting for your trip, keep in mind that external route fees like highway MnPASS express lanes on I-35W and I-394 or oversized vehicle parking permits are separate from your base rental quote! For example, if you’re booking a sporting event bus to Target Center or a corporate shuttle to the Minneapolis Convention Center, you’ll cover any required surface lot or marshalling yard fees directly. After you book online, our confirmation department will reach out to verify every pickup, drop-off, and parking stop on your itinerary! That way, your group is 100% prepared before hitting the road.
Factor 6: Your Driver's Shifts and Hotel
If your itinerary spans overnight or requires continuous driving beyond those limits, your quote will factor in a relief driver or you’ll need to provide a comfortable hotel room for your driver.
Ways to Save
Top 4 Ways to Save on Your Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to MSP
A Minneapolis-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Bloomington and St. Paul, 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 Minneapolis airport transportation shuttle bus through Minneapolis
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Bloomington, 6:00 AM second stop in St. Paul, 7:00 AM drop-off at MSP
- 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: Palace Theatre Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Bloomington is heading to a sold-out show at Palace Theatre. The roads back into Minneapolis after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Minneapolis concert charter bus rental through Minneapolis
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Bloomington, 6:30 PM arrival at Palace Theatre, 11:30 PM post-show return to Bloomington
- 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: St. Paul Day Trip
A Minneapolis tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to St. Paul. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Minneapolis corporate charter bus rental through Minneapolis
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Minneapolis office, 9:00 AM arrival at St. Paul, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Minneapolis
- 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: Minnesota Vikings Game Day
A group of 25 Minnesota Vikings season ticket holders from St. Paul wants to make a home game at U.S. Bank Stadium into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Minneapolis sporting event party bus rental through Minneapolis
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in St. Paul, 12:30 PM arrival at U.S. Bank Stadium, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to St. Paul
- 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 Minneapolis Charter Bus Prices
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How can I get a charter bus or party bus price quote in Minneapolis?
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What packages can I book through Minneapolisshuttlebuscompany.com?
You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, full-day, and multi-day packages built around YOUR exact schedule! From wedding shuttles and school field trips to airport transfers at MSP, there is a flexible package for every budget.
Can I book a same-day or last-minute bus rental in Minneapolis?
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Can I get a quote if I don't have my final headcount or exact stops yet?
Yes, absolutely! Enter your best estimate for your passenger count, travel date, and pickup city into our 30-second online quote tool with no account needed. You can compare prices across 18-passenger minibuses, 35-passenger minibuses, and full-size coaches right on your screen, then finalize your exact stops when our confirmation department follows up!
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