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Seattle Charter Bus Prices
Finding the exact cost of a charter bus rental isn't one-size-fits-all, but you can get live quotes in under 30 seconds right through our online form with no account needed! Below, you'll learn about all the factors affecting rates across the Puget Sound and how to score the best deals.
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- Great dealson every bus size
- 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.
Book Ahead
Peak Seattle Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
A Seattle bus rental books up fast during spring prom and UW graduations, Seafair Weekend in August, Seahawks home games at Lumen Field, and peak Alaska cruise season at Pier 66 and Pier 91. Because independent companies in our network compete for your trip, locking in your date early helps you beat high peak rates and hourly minimums!
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
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| 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?
Just fill out our 30-second quote tool, and your price will include the vehicle rental and your driver's pay! Outside expenses like bridge tolls and venue parking permits 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 Seattle Bus Rentals
Whatever bus types you compare on our results page, you'll reserve your favorite vehicle right online through the national booking platform by putting down a deposit of your total trip cost. Your remaining balance is due in full before your departure date, and all major payment options are accepted 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
Keep in mind that every itinerary is unique, and comparing options from one of the largest networks of bus companies means you're never stuck with one local fleet's flat rates! From choosing a 25-passenger minibus or a 56-passenger charter bus to timing your route, these six factors shape your final quote.
Factor 1: How Far and How Long You Travel
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Factor 2: The Time of Year
We help you compare rates across multiple independent providers, which matters most from May through September when warm weather, weddings, and cruise transfers spike demand! Winter and early spring trips often feature lower hourly minimums and better daily rates across Washington.
Factor 3: Where Your Trip Starts and Ends
Start your search by entering your exact pickup and drop-off addresses in Seattle, the cities around it, and all of Washington! Because our network connects you with a network of independent operators stationed in Bellevue, Redmond, Everett, and Renton, you can book a bus close to your starting point. Choosing a provider near your pickup spot cuts down on "deadhead" mileage—the unpaid travel time it takes a bus to reach you from its lot!
Factor 4: Your Route's Travel Fees
It just got easier to budget for local road and venue expenses along your route! While your quote covers the bus and driver, your group covers highway tolls on the SR 520 Bridge across Lake Washington or the SR 99 Tunnel. You'll also need to budget for oversized vehicle parking fees, like reserving a spot at the Mariners Garage on Edgar Martinez Drive S. for T-Mobile Park or pre-paying for bus permits at Husky Stadium. After you book, a confirmation department calls to verify every stop!
Factor 5: Overnight Trips and Driver Lodging
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Factor 6: Weekday vs. Weekend Travel
In Seattle, Friday and Saturday nights see the highest demand for party bus rentals, concerts at Climate Pledge Arena, and Seattle wedding shuttle services, which leads to higher weekend rates and stricter hour windows. If your schedule is flexible, booking your trip on a Monday through Thursday can unlock lower hourly rates and shorter minimums! Of course, weekday corporate event shuttles to the Seattle Convention Center on 9th Avenue or daily commuter loops still benefit from our network's competitive pricing. Fill out one quick form to compare weekday and weekend pricing side by side!
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 Seattle
- 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 Seattle
- 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 Seattle
- 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 Seattle
- 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 party bus or charter bus quote in Seattle?
Getting your price takes less than 30 seconds! Just enter your travel date, pickup location, destination, and estimated passenger count into our online quote tool—with no account needed! You'll immediately see photos, amenity details, and prices on your screen, plus receive a copy by text and email to share with your group.
Does Seattleshuttlebuscompany.com own the buses in its network?
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How does bus size affect my Seattle rental price?
The size and style of the vehicle you choose play a major role in your quote! A sprinter van with a driver for 11 to 14 passengers or an 18-passenger minibus for an airport transfer to SeaTac costs less than a 56-passenger motorcoach with an onboard restroom and undercarriage luggage bays. Party buses for 15 to 50 passengers with LED lighting, wraparound leather seating, and onboard bars also have their own hourly rates. Comparing them side by side online lets you pick the exact fit for your headcount and budget!
Can I book a same-day bus rental in Seattle without paying extra hidden fees?
Yes, last-minute plans are no problem! Because you're tapping into one of the largest networks of independent bus companies in Washington through one of America's largest national booking platforms, rather than a single lot, you can find and book same-day group transportation services right through our online form. You'll see transparent, pricing in under 30 seconds before you pay online, and the confirmation team will call you right after booking to finalize your pickup details!
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