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Charter Bus Prices: How Much Does a Cary Bus Rental Cost?

Cary Charter Bus Services is the premier provider of bus rentals in Cary and across the Triangle! With access to hundreds of vehicles, from full-sized motorcoaches to compact minibuses, we make it easy to book a charter bus for all occasions. Our team has experience servicing every kind of trip and can offer our expertise for any event you have in mind. Whether you’re a group of local sports fans heading to a Carolina Hurricanes game, a private group planning a family reunion, or a group of teachers organizing a field trip to the North Carolina Museum of Art, we’ve got you covered. Our pricing varies depending on your unique trip details. But we are always happy to work with your budget and offer a free, no-obligation quote in minutes when you call 919-230-9010. You can also use our online pricing tool to get a quote in less than 30 seconds.

Vehicle TypePer Hour*Per Day*Per Mile*
56-Passenger Charter Bus $197 – $519 $1,600 – $3,800 $5.00 – $8.00
50-Passenger Charter Bus $190 – $500 $1,500 – $3,600 $4.50 – $7.50
40–45-Passenger Charter Bus $180 – $480 $1,500 – $3,500 $4.50 – $7.50
35-Passenger Minibus $180 – $475 $1,500 – $3,400 $4.00 – $7.00
30-Passenger Minibus $180 – $475 $1,500 – $3,400 $4.00 – $7.00
28-Passenger Minibus $175 – $450 $1,500 – $3,300 $4.00 – $7.00
25-Passenger Minibus $165 – $428 $1,300 – $3,200 $4.00 – $7.00
20-Passenger Minibus $157 – $414 $1,300 – $3,100 $4.00 – $7.00
18-Passenger Minibus $145 – $404 $1,300 – $3,000 $4.00 – $7.00
School Bus (-47 pax) $155 – $450 $1,520 – $3,655 $5.00 – $8.95
Entertainer / Sleeper Coach N/A $1,900 – $2,500 $7.00 – $10.50
Mercedes Sprinter Party Bus (10-14) $160 – $450 $1,200 – $2,900 $3.00 – $6.00
Small Party Bus (10-20) $180 – $470 $1,200 – $2,900 $3.00 – $6.00
Mid-Size Party Bus (20-30) $200 – $500 $1,200 – $3,500 $4.00 – $8.00
Large Party Bus (30-50) $250 – $520 $1,500 – $3,900 $4.00 – $8.00

*Prices vary and fluctuate with fuel costs, holidays, and availability. Booking early usually secures the lowest rate. For exact pricing, please call our reservations team.

What Affects the Price of a Charter Bus Rental?

When you call our team at Cary Charter Bus Services, you’ll need to have a few pieces of information ready in order for us to give you an accurate quote. Once you have the details ready, we will take it from there, securing you a quote in minutes and answering any questions you may have about the process.

  • Where you’re going: The mileage of your trip will affect the cost of your charter bus. Longer trips across the state will cost more than a trip that only covers a few miles.
  • When you’re going: Peak season for charter bus rentals in North Carolina is April, May, and June. If you are booking a bus rental during these months, you can expect to pay more.
  • How long you’ll need the bus: We price our rentals by the day, hour, or mile, depending on the length of your trip. For longer trips, such as out-of-state road trips, we will price by the day or mile, while short trips will be priced by the hour.
  • Which bus you rent: We offer 56-passenger charter buses, 18-passenger minibuses, and everything in between. Larger buses with more amenities cost more, while smaller buses with fewer amenities cost less.
  • How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Charter Bus for a Week?

    Charter bus rental costs for a week range from $8,000 to $15,000, depending on your itinerary, group size, and other factors. If you need a long-term charter bus rental in Cary, we can easily set you up with the right bus for your group’s needs. Whether you’re a school looking for a shuttle service for after-school programs, a company seeking recurring employee shuttle services, or any other long-term transportation need, we can work with you. And if your needs change, like if your headcount increases, we can adjust your rental to accommodate the new needs of your group.

    Sample Trip Pricing Examples

    We’ve helped groups of all sizes secure bus rentals in Cary for all kinds of occasions. Below are a few examples of past trips we’ve booked and what the group paid for their charter bus rental. Please note that these are only estimates, and your price may vary depending on your unique trip details.

    Charter Bus Rental for a School Field Trip

    18 passenger minibus rental

    Central Park School of Children rented a 56-passenger charter bus from Cary to The Museum of Life and Science in Durham for a field trip. They left the school at 8:00 AM, spent four hours at the museum, and were dropped off back at the school by 2:00 PM. The total cost for their trip was $1,050.

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    Wedding Transportation for Out-of-Town Guests

    56 passenger charter bus

    Amber rented a 25-passenger minibus to shuttle her guests from a hotel in Cary to The Maxwell in Raleigh, where her wedding was being held. The bus rental picked up guests from the hotel at 2:00 PM, brought them to the venue, and then shuttled them back to the hotel after the reception ended at 11:00 PM. The total cost for her wedding transportation was $1,350.

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    Sporting Event Bus Rental for a Team

    25 passenger minibus rental

    The Carolina Eagles hockey team booked a 56-passenger charter bus for a weekend away game. The team was picked up at the rink at 7:00 AM on Saturday, driven to Greensboro, and brought back to Cary after the game ended at 4:00 PM. The total cost for their charter bus was $1,400.

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    Corporate Event Transportation

    20 passenger minibus rental

    Martin Marietta Materials booked a 20-passenger minibus for a corporate outing to Durham Bulls Athletic Park. The minibus picked up the employees from the company’s headquarters in Cary at 2:00 PM, dropped them off at the ballpark, and then brought them back to the office at 10:00 PM after the game. The total cost for their bus rental was $1,250.

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