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Raleigh Charter Bus Prices
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- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans
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Compare TONS of different vehicles, interior pictures, and live rates in one place by entering your pickup location, travel date, and passenger count into our 30-second online form! Once you share your trip details once, you’ll instantly see packages from one of the largest networks of independent Raleigh bus companies competing for your business—and get a copy sent straight to your text and email.
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Our Pricing & Rates
Raleigh 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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
Let your group lock in the lowest rate by booking early before peak demand hits around May graduations at NC State University, spring prom season, Dreamville Festival at Dorothea Dix Park, and fall Wolfpack football Saturdays at Carter-Finley Stadium! Because multiple independent operators in our network compete for your trip, you’re never stuck paying one single local company’s high peak rates or strict hourly minimums.
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
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| NC State Wolfpack Football Home Games | Oct 31, Nov 7 & Nov 14, 2026 |
| Carolina Hurricanes Home Games | November 1, 2026 – April 7, 2027 |
| Duke Blue Devils Football Home Games | Oct 31 & Nov 20, 2026 |
| NC State Wolfpack Men's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – March 2, 2027 |
| North Carolina Tar Heels Football Home Games | Oct 31, Nov 14 & Nov 28, 2026 |
| North Carolina Central Eagles Football Home Games | Oct 31 & Nov 21, 2026 |
| N.C. State Fair | October 14–24, 2027 (Thursday–Sunday) |
| Fayetteville Dogwood Festival | April 23–25, 2027 (Friday–Sunday) |
| 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh 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 Raleigh Charter Bus Prices
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Factor 1: The Type of Bus
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Factor 2: Your Trip's Length and Mileage
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Factor 3: When in the Year You Travel
Ready to save money on your Raleigh bus rental by timing your reservation right? Rates are highest during April, May, June, and October when school field trips to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, Raleigh wedding shuttles, and NC State Fair crowds drive up demand, whereas winter and mid-summer dates often bring lower prices.
Factor 4: Where Your Trip Starts and Ends
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Factor 5: The Travel Fees on Your Route
With one search on our website, you’ll see transparent base pricing for your bus and driver, though extra route fees along your itinerary are paid separately by your group! For example, if your sporting event bus parks in the oversized RV and bus lots at Carter-Finley Stadium or Lenovo Center off Trinity Road, or your driver takes the Triangle Expressway (NC 540) to beat Research Triangle Park rush hour traffic, those parking passes and road tolls are not included in your initial quote. Planning for these small local costs ahead of time ensures there are zero surprises on the day of your trip. You can easily budget for parking and tolls right alongside your 30-second online quote!
Factor 6: Long Days and Your Driver's Hotel
Certified commercial drivers can legally drive up to 10 consecutive hours (or be on duty for up to 15 hours total) before requiring a mandatory 8-hour rest break, meaning ultra-long itineraries may require paying for a second relief driver. Additionally, if your trip spans overnight or multiple days, your group is responsible for booking and paying for a comfortable, 3-star or better hotel room with oversized parking so your driver can rest up.
Ways to Save
Top 4 Ways to Save on Your Raleigh 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 Raleigh Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to RDU
A Raleigh-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Cary and Durham, 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 Raleigh airport transportation shuttle bus through Raleigh
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Cary, 6:00 AM second stop in Durham, 7:00 AM drop-off at RDU
- 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: Koka Booth Amphitheatre Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Cary is heading to a sold-out show at Koka Booth Amphitheatre. The roads back into Raleigh after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Raleigh concert charter bus rental through Raleigh
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Cary, 6:30 PM arrival at Koka Booth Amphitheatre, 11:30 PM post-show return to Cary
- 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: Greensboro Day Trip
A Raleigh tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Greensboro. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Raleigh corporate charter bus rental through Raleigh
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Raleigh office, 9:00 AM arrival at Greensboro, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Raleigh
- 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: North Carolina Courage Game Day
A group of 25 North Carolina Courage season ticket holders from Durham wants to make a home game at WakeMed Soccer Park into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Raleigh sporting event party bus rental through Raleigh
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Durham, 12:30 PM arrival at WakeMed Soccer Park, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Durham
- 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 Raleigh Charter Bus Prices
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Contact usHow can I get a Raleigh charter bus or party bus price quote?
Just enter your pickup city, travel date, destination, and passenger count into our 30-second online quote tool! You’ll instantly see live availability, bus photos, and prices right on your screen with no account needed, plus receive a copy by text and email.
Does Raleighshuttlebuscompany.com own the buses?
No, and that’s the whole point! Because we are a bus rental comparison website and not a single local bus company, you’re never stuck with whatever one fleet has parked in its lot and can compare competitive rates from independent operators across North Carolina.
What packages can I book through Raleighshuttlebuscompany.com?
You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, full-day, and multi-day packages built around YOUR schedule! Whether you need a quick RDU airport transfer, a daily Research Triangle Park employee shuttle, or corporate event transportation to the Raleigh Convention Center, you can compare custom packages online in seconds. We even offer same-day bus rentals when last-minute plans come together!
Can I get a quote if I don't have my final headcount or exact stops yet?
Yes, absolutely! Enter your estimated headcount, pickup area, and date into our quick online form to browse vehicle sizes and ballpark Raleigh charter bus prices in under 30 seconds with zero obligation to book.
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