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- A 20 to 30% deposit is required to make a reservation.
- Your quote shows the exact payment schedule, with the balance due before your trip date.
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Maplewood Charter Bus Prices
It just got easier to figure out your travel budget! Because the cost of a charter bus rental isn’t one-price-fits-all, you can fill out one quick form online to compare live rates in under 30 seconds and read below to learn how to score the best deals.
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- Great dealson every bus size
- Same dayrentals for last-minute plans in Maplewood
- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans
How To Get Your Quote
How to Get Maplewood Charter Bus Prices in 30 Seconds
Wherever your group is headed across the Twin Cities metro, you just enter your pickup spot, travel date, and passenger count into one quick form! In under 30 seconds, you’ll see live availability, interior photos, and group transportation packages from independent Minnesota operators competing for your business—no account needed!
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See available buses, interior pictures, rental packages and online prices for your trip side by side, from bus companies serving Maplewood, without calling company after company.
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Book with a deposit through the national booking company, and you'll see your full payment schedule before you pay. You get an instant booking confirmation, and its confirmation team calls to go over your whole itinerary.
Our Pricing & Rates
Maplewood 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 Maplewood. 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 Maplewood Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
A trip during late-April and May prom weekends, summer concerts, or the Minnesota State Fair in nearby Falcon Heights will carry higher rates and 5-hour windows due to massive local demand! Locking in your reservation early ensures you get the best selection from the network before local fleets sell out.
| 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 | October 29, 2026 – April 6, 2027 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Home Games | October 28, 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 |
| 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 Maplewood 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 Maplewood Bus Rentals
What does it take to officially lock in your bus once you find the ride you love? You simply put down a deposit online through the national booking platform to reserve your vehicle, with your remaining trip balance due in full before your departure date!
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 Maplewood Charter Bus Prices
Get online pricing in under 30 seconds by sharing your itinerary details in one quick form! Because Maplewood
Factor 1: The Type of Bus
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Factor 2: Your Trip's Length and Mileage
Coordinating a local hourly shuttle between 3M Corporate Headquarters and Maplewood Mall is priced differently than a multi-day, per-mile long-distance charter bus up I-35E to Duluth! You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, or multi-day packages built around YOUR schedule.
Factor 3: When in the Year You Travel
Getting a bus during high-demand stretches like May graduations, summer wedding shuttles at Keller Golf Course, or Vikings fall game days means higher seasonal rates. Traveling in winter months like January or February usually unlocks lower rates across the network!
Factor 4: Where Your Trip Starts and Ends
Keep in mind that "deadhead" mileage—the distance an empty bus travels from its home depot to your pickup spot—also affects your quote. Because our network covers Maplewood, the cities around it, and all of Minnesota, you get matched with operators already stationed near Ramsey County to keep deadhead costs low! Even MSP airport transfers stay budget-friendly.
Factor 5: Long Days and Your Driver's Hotel
If your trip exceeds those daily limits, you’ll need to pay for a second relief driver. Plus, for multi-day road trips, you are responsible for booking a comfortable 3-star or better hotel room for your driver!
Factor 6: The Day of the Week
For groups with flexible calendars, booking your trip on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday is one of the easiest ways to save! Friday and Saturday nights see the highest demand for bachelorette parties, concerts, and sporting event trips into downtown St. Paul or Minneapolis, which drives up hourly rates and typical rental hours. Shifting a school field trip to Maplewood Nature Center or a corporate outing to a midweek afternoon keeps your rate much lower!
Ways to Save
Top 4 Ways to Save on Your Maplewood 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 Maplewood Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to MSP
A Maplewood-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 St. Paul and Minneapolis, 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 Maplewood airport transportation shuttle bus through Maplewood
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in St. Paul, 6:00 AM second stop in Minneapolis, 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 St. Paul is heading to a sold-out show at Palace Theatre. The roads back into Maplewood after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Maplewood concert charter bus rental through Maplewood
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in St. Paul, 6:30 PM arrival at Palace Theatre, 11:30 PM post-show return to St. Paul
- 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: Minneapolis Day Trip
A Maplewood tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Minneapolis. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Maplewood corporate charter bus rental through Maplewood
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Maplewood office, 9:00 AM arrival at Minneapolis, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Maplewood
- 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 Minneapolis 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 Maplewood sporting event party bus rental through Maplewood
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Minneapolis, 12:30 PM arrival at U.S. Bank Stadium, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Minneapolis
- 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 Maplewood Charter Bus Prices
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Contact usHow can I get a Maplewood charter bus quote without creating an account?
Getting your price takes less than 30 seconds! Just enter your travel date, pickup location, destination, and estimated passenger count into our quick online form. You’ll instantly see live bus photos, amenity details, and prices on your screen—with no account needed and a copy sent by text and email!
Does Maplewoodcharterbuscompany.com own the buses, and how does that affect my price?
No, and that’s the best part for your budget! Maplewood
Are parking fees, tolls, and driver tips included in my online quote?
Your online quote covers your base vehicle rate and your driver’s wages! Variable outside expenses—like I-35E or I-394 express tolls, oversized lot fees at Xcel Energy Center or Target Field, and overnight driver lodging—are not included so we never pad your quote with estimated fees.
Can I book a same-day bus rental or multiple buses for a large event?
Yes, absolutely! Because you’re tapping into one of Minnesota’s largest networks of independent bus companies rather than a single lot, same-day and last-minute bus rentals are available! You can easily book a 25-passenger minibus for today or reserve a full fleet of coaches for a major corporate convention.
What happens after I choose my bus and book online?
Once you compare vehicles and lock in the bus you love, you complete your reservation and deposit right online through the national booking platform! An independent local operator supplies the vehicle on the day of your trip. For total peace of mind, a dedicated confirmation department reaches out after you book to verify every pickup address, drop-off spot, and schedule detail so your Maplewood itinerary stays 100% on track!
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