| Bus Type |
Per Hour |
Per Day |
Per Mile |
| Charter Bus |
$160 – $230 |
$1,620 – $2,100 |
$5.75 – $7.20 |
| Minibus |
$145 – $200 |
$1,500 – $1,920 |
$5.00 – $7.00 |
*Prices are subject to your specific itinerary.
**All charter buses in Elk Grove require a 5-hour minimum, and any additional mileage overage may result in extra charges.
How We Design Your Elk Grove Bus Rental Quote
Certain factors, like seasonal demand, will be subject to price increases. Below are a few key factors that influence your Elk Grove Bus Rental cost :
Time of Year: You can expect higher rates during busy seasons, such as summer, holidays, and major local events. Booking during quieter months can help reduce costs.
Duration & Distance: A quick shuttle around Elk Grove or Sacramento costs less than a full-day wine tour through Napa Valley or a weekend retreat in Lake Tahoe.
Passenger Count: A compact 20-passenger minibus is more budget-friendly than a full-size 56-passenger motorcoach. We can also combine mix-and-match buses to create a unique fleet.
Booking Timeline: The earlier you reserve your charter bus, the more likely you are to secure your ideal vehicle and the best possible rate.
Your quote includes the vehicle, a professional driver, fuel, and insurance with no hidden charges or surprise fees.
What’s Not Included in Your Quote:
While we aim for total transparency, here are a few costs that are not factored into your base quote:
- Lodging for drivers during overnight trips
- Parking fees or tolls during your trip
- Optional gratuity for your driver (we recommend 5–10%)
Elk Grove Charter Bus Pricing Examples
Need a ballpark idea? Here are a few real-world examples of charter bus pricing in and around Elk Grove:
Corporate Getaway Retreat in Santa Clara
A local business hosts a full-day team-building event and books two 20-passenger shuttles for 10 hours. At $165 per hour per bus, the base is $3,300, with a 6% tip ($231) bringing the total to $3,531. Employees enjoy a productive, stress-free commute, arriving on time without expense reports or carpool confusion.
Elk Grove School Trip to SMUD Museum of Science and Curiousity
A local middle school rents two full-sized charter buses for a 7-hour round-trip to the SMUD Museum of Science and Curiousity. At $195 per hour per bus, the total comes to $2,730. With a 5% tip for safe and timely pickups ($137), the grand total is $2,867. This comes to just about $29 per student for a safe, smooth ride complete amenities like onboard restrooms and DVD entertainment.
A Sports Shuttle to Sacramento River Cats
A group of baseball fans rent a 25-passenger minibus for a game-day trip to Sacramento. The flat day rate is $1,550, and with an 8% gratuity ($124), the final total is $1,674. Everyone rides together, having a reliable DD, avoiding parking chaos, all while focusing on showing team spirit.
Wedding Weekend Around Elk Grove & Sacramento
A couple books three minibuses over two days for wedding festivities, including stops in Elk Grove Park, The Citizen Hotel, a bachelorette night in Downtown Sacramento, and round-trip transportation to Sacramento International Airport. Each minibus runs $1,600/day. The base cost is $9,600, and with a 7% tip ($672), the final cost is $10,272. The couple happily agree to the cost, knowing that their loved ones have safe and reliable transportation and no one will be texting asking for last-minute parking directions.
Receive Your Elk Grove Personalized Bus Quote Now
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