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Garland Charter Bus Prices
It's easier than ever to get a quote right online in seconds through our form, even though the cost of a charter bus rental in Garland isn’t one-price-fits-all and varies by trip! Below, you'll learn about all the factors affecting your rates and how to score the best deals on your next ride.
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- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans
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Garland 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 Garland. 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.
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Peak Garland Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
You'll love that multiple bus companies in the network compete for your business, even when demand spikes during Garland ISD proms, May graduations at the Curtis Culwell Center, Fourth of July celebrations at Firewheel Town Center, and fall State Fair of Texas weekends! Because buses book up fast and hourly minimums go up during these busy Texas seasons, locking in your reservation early online is the best way to get the lowest rate.
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks Home Games | November 2, 2026 – April 11, 2027 |
| Dallas Stars Home Games | October 31, 2026 – April 9, 2027 |
| SMU Mustangs Football Home Games | Nov 6 & Nov 14, 2026 |
| Dallas Cowboys Home Games | Nov 1, Nov 15, Nov 22, Nov 26 & Dec 27, 2026, then Jan 3, 2027 |
| SMU Mustangs Men's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – March 6, 2027 |
| SMU Mustangs Women's Basketball Home Games | November 3, 2026 – February 25, 2027 |
| State Fair of Texas | September–October 2027 |
| Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo | January 15–February 6, 2027 |
| Dallas Blooms | February–April 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 Garland 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 Garland Bus Rentals
Choose the bus that works for YOUR budget on the results page, and you'll pay a deposit online through the national booking platform to lock in your vehicle and date! Your remaining trip balance is due in full before your departure date, and a confirmation department will verify every stop on your itinerary after you book.
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 Garland Charter Bus Prices
View instant online quotes in under 30 seconds, and you'll notice that pricing adjusts based on the exact details of your Garland itinerary! Because Bus
Factor 1: Which Bus You Choose
It just got easier to compare all different bus types in one place, whether you need a 11- to 14-passenger sprinter van, a 25-passenger minibus, a 15- to 50-passenger party bus, or a 56-passenger charter bus! Larger motorcoaches with onboard restrooms and undercarriage luggage bays cost more than compact minibuses, so picking a vehicle that matches your exact headcount keeps your price down.
Factor 2: How Far and How Long You Travel
For quick and easy local trips around Downtown Garland or Lake Ray Hubbard, buses are typically priced by the hour with a standard two- to five-hour windows! If you're booking a full-day shuttle or a long-distance charter bus out to Austin or Houston, your quote will be calculated by the day or total mileage instead. You can compare hourly, one-way, round-trip, and multi-day packages right on your screen!
Factor 3: The Time of Year
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Factor 4: Where and When You're Traveling
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Factor 5: Your Route's Travel Fees
Get your group down I-635 (LBJ Freeway), I-30, or the President George Bush Turnpike (SH 190) smoothly by budgeting ahead for any route-specific tolls and parking fees! While your online quote covers the bus and driver, venues like AT&T Stadium in Arlington or American Airlines Center in Dallas charge separate oversized vehicle parking fees at the gate. You'll always know your base rental rate upfront in under 30 seconds, with no hidden surprises!
Factor 6: Overnight Trips and Driver Lodging
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Ways to Save
Top 4 Ways to Save on Your Garland 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 Garland Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to DAL
A Garland-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Dallas Love Field (DAL) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Plano and Dallas, 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 Garland airport transportation shuttle bus through Bus
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Plano, 6:00 AM second stop in Dallas, 7:00 AM drop-off at DAL
- 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: Music Hall at Fair Park Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Plano is heading to a sold-out show at Music Hall at Fair Park. The roads back into Garland after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Garland concert charter bus rental through Bus
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Plano, 6:30 PM arrival at Music Hall at Fair Park, 11:30 PM post-show return to Plano
- 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: Dallas Day Trip
A Garland tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Dallas. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Garland corporate charter bus rental through Bus
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Garland office, 9:00 AM arrival at Dallas, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Garland
- 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: Dallas Cowboys Game Day
A group of 25 Dallas Cowboys season ticket holders from Dallas wants to make a home game at AT&T Stadium into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Garland sporting event party bus rental through Bus
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Dallas, 12:30 PM arrival at AT&T Stadium, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Dallas
- 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 Garland Charter Bus Prices
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Contact usHow can I get a charter bus or party bus price quote in Garland?
Getting your personalized price takes less than 30 seconds right on this website! Simply enter your travel date, Garland pickup location, destination, and estimated passenger count into our quick online quote form. You'll immediately land on a search results page showing available buses, interior photos, amenity lists, and side-by-side pricing from independent bus companies serving the DFW Metroplex. Best of all, there is no account needed and zero obligation to book, plus you'll get a copy sent by text and email to share with your group!
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Can I get a quote if I don't know my final headcount or exact stops yet?
Yes, absolutely! Just plug your best estimate for passenger count, your travel date, and your general Garland pickup area into the 30-second online quote tool to see live vehicle options and ballpark rates right away. Once you see how a 20-passenger minibus compares in price to a 35-passenger minibus or full-size motorcoach, you can easily adjust your details and lock in the right package online!
Are there ways to lower the cost of my Garland bus rental?
You can keep your per-person cost low by filling every seat on the bus, choosing a vehicle size that fits your headcount without paying for empty rows, and booking early before peak spring and fall dates fill up! Minimizing extra stops and picking up your group at one central location, like the Downtown Garland DART Station or Hawaiian Waters Garland parking area, also helps keep your total hours down.
What packages can I compare when checking Garland bus prices?
Through our online form, you can compare pricing for hourly rentals, one-way transfers, round-trip packages, multi-stop itineraries, and multi-day charters! Whether you need an airport transfer to DFW or Dallas Love Field, a school field trip bus to the Perot Museum, or a sports team charter bus for game day, there's a package built around YOUR schedule. You can even book a bus for the very same day if last-minute plans come together. After you reserve online through the national booking platform, a confirmation team will reach out to verify every single detail of your trip!
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