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Baltimore Charter Bus Prices
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- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans
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Baltimore 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 Baltimore. 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. Don't need that much time? Just call us at (240) 831-7713 any day of the year—we can often set up less time, a one-way transfer, a split-time shuttle, or a custom package built around YOUR schedule!
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Peak Baltimore Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
View instant online quotes early if you’re traveling during busy Baltimore seasons like Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course in May, spring proms, Johns Hopkins graduations, or fall Ravens games at M&T Bank Stadium! Because multiple operators in our network compete for your trip, locking in your date early gets you better rates.
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| Baltimore Ravens Home Games | Nov 5, Nov 16, Dec 13 & Dec 27, 2026, then Jan 9 or 10, 2027 |
| Baltimore Orioles Home Games | March 29 – September 26, 2027 |
| Washington Commanders Home Games | Nov 1, Nov 8, Nov 23, Dec 13 & Dec 20, 2026, then Jan 9 or 10, 2027 |
| Maryland Terrapins Football Home Games | Oct 31, Nov 14 & Nov 28, 2026 |
| Preakness Stakes | May 23, 2027 (Sunday) |
| Artscape | May 29–30, 2027 (Saturday–Sunday) |
| Maryland State Fair | Aug 26–29, Sept 2–6 & Sept 9–12, 2027 |
| National Cherry Blossom Festival | March 20–April 11, 2027 |
| Maryland Renaissance Festival | Weekends Aug 28 – Oct 24, 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 Baltimore Charter Bus Prices?
Why wonder what you’re paying for when Charter
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 Baltimore Bus Rentals
Your remaining balance is simply due before your Baltimore departure date, and a confirmation department calls you to verify every stop on your itinerary.
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, and call us with any question first.
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 Baltimore Charter Bus Prices
Book the right ride at the right price when you know what goes into your Baltimore bus quote! Because Charter
Factor 1: Which Bus You Choose
Got 30 seconds to compare bus types side by side? Your vehicle choice is one of the biggest factors in your quote! A 56-passenger charter bus with an onboard restroom and luggage bays for a tournament or convention costs more than a compact 18-passenger minibus, 25-passenger minibus, or sprinter van with a driver. Celebrating in Fells Point or Federal Hill? Compare 15- to 50-passenger party buses with LED lighting, wraparound leather seating, and onboard bars to match YOUR budget!
Factor 2: How Far and How Long You Travel
No two itineraries in Charm City are alike, so your rate depends on whether you book by the hour, by the day, or by mileage! Quick local loops between Downtown Baltimore hotels and the Baltimore Convention Center are typically priced hourly with a standard minimum. Planning long-distance bus travel down I-95 to Washington D.C. or up to New York? Multi-day and out-of-state packages are calculated by total mileage and days on the road.
Factor 3: Peak Season and Holiday Demand
Every spring and fall, demand spikes across Maryland for prom party buses, school field trips to the National Aquarium, and Baltimore wedding shuttles! Booking early in April, May, June, and October helps you beat peak rates and higher hourly minimums.
Factor 4: Your Starting City
With buses stationed across Baltimore, the cities around it, and all of Maryland, where your group gets picked up affects your quote! If an operator has to drive empty to reach a pickup spot out in Towson, Columbia, Annapolis, or Silver Spring, that extra “deadhead” mileage is factored in. Thankfully, our massive statewide network connects you with a network of transportation providers closest to your starting point so you save money!
Factor 5: Your Route's Travel Fees
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Factor 6: Which Day You Ride
With one form, you can test different travel dates to see how the day of the week changes your price! Friday and Saturday nights are the most popular times for bachelorette parties in Canton, concerts at CFG Bank Arena, and sporting event bus rentals, which means higher weekend rates and 3- to 5-hour windows. If your schedule is flexible, booking on a Monday through Thursday often unlocks lower hourly rates and shorter minimums! You choose the day and package that works for YOUR group.
Ways to Save
Top 5 Ways to Save on Your Baltimore 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.
Ask about less time. Standard minimums apply, but call us at (240) 831-7713 and we can often set up less time, a one-way, split time or a custom package.
Sample Trips
Examples of Baltimore Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to BWI
A Baltimore-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Towson and Annapolis, 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 Baltimore airport transportation shuttle bus through Charter
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Towson, 6:00 AM second stop in Annapolis, 7:00 AM drop-off at BWI
- 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: Pier Six Pavilion Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Towson is heading to a sold-out show at Pier Six Pavilion. The roads back into Baltimore after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Baltimore concert charter bus rental through Charter
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Towson, 6:30 PM arrival at Pier Six Pavilion, 11:30 PM post-show return to Towson
- 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: Gettysburg National Military Park Day Trip
A Baltimore tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Gettysburg National Military Park. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Baltimore corporate charter bus rental through Charter
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Baltimore office, 9:00 AM arrival at Gettysburg National Military Park, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Baltimore
- 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: Baltimore Ravens Game Day
A group of 25 Baltimore Ravens season ticket holders from Annapolis wants to make a home game at M&T Bank Stadium into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Baltimore sporting event party bus rental through Charter
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Annapolis, 12:30 PM arrival at M&T Bank Stadium, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Annapolis
- 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 Baltimore Charter Bus Prices
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Contact usAre parking and permits at Baltimore venues included in my bus quote?
No, venue parking fees and city permits are separate from your charter bus quote so you only pay for what your exact route requires. For example, if you book a private event bus to the Inner Harbor or National Aquarium, your bus can drop off at the designated zone on Light Street and park at the Swann Park motorcoach lot for a daily city fee. Heading to M&T Bank Stadium or Camden Yards? Pre-purchased oversized parking in Lot A, Lot B/C, or Lot H is handled separately.
What packages can I book through Charterbusbaltimore.com?
You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, split-time, full-day, and multi-day packages on Charter
Do I need to create an account to see Baltimore bus rental prices?
No account needed, ever! Just enter your pickup city, travel date, destination, and estimated passenger count into our 30-second online quote tool to instantly compare live availability, interior pictures, and prices side by side. You’ll also receive your free quote by text and email so it’s super easy to pull up later or share with the rest of your group! There is zero obligation to book while you browse your options.
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