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Bend Charter Bus Prices
Don't worry if you're trying to budget for your trip—the cost of a Bend charter bus rental isn't one-size-fits-all, and you can get quotes in seconds right online or by calling! Below you'll learn about all the factors affecting rates, and how to score the best deals.
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- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans
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Bend 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 Bend. 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 (971) 915-6872 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 Bend Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
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| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| Oregon Ducks Football Home Games | Oct 31, Nov 14 & Nov 28, 2026 |
| Oregon State Beavers Football Home Games | Nov 7 & Nov 21, 2026 |
| Portland Trail Blazers Home Games | November 7, 2026 – April 7, 2027 |
| Oregon Ducks Men's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – March 3, 2027 |
| Oregon State Beavers Men's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – March 6, 2027 |
| Oregon Ducks Women's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – February 28, 2027 |
| Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo | July 28–August 1, 2027 (Wednesday–Sunday) |
| Sisters Rodeo | June 9–13, 2027 (Wednesday–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 Bend Charter Bus Prices?
Need total pricing transparency with zero hidden surprises? Your quote includes your private bus rental and a driver, while outside costs like parking permits at Deschutes National Forest and tolls are paid separately.
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 Bend Bus Rentals
It only takes a deposit through the national booking platform to lock in your Bend bus and rate today, with your final balance due before departure! Afterward, a dedicated confirmation team 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 Bend Charter Bus Prices
Choosing the right ride at the right price starts with understanding how operators calculate your quote! Because Charter
Factor 1: Which Bus You Choose
Every group has different needs, and the size and style of your vehicle directly affect your rate! A compact sprinter van or 20-passenger minibus for an Old Mill District shuttle costs less than a party bus with LED lighting or a 56-passenger charter bus with an onboard restroom. Compare all bus types in one search!
Factor 2: How Far and How Long You Travel
Find hourly, one-way, round-trip, and multi-day packages tailored to your exact route! Local trips around Downtown Bend and Sunriver are typically billed by the hour with a standard 2- to 5-hour windows, while a long-distance charter bus up US-97 to Portland is priced by the mile or day. Call for special below-minimum transfer deals!
Factor 3: The Time of Year
It's always smart to book ahead when demand spikes across Central Oregon! Rates tend to climb from May through October during peak wedding season at Tetherow Resort, summer river float weekends, and fall festival dates, as well as peak winter powder days on Century Drive. Booking early secures the widest selection and best pricing!
Factor 4: Where and When You're Traveling
Fill out one form to see live rates from a network of independent operators in Bend, the cities around it, and all of Oregon! Picking up in Redmond or Sisters may include small deadhead mileage adjustments depending on where your bus is stationed.
Factor 5: Long Days and Your Driver's Hotel
For overnight itineraries, you'll need to provide a private 3-star (or better) hotel room so your driver stays rested.
Factor 6: The Day of the Week
You'll love how much you can save just by shifting your trip to a weekday! Friday and Saturday nights see the highest demand for Bend wedding shuttles and brewery tours, meaning higher hourly minimums and rates. If your schedule is flexible, booking Sunday through Thursday unlocks lower prices and shorter minimums!
Ways to Save
Top 5 Ways to Save on Your Bend 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 (971) 915-6872 and we can often set up less time, a one-way, split time or a custom package.
Sample Trips
Examples of Bend Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to RDM
A Bend-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Roberts Field (RDM) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Prineville and Redmond, 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 Bend airport transportation shuttle bus through Charter
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Prineville, 6:00 AM second stop in Redmond, 7:00 AM drop-off at RDM
- 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: Autzen Stadium Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Prineville is heading to a sold-out show at Autzen Stadium. The roads back into Bend after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Bend concert charter bus rental through Charter
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Prineville, 6:30 PM arrival at Autzen Stadium, 11:30 PM post-show return to Prineville
- 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: Crater Lake National Park Day Trip
A Bend tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Crater Lake National Park. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Bend corporate charter bus rental through Charter
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Bend office, 9:00 AM arrival at Crater Lake National Park, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Bend
- 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: Oregon Ducks Game Day
A group of 25 Oregon Ducks season ticket holders from Redmond wants to make a home game at Autzen Stadium into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Bend sporting event party bus rental through Charter
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Redmond, 12:30 PM arrival at Autzen Stadium, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Redmond
- 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 Bend Charter Bus Prices
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