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Lawrence Charter Bus Prices
Keep in mind that Lawrence charter bus pricing isn’t one-price-fits-all, though you can get quotes in under 30 seconds through our online form or by calling (785) 997-6880! Below, you’ll learn about rate factors 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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Our Pricing & Rates
Lawrence 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 Lawrence. 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 (785) 997-6880 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!
Book Ahead
Peak Lawrence Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
Check your calendar before locking in your trip, because Lawrence bus rates and hourly minimums increase during high-demand seasons like University of Kansas graduation in May, April and May proms, and fall Saturdays at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium. Because multiple independent operators in our network compete for your business, booking early helps you beat peak pricing for Jayhawks game-day shuttles or Massachusetts Street festival trips!
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| Kansas Jayhawks Football Home Games | Nov 7 & Nov 21, 2026 |
| Kansas Jayhawks Men's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – March 1, 2027 |
| Kansas Jayhawks Women's Basketball Home Games | November 3, 2026 – February 28, 2027 |
| Kansas City Chiefs Home Games | Nov 8, Nov 22, Dec 21 & Dec 27, 2026, then Jan 9 or 10, 2027 |
| Kansas City Royals Home Games | March 25 – September 19, 2027 |
| Kansas State Wildcats Football Home Games | Nov 7 & Nov 21, 2026 |
| Kansas City Auto Show | June 10–13, 2027 (Thursday–Sunday) |
| Kansas City Renaissance Festival | September 4 – October 17, 2027 (weekends, plus Labor Day and October 11) |
| Douglas County Fair | July 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 Lawrence Charter Bus Prices?
Need total transparency when budgeting for your Lawrence group transportation? Your free quote includes the base cost of your vehicle and your driver’s pay—with zero hidden fees or last-minute surprises!
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 Lawrence Bus Rentals
Instead of paying everything upfront to a single local fleet, you’ll simply put down a deposit through our national booking platform to lock in your vehicle, with your remaining trip balance due before your departure date. Once reserved, our confirmation department will call you to verify every pickup, drop-off, and stop on your Lawrence 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 Lawrence Charter Bus Prices
For the best experience and rates in Douglas County, it helps to understand what goes into your final quote. Because Lawrence
Factor 1: The Type of Bus
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Factor 2: How Far and How Long You Travel
It's easier than ever to book hourly, one-way, round-trip, or multi-day packages built around your exact schedule! Short local hops along Iowa Street (US-59) or 23rd Street usually carry a standard hourly minimum, while long-distance trips down I-70 to Topeka or Kansas City are priced by mileage or day. Don’t need the standard 2- to 5-hour windows? Call (785) 997-6880 for special below-minimum deals!
Factor 3: When in the Year You Travel
Rather than waiting until the last minute, lock in your bus early if you’re traveling during peak months like April, May, September, or October! High demand for spring proms, KU commencement, and basketball games at Allen Fieldhouse can push rates higher. Thankfully, network competition keeps our prices budget-friendly year-round!
Factor 4: Your Starting City
Let our massive network across Lawrence, the cities around it, and all of Kansas save you money on “deadhead” mileage—the distance an empty bus travels to reach your pickup point! Because we connect you with independent bus companies stationed from Eudora and Baldwin City to Overland Park and Topeka, you’ll easily match with a local provider near your starting address. That means lower positioning costs for your group!
Factor 5: The Travel Fees on Your Route
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Factor 6: Your Driver's Shifts and Hotel
For overnight excursions, you’ll need to provide a private hotel room for your driver is always appreciated!
Ways to Save
Top 5 Ways to Save on Your Lawrence 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 (785) 997-6880 and we can often set up less time, a one-way, split time or a custom package.
Sample Trips
Examples of Lawrence Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to MCI
A Lawrence-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Topeka and Olathe, 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 Lawrence airport transportation shuttle bus through Lawrence
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Topeka, 6:00 AM second stop in Olathe, 7:00 AM drop-off at MCI
- 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: T-Mobile Center Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Topeka is heading to a sold-out show at T-Mobile Center. The roads back into Lawrence after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Lawrence concert charter bus rental through Lawrence
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Topeka, 6:30 PM arrival at T-Mobile Center, 11:30 PM post-show return to Topeka
- 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: Kansas City Day Trip
A Lawrence tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Kansas City. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Lawrence corporate charter bus rental through Lawrence
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Lawrence office, 9:00 AM arrival at Kansas City, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Lawrence
- 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: Kansas City Chiefs Game Day
A group of 25 Kansas City Chiefs season ticket holders from Olathe wants to make a home game at Arrowhead Stadium into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Lawrence sporting event party bus rental through Lawrence
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Olathe, 12:30 PM arrival at Arrowhead Stadium, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Olathe
- 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 Lawrence Charter Bus Prices
Not sure what you need? Let us help! Just call us at (785) 997-6880, every single day of the year.
Contact usCan I get a quote even if I don't have my final headcount or exact stops yet?
Yes, absolutely! Just enter your estimated passenger count, travel date, and Lawrence pickup location into our 30-second quote tool—no account needed—or call (785) 997-6880 to adjust your package as your plans come together.
Does Lawrenceshuttlebuscompany.com own the buses?
No, and that’s the whole point! Lawrence
Do you offer same-day or last-minute bus rentals in Lawrence?
Yes, last-minute plans are no problem! Because we tap into one of the largest networks of independent bus companies in Kansas, you can book a same-day rental or multiple buses by calling (785) 997-6880 right away through one of America's largest national booking platforms.
How can we keep our Lawrence charter bus rental cost as low as possible?
Booking at least one to three months ahead of major KU campus events or Lawrence weddings is the easiest way to lock in lower rates! You can also save by choosing the right vehicle size for your headcount—like a 25-passenger minibus instead of a full-size motorcoach—and finalizing your stops early to avoid extra mileage. If you only need a quick one-way transfer, call (785) 997-6880 to ask the live agents about exclusive phone discounts and below-minimum packages!
What types of packages can I book for my Lawrence trip?
You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, split-time, full-day, and multi-day packages built around YOUR itinerary! If your schedule doesn’t fit a standard option, contact the 365-day support team at (785) 997-6880 for a custom package.
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From field trips to the KU Natural History Museum to corporate shuttles, getting your price takes under 30 seconds with no account needed! Fill out one quick form or call (785) 997-6880 any day of the year!