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Queens Charter Bus Prices
Ready to compare Queens bus rates? While the cost of a charter bus rental isn’t one-price-fits-all, you can get instant quotes online or by calling (646) 518-8314, and below you’ll learn how to score the best deals!
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- Great dealson every bus size, plus special deals when you call us
- Same dayrentals for last-minute plans in Queens
- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans
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How to Get Queens Charter Bus Prices in 30 Seconds
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Our Pricing & Rates
Queens 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 Queens. 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 (646) 518-8314 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 Queens Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
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| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| New York Giants Home Games | Nov 12, Nov 22, Dec 6 & Dec 20, 2026 (Week 18 date not yet set) |
| New York Jets Home Games | Nov 1, Nov 15, Dec 13 & Dec 27, 2026, then Jan 3, 2027 |
| Belmont Stakes | June 5, 2027 |
| New York International Auto Show | March 26–April 4, 2027 |
| Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes | November 4, 2026 – January 4, 2027 |
| New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show | November 14, 2026 – January 10, 2027 |
| Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo | November 21, 2026 – January 3, 2027 (select nights) |
| Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade | November 26, 2026 (Thursday) |
| 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 Queens Charter Bus Prices?
It's always transparent when you book through 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 Queens Bus Rentals
In order to lock in your Queens bus reservation online through the national booking platform, you’ll put down a deposit at checkout, with your remaining balance due before departure. Afterward, our confirmation department calls to verify every stop!
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 Queens Charter Bus Prices
With Charter
Factor 1: The Type of Bus
For easy group travel across the borough, the vehicle you select is the biggest factor in your rate. A 56-passenger charter bus with an onboard restroom and luggage bays for a tournament at St. John’s University costs more than a nimble 20-passenger minibus or a sprinter van with a driver. Celebrating a birthday in Astoria or Long Island City? You can also compare 15- to 50-passenger party bus rentals with LED lighting and wraparound seating!
Factor 2: Your Trip's Length and Mileage
Start with your schedule, because local shuttles along Queens Boulevard or Northern Boulevard are typically billed by the hour! Meanwhile, long-distance charter bus rentals taking I-495 out of state are priced by the day or total mileage.
Factor 3: Peak Season and Holiday Demand
Fill out our quick form early if you're traveling between April and June or during fall sports season! When prom buses, graduations, and New York Mets games at Citi Field pack the calendar, high demand pushes rates up. Booking ahead lets our network compete to get you a better deal!
Factor 4: Your Starting City
Finding a bus near your exact pickup spot prevents "deadhead" mileage—the cost of an empty bus driving to reach your group. Because our network covers Queens, the cities around it, and all of New York, you're never limited to a single faraway garage! Whether your group is boarding in Flushing, Jamaica, Forest Hills, Bayside, or Rockaway Beach, we match you with a local operator to keep your rate low. It really is that easy!
Factor 5: The Travel Fees on Your Route
Ready to budget for outside route expenses? Keep in mind that bridge and tunnel tolls on the RFK Bridge, Bronx-Whitestone Bridge, Throgs Neck Bridge, or Queens-Midtown Tunnel, plus venue parking fees, are separate from your base quote. For instance, pre-arranged oversized bus parking at Citi Field (in the Southfield Lot off Boat Basin Place) or airport transfers at JFK and LaGuardia (LGA) may involve port authority or lot fees. If your multi-day trip requires an overnight stay, you'll also provide a hotel room for your driver.
Factor 6: Weekday vs. Weekend Travel
With Charter
Ways to Save
Top 5 Ways to Save on Your Queens 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 (646) 518-8314 and we can often set up less time, a one-way, split time or a custom package.
Sample Trips
Examples of Queens Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to JFK
A Queens-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Flushing and Long Beach, 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 Queens airport transportation shuttle bus through Charter
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Flushing, 6:00 AM second stop in Long Beach, 7:00 AM drop-off at JFK
- 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: Forest Hills Stadium Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Flushing is heading to a sold-out show at Forest Hills Stadium. The roads back into Queens after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Queens concert charter bus rental through Charter
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Flushing, 6:30 PM arrival at Forest Hills Stadium, 11:30 PM post-show return to Flushing
- 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: Jones Beach State Park Day Trip
A Queens tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Jones Beach State Park. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Queens corporate charter bus rental through Charter
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Queens office, 9:00 AM arrival at Jones Beach State Park, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Queens
- 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: New York Mets Game Day
A group of 25 New York Mets season ticket holders from Long Beach wants to make a home game at Citi Field into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Queens sporting event party bus rental through Charter
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Long Beach, 12:30 PM arrival at Citi Field, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Long Beach
- 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 Queens Charter Bus Prices
Not sure what you need? Let us help! Just call us at (646) 518-8314, every single day of the year.
Contact usHow can I get a Queens charter bus quote if I don't have my final headcount yet?
You can still get a quote in under 30 seconds by entering an estimated passenger count, travel date, and pickup neighborhood into our online tool! No account is needed to browse bus types and live pricing right on your screen. If your headcount changes later, call the 365-day support team at (646) 518-8314 to adjust your vehicle size!
Does Charterbusqueens.com own the buses shown on the quotes page?
No, and that's the whole point! Charter
Can I book a same-day or last-minute bus rental in Queens without paying crazy surge prices?
Yes! Because you're tapping into one of the largest networks of independent bus companies across Queens and New York, we can accommodate last-minute and same-day group transportation services without rideshare surge pricing through one of America's largest national booking platforms. Fill out one quick form for 30-second pricing sent to your text and email, or call (646) 518-8314 any day of the year to lock in a ride fast!
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