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Cedar Rapids Charter Bus Prices
Whether you're organizing a field trip or a wedding, the cost of a charter bus rental isn't one-size-fits-all, though you can get quotes in minutes right online through our form! Below you'll learn about all the factors affecting rates, and how to score the best deals.
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Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids. 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 Cedar Rapids Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
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| Peak Date | Date or Season |
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| Iowa Hawkeyes Football Home Games | Oct 31, Nov 14 & Nov 27, 2026 |
| Iowa Hawkeyes Men's Basketball Home Games | November 3, 2026 – March 2, 2027 |
| Iowa Hawkeyes Women's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – February 25, 2027 |
| Cedar Rapids RoughRiders Home Games | Through March 27, 2027 |
| Cedar Rapids Kernels Home Games | April 6 – August 29, 2027 |
| Jon Pardi: Gamblin' Man Tour | November 12, 2026 |
| Houby Days | May 2027 |
| Freedom Festival | June–July 2027 |
| Amana Colonies Oktoberfest | October 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 Cedar Rapids Charter Bus Prices?
Through a network of independent local providers, your online quote includes the bus rental and a driver's time! Outside costs like parking fees and road tolls are paid separately so there are never any hidden 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 Cedar Rapids Bus Rentals
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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 Cedar Rapids Charter Bus Prices
Browse TONS of different bus types and custom rental packages to fit YOUR itinerary and YOUR budget! Because we don't own the buses, you're never stuck with whatever one single company has parked in its lot on your date. Your final rate comes down to six simple trip details. Share your plans once in our online quote tool, and you'll get personalized pricing sent straight to your text and email!
Factor 1: Which Bus You Choose
When you search our Cedar Rapids network, you'll see that vehicle size and party bus features play a big role in your quote! A 56-passenger charter bus with an onboard restroom, undercarriage luggage bays, and WiFi costs more than a compact 18-passenger minibus or a sprinter van with a driver. Celebrating a bachelorette night in the NewBo District? A 15- to 50-passenger party bus with LED lighting and wraparound seating is priced differently than a standard shuttle!
Factor 2: The Distance and Duration of Your Trip
Just let us know where you're headed and how long you'll need the bus! Local wedding shuttles looping between downtown hotels and Ashton Hill Farm are usually billed by the hour with a standard hourly minimum. Taking a long-distance charter bus down I-380 to Iowa City or across the state to Des Moines? Full-day and multi-day trips are typically priced by the day or total mileage.
Factor 3: The Time of Year
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Factor 4: Where Your Trip Starts and Ends
Planning a pickup right in Downtown Cedar Rapids, Marion, or Hiawatha, or starting out in a smaller town across Linn County? Because Bus
Factor 5: Tolls, Parking, and Route Fees
Whatever your Cedar Rapids itinerary includes, remember that venue parking passes and highway tolls are separate from your base quote! For example, event bus parking near the Alliant Energy PowerHouse on 1st Avenue NE or paid lots at The Eastern Iowa Airport are covered by your group.
Factor 6: Overnight Trips and Driver Lodging
Get a multi-day package for an out-of-town tournament or tour, and your group will need to provide a private hotel room for your driver!
Ways to Save
Top 4 Ways to Save on Your Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to CID
A Cedar Rapids-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Marion and Iowa City, 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 Cedar Rapids airport transportation shuttle bus through Bus
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Marion, 6:00 AM second stop in Iowa City, 7:00 AM drop-off at CID
- 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: Paramount Theatre Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Marion is heading to a sold-out show at Paramount Theatre. The roads back into Cedar Rapids after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Cedar Rapids concert charter bus rental through Bus
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Marion, 6:30 PM arrival at Paramount Theatre, 11:30 PM post-show return to Marion
- 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: the Amana Colonies Day Trip
A Cedar Rapids tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to the Amana Colonies. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Cedar Rapids corporate charter bus rental through Bus
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Cedar Rapids office, 9:00 AM arrival at the Amana Colonies, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Cedar Rapids
- 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: Iowa Hawkeyes Game Day
A group of 25 Iowa Hawkeyes season ticket holders from Iowa City wants to make a home game at Kinnick Stadium into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Cedar Rapids sporting event party bus rental through Bus
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Iowa City, 12:30 PM arrival at Kinnick Stadium, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Iowa City
- 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 Cedar Rapids Charter Bus Prices
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Can I get a price quote if I don't know my exact headcount or stops yet?
Yes, absolutely! Just enter your estimated passenger count, travel date, and Cedar Rapids pickup location into our 30-second online quote tool—with no account needed and no obligation to book. You'll instantly see pricing for different 25-passenger minibuses, party buses, and full-size motorcoaches on your screen. Once you book online, a dedicated confirmation department reaches out to verify every final stop on your itinerary!
What types of rental packages can I price out online?
You can price out hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, full-day, and multi-day packages for any occasion! Whether you need a quick airport transfer from CID along Wright Brothers Boulevard SW, a recurring employee shuttle off I-380, or sports team travel to Veterans Memorial Stadium, there's a package built around YOUR schedule. You can even find and book same-day bus rentals when last-minute plans come together!
How far in advance should I book to get the best Cedar Rapids bus price?
While our large network lets us accommodate last-minute and even same-day group transportation services, booking three to six months in advance gives you the widest selection of vehicles at the best rates! Buses in Cedar Rapids book up fast for spring school field trips to the National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library, May graduations, and fall weddings. Fill out our quick online form as soon as you have your date to lock in your rate!
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