Flexible and Reliable Shuttle Minibuses

A minibus shuttle service is designed to provide seamless group transportation for short-distance travel. Typically, shuttle minibuses are used to connect designated locations such as airports, hotels, and tourist attractions, with convenient pickup and drop-off points.

Our flexible and reliable minibus shuttle services offer businesses, riders, and groups of all sizes with a convenient commuting solution that can be adapted to each group’s unique transportation needs. Minibus shuttle services remain the most cost-effective method of transportation for small- to medium-sized groups, keeping costs streamlined while eliminating the need for unnecessary amenities.

Our fleet of technology-driven minibus shuttle services serve a variety of purposes, including for trip types of all sizes. Our minibus commuter shuttle services are extremely popular transportation options for corporations, government agencies, and municipalities alike.

Indeed, these minibus shuttle services are often used to enhance intercity connectivity, shuttling riders between convenient pickup locations and local transit hubs. Our minibus shuttle services are also ideal for recurring transportation needs, from airport transfers and employee mobility to private events and city tours.

Minibus shuttle services offer several benefits to businesses, individuals, and transit authorities. For one, minibus shuttle services represent one of the most cost-effective and fuel-efficient means of transportation, keeping costs streamlined while reducing carbon emissions. Shuttle minibuses are also a great way to foster a more connected and productive city, increasing accessibility between remote locations and convenient transit hubs.

Best of all, our minibus shuttle services are driven by technology, combining innovative features with a flexible on-demand transportation model for a convenient commuting solution. Keep in mind that all minibus shuttle services can be customized to match your unique group transportation needs.

A minibus is very similar to a classic yellow school bus, but it’s quite a bit smaller, making it an excellent cost-effective choice for smaller groups traveling short distances.

A minibus charter bus rental has seating for up to 21 passengers. If you’re planning a group trip with more than 21 passengers but need transportation within a similar price range, there are other charter bus options available. A school bus rental can keep you on budget while providing seating for up to 52 people. As a Sprinter van rental can generally accommodate up to 15 passengers, a minibus is a great option for groups of 16 passengers and more.

A wide variety of groups frequently rent a minibus.

Private employers across industries and conference organizers routinely rent a minibus to run a shuttle service for employees or attendees.

Schools, church groups, senior groups and youth groups benefit from lower minibus rental prices as well as the roomy passenger cabins that make loading and unloading easy.

Corporate clients and wedding planners rely on minibus rentals to ferry their guests quickly between multiple locations. A minibus with all your guests onboard will guarantee your group stays together and arrives on time.

If your smaller group requires transportation for distances up to 300 miles, and added amenities or storage space isn’t required, then a minibus is ideal. Compared to full-sized school buses or coach buses, their smaller frames make pick-ups and drop-offs easier in urban centers, and allow for easier parking. Minibus charter bus rentals are also ideal for city or country tours with multiple destinations. Multiple mini buses can easily be used as a shuttle fleet for ferrying passengers between hotels and conference venues.

A large part of what makes a minibus rental appealing for group organizers is what it lacks. A minibus is intentionally lacking in unnecessary features that would only drive up the minibus rental prices. The smaller frame of the mini buses makes parking in difficult areas much easier. This makes them perfect for employee or conference shuttles, on-demand microtransit options, field trips, tour groups, and airport shuttles.

Bus.com only lets groups or businesses rent a minibus, however we often tie up with event organizers who may be selling tickets on their websites.

That’s entirely up to you! You can schedule pit stops during your trip whenever you like, but we recommend at least one stop for every three or four hours of driving time.

You certainly can! A minibus is a great bus for family rentals, but if you’re planning a bigger family event or need some space for luggage, you may also want to check out a mini coach which seats up to 32.

Yes you can! You’re able to rent as many mini buses as you need for your events. If you plan to rent a minibus multiple times, we suggest contacting our sales for bulk deals.

We’d be happy to! Either refer to our shuttle page for more detailed information, or contact us directly at [email protected].

Absolutely. Organizing a minibus shuttle service instead of a pair of mini buses making one transfer each can be a great way to cut down minibus rental prices. Just bear in mind that a portion of your group will have to wait for the bus to make a full circuit.

We’ll be able to offer you all the information on which of our bus partners will be providing the vehicle for your trip 24 hours before your scheduled departure.

It so happens that minibus rentals and charter bus rentals, in general, are one of the most sustainable modes of group transportation when comparing average passenger count, fuel consumption, and CO₂ emissions. If you’re interested in more information, check out our blog post on sustainability in the charter bus industry.

Traveling by charter bus is actually the second safest way for groups to travel worldwide. Charter bus travel is four times safer than train travel and a whopping 50 times safer than traveling in a private car. Additionally, the Bus.com team ensures safety every time you rent a minibus with us.

The standard minibus charter bus rental purposefully features very few amenities in order to keep your minibus rental prices inexpensive. That being said, certain minibus configurations can be fitted with extras such as air conditioning, DVD/TV audiovisual equipment, and power outlets.

To ensure you book the charter bus rental that works best for you, be sure to speak with one of our booking specialists. If your group requires more in the way of amenities and has fewer than 31 people, consider a mini coach bus, which includes standard overhead and undercarriage storage, and can be equipped with AC, DVD/TV equipment, power outlets, and Wi-Fi connectivity. If your group is larger than 31 people, you may want to consider renting a full-size coach bus, which includes all of the aforementioned amenities in addition to an onboard restroom and can accommodate up to 57 seats depending on the configuration.

Although not a standard feature, we do offer mini buses with full wheelchair accessibility. To ensure that you rent a bus that meets your group’s needs, reach out to one of our customer care specialists at [email protected] at least two to three months before the date of your trip. Our specialists can reach out to our network of over 3,300 bus partners, and connect you to the bus that best suits your needs.

Modern mini buses are purpose-built for efficiency and convenience and are equipped with spacious, cushioned bench seats that are very comfortable when traveling short distances. If your group is planning a trip projected to take longer than three hours, however, you may want to consider other charter bus rentals, such as a mini coach charter bus rental specially fitted for passenger comfort with top-of-the-line seating or even a full-sized deluxe coach equipped with an on-board restroom.

As is the case with the amenities available aboard, the storage space of a minibus rental is limited. Bear in mind that seating space can easily be repurposed as storage space, but if your group is traveling with baggage or equipment, you may want to upgrade and rent a bus that comes with more storage — like a mini coach bus — which comes standard with overhead and undercarriage compartments designed to accommodate anything your group might need to bring along.

All of our charter bus rentals come with a vetted, professional driver with knowledge of the areas you’ll be traveling through during your trip.

No. As a special driver’s license is required to drive a minibus rental, we only offer chauffeured minibus rentals that come with professional drivers.

Regrettably, we require that all of our minibuses are driven by professional drivers and we can’t provide a minibus rental for the purpose of a personal driver’s test.

Once our procurement team has confirmed our booking with our network of bus partners, we can provide you with photos of your minibus. Unfortunately, we’re unable to do this sooner as the exact appearance of our minibuses can vary slightly between bus partners.

Average minibus rental prices are between $400 and $900 per-day. Please note that minibus rental prices are subject to vary based on many factors such as your trip date, length, and location. Visit our online booking tool to receive an instant, accurate pricing overview of the minibus rental prices for your particular trip.

Your minibus rental may vary according to local availability, the time of the year, gas prices, the distance you plan to be traveling, and the entire duration of your trip. It’s important to keep in mind that the amount of time a driver spends driving is what is usually the factor that is most impactful to the minibus rental price. For help in understanding exactly what this means for your rental plans, consult our quick guide on how minimum drive times factor into your charter bus rental quote.

One of the best ways to make sure you can access the lowest price options possible for your minibus rental is to try to rent a minibus during the off-season if possible. The off-season generally falls between December and March, when minibus rental prices are usually at their lowest. If you have no choice but to book during the busier bus rental season, you can still take advantage of much lower prices if you’re able to book well in advance.

Note that we also have a price-matching program and will do our utmost to match any lower price options you may find.

The service fee we charge is for booking your trip, and much of it goes to maintaining our website.

A driver’s hotel fee is automatically added when a driver’s total number of driving hours exceeds daily limits set by the Department of Transportation in the U.S. or Canada. In the U.S., these limits dictate that a driver can legally drive for 10 hours and be on duty for 12 hours. After this, a driver must take an 8-hour break. In Canada, a driver can legally drive for 12 hours and be on duty for 14 hours but then must take an 8-hour break.

The majority of our U.S. bus partners have $5 million coverage for any automobile liability and an additional $5 million for general liability.

For all minibus charter rentals, we offer 100% money back on any cancellations made 21 or more days before your trip and then 50% money back on any cancellations made between 20 and 14 days before your trip.

Unfortunately, we don’t issue refunds on service fees or cancellations made on minibus rentals 13 days or less before the scheduled date of your trip.

That said, our policy is somewhat different for school bus rentals. We offer 100% money back on school bus rentals made seven days or more before the trip date and 50% money back on any cancellations made between six and three days before the date. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer refunds on service fees or cancellations made 72 hours or less before the scheduled start of your school bus rental trip.

We have a “book now, pay later” option that lets you reserve your bus and price point option well in advance by registering with your credit card. Your card will only be billed 21 days from your departure date.

To learn more about this program, check out our blog post or to contact us directly about setting up a custom payment plan, reach us at [email protected].

We need your email address to create an account to give you an accurate estimate for your trip. However, once we’ve made your account and provided you with an estimate, you’re free to unsubscribe from our mailing lists at any point.

We work closely with our network of over 3,300 bus operators to provide the lowest possible price options. If you have a budget in mind, reach out to us directly and we’ll do our best to make your trip happen within your budget.

Typically, we offer discounts for multi-month contracts, trips spanning several days, or several trips in the same calendar year. If you may be planning several rentals and are interested in these discounts, be sure to ask us about setting up an enterprise account, and we’ll see what we can do.

We typically don’t offer discounts for any specific nonprofit organizations. However, we do offer discounts for recurring or long-term rentals. If you’re part of an organization planning frequent or longer-term trips, be sure to let us know.

We don’t currently offer any discounts specifically for veterans or veteran organizations. However, we do offer discounts for certain scenarios such as multi-month contract bookings or trips that span several days.