Charter Bus Prices in Duluth

Most people spend between $1,400 and $7,000 on a full-service bus rental in Duluth. Short local trips (like a one-way shuttle to a wedding venue) can be as low as $1,000–$2,500. Multi-day or long-distance trips (such as a three-day band tour or a corporate outing to Minneapolis) typically run $4,000–$6,000+. Large events requiring multiple vehicles—think convention shuttles or multi-game sports tournaments—may exceed $10,000.

Bus rentals are usually billed by the hour, day, or mile. For local Duluth trips—say, a brewery tour or a wedding shuttle between Canal Park and Enger Tower—you’ll likely pay an hourly rate with a five-hour minimum. Longer trips (like a school outing to the North Shore or a corporate charter to the Twin Cities) are billed by mileage or by the day. Every quote is custom-built to your itinerary, vehicle size, and date. That’s why the best way to get an exact price is to call us at 218-524-3950 or use our online quote tool.

Several key factors determine the final price of your Duluth bus rental:

• Vehicle size and type: Larger buses cost more than smaller ones. A 56-passenger motorcoach is more expensive than a 25-passenger minibus. Specialty vehicles (party buses, sprinter vans) have their own pricing tiers.
• Trip duration and distance: The longer and farther your trip, the higher the cost. Local Duluth trips (billed hourly) are cheaper than out-of-town charters to Minneapolis or Fargo (billed by mileage or day).
• Time of year: Spring and fall are peak seasons due to weddings, school trips, and sports events. Summer and winter generally see lower rates—except during holidays or major events like Grandma’s Marathon.
• Day of the week: Weekend rentals are more expensive than midweek bookings. If you can schedule your trip on a Tuesday or Wednesday, you’ll save money.
• Pickup location: There’s no extra fee if your trip starts in Duluth or nearby towns like Hermantown or Superior. But if your group needs to be picked up outside our service area, you’ll pay a “deadhead” fee to cover the driver’s time and fuel.
• Itinerary complexity: Multiple stops, layovers, or custom routes (such as a brewery crawl through Lincoln Park) may increase the price.
• Bus amenities: Standard amenities (WiFi, power outlets, reclining seats) are included. Optional upgrades—like PA systems, DVD monitors, or executive seating—may add to the cost.
• Tolls, parking, and driver lodging: Bridge tolls, venue parking fees, and hotel rooms for the driver (on overnight trips) are extra. We’ll estimate these in your quote.