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Ithaca Charter Bus Prices
Browse live Ithaca charter bus rates in under 30 seconds by filling out one quick online form with your trip details—no account needed! Because group travel isn’t one-price-fits-all, read on to learn what affects your quote and how to score the best deals.
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- Great dealson every bus size
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- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans
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Ithaca 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 Ithaca. 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 Ithaca Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
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| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| Cornell Big Red Football Home Games | Nov 7 & Nov 14, 2026 |
| Cornell Big Red Men's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – March 6, 2027 |
| Cornell Big Red Women's Basketball Home Games | November 5, 2026 – February 27, 2027 |
| Syracuse Orange Football Home Games | Oct 31, Nov 7 & Nov 28, 2026 |
| Syracuse Orange Men's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – March 6, 2027 |
| Syracuse Orange Women's Basketball Home Games | November 3, 2026 – February 28, 2027 |
| Ithaca Festival | June 4–6, 2027 (Friday–Sunday) |
| The Great New York State Fair | August 25 – September 6, 2027 (Wednesday–Monday) |
| 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 Ithaca Charter Bus Prices?
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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 Ithaca Bus Rentals
From the moment you pick your favorite bus, you can reserve it right online through the national booking platform by putting down a deposit! Your remaining trip balance is simply due before your departure date, with all major payment options accepted.
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 Ithaca Charter Bus Prices
Keeping your budget on track is simple when you understand how operators calculate your custom rate! Whether you need a 20-passenger minibus for a quick hop up East Hill or a 56-passenger charter bus for an out-of-state tournament, every quote is tailored to your exact itinerary. Because Ithaca
Factor 1: The Distance and Duration of Your Trip
Whatever your itinerary looks like, you can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, or multi-day packages built around YOUR schedule! Short local shuttles between Collegetown, Buttermilk Falls State Park, and downtown hotels are typically billed by the hour with a standard hourly minimum. Longer excursions—like a long-distance charter bus down I-81 to New York City or across Route 13—are usually priced by the mile or day. Share your trip details once in our form to see side-by-side package rates!
Factor 2: When in the Year You Travel
If you're traveling during peak Finger Lakes seasons like late spring graduations, summer gorges tourism, or October leaf-peeping weekends, high demand can drive up rates! Winter months in January and February generally offer the lowest rates and shortest minimums around Tompkins County. No matter when you ride, comparing quotes through our network helps you find the most budget-friendly price!
Factor 3: Where and When You're Traveling
You're never limited to one local garage because our network covers Ithaca, the cities around it, and all of New York! Picking up in remote towns can add deadhead mileage, while routing through Syracuse or Binghamton keeps rates competitive.
Factor 4: Tolls, Parking, and Route Fees
Why get surprised by outside venue costs when you can plan ahead? New York State Thruway (I-90) tolls and oversized vehicle parking permits at Cornell (like the B1 Lot off Route 366), Taughannock Falls State Park, or Stewart Park aren't included in your quote and are paid directly.
Factor 5: Overnight Trips and Driver Lodging
For overnight itineraries, you'll simply provide a comfortable 3-star or better hotel room for your driver so everyone stays rested and on schedule.
Factor 6: Weekday vs. Weekend Travel
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Ways to Save
Top 4 Ways to Save on Your Ithaca 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 Ithaca Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to ITH
A Ithaca-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Ithaca Tompkins International Airport (ITH) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Collegetown and Cortland, 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 Ithaca airport transportation shuttle bus through Ithaca
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Collegetown, 6:00 AM second stop in Cortland, 7:00 AM drop-off at ITH
- 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: State Theatre of Ithaca Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Collegetown is heading to a sold-out show at State Theatre of Ithaca. The roads back into Ithaca after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Ithaca concert charter bus rental through Ithaca
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Collegetown, 6:30 PM arrival at State Theatre of Ithaca, 11:30 PM post-show return to Collegetown
- 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: Niagara Falls Day Trip
A Ithaca tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Niagara Falls. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Ithaca corporate charter bus rental through Ithaca
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Ithaca office, 9:00 AM arrival at Niagara Falls, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Ithaca
- 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: Cornell Big Red Game Day
A group of 25 Cornell Big Red season ticket holders from Cortland wants to make a home game at Schoellkopf Field into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Ithaca sporting event party bus rental through Ithaca
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Cortland, 12:30 PM arrival at Schoellkopf Field, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Cortland
- 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 Ithaca Charter Bus Prices
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Contact usHow can I get an Ithaca charter bus price quote?
Enter your pickup location, travel date, destination, and passenger count into our 30-second online quote form! You'll instantly see buses, interior photos, and live pricing right on your screen with no account needed, plus get a copy by text and email.
Does Ithacacharterbuscompany.com own the buses?
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What types of buses can I compare and price online?
You can compare pricing for TONS of different bus types in one search! Browse 11- to 14-passenger sprinter vans with a driver, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses, 15- to 50-passenger party buses, and full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches. Because multiple providers compete for your business, you'll always find the right vehicle for YOUR headcount and budget!
Can I get a price for a same-day or last-minute Ithaca bus rental?
Yes, last-minute plans are no problem! Because Ithaca
Is it cheaper to rent a minibus or a full-size charter bus in Ithaca?
Renting a 15-passenger minibus or 30-passenger minibus is generally more affordable upfront than a 56-passenger coach, making minibuses a great value for smaller groups navigating steep Ithaca hills! However, if you have a large roster of 40 to 56 travelers, a full-size charter bus often gives you the lowest cost per person while adding an onboard restroom and undercarriage luggage bays. Fill out our 30-second form to compare prices for both side by side!
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