Charter Bus & Minibus Rentals in Raleigh, North Carolina

A charter bus is a large motor vehicle that’s booked for exclusive use by a group, organization, or business to travel together on a prearranged itinerary. Unlike public transit or scheduled intercity buses, charters run only for your group’s chosen dates and destinations—whether it’s a day trip to Pullen Park, a weekend tournament at WRAL Soccer Center, or a weeklong band tour across the Triangle. The most common type seats 40–56 passengers with cushioned high-back seats, overhead luggage racks, reading lights, and strong A/C. Smaller options include minibuses (20–35 seats) and entertainer coaches with bunks for musicians.

Our fleet includes every size and style of bus so we can handle any job anywhere in North Carolina. For big groups going long distances, we have 54-, 55-, and 56-passenger charter buses made by Prevost, Van Hool, MCI, and Setra—all with reclining cloth seats, Wi-Fi, power outlets, DVD monitors, restrooms, and huge underfloor bays for luggage. Smaller teams or corporate shuttles often use 25- to 35-seat minibuses from Grech, Turtle Top, Starcraft, or ElDorado that still have cushioned seats and overhead racks but cost less. We even have sprinter vans (11–15 seats) for airport transfers or wedding parties and specialty coaches like entertainer tour buses with sleeping bunks and lounge space.

Charter bus pricing depends on many factors but most rentals fall between $1,200 and $3,000+ for a single day depending on mileage and vehicle size. Weekend trips within 150 miles (like to Charlotte or Wilmington) average $2,400–$2,800 round trip. Local shuttles under eight hours may be as low as $1,100–$1,500 if using a minibus. Peak demand months (April–June for graduations/weddings, September–November for football games) run higher than January or February. Multi-day packages are quoted per day plus driver hotel room. Call 743-251-8460 anytime to get an exact price fast.

Main cost drivers are total trip distance, number of days/hours, bus size/type, and timing. Longer routes mean more fuel and driver labor—so a three-day conference shuttle looping between hotels and Raleigh Convention Center will be less than sending a youth group to Washington DC overnight. Larger vehicles with premium amenities (Wi-Fi, restroom, leather seats) cost more than basic minibuses. High-demand dates around NC State commencement or Dreamville Festival book up early at premium rates. Last-minute reservations sometimes pay extra if we have to reposition a vehicle from out of town.

Every charter bus comes standard with cushioned high-back seats, individual reading lights, powerful air conditioning, and plenty of legroom. Most full-size coaches include free Wi-Fi hotspot, USB/power outlets at each row, flat-screen TV monitors with DVD/Blu-ray player, PA microphone, onboard restroom at rear, and huge luggage bays underneath for suitcases/coolers/instruments. Minibuses have similar seating but usually no bathroom and smaller storage area. Premium options available by request: cloth or vinyl upholstery, seatbelts, window shades, hardwood-style flooring, ADA wheelchair lift, or custom branding wraps for sports teams and sponsors.

We regularly serve school field trips (elementary through college), athletic teams from little league to semi-pro, corporate employee shuttles, church retreats, wedding guest transportation, political campaign tours, and music festival attendee loops. Recent clients include UNC Rex Healthcare staff moving between campuses, Capital Pride parade contingents, film production crews shooting on location, and restaurant crawls organized by local radio stations. Any group of 10 or more people needing reliable point-to-point travel will benefit from chartering instead of carpooling or relying on rideshares.

We provide service everywhere in Wake County plus all surrounding counties including Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, Holly Springs, Garner, Clayton, Zebulon, Knightdale, Rolesville, and Fuquay-Varina. Regular long-distance routes go to Charlotte, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Fayetteville, Wilmington, Asheville, Myrtle Beach SC, Richmond VA, Atlanta GA, and Orlando FL. No destination is too far—we’ve sent buses cross-country for summer camps and mission trips before. If your pickup or drop-off point is anywhere east of the Mississippi River we can cover it without outsourcing.

Getting a quote is easy—just call our office at 743-251-8460 or fill out the online form with your trip details: date(s), origin address, destination address, headcount, and any special requests (Wi-Fi, ADA lift, etc.). We’ll respond quickly with an all-inclusive price and photos/specs of available vehicles. Once you’re ready to reserve, sign the contract electronically and pay a deposit by credit card or ACH bank transfer. The remaining balance is due seven days before departure. Last-minute changes can usually be accommodated depending on fleet availability.