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Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire. 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. Don't need that much time? Just call us at (715) 727-6370 any day of the year—we can often set up less time, a one-way transfer, a split-time shuttle, or a custom package built around YOUR schedule!
Book Ahead
Peak Eau Claire Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
Your Eau Claire charter bus rates and hourly minimums will rise during high-demand summer festival weekends like Country Jam USA and Blue Ox Music Festival, spring proms, and May graduation weekends at UW-Eau Claire. Lock in your reservation early so multiple operators in our network can compete for your business before local fleets sell out!
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings Home Games | Nov 9, Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 20 & Dec 26 or 27, 2026, then Jan 9 or 10, 2027 |
| Minnesota Wild Home Games | October 29, 2026 – April 6, 2027 |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers Football Home Games | Nov 7 & Nov 21, 2026 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Home Games | October 28, 2026 – April 11, 2027 |
| Minnesota Twins Home Games | April 2 – September 26, 2027 |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers Men's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – March 4, 2027 |
| Dunn County Fair | July 2027 |
| Minnesota State Fair | August 26 – September 6, 2027 (Thursday–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 Eau Claire Charter Bus Prices?
We keep our pricing transparent—your free quote includes the base hourly or daily rate for your vehicle and a driver’s pay! Plus, after you book online, our confirmation department calls to verify every stop on your itinerary so there are never any hidden fees or last-minute 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 Eau Claire Bus Rentals
You can count on a smooth reservation process through the national booking platform, where a deposit locks in your Eau Claire bus rental right online and all major payment options are accepted. Your remaining trip balance is simply due in full before your departure date, giving your group plenty of time to split the cost!
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, and call us with any question first.
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 Eau Claire Charter Bus Prices
Forget calling five local bus companies and waiting around on callbacks just to compare rates! Here are the six main factors that determine what your group trip around Eau Claire and Wisconsin will cost.
Factor 1: The Size of Bus You Book
You don't have to pay for space you don't need when you browse our bus types! Booking a 20-passenger minibus or sprinter van with a driver costs less than a 56-passenger charter bus or a decked-out party bus.
Factor 2: The Distance and Duration of Your Trip
You're never limited to a rigid, one-size-fits-all package when you book through Eauclaire
Factor 3: When in the Year You Travel
Hit the road during quiet winter months like January or February for the lowest Eau Claire bus rates! Spring, summer, and fall bring peak demand for Eau Claire wedding shuttles, school field trips, and Blugolds football games at Carson Park.
Factor 4: Tolls, Parking, and Route Fees
In order to keep your quote 100% transparent, outside expenses like highway tolls and venue parking passes are paid separately from your base rental rate. Whether your bus is staging near the Sonnentag Event Center on Menomonie Street or parking at an out-of-state stadium, your group covers any required lot permits. When you call the 365-day support team, we’ll help you plan ahead for any paid oversized vehicle parking along your route!
Factor 5: Overnight Trips and Driver Lodging
Finding group transportation for a multi-day tournament or convention is easy, though overnight trips require you to provide a private, 3-star or better hotel room for your driver so they stay rested and DOT-compliant.
Factor 6: Weekday vs. Weekend Travel
For groups with flexible schedules, booking your trip on a Monday through Thursday is one of the easiest ways to save money! Friday and Saturday nights see the highest demand for concert shuttles, bachelor and bachelorette parties along Water Street, and prom party buses. Because weekend vehicles book up fast, operators often set slightly higher hourly minimums on Saturdays. Traveling mid-week for a corporate event or campus tour usually unlocks lower hourly rates and shorter minimums!
Ways to Save
Top 5 Ways to Save on Your Eau Claire 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.
Ask about less time. Standard minimums apply, but call us at (715) 727-6370 and we can often set up less time, a one-way, split time or a custom package.
Sample Trips
Examples of Eau Claire Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to EAU
A Eau Claire-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Chippewa Falls and Menomonie, 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 Eau Claire airport transportation shuttle bus through Eauclaire
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Chippewa Falls, 6:00 AM second stop in Menomonie, 7:00 AM drop-off at EAU
- 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: U.S. Bank Stadium Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Chippewa Falls is heading to a sold-out show at U.S. Bank Stadium. The roads back into Eau Claire after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Eau Claire concert charter bus rental through Eauclaire
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Chippewa Falls, 6:30 PM arrival at U.S. Bank Stadium, 11:30 PM post-show return to Chippewa Falls
- 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: Minneapolis Day Trip
A Eau Claire tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Minneapolis. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Eau Claire corporate charter bus rental through Eauclaire
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Eau Claire office, 9:00 AM arrival at Minneapolis, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Eau Claire
- 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: Minnesota Vikings Game Day
A group of 25 Minnesota Vikings season ticket holders from Menomonie wants to make a home game at U.S. Bank Stadium into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Eau Claire sporting event party bus rental through Eauclaire
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Menomonie, 12:30 PM arrival at U.S. Bank Stadium, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Menomonie
- 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 Eau Claire Charter Bus Prices
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Contact usHow can I get a charter bus or party bus quote in Eau Claire?
Enter your pickup location, date, and passenger count into our 30-second online quote tool to see live pricing and photos with no account needed! You can also call (715) 727-6370 any day of the year for custom packages.
Does Eauclairecoachbusservice.com own the buses in its network?
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Can I get a quote even if I don't have my final headcount or exact stops yet?
Yes, absolutely! Just pop your estimated passenger count, travel date, and Eau Claire pickup spot into our 30-second form—no account needed—to receive instant quotes by text and email that you can easily share with your group. As your itinerary comes together, the live support team at (715) 727-6370 can adjust your vehicle size and stops anytime!
What packages can I book through Eauclairecoachbusservice.com?
You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, full-day, and multi-day packages built around YOUR schedule and budget! From Chippewa Valley Regional Airport transfers to sports team travel and school field trips, we cover every type of group transportation service. Call (715) 727-6370 if you need a split-time package or a quick ride below the standard hourly minimum!
Do you offer same-day or last-minute bus rentals in Eau Claire?
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