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Lubbock Charter Bus Prices
Check your live Lubbock charter bus prices in under 30 seconds by filling out one quick form right online—no account needed! Because no two group trips are one-size-fits-all, read on below to see the factors that affect your rate and how to score the best deals.
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- Great dealson every bus size
- Same dayrentals for last-minute plans in Lubbock
- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans
How To Get Your Quote
How to Get Lubbock Charter Bus Prices in 30 Seconds
Keep your pickup location, travel date, and headcount handy, then enter them into our 30-second online quote form once to instantly compare buses, interior pictures, and prices from one of the largest networks of Lubbock bus companies. Once you pick the ride that fits YOUR budget, you can book online in minutes and get your quote sent straight to your text and email!
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See available buses, interior pictures, rental packages and online prices for your trip side by side, from bus companies serving Lubbock, without calling company after company.
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Book with a deposit through the national booking company, and you'll see your full payment schedule before you pay. You get an instant booking confirmation, and its confirmation team calls to go over your whole itinerary.
Our Pricing & Rates
Lubbock 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 Lubbock. 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.
Book Ahead
Peak Lubbock Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
If your trip falls during peak Lubbock seasons—like Texas Tech Red Raiders football Saturdays at Jones AT&T Stadium, May graduations, spring prom nights, or the Panhandle-South Plains Fair in September—expect higher rates and longer hourly minimums. Because multiple independent operators in our network compete for your business, locking in your date early helps you beat the rush and get the best price!
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| Texas Tech Red Raiders Football Home Games | Oct 31, Nov 7 & Nov 26, 2026 |
| Texas Tech Red Raiders Men's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – March 5, 2027 |
| Texas Tech Lady Raiders Women's Basketball Home Games | November 5, 2026 – February 24, 2027 |
| Texas Tech Red Raiders Baseball Home Games | February 19 – May 22, 2027 |
| Texas Tech Red Raiders Softball Home Games | March 12–14, 2027 (home opener) |
| Lubbock Arts Festival | April 10–11, 2027 |
| 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 Lubbock Charter Bus Prices?
Instead of worrying about hidden fees or last-minute surprises, your Lubbock charter bus quote transparently includes your vehicle rental and a driver's pay. Outside trip expenses like paid bus parking at Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, highway tolls and overnight driver lodging are simply handled separately so you always know what you owe!
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 Lubbock Bus Rentals
For quick and easy reservations, you'll book and pay right online through the national booking platform using a deposit to lock in your vehicle, with your remaining trip balance due before departure. All major payment options are accepted online, and a confirmation department will reach out after you book to verify every stop on your Lubbock itinerary!
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 Lubbock Charter Bus Prices
Browse options from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies across Lubbock and West Texas! Here are the six main details that determine what your custom group transportation package will cost.
Factor 1: The Size of Bus You Book
Start by matching your headcount and amenity wish list to the right vehicle in our network! A 56-passenger charter bus with an onboard restroom, WiFi, and undercarriage luggage bays for a team trip will cost more than a compact 18-passenger minibus or a sprinter van for quick shuttles down Loop 289. You can also compare 15- to 50-passenger party buses with wraparound leather seating and LED lighting right on your screen!
Factor 2: The Distance and Duration of Your Trip
Get flexible packages built around YOUR exact schedule—including hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, and multi-day options! Local hops around the Depot Entertainment District or Canyon West are typically billed by the hour with a standard 2- to 5-hour windows. Longer out-of-town bus trips up I-27 to Amarillo or down US-84 toward Abilene and Dallas are usually priced by the day or total mileage. Share your stops once in our online form to see exact pricing for your route!
Factor 3: The Time of Year
Call on our online quote tool early if you're traveling during busy months like April, May, September, or October when school field trips, proms, and Texas Tech home games drive up local demand. Booking during quieter winter months like January or February—or reserving your bus 3 to 6 months ahead—helps you lock in the lowest Lubbock rates!
Factor 4: Where and When You're Traveling
With one form, you can compare rates across Lubbock, the cities around it, and all of Texas! If your pickup spot is in a smaller surrounding town like Wolfforth, Slaton, Levelland, or Plainview, your quote may include a small "deadhead" mileage fee to cover the bus traveling from its home lot to your first stop. Planning a pickup right in the heart of Lubbock keeps that extra mileage to a minimum!
Factor 5: Overnight Trips and Driver Lodging
With one search, you can book multi-day packages for regional tournaments, corporate conventions, or church retreats across the South Plains! For overnight trips, you'll need to provide a private, hotel room (typically a 3-star hotel or better) for your driver so they can rest comfortably between shifts.
Factor 6: Weekday vs. Weekend Travel
Every Friday and Saturday night sees higher demand for Lubbock wedding shuttles, bachelorette parties, and game-day buses, which often means slightly higher weekend rates and hourly minimums. If your schedule is flexible, booking your outing between Monday and Thursday is an easy way to score a lower hourly rate!
Ways to Save
Top 4 Ways to Save on Your Lubbock 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 Lubbock Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to LBB
A Lubbock-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Wolfforth and Levelland, 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 Lubbock airport transportation shuttle bus through Lubbock
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Wolfforth, 6:00 AM second stop in Levelland, 7:00 AM drop-off at LBB
- 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: United Supermarkets Arena Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Wolfforth is heading to a sold-out show at United Supermarkets Arena. The roads back into Lubbock after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Lubbock concert charter bus rental through Lubbock
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Wolfforth, 6:30 PM arrival at United Supermarkets Arena, 11:30 PM post-show return to Wolfforth
- 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: Hobbs Day Trip
A Lubbock tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Hobbs. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Lubbock corporate charter bus rental through Lubbock
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Lubbock office, 9:00 AM arrival at Hobbs, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Lubbock
- 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: Texas Tech Red Raiders Game Day
A group of 25 Texas Tech Red Raiders season ticket holders from Levelland wants to make a home game at Galaxy Stadium into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Lubbock sporting event party bus rental through Lubbock
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Levelland, 12:30 PM arrival at Galaxy Stadium, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Levelland
- 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 Lubbock Charter Bus Prices
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Contact usHow can I get a Lubbock charter bus or party bus quote?
Getting your price takes less than 30 seconds! Just enter your travel date, pickup location, destination, and passenger count into our online quote tool—no account needed and no obligation to book. You'll land right on a search results page showing live vehicle availability, interior photos, and custom package rates from independent bus companies serving Lubbock. Plus, your quotes are sent by text and email so they're super easy to share with your group!
Does Lubbockshuttlebuscompany.com own the buses?
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What types of buses can I compare and price on Lubbockshuttlebuscompany.com?
You get access to TONS of different bus types in one search—including 11- to 14-passenger sprinter vans, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses (15, 18, 20, 25, 28, 30, and 35), 15- to 50-passenger party buses, and full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches. Because we don't own the vehicles, you're never stuck with whatever one single company happens to have parked in its lot!
Can I book a same-day or last-minute bus rental in Lubbock?
Yes! Because our website taps into one of the largest networks of independent bus companies across Lubbock and all of Texas, last-minute trips are no problem through one of America's largest national booking platforms. Whether you need an emergency transfer at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) or a same-day shuttle for a concert at The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences, just fill out our 30-second online form to see what's available right now!
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