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Appleton Charter Bus Prices
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Our Pricing & Rates
Appleton 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 Appleton. 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 (920) 416-1000 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!
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Peak Appleton Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
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| Peak Date | Date or Season |
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| Green Bay Packers Home Games | Oct 29, Nov 15, Dec 13 & Dec 20, 2026, then Jan 4 & Jan 9 or 10, 2027 |
| Green Bay Phoenix Men's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – February 21, 2027 |
| Green Bay Phoenix Women's Basketball Home Games | November 7, 2026 – February 27, 2027 |
| Wisconsin Badgers Football Home Games | Nov 7 & Nov 27, 2026 |
| Milwaukee Bucks Home Games | October 28, 2026 – April 8, 2027 |
| Milwaukee Brewers Home Games | March 25 – September 19, 2027 |
| EAA AirVenture Oshkosh | July 26–August 1, 2027 |
| Summerfest | June 24–26, July 1–3 & July 8–10, 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 Appleton 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 Appleton Bus Rentals
Moving your group from "just looking" to "booked and ready" is simple: you’ll put down a deposit online through the national booking platform to lock in your bus and pay the remaining balance before your departure date! All payment options are accepted, and a live support team is available 365 days a year at (920) 416-1000 to help.
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 Appleton Charter Bus Prices
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Factor 1: The Size of Bus You Book
That's why our network lets you compare everything from 11- to 14-passenger sprinter vans and 15- to 35-passenger minibuses to 15- to 50-passenger party buses and 56-passenger charter buses! Smaller buses cost less than full-size motorcoaches with onboard restrooms and luggage bays, so you only pay for the space your headcount needs.
Factor 2: The Distance and Duration of Your Trip
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Factor 3: The Time of Year
No matter when you travel, seasonal demand across Outagamie County and the Fox River Valley plays a big role in your rate! Prices and hourly minimums rise during busy spring and summer months—like May and June graduations, August festivals at Jones Park, Octoberfest on College Avenue, and fall Packers games. Winter and early spring dates typically offer lower hourly rates and more flexible minimums. Booking early ensures you get the best deal for YOUR budget!
Factor 4: Where and When You're Traveling
Get online pricing that connects you with a network of independent operators across Appleton, the cities around it, and all of Wisconsin, including Neenah, Menasha, Kaukauna, and Oshkosh! Because Bus
Factor 5: Your Route's Travel Fees
Get a clear quote upfront, and remember that outside trip costs like highway tolls, venue permits, or oversized parking near the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center and Fox Cities Exhibition Center are paid separately! Your reservation rep will go over any parking fees along your route so there are never any surprises.
Factor 6: Overnight Trips and Driver Lodging
Find the right multi-day package for away games or out-of-state tours, and keep in mind that overnight trips require you to provide a private, 3-star or better hotel room for your driver!
Ways to Save
Top 5 Ways to Save on Your Appleton 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 (920) 416-1000 and we can often set up less time, a one-way, split time or a custom package.
Sample Trips
Examples of Appleton Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to ATW
A Appleton-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Appleton International Airport (ATW) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Oshkosh and Green Bay, 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 Appleton airport transportation shuttle bus through Bus
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Oshkosh, 6:00 AM second stop in Green Bay, 7:00 AM drop-off at ATW
- 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: Resch Center Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Oshkosh is heading to a sold-out show at Resch Center. The roads back into Appleton after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Appleton concert charter bus rental through Bus
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Oshkosh, 6:30 PM arrival at Resch Center, 11:30 PM post-show return to Oshkosh
- 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: Milwaukee Day Trip
A Appleton tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Milwaukee. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Appleton corporate charter bus rental through Bus
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Appleton office, 9:00 AM arrival at Milwaukee, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Appleton
- 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: Green Bay Packers Game Day
A group of 25 Green Bay Packers season ticket holders from Green Bay wants to make a home game at Lambeau Field into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Appleton sporting event party bus rental through Bus
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Green Bay, 12:30 PM arrival at Lambeau Field, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Green Bay
- 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 Appleton Charter Bus Prices
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