Up to 56 passengers
A full-size 56-passenger charter bus comes with undercarriage luggage bays, an onboard restroom, WiFi, power outlets, and reclining seats.
- Weekdays
- $205–$385+/hr.
- Weekends
- $225–$410+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,650–$2,950+
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The fastest way to book your ride is to enter your pickup location, travel date, and passenger count into our 30-second online quote tool! You'll instantly see vehicles and prices side by side, receive your quote by text and email, and book online through a national booking platform.
Start with your Louisville pickup location, travel date, and how many people are coming. Add where you're headed and when you need to return, or call us at (859) 800-4703 and we'll take down your details for you. That's it! You only have to share your trip details once, with no account needed and no obligation to book!
In just seconds, you'll land on an easy-to-view search results page showing different buses, interior pictures, rental packages, and online prices for your trip all in one place! Compare party buses, minibuses, sprinter vans, and charter buses from one of the largest networks of bus companies serving the Louisville area without calling company after company. You'll even get your pricing by text and email, so it's easy to share with the group!
Once you've found the bus you love, make your reservation right online through the national booking platform! The booking company handles your reservation and payment, and a confirmation team calls you to go over every pickup, drop-off, and stop on your Louisville itinerary, so everything is set before your trip.
On the day of your trip, an independent local bus company supplies the vehicle for your reservation, and your whole group rides together from the first pickup to the last drop-off! No account needed. No hassle. Yes, finding your next bus in Louisville really can be that easy!
Keeping your whole group together from the first pickup to the final drop-off has never been simpler! With Charter
About Charter
With Charter
| What Matters to Your Group | Charter | Calling a Single Louisville Bus Company |
|---|---|---|
| Bus types | Sprinter vans, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses, 15- to 50-passenger party buses and 56-passenger charter buses, side by side | Only the bus types one company owns, if one is open on your date |
| Getting prices | Online prices in under 30 seconds from one quick form, with no account needed | Calling company after company during business hours, repeating your trip and waiting on callbacks |
| Peak dates | Independent bus companies compete for your trip, even on prom and game dates | One company's peak-date rates, or no bus at all if it's sold out |
| Last-minute and big groups | Same-day rentals, and one bus or several for a wedding, convention or team | Only the buses and drivers one company has free |
| Packages | Hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, split-time, full-day or multi-day, and call us for less than the standard minimum | That company's own minimums and packages |
| Help | Call us 24/7, 365 days a year | Depends on that company's hours |
| After you book | An instant booking confirmation, then a call to go over every pickup, drop-off and stop | Varies by company |
| Paying | All payments accepted when you book online | That company's own payment options |
Types of Buses Available
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Up to 56 passengers
A full-size 56-passenger charter bus comes with undercarriage luggage bays, an onboard restroom, WiFi, power outlets, and reclining seats.
Up to 35 passengers
Rent a spacious 35-passenger minibus for medium-sized groups needing overhead storage, climate control, and cushioned seating around downtown Louisville.
Up to 30 passengers
Our 30-passenger minibus is ideal for Kentucky Bourbon Trail tours, corporate shuttles, and wedding guest transfers across Jefferson County.
Up to 28 passengers
Choose a nimble 28-passenger minibus with optional WiFi and power outlets to keep your team comfortable in I-64 traffic.
Up to 25 passengers
A 25-passenger minibus makes it easy to move campus tour groups, sports fans, or wedding parties through tight city streets.
Up to 20 passengers
Book a 20-passenger minibus for quick hotel-to-venue transfers, airport pickups at SDF, or local sightseeing outings around Louisville.
Up to 18 passengers
An 18-passenger minibus gives smaller groups a comfortable, air-conditioned ride without splitting up into multiple cars or rideshares.
Up to 15 passengers
Reserve a compact 15-passenger minibus for easy, stress-free shuttle service to restaurants in NuLu, Highlands, or Fourth Street Live!
15 to 50 passengers
Celebrate aboard a 15- to 50-passenger party bus featuring wraparound leather seating, color-changing LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, and an onboard bar!
11 to 14 passengers
A 11- to 14-passenger sprinter van rental with a driver is perfect for executive airport transfers and intimate distillery tours.
We can find any size or type of bus your group needs. Just call us at (859) 800-4703.
*Photos are examples from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies and may not show the exact vehicle offered for your trip. Fill out the (no account needed!) or call us at (859) 800-4703 to see current vehicle options, pictures, availability, and pricing, and confirm the exact vehicle and amenities before booking.
Our Onboard Amenities
Give your passengers a comfortable ride across Louisville with modern amenities tailored to your exact trip! Depending on the vehicle you choose, you can enjoy onboard WiFi, individual power outlets, flat-screen TVs, cushioned reclining seats, undercarriage storage bays, onboard restrooms, or party bus LED lights and Bluetooth sound systems.
Amenities are common features that may be available on buses. Exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. To confirm the amenities on a specific bus offered for your trip, call us at (859) 800-4703 before booking.
Our Pricing & Packages
When you check Louisville charter bus prices on Charter
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour (Weekdays)* | Cost Per Hour (Weekends)* | Cost Per Day* | Cost Per Mile* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Louisville. 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 (859) 800-4703 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 your bus right online and use any payment method you like, since every payment option is accepted!
Most hourly trips have a 2- to 5-hour minimum (often 2 hours Monday through Wednesday or earlier in the day, 3 hours or more after 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and up to 5 hours on the busiest dates), or you can book a one-way transfer, round-trip shuttle, or multi-day package so you only pay for what you need!
Buses book up fast for spring proms, Cardinals football home games, and New Year's Eve. But because one of the largest networks of independent bus companies serving Louisville competes for your business, you're never stuck with one fleet's high peak rates!
Want our very best deals? Call us at (859) 800-4703 any day of the year. We love offering you better rates, amazing discounts, and custom packages when you reach out directly!
Compare bus prices in under 30 seconds with no account needed, and know upfront that outside trip costs like tolls, venue bus parking passes, and overnight driver hotel rooms are billed separately, so there are no surprises.
Every time you get a quote, we send a copy straight to your text and email, so it's super easy to work out the per-person cost (about $29–$53 per person for a full day on a full 56-passenger charter bus!) and share it with your group chat!
Services We Offer
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Bringing a group into town through Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) at 600 Terminal Dr? Book a private Louisville airport shuttle and skip the long rideshare line! Your driver can stage in the SDF Cell Phone Waiting Lot off Terminal Drive until your whole group collects their bags, then pull right up to the ground transportation curb outside Baggage Claim for a quick pickup. With plenty of luggage space and same-day availability for delayed flights, getting down I-65 to downtown hotels is a breeze!
Book Louisville concert transportation to keep your music group together from the pre-show party to the final encore! Whether you're catching an arena tour at the KFC Yum! Center on Main Street, a classic show at The Louisville Palace on Fourth Street, or massive September festivals like Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life at the Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center, your bus drops you off near the gates. Skip 3x rideshare surge pricing and ride home in A/C comfort!
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You don't have to let daily rush-hour bottlenecks on I-64, I-65, I-71, or the Kennedy Interchange stress out your workforce! Set up a recurring employee shuttle service in Louisville to connect suburban park-and-rides in Jeffersontown, St. Matthews, or across the Ohio River in New Albany and Jeffersonville with downtown offices. We also build custom shift shuttles for healthcare campuses in the Louisville Medical Center and logistics hubs near UPS Worldport and Louisville Industrial Park. Your employees can relax with WiFi and power outlets every morning!
Whether you're moving personnel to Fort Knox down US-31W, transferring troops through SDF Airport, or shuttling agency staff near Louisville Metro Hall on Jefferson Street, our network provides GSA-compliant motorcoaches with huge undercarriage bays for rucksacks and gear.
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Rather than splitting your group into an 8-car caravan, book a private event bus rental in Louisville for family reunions, birthday nights on Bardstown Road, or custom Kentucky Bourbon Trail tours! Choose hourly, round-trip, or multi-stop packages built around YOUR itinerary!
Parents love knowing a driver is behind the wheel all evening, and students love snapping group photos at Waterfront Park or Cherokee Park before rolling up to venues like The Olmsted or Mellwood Art Center. Our 15- to 50-passenger party buses come loaded with color-changing LED lights, Bluetooth sound systems for their custom playlist, and wraparound seating so the whole friend group rides together!
Keep your congregation connected with comfortable religious group bus rentals in Louisville for Sunday worship shuttles, youth group lock-ins, choir tours, and fellowship retreats! Whether you need an off-site parking shuttle for a growing campus like Southeast Christian Church off Blankenbaker Parkway, a historic tour to the Cathedral of the Assumption on South 5th Street, or a multi-day charter bus up I-75 to the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, we have a bus to fit your ministry's budget. ADA-accessible buses with wheelchair lifts are always available upon request!
It's easier than ever to upgrade from a bumpy yellow school bus to a climate-controlled school field trip charter bus in Louisville with seat belts, TV monitors, and an onboard restroom! Your driver can drop students off along West Main Street for the Kentucky Science Center and the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, or use the dedicated bus loading zone at the Louisville Zoo on Trevilian Way, plus run campus tours to the University of Louisville and Bellarmine University!
Get online pricing in under 30 seconds for sports team charter bus rentals in Louisville built for athletes, coaches, and die-hard fans! Heading to cheer on the Cardinals at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium? Your bus can drop off along Central Avenue and park in designated oversized spaces near the Kentucky Exposition Center. Catching a Louisville City FC or Racing Louisville FC match at Lynn Family Stadium in Butchertown, or a bats game at Louisville Slugger Field? Skip game-day gridlock and store all your tailgating coolers and team gear underneath the bus!
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If you didn't see your service above, we can still help you since we serve every event! Just call us at (859) 800-4703!
Events We Serve
On the first Saturday in May, nothing beats arriving at Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby aboard a private shuttle that utilizes designated bus staging at the nearby Kentucky Exposition Center! We also provide event shuttles for Thunder Over Louisville at Waterfront Park, the St. James Court Art Show in Old Louisville, and the Kentucky State Fair. Lock in your bus early for peak spring and fall dates so your group skips the traffic headache!
We serve every Louisville event, big or small. Just call us at (859) 800-4703.
Serving All of Louisville and Surrounding Areas
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We serve every city around Louisville!
Plan Your Trip With Confidence!
Not sure what to expect, how to pay, or if you've never rented a charter bus before? Let us help! Just call us at (859) 800-4703, every single day of the year.
Contact usJust enter your pickup location, travel date, and passenger count into our 30-second online quote tool to see live buses, pictures, and prices—no account needed! You'll also get your quote sent by text and email, or you can call the 365-day support team any time.
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Through our network, you can compare and book 15- to 50-passenger party buses, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses (including 15, 18, 20, 25, 28, 30, and 35-passenger models), full-size 56-passenger charter buses, and 11- to 14-passenger sprinter vans with a driver! One local company might only own minibuses while another only has party buses, but we put them all in one search. You can book one vehicle or a fleet of 10+ buses!
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You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, full-day, or multi-day packages tailored to your exact itinerary, and you can even call us for special phone deals if you need less than the standard hourly minimum! Once you select your bus and pay online through the national booking platform, our confirmation department will call you directly to verify every pickup, drop-off, and stop.
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