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- A 20 to 30% deposit is required to make a reservation.
- Your quote shows the exact payment schedule, with the balance due before your trip date.
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Wherever your group is headed across the West Valley, charter bus rental pricing isn't one-size-fits-all, though you can get instant quotes in under 30 seconds right through our online form! Below, you'll learn about every factor affecting your Glendale charter bus rates and how to score the best deals.
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Call off the exhausting search across multiple local fleets and simply enter your pickup spot, date, and headcount into our quick online quote form! In under 30 seconds, you'll compare live prices and photos from a massive Arizona network—with no account needed!
Enter your pickup city, date, passenger count and hours in the bar right below, then finish the quick form. It takes under 30 seconds, there's no account to create, and your pricing comes by text and email too.
See available buses, interior pictures, rental packages and online prices for your trip side by side, from bus companies serving Glendale, without calling company after company.
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
| 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 Glendale. 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
It's never been easier to lock in affordable rates early, especially before demand spikes during Cardinals football games at State Farm Stadium, March Cactus League spring training at Camelback Ranch, and busy spring prom weekends! Because multiple independent Glendale bus companies compete for your reservation on our site, you won't get stuck paying one single fleet's high peak rates.
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| Arizona Cardinals Home Games | Nov 15, Nov 29, Dec 6 & Dec 20, 2026, then Jan 3 & Jan 9 or 10, 2027 |
| Phoenix Suns Home Games | November 4, 2026 – April 9, 2027 |
| Arizona State Sun Devils Football Home Games | Nov 7 & Nov 21, 2026 |
| Arizona Diamondbacks Home Games | April 2 – September 26, 2027 |
| Arizona State Sun Devils Men's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – March 2, 2027 |
| Arizona State Sun Devils Women's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – February 24, 2027 |
| Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Collector Car Auction | January 23–31, 2027 (Saturday–Sunday) |
| Arizona Renaissance Festival | February 6 – April 4, 2027 (Saturdays & Sundays) |
| Prom season | April–May 2027 |
| Homecoming season | September–October 2026 |
Event dates can change, so check yours before you book.
Before You Book
Forget about last-minute pricing surprises—your transparent online quote includes your private bus rental, a driver's time, and full coverage for your scheduled itinerary! Outside expenses like stadium oversized vehicle permits at Westgate Entertainment District are simply handled separately.
Know Before You Pay
You'll love how simple it is to secure your vehicle right online through the national booking platform once you find a rate that fits your budget! You'll put down a deposit at confirmation to lock in your reservation, with your remaining trip balance due before departure.
What Affects Your Price
Finding the right ride at the right price starts with understanding how operators calculate your quote across Glendale, the cities around it, and all of Arizona! Because Bus
No two groups are identical, so a 56-passenger charter bus for a tournament costs more than a 20-passenger minibus, party bus, or sprinter van! Browse all our bus types in one search to match YOUR headcount and budget.
Check your calendar before booking, as Glendale charter bus rates rise during peak seasons like fall football weekends, spring weddings at Sahuaro Ranch Park, and May graduations! Summer heat in July and August typically brings lower demand and lower hourly minimums across the Valley. Locking in your bus rental early for high-demand festivals in Downtown Glendale ensures the widest vehicle selection. You'll see live seasonal pricing in seconds right on your screen!
Fill out one form with your exact pickup and drop-off addresses so the quote tool can calculate total mileage and "deadhead"—the distance a bus travels from its home depot to reach your group! Starting your trip near major hubs like Arrowhead Towne Center off Loop 101 or the I-10 corridor keeps deadhead costs low. Heading out of town to Sedona or Flagstaff? Comparing our statewide network connects you with a network of independent operators stationed closest to your route!
Get online pricing that covers your base vehicle and driver costs, while keeping in mind that venue parking passes and road fees are paid separately! For instance, oversized bus parking at State Farm Stadium or Desert Diamond Arena requires pre-purchased permits for designated bus lots along Maryland Avenue or 91st Avenue. Planning a school field trip to the Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium & Safari Park? Factoring in entry and lot fees upfront keeps your group budget right on track!
Find exactly what your group needs for long-distance travel to the Grand Canyon, Tucson, or Las Vegas by factoring in multi-day driver regulations and overnight accommodations! For overnight itineraries, groups are responsible for providing a private 3-star hotel room with bus parking for their driver. Our confirmation department verifies every stop after you book online so your multi-day schedule runs smoothly!
No matter your event, traveling Monday through Thursday for a corporate shuttle usually means lower hourly minimums and lower rates than peak Friday and Saturday nights! Compare weekday and weekend packages online in under 30 seconds.
Ways to Save
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
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
A Glendale-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Mesa and Phoenix, 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 Glendale airport transportation shuttle bus through Bus
$380–$746about $32–$62 per person
A group of 35 friends from Mesa is heading to a sold-out show at Global Credit Union Arena. The roads back into Glendale after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Glendale concert charter bus rental through Bus
$1,530–$2,310about $44–$66 per person
A Glendale tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Saguaro National Park. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Glendale corporate charter bus rental through Bus
$1,650–$2,950about $41–$74 per person
A group of 25 Arizona Cardinals season ticket holders from Phoenix wants to make a home game at State Farm Stadium into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Glendale sporting event party bus rental through Bus
$1,612–$2,990about $64–$120 per person
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Contact usGetting your quote takes less than 30 seconds! Just enter your travel date, pickup location, destination, and estimated passenger count into our online quote tool—no account needed! You'll instantly see party buses, minibuses, and charter buses with interior photos and pricing, plus receive a copy by text and email to share with your group.
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You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, full-day, and multi-day packages for any group transportation service in Glendale! Whether you need a quick airport transfer to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), a running wedding shuttle between Westgate hotels, or a game-day bus rental, there's a package built around your schedule. After you book online, a confirmation team reaches out to verify every detail on your itinerary!
We recommend locking in your reservation 3 to 6 months ahead if you're traveling during busy Glendale seasons like spring proms, Fiesta Bowl weekend, or major concerts! Booking early gives you the widest selection of 15-passenger minibuses, party buses, and full-size motorcoaches before the lowest-priced options sell out. Have a last-minute trip? Because our network connects so many local operators, you can even find and book same-day bus rentals right online!
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