The best way to determine the cost of your reservation is to call our 24-hour team at (417) 796-4563, but we’ve also provided a pricing table below with ballpark estimates to help you get started.
Bus Type |
Per Hour |
Per Day |
Per Mile |
Charter Bus |
$160 – $230 |
$1,620 – $2,100 |
$5.75 – $7.20 |
Minibus |
$145 – $200 |
$1,500 – $1,920 |
$5.00 – $7.00 |
*The rates shown in the above chart are just estimates. Many factors specific to your travel details will affect the final cost of your reservation. The only way to know the exact cost of your Springfield charter bus rental is to call our team.
**We require a 5-hour minimum reservation for daily bus rentals. Mile overages may result in additional charges to your account.
Factors That Affect Charter Bus Pricing
As we said, the actual cost of your Springfield bus rental will depend on a variety of details that are specific to your trip. We offer fully customized pricing, so you’ll only ever pay for a bus service that fits your travel details—nothing more, nothing less.
So you know what to expect, here are some factors we consider when calculating your bus rental pricing in Springfield, Missouri:
- Travel dates: Due to limited availability and increased demand, high-traffic travel seasons see higher bus rental rates. These seasons include the summer months, winter holiday times, and the days of major local events like college football games. For better bus availability and pricing, consider booking your trip outside peak travel seasons if possible.
- Passenger count: The size of your group is one of the biggest factors determining the price of your bus rental, because your headcount will affect what kind of bus you book. Our network of motorcoaches includes many vehicle types—from small-scale minibuses to 56-passenger charter buses. As a rule of thumb, the bigger the bus, the more your reservation will cost.
- Trip duration: You will be charged by either the mile, the day, or the hour when you book a charter bus in Springfield, Missouri. The longer your trip duration, the more you will likely be charged. Get in touch with our reservation agents, and they can answer any questions you might have about how we calculated your quote.
- Destinations: Same as duration, local destinations tend to have lower rental rates than destinations far outside city limits. Also, a shuttle bus rental with more stops around Springfield—like a construction shuttle bus service across multiple projects—will most likely cost more than a simple transfer between Point A and Point B.
- Amenities: While some bus features are available at no additional cost, other premium amenities may result in a higher bus rental rate. For example, ADA-compliant features like a wheelchair lift and extra handrails throughout the cabin are requestable at no additional cost, but a mobile executive suite with sleek leather interiors and a premium sound system may cost extra.
- Miscellaneous Expenses: Some factors, such as the cost of fuel, the services of your charter bus driver, and full-coverage insurance, will be included in the final cost of your bus rental. Keep in mind that variables are not included in your quote, like parking fees, tolls, lodging for your bus driver (which is required on multi-day trips), and any gratuity you may want to offer your bus driver (5-10% cash tips are the industry standard).
Ready to take the next step in your bus rental process? Just call (417) 796-4563 once you know your travel dates, where everyone should be picked up and dropped off, how many passengers need a ride, and any specific amenity requests you might have. From there, we can provide you with a free, no-obligation quote for your charter bus in Springfield, Missouri!
Still need a few examples of how much a bus reservation may cost? No worries. We’ve outlined some popular group transportation services we can offer, along with sample pricing rates for each.

A School Field Trip to Dickerson Park Zoo
A school is coordinating a field trip for all the fifth graders to the Dickerson Park Zoo. Instead of piling into traditional school buses, the teachers decide to book two full-sized charter bus rentals. That way, all 95 students and 9 chaperones can watch movies while en route, complete a digital worksheet with the help of a WiFi hotspot, and settle in for a nap on the ride home with reclining seats.
The school is quoted at a rate of $165 per hour, per bus, for the five hours they intend to spend away from campus. This school field trip bus rental will cost the group $1650, or about $15 per person. They’ll also be able to offer their drivers a 7% tip if each passenger chips in an additional $1 as thanks for a job well done.

A Wedding Shuttle Service Around Springfield
A happy couple is planning their special day in Springfield, Missouri. Between a wedding party brunch at Gailey's Breakfast Cafe that morning, the ceremony at a local chapel, and a reception at The Old Glass Place, the couple wants to provide their loved ones with an alternative to hailing rideshares and carpooling all day, so everyone has a designated driver and no one runs late.
They book a 25-passenger minibus as a shuttle service between venues—one that offers AUX ports for playing music, plenty of storage for changes of clothes, and the ability to bring alcohol aboard the vehicle. Their wedding bus rental will run all day long and cost $1,770 for the day, not including the 8% ($140) cash tip the guests collect for their considerate bus driver.

A Springfield Corporate Event Shuttle
A company is planning a weekend-long retreat in town, which includes tickets to a Springfield Cardinals game, a team-building escape room challenge, and dinner at Civil Kitchen. The coordinator books two 20-passenger minibuses to cover transportation to the sporting event and the employees’ shuttle services between the hotel and every venue.
Booking the two minibuses for two full days will cost the company $6,000, and they’re able to receive discounted room and board for their drivers that includes free bus parking. The coordinator asks their Springfield Missouri Charter Bus representative about rolling a 6% driver gratuity into the final cost of the trip, which brings the grand total to $6,750 for the weekend.