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- A 20 to 30% deposit is required to make a reservation.
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Alabaster Charter Bus Prices
Need a price for your trip? Since Alabaster charter bus rates aren't one-size-fits-all, you can get quotes in minutes online with one quick form or by calling (205) 637-4030, and below you'll learn how to score our best deals!
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Our Pricing & Rates
Alabaster 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 Alabaster. 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 (205) 637-4030 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 Ahead
Peak Alabaster Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
Whatever your Shelby County plans look like, rates and hour windows rise during April and May for Thompson High School proms, June's Alabaster CityFest, and fall SEC football weekends. Lock in your bus early to save!
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| Alabama Crimson Tide Football Home Games | November 21 & 28, 2026 |
| UAB Blazers Football Home Games | November 7 & 21, 2026 |
| Magic City Classic | October 31, 2026 |
| Birmingham Bowl | December 29, 2026 |
| NASCAR at Talladega Superspeedway | April 24–25 & October 29–31, 2027 |
| Alabama Crimson Tide Men's Basketball Home Games | November 3, 2026 – March 2027 |
| UAB Blazers Men's Basketball Home Games | November 6, 2026 – March 2027 |
| Alabaster CityFest | June 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 Alabaster Charter Bus Prices?
With one form, you get transparent pricing that includes your group transportation vehicle, a driver's pay, full fuel costs! You'll never face hidden fees, and our confirmation department calls to verify every stop.
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 Alabaster Bus Rentals
Let our national booking platform make reserving your ride simple with a partial deposit due at checkout to lock in your vehicle! Your remaining trip balance is paid in full before departure, and all major payment options are accepted.
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 Alabaster Charter Bus Prices
Get the right bus at the right price by seeing how operators calculate quotes across Alabaster and all of Alabama! Because multiple independent companies in our network compete for your business, you're never stuck paying one single fleet's high rates.
Factor 1: Which Bus You Choose
Alabastercharterbuscompany.com can connect you with 15-passenger minibuses, party buses, and 56-passenger charter buses! Smaller sprinter vans and minibuses cost less per hour than full-size motorcoaches equipped with onboard restrooms, luggage bays, WiFi, and power outlets.
Factor 2: The Time of Year
Alabastercharterbuscompany.com connects you with one of Alabama's largest bus networks, where demand peaks in spring and fall for weddings, graduations, and school field trips! Booking during winter or mid-summer off-peak months can score your group lower daily rates.
Factor 3: Where Your Trip Starts and Ends
With Alabastercharterbuscompany.com, you can book local hourly shuttles along I-65 and US-31 to Veterans Park or colonial Promenade Alabaster, or pay by the mile for long-distance charter bus trips! Because we don't own just one single lot of buses, you're matched with providers close to your pickup spot in Alabaster, Pelham, or Helena to cut down on deadhead mileage fees. Whether you're heading up to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) or out of state, your route shapes your quote!
Factor 4: The Travel Fees on Your Route
With one quick call to (205) 637-4030, the 365-day support team will break down your quote so there are zero surprises! Keep in mind that outside route expenses like bridge tolls, stadium oversized vehicle passes, and venue parking permits are not included in your base quote. You'll pay those directly as needed.
Factor 5: Your Driver's Shifts and Hotel
Multi-day trips require a private, 3-star hotel room for your driver, and a 10–20% cash tip is always appreciated.
Factor 6: Weekday vs. Weekend Travel
Get online pricing for any day of the week, and you'll notice Friday and Saturday nights carry higher hourly rates and 3- to 5-hour windows! If your schedule is flexible, booking your corporate event or outing from Monday through Thursday is an easy way to unlock lower minimums and cheaper rates.
Ways to Save
Top 5 Ways to Save on Your Alabaster 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 (205) 637-4030 and we can often set up less time, a one-way, split time or a custom package.
Sample Trips
Examples of Alabaster Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to BHM
A Alabaster-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Hoover and Pelham, 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 Alabaster airport transportation shuttle bus through Alabastercharterbuscompany.com instead.
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Hoover, 6:00 AM second stop in Pelham, 7:00 AM drop-off at BHM
- 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: Legacy Arena at the BJCC Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Hoover is heading to a sold-out show at Legacy Arena at the BJCC. The roads back into Alabaster after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Alabaster concert charter bus rental through Alabastercharterbuscompany.com, keeping everyone together from the first pregame drink to the last encore.
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Hoover, 6:30 PM arrival at Legacy Arena at the BJCC, 11:30 PM post-show return to Hoover
- 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: Huntsville Day Trip
A Alabaster tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Huntsville. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Alabaster corporate charter bus rental through Alabastercharterbuscompany.com. Everyone boards together downtown, the group rides together on a bus booked through Alabastercharterbuscompany.com, and arrives ready to explore.
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Alabaster office, 9:00 AM arrival at Huntsville, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Alabaster
- 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: Alabama Crimson Tide Game Day
A group of 25 Alabama Crimson Tide season ticket holders from Pelham wants to make a home game at Bryant-Denny Stadium into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Alabaster sporting event party bus rental through Alabastercharterbuscompany.com, keeping the pregame energy going from the first pickup to the stadium gate.
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Pelham, 12:30 PM arrival at Bryant-Denny Stadium, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Pelham
- 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 Alabaster Charter Bus Prices
Not sure what you need? Let us help! Just call us at (205) 637-4030, every single day of the year.
Contact usHow can I get an exact charter bus or party bus quote in Alabaster?
Getting your personalized price takes under 30 seconds! Just enter your Alabaster pickup location, travel date, destination, and estimated headcount into our quick online quote tool to view live buses, interior photos, and rates—with no account needed! We'll even send your quotes by text and email so they're easy to share with your group. Prefer to talk with a person? Call (205) 637-4030 any day of the year!
Can I book a bus for less than the standard hourly minimum?
Yes! While weekend rentals often have a 3- to 5-hour windows online, you don't have to pay for time you don't need if you're just booking a quick one-way transfer or a short shuttle! Call our 24/7 reservation specialists at (205) 637-4030, and we can work out a custom below-minimum package, split-time wedding shuttle, or exclusive phone discount tailored to YOUR schedule.
Does Alabastercharterbuscompany.com own the buses in Alabaster?
No, and that's the whole point! Alabastercharterbuscompany.com is a bus comparison website, not a single local bus company, so you're never stuck with whatever one fleet happens to have parked in its lot. Instead, multiple independent Alabama operators compete for your trip, giving you more vehicle options and better rates!
What packages can I book through Alabastercharterbuscompany.com?
You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, full-day, and multi-day packages—plus wedding shuttles, sports team travel, and airport transfers! Need a bus today or need 10+ buses for a major conference? Because you're tapping into one of the largest networks in Alabama, same-day rentals and custom multi-bus fleets are always available. After you book online, our confirmation department calls to verify every stop!
Can I get a price quote if I don't have my final headcount or itinerary yet?
Yes, absolutely! Just put your best estimate into the 30-second online quote form with no obligation to book, or call (205) 637-4030 so we can help you compare vehicle sizes and adjust your package later.
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