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Eau Claire Charter Bus Prices
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Eau Claire 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 Eau Claire. 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 (715) 620-8520 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 Eau Claire Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
Getting your bus booked early is key during peak Eau Claire dates like Country Jam USA, Blue Ox Music Festival, UW-Eau Claire graduations at Zorn Arena, and spring proms! Because multiple independent bus companies in our network compete for your business, you won’t get stuck paying one single local fleet’s high peak rates.
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| Minnesota Vikings Home Games | Nov 9, Nov 29, Dec 6, Dec 20 & Dec 26 or 27, 2026, then Jan 9 or 10, 2027 |
| Minnesota Wild Home Games | October 29, 2026 – April 6, 2027 |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers Football Home Games | Nov 7 & Nov 21, 2026 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves Home Games | October 28, 2026 – April 11, 2027 |
| Minnesota Twins Home Games | April 2 – September 26, 2027 |
| Minnesota Golden Gophers Men's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – March 4, 2027 |
| Dunn County Fair | July 2027 |
| Minnesota State Fair | August 26 – September 6, 2027 (Thursday–Monday) |
| 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 Eau Claire Charter Bus Prices?
If you’re comparing quotes through Eauclaire
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 Eau Claire Bus Rentals
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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 Eau Claire Charter Bus Prices
Finding the right ride at the right price is so much easier when you know how Eau Claire bus rental rates are calculated! Because Eauclaire
Factor 1: The Size of Bus You Book
Booking the right vehicle size for your headcount is the biggest piece of your pricing puzzle! One local company might only own limos, while another only has minibuses—but our network lets you compare 11- to 14-passenger sprinter vans, 15- to 50-passenger party buses with LED lighting and Bluetooth sound, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses, and 56-passenger charter buses with restrooms and luggage bays. Larger motorcoaches cost more upfront than a compact 18-passenger minibus, yet splitting a full-size coach among 50+ passengers often gives you the lowest per-person rate! You choose the exact bus that fits YOUR budget.
Factor 2: Your Trip's Length and Mileage
One quick trip across downtown Eau Claire is priced differently than a multi-day road trip down I-94! You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, or multi-day packages for everything from local wedding shuttles at The Lismore Hotel to long-distance trips to Minneapolis or Madison. Don’t need the standard 2- to 5-hour windows? Call the 365-day live team for a quick one-way transfer and exclusive below-minimum phone deals!
Factor 3: The Time of Year
Waiting until the last minute during April, May, June, or October can bump up your rate when demand spikes across Wisconsin! Between Eaux Claires festival weekends, fall football Saturdays at Carson Park, and spring school field trips, buses book fast. Lock in your date early to beat the rush, though we also offer same-day rentals when plans come together fast!
Factor 4: Tolls, Parking, and Route Fees
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Factor 5: Your Driver's Shifts and Hotel
For overnight trips, you’ll also provide a basic hotel room (around a 3-star rating) so your driver stays rested. The live support team will factor all of this into your custom itinerary!
Factor 6: Weekday vs. Weekend Travel
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Ways to Save
Top 5 Ways to Save on Your Eau Claire 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 (715) 620-8520 and we can often set up less time, a one-way, split time or a custom package.
Sample Trips
Examples of Eau Claire Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to EAU
A Eau Claire-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Chippewa Falls and Menomonie, 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 Eau Claire airport transportation shuttle bus through Eauclaire
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Chippewa Falls, 6:00 AM second stop in Menomonie, 7:00 AM drop-off at EAU
- 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: U.S. Bank Stadium Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Chippewa Falls is heading to a sold-out show at U.S. Bank Stadium. The roads back into Eau Claire after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Eau Claire concert charter bus rental through Eauclaire
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Chippewa Falls, 6:30 PM arrival at U.S. Bank Stadium, 11:30 PM post-show return to Chippewa Falls
- 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: Minneapolis Day Trip
A Eau Claire tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Minneapolis. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Eau Claire corporate charter bus rental through Eauclaire
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Eau Claire office, 9:00 AM arrival at Minneapolis, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Eau Claire
- 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: Minnesota Vikings Game Day
A group of 25 Minnesota Vikings season ticket holders from Menomonie wants to make a home game at U.S. Bank Stadium into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Eau Claire sporting event party bus rental through Eauclaire
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Menomonie, 12:30 PM arrival at U.S. Bank Stadium, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Menomonie
- 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 Eau Claire Charter Bus Prices
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Contact usCan I get an Eau Claire bus quote without creating an account?
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Does Eauclairecharterbuscompany.com own the buses in Eau Claire?
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What if I don't need the standard hourly minimum for my trip?
If your itinerary only calls for a quick one-way shuttle or less than the standard 2- to 5-hour windows, give our 24/7 reservation specialists a call! We love putting together custom split-time packages and exclusive phone discounts for shorter trips.
Can I book a same-day bus rental or multiple buses at once?
Yes, last-minute trips and large-scale events are no problem! Because you’re tapping into one of the largest networks of independent bus companies in Wisconsin through one of America's largest national booking platforms, rather than a single small garage, you can book a bus for the very same day. Need to move 500+ attendees between downtown hotels and the Sonnentag Event Center? We can easily build a custom fleet of 10+ charter buses and minibuses for your roster!
What happens after I book my bus online?
Once you choose the bus you love and reserve it on the national booking platform, you’re backed by the 365-day support team! A dedicated confirmation department will call you directly to review your schedule, verify every pickup and drop-off address along US-53 or US-12, and lock in your timeline. That way, your whole group enjoys total peace of mind!
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