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Annapolis Charter Bus Prices
You'll love that the cost of an Annapolis charter bus rental isn't one-size-fits-all, and you can compare instant online quotes in under 30 seconds through our quick form with no account needed! Below, you'll learn about all the factors affecting rates across Maryland and how to score the best deals.
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- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans
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Annapolis Charter Bus Rental Pricing
| 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 Annapolis. 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.
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Peak Annapolis Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
We always recommend locking in your reservation early because rates and hourly minimums increase during high-demand events like U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week in May, the October Annapolis Boat Shows at City Dock, and spring prom weekends. Because Annapolis
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| Navy Midshipmen Football Home Games | Nov 7 & Nov 21, 2026 |
| Washington Commanders Home Games | Nov 1, Nov 8, Nov 23, Dec 13 & Dec 20, 2026, then Jan 9 or 10, 2027 |
| Baltimore Ravens Home Games | Nov 5, Nov 16, Dec 13 & Dec 27, 2026, then Jan 9 or 10, 2027 |
| Maryland Terrapins Football Home Games | Oct 31, Nov 14 & Nov 28, 2026 |
| Navy Midshipmen Men's Basketball Home Games | November 5, 2026 – February 24, 2027 |
| Baltimore Orioles Home Games | March 29 – September 26, 2027 |
| Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show | April 23–25, 2027 (Friday–Sunday) |
| National Cherry Blossom Festival | March 20–April 11, 2027 |
| Maryland State Fair | Aug 26–29, Sept 2–6 & Sept 9–12, 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 Annapolis Charter Bus Prices?
For the best peace of mind, your online quote includes your private vehicle, a driver, and full coverage across Annapolis group transportation services. Outside expenses like Chesapeake Bay Bridge tolls and venue parking permits are paid separately so there are zero hidden fees!
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 Annapolis Bus Rentals
Compare your options with zero obligation, then put down a deposit online through the national booking platform to lock in your bus! Your remaining trip balance is simply due before your departure date.
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.
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 Annapolis Charter Bus Prices
Why do charter bus quotes vary from trip to trip? Your final price comes down to six details, from the bus types you compare to your exact Maryland route.
Factor 1: How Far and How Long You Travel
Make your itinerary as simple or multi-stop as you want, because your quote is tailored to your total mileage and hours! Short local loops between Historic Annapolis hotels and Annapolis wedding shuttles along West Street are typically billed by the hour with a standard hourly minimum. If you're booking long-distance charter buses up I-97 to Baltimore or across US-50 to Washington, D.C., your price is calculated by the day or total mileage. Either way, our confirmation department verifies every stop after you book!
Factor 2: When in the Year You Travel
Find the lowest rates during quieter winter months like January and February when fewer tourists visit the Chesapeake Bay. Spring and fall bring peak demand for school field trip buses to the Maryland State House, Navy football Saturdays, and waterfront festivals, so booking early saves you money!
Factor 3: Your Starting City
With a massive network of independent operators in Annapolis, the cities around it, and all of Maryland, we match you with vehicles stationed near your pickup spot! This minimizes "deadhead" mileage—the distance an empty bus travels to reach you in Parole, Eastport, or Arnold.
Factor 4: Tolls, Parking, and Route Fees
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Factor 5: Your Driver's Shifts and Hotel
Factor 6: Weekday vs. Weekend Travel
Just shifting your trip from a Saturday to a Tuesday or Wednesday can lower your total rental rate and reduce hourly minimums! Friday and Saturday nights see the highest demand for party bus rentals and prom buses around Main Street and Ego Alley. Meanwhile, Monday through Thursday trips often enjoy lower rates for corporate event shuttles and government and military transportation. Fill out our 30-second form to compare weekday and weekend rates side by side!
Ways to Save
Top 4 Ways to Save on Your Annapolis 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.
Sample Trips
Examples of Annapolis Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to BWI
A Annapolis-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Bowie and Baltimore, 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 Annapolis airport transportation shuttle bus through Annapolis
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Bowie, 6:00 AM second stop in Baltimore, 7:00 AM drop-off at BWI
- 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: Merriweather Post Pavilion Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Bowie is heading to a sold-out show at Merriweather Post Pavilion. The roads back into Annapolis after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Annapolis concert charter bus rental through Annapolis
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Bowie, 6:30 PM arrival at Merriweather Post Pavilion, 11:30 PM post-show return to Bowie
- 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: Shenandoah National Park Day Trip
A Annapolis tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Shenandoah National Park. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Annapolis corporate charter bus rental through Annapolis
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Annapolis office, 9:00 AM arrival at Shenandoah National Park, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Annapolis
- 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: 2024 Washington Commanders season Game Day
A group of 25 2024 Washington Commanders season season ticket holders from Baltimore wants to make a home game at Northwest Stadium into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Annapolis sporting event party bus rental through Annapolis
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Baltimore, 12:30 PM arrival at Northwest Stadium, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Baltimore
- 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 Annapolis Charter Bus Prices
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Contact usHow does vehicle size affect my Annapolis charter bus price?
Choosing a bus that fits your exact headcount is the easiest way to keep your budget on track! A compact 18-passenger minibus, 25-passenger minibus, or sprinter van with a driver costs less than a full-size coach and navigates narrow colonial streets around State Circle with ease. For larger rosters heading to Annapolis sporting events, a 56-passenger charter bus has a higher base rate but often gives you the lowest cost per person! You can compare all vehicle sizes in one search with no account needed.
Does Annapolischarterbuscompany.com own the buses?
No, and that's the whole point! Because Annapolis
Can I get a quote for a same-day or last-minute bus rental in Annapolis?
Yes, last-minute plans are no problem at all! Because you're tapping into one of the largest networks of independent bus companies in Maryland, you can find and book same-day transportation even when plans come together hours before departure through one of America's largest national booking platforms. Whether you need an emergency airport shuttle to BWI or a quick employee shuttle, just fill out our 30-second online form. You'll see live availability and instant pricing right on your screen without waiting on callbacks!
What packages can I book through Annapolischarterbuscompany.com?
You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, full-day, and multi-day packages built around YOUR schedule! From a 15- to 50-passenger party bus with LED lighting and an onboard bar to a 35-passenger minibus for private events in Annapolis, you only pay for the package you need. Once you reserve your vehicle on the national booking platform, our confirmation department calls to verify every pickup, drop-off, and stop on your itinerary. That way, your whole group rides together with total peace of mind!
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