Up to 56 passengers
Rent a 56-passenger charter bus with undercarriage luggage bays and an onboard restroom for big groups!
- Weekdays
- $205–$385+/hr.
- Weekends
- $225–$410+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,650–$2,950+
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Athens Charter Bus Rentals
We help you compare and book group transportation in Athens, Georgia and across the entire state in under 30 seconds! Fill out one quick form with no account needed to see pictures, amenities, and live pricing from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies competing for your trip.
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- 30 sec.to get online pricing, with no account needed
- 24/7live support, 365 days a year
- Same dayrentals for last-minute plans in Athens
- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans
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How to Rent a Charter Bus With Charterbusathens.com
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Fill Out One Quick Form
Start with your Athens pickup location, travel date, and how many people are coming. Add where you're headed and when you need to return, or call us at (706) 583-6708 and we'll take down your details for you. That's it! You only have to share your trip details once, with no account needed and no obligation to book!
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Compare Buses, Pictures & Prices
In just seconds, you'll land on an easy-to-view search results page showing different buses, interior pictures, rental packages, and online prices for your trip all in one place! Compare party buses, minibuses, sprinter vans, and charter buses from one of the largest networks of bus companies serving the Athens area without calling company after company. You'll even get your pricing by text and email, so it's easy to share with the group!
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Choose Your Bus & Book Online
Once you've found the bus you love, make your reservation right online through the national booking platform! The booking company handles your reservation and payment, and a confirmation team calls you to go over every pickup, drop-off, and stop on your Athens itinerary, so everything is set before your trip.
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Enjoy Your Transportation!
On the day of your trip, an independent local bus company supplies the vehicle for your reservation, and your whole group rides together from the first pickup to the last drop-off! No account needed. No hassle. Yes, finding your next bus in Athens really can be that easy!
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Make your next Classic City trip effortless by using a comparison website instead of calling local operators one by one and waiting around on callbacks. Because Charter
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Charterbusathens.com vs. Calling a Single Athens Bus Company
For peak weekends like UGA home games at Sanford Stadium or spring graduation, a single local operator can sell out fast or charge steep peak rates. When you use Charter
| What Matters to Your Group | Charter | Calling a Single Athens Bus Company |
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| Bus types | Sprinter vans, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses, 15- to 50-passenger party buses and 56-passenger charter buses, side by side | Only the bus types one company owns, if one is open on your date |
| Getting prices | Online prices in under 30 seconds from one quick form, with no account needed | Calling company after company during business hours, repeating your trip and waiting on callbacks |
| Peak dates | Independent bus companies compete for your trip, even on prom and game dates | One company's peak-date rates, or no bus at all if it's sold out |
| Last-minute and big groups | Same-day rentals, and one bus or several for a wedding, convention or team | Only the buses and drivers one company has free |
| Packages | Hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, split-time, full-day or multi-day, and call us for less than the standard minimum | That company's own minimums and packages |
| Help | Call us 24/7, 365 days a year | Depends on that company's hours |
| After you book | An instant booking confirmation, then a call to go over every pickup, drop-off and stop | Varies by company |
| Paying | All payments accepted when you book online | That company's own payment options |
Types of Buses Available
Available Athens Charter Bus Rental Options
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Up to 35 passengers
Choose a 35-passenger minibus to effortlessly shuttle mid-sized groups around downtown Athens and UGA's campus.
- Weekdays
- $225–$370+/hr.
- Weekends
- $255–$385+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,815–$2,415+
Up to 30 passengers
Reserve a 30-passenger minibus with reclining seats and overhead storage for comfortable local group transfers.
- Weekdays
- $205–$365+/hr.
- Weekends
- $240–$380+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,670–$2,335+
Up to 28 passengers
Book a 28-passenger minibus to keep wedding guests or corporate teams together without parking headaches.
- Weekdays
- $190–$355+/hr.
- Weekends
- $220–$370+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,540–$2,255+
Up to 25 passengers
Select a 25-passenger minibus for nimble campus tours, brewery hops, or hotel shuttle loops.
- Weekdays
- $190–$350+/hr.
- Weekends
- $195–$365+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,420–$2,180+
Up to 20 passengers
Grab a 20-passenger minibus to beat traffic on Broad Street while keeping your smaller group comfortable and connected.
- Weekdays
- $190–$340+/hr.
- Weekends
- $190–$355+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,300–$2,080+
Up to 18 passengers
Lock in an 18-passenger minibus for easy, climate-controlled group rides to concerts, dinners, or regional airports.
- Weekdays
- $190–$330+/hr.
- Weekends
- $190–$350+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,210–$1,990+
Up to 15 passengers
Rent a compact 15-passenger minibus when your small group wants a private driver for local outings.
- Weekdays
- $180–$310+/hr.
- Weekends
- $180–$330+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,150–$1,880+
15 to 50 passengers
Celebrate aboard a 15- to 50-passenger party bus featuring wraparound leather seating, LED lighting, and Bluetooth sound!
- Weekdays
- $248–$426+/hr.
- Weekends
- $265–$460+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,827–$2,954+
11 to 14 passengers
Book an 11- to 14-passenger sprinter van with a driver for quick executive transfers and VIP pickups.
- Weekdays
- $190–$373+/hr.
- Weekends
- $218–$466+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,395–$2,848+
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We can find any size or type of bus your group needs. Just call us at (706) 583-6708.
*Photos are examples from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies and may not show the exact vehicle offered for your trip. Fill out the (no account needed!) or call us at (706) 583-6708 to see current vehicle options, pictures, availability, and pricing, and confirm the exact vehicle and amenities before booking.
Our Onboard Amenities
Popular Athens Bus Amenities Available
Whatever your itinerary calls for, you can compare vehicles with the exact features your passengers want—from onboard WiFi, power outlets, flat-screen TVs, and restrooms on motorcoaches to color-changing LED lights and full-length bars on party buses! Just tell the 365-day support team your must-haves, including ADA-accessible lifts, and we'll match you with the right ride.
Reclining Seats
Onboard Restroom
Individual Climate Control
Onboard Wi-Fi
Power Outlets
Overhead Storage
Under-Bus Luggage Storage
TV Monitors
PA System
Amenities are common features that may be available on buses. Exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. To confirm the amenities on a specific bus offered for your trip, call us at (706) 583-6708 before booking.
Our Pricing & Packages
Athens Charter Bus Rental Pricing & Rates
Fill out one form to see transparent Athens charter bus prices in under 30 seconds with no account needed and no obligation to book! Your rate depends on your travel dates, vehicle size, and whether you book an hourly, one-way, round-trip, or multi-day package. Because independent bus companies in our network compete for your trip, you always get competitive pricing. Plus, if you need less than a standard hourly minimum, call us for special phone-only discounts!
| 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 Athens. 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 (706) 583-6708 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!
At Charterbusathens.com, we make Athens bus rentals affordable
Easy, Flexible Payment
Book your bus right online and use any payment method you like, since every payment option is accepted!
Flexible Hourly Minimums & Packages
Most hourly trips have a 2- to 5-hour minimum (often 2 hours Monday through Wednesday or earlier in the day, 3 hours or more after 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and up to 5 hours on the busiest dates), or you can book a one-way transfer, round-trip shuttle, or multi-day package so you only pay for what you need!
Great Savings, Even on Peak Athens Dates
Buses book up fast for spring proms, Falcons home games, and New Year's Eve. But because one of the largest networks of independent bus companies serving Athens competes for your business, you're never stuck with one fleet's high peak rates!
Exclusive Phone Deals & Discounts
Want our very best deals? Call us at (706) 583-6708 any day of the year. We love offering you better rates, amazing discounts, and custom packages when you reach out directly!
Upfront Quotes (Know What's Included!)
Compare bus prices in under 30 seconds with no account needed, and know upfront that outside trip costs like tolls, venue bus parking passes, and overnight driver hotel rooms are billed separately, so there are no surprises.
Instant Quotes by Text & Email to Split the Cost
Every time you get a quote, we send a copy straight to your text and email, so it's super easy to work out the per-person cost (about $29–$53 per person for a full day on a full 56-passenger charter bus!) and share it with your group chat!
Services We Offer
Athens Charter Bus Services Available Through Charterbusathens.com
It's easier than ever to arrange custom group transportation services in Athens for any occasion on your calendar! Explore our most requested local transportation services below!
Athens Airport Transfer Shuttle Bus Services
Compare stress-free Athens airport shuttle buses for smooth pickups at Athens-Ben Epps Airport (AHN) off Ben Epps Drive or group transfers down US-78 and I-85 to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). Your driver will meet your group at the designated commercial curb and help load every suitcase into spacious undercarriage bays. Even if your flight is delayed or you need a same-day bus rental for a last-minute arrival, the 24/7 team keeps your schedule on track. Skip the expensive rideshare surge pricing and ride together in climate-controlled comfort!
Bus Rentals For Athens Concerts & Music Festival
In a legendary music town like Athens, booking concert charter bus rentals makes catching shows at the Georgia Theatre on Lumpkin Street or the 40 Watt Club on West Washington Street a breeze!
Athens Corporate Transportation
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Athens Employee Transportation Services
Planning daily employee shuttle services in Athens helps your staff skip rush-hour congestion on Atlanta Highway (US-78), Lexington Road, and the GA-10 Loop! We can set up recurring commuter routes connecting park-and-ride lots, hospital campuses at Piedmont Athens Regional, and manufacturing hubs along Olympic Drive on your exact shift schedule.
Athens Government Bus Rentals
No matter the mission, our network provides discreet, punctual government and military bus rentals across Clarke County and the entire state of Georgia. We regularly coordinate motorcoaches for municipal agencies, university departments, and military personnel training at the Navy Supply Corps School on Prince Avenue. Call the 365-day support team to arrange one bus or a multi-bus convoy built around your security and scheduling requirements!
Athens Long-Distance Transportation Services
Coordinating long-distance charter bus rentals from Athens is simple when you book a 56-passenger motorcoach equipped with reclining seats, WiFi, TV monitors, and an onboard restroom! Whether your group is heading down I-20 to Augusta, across I-85 to Charlotte, or down to Savannah for a multi-day retreat, you'll ride comfortably on your own schedule.
Athens Event Transportation Services
It just got easier to organize private event bus rentals in Athens for family reunions, brewery tours to Creature Comforts and Terrapin Beer Co., or alumni tailgates! Share your trip details once in our 30-second quote tool and let a private driver handle the Five Points and downtown traffic for you.
Prom & Homecoming Transportation Services in Athens
Parents love having a driver behind the wheel from dinner photos in downtown Athens to the dance floor in Oconee or Clarke County. Meanwhile, students love celebrating together with color-changing LED lights, wraparound seating, and a Bluetooth sound system!
Religious Group Transportation Services in Athens
Forget splitting your congregation into a caravan of personal cars—book religious group charter bus rentals in Athens to keep your youth choir, fellowship group, or ministry together! Whether you need a recurring Sunday worship shuttle along Milledge Avenue or a multi-day bus rental for a retreat in the North Georgia mountains, we have packages to fit your church budget.
School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals in Athens
Your bus can drop classes off right at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia on South Milledge Avenue, the Georgia Museum of Art on Carlton Street, or Sandy Creek Nature Center off Old Commerce Road. Planning a prospective student tour of the University of Georgia? Your driver will navigate Lumpkin Street, Baxter Street, and East Campus Road so your entire group steps off together at the Tate Student Center!
Athens Sports Team & Fan Bus Rentals
Fill out one quick form to lock in Athens sporting event bus rentals for UGA Bulldogs gamedays at Sanford Stadium or basketball matchups at Stegeman Coliseum! Your charter bus or party bus can store all your tailgating gear or team equipment underneath and drop your group off near East Campus Road so you skip the post-game rideshare chaos.
Wedding Shuttle Services & Transportation in Athens
The easiest way to keep your big day running on time is booking Athens wedding shuttle bus rentals for your guests and bridal party! Whether you're hosting your ceremony at the historic Taylor-Grady House on Prince Avenue, celebrating at The Foundry Park Inn on North Thomas Street, or heading out to a rustic barn venue in Watkinsville, a private shuttle bridges the gap between downtown hotels and your reception. Because Charter
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If you didn't see your service above, we can still help you since we serve every event! Just call us at (706) 583-6708!
Events We Serve
Bus Rentals for Major Athens Events & Festivals
With one form and 30 seconds, you can secure group shuttles for major annual spectacles like the Athens Twilight Criterium, AthFest Music & Arts Festival, UGA Commencement, and SEC football Saturdays! When downtown streets close around College Avenue and Clayton Street, your private bus drops your group right near the perimeter and waits in designated oversized staging until you're ready to roll. Lock in one bus or a whole fleet early to beat peak-season demand!
We serve every Athens event, big or small. Just call us at (706) 583-6708.
Serving All of Athens and Surrounding Areas
Bus Rentals in Athens and Nearby Cities
Whether your pickup is in Watkinsville, Winterville, Bogart, Monroe, Winder, Commerce, Madison, or all the way in Atlanta, our statewide network has a vehicle near you.
We serve every city around Athens!
Plan Your Trip With Confidence!
Athens Group Transportation Guides
Frequently Asked Questions About Athens Charter Bus Rentals
Not sure what to expect, how to pay, or if you've never rented a charter bus before? Let us help! Just call us at (706) 583-6708, every single day of the year.
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How fast can I get an Athens charter bus price quote?
You can see live availability, interior photos, and charter bus pricing in under 30 seconds by filling out one quick online form—no account needed! We'll also send your free, no-obligation quote straight to your phone by text and email so you can easily review and share it with your group. Prefer to talk to a person? Call our reservation specialists 365 days a year!
Can I book a same-day bus rental or multiple buses for a large event?
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What happens after I book my bus online?
Once you select the bus you love and complete your reservation on the national booking platform, our dedicated confirmation department will call you directly! They will review your timeline, verify every pickup and drop-off address around Athens, and make sure every detail is locked in before the day of your trip. Plus, the live support team remains available 24/7/365 if you ever need to adjust your itinerary!
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Book Your Athens Charter Bus Today
Every group trip in the Classic City is easier when you compare vehicles, pictures, and prices all in one place! Skip the hassle of calling five local bus companies and use our 30-second online quote tool—with no account needed—to see your options right now. You can also call the live reservation team 365 days a year to ask about custom packages, same-day availability, and exclusive phone discounts. Get your free quote today and let Charter