Frequently Asked Questions About Charter Bus Rentals in St Cloud

St Cloud charter bus rentals typically cost between $1,600–$3,800 per day or $197–$519 per hour, depending on the size of the vehicle, trip duration, and exact itinerary. Minibuses (18–25 passengers) generally run $1,600–$2,200 per day, while full-size 56-passenger coaches range from $2,600–$3,800 per day. You’ll pay either an hourly rate, a daily rate, or a per-mile rate based on your trip details. Get an exact price by calling our team with your headcount, itinerary, and trip dates.

Several key factors influence the final price of your St. Cloud bus rental. The biggest variables include the type and size of vehicle (minibus vs. full-size coach), the length of your trip (hours, days, or total mileage), the timing of your trip (peak season, holidays, or last-minute bookings), the exact pickup location (St. Cloud vs. Minneapolis/St. Paul), and any additional amenities requested (e.g., WiFi, upgraded interiors). Multi-day trips requiring driver hotel accommodations and complex itineraries with multiple stops can also impact the total cost. To get an accurate quote, provide a detailed itinerary with all pickup/drop-off locations, headcount, and preferred travel dates.

You can get a quote from St Cloud Charter Bus by calling our reservation team anytime at 320-452-0240 or using our online form. We operate 24/7/365, so there’s always someone available to help you. Once we have your trip details—including pickup location, destination, number of passengers, and travel dates—we’ll quickly generate a personalized quote and send it to you via text or email.

Your quote includes the base rental price of the bus, driver pay, fuel, and any tolls or parking fees incurred during the trip. It does NOT include the driver’s gratuity (typically 10–20%) or hotel accommodations for multi-day trips (you must provide a hotel room for the driver if an overnight stay is required).

You should book your St. Cloud bus rental at least 4–6 months in advance to secure the best availability and pricing. Demand for charter buses increases significantly during peak travel seasons—including spring and summer months, local college move-in weekends for schools like St. Cloud State University and the College of Saint Benedict, major event dates such as Granite City Days, the Minnesota State Fair, and large sporting events at venues like Husky Stadium and the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center—which can lead to limited availability and higher rates if you wait until the last minute. Buses are in especially high demand from April through June due to graduations and end-of-year school trips, as well as during regional events like the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the Winter Nights ∓ Lights Parade.

If your trip falls during one of these busy periods, it’s critical to reserve your bus as early as possible—ideally 6 months or more ahead of your departure date—to ensure you get the vehicle you want at a reasonable price. Last-minute bookings may face limited fleet options and premium pricing due to high demand. Planning and reserving your charter bus well in advance is the best way to lock in availability and secure an affordable rate for your group transportation needs.

St Cloud Charter Bus offers 18-, 20-, and 25-passenger minibuses, as well as 56-passenger full-size charter buses. No matter what kind of group you’re traveling with, we have a bus that will fit your headcount and budget.

When you book a bus with St Cloud Charter Bus, you can request amenities like reclining seats, air conditioning, onboard restrooms, TV monitors with DVD players, WiFi, power outlets, USB ports, PA systems, luggage racks, and undercarriage storage bays. Minibuses typically have forward-facing seats and basic A/V equipment, while full-size coaches offer the most complete set of features—including optional upgrades like leatherette upholstery or wood-look flooring. Let your reservation specialist know which amenities are most important to your group, and we’ll make sure you get a vehicle that meets your needs.

Yes, we offer flexible packages to accommodate any type of itinerary—including one-way transfers, round-trip service, and multi-day charters with multiple stops. Whether you need a simple airport pickup, an out-of-town wedding shuttle, or a weeklong tour with overnight stays, we’ll customize the schedule to fit your plans and provide a clear price upfront.

Yes, St Cloud Charter Bus provides long-distance bus rentals from St. Cloud to any destination in the continental United States. Whether you’re planning a multi-day school trip to Washington D.C., a corporate retreat in Chicago, or a church outing to the Black Hills, we’ll get you there comfortably and affordably. Recent examples include band trips to Nashville, college visits to Big Ten campuses like the University of Minnesota and the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and athletic team travel for St. Cloud State University and the St. Cloud Rox. No trip is too far—tell us where you need to go, and we’ll handle the rest!

If your trip requires an overnight stay, you are responsible for providing a hotel room for the driver. Most hotels offer discounted rates for charter bus drivers. For multi-day trips exceeding 10 hours of driving per day, a second driver may be required—this will be factored into your quote.

We serve every major airport in Minnesota—including Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), St. Cloud Regional Airport (STC), Duluth International Airport (DLH), and Rochester International Airport (RST)—as well as smaller regional airports across the state. If you’re flying into MSP, we’ll pick you up curbside at Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 and shuttle you anywhere you need to go, whether it’s downtown Minneapolis, downtown St. Paul, or a suburban destination like Bloomington, Edina, or Eagan. We also handle airport transfers to and from St. Cloud Regional Airport for groups traveling to central Minnesota.

We provide service to every major sports venue in Minnesota, including U.S. Bank Stadium (home of the Minnesota Vikings), Target Field (Minnesota Twins), Target Center (Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx), Xcel Energy Center (Minnesota Wild), Allianz Field (Minnesota United FC), CHS Field (St. Paul Saints), and Huntington Bank Stadium (University of Minnesota Gophers football). Additional venues served include Williams Arena and Maturi Pavilion for Gophers basketball and volleyball, Ridder Arena for Gophers hockey, and TCF Bank Stadium for outdoor events. For smaller venues, we serve the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center and Husky Stadium at St. Cloud State University, as well as local high school stadiums across the region.

Whether you’re bringing fans to a Vikings game at U.S. Bank Stadium, shuttling a youth hockey team to the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center, or organizing a tournament at local fields like Bob Cross Park in Sauk Rapids or the Municipal Athletic Complex in St. Cloud, we’ll get everyone to the game on time and ready to win. Out-of-town trips to venues like Allianz Field, Target Field, and Xcel Energy Center are easy when you ride together in a charter bus with reclining seats, WiFi, and plenty of storage space for equipment bags and coolers.

We serve every major concert venue in the Twin Cities area, including First Avenue, The Armory, Target Center, Xcel Energy Center, Northrop Auditorium, Mystic Lake Showroom, and outdoor festival grounds like the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand. Additional venues served include the Varsity Theater, Fillmore Minneapolis, Palace Theatre, Fitzgerald Theater, and Surly Brewing Festival Field. For large-scale events, we provide transportation to Soundset, Rock the Garden at the Walker Art Center, and Basilica Block Party. In St. Cloud, we serve the Paramount Center for the Arts and Halenbeck Hall at SCSU. Avoid surge pricing and rideshare chaos by booking private group transportation to your next show.

We provide transportation to wedding venues across Central Minnesota—including popular locations like Rolling Ridge Event Center, The Regency Venue ∓ Event Center, Munsinger Gardens, St. Mary’s Cathedral, and rustic barns in nearby towns like Foley and Sauk Rapids. Additional venues served include the 912 Regency Plaza, St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center for large receptions, and scenic outdoor settings along the Mississippi River. Keep your celebration running smoothly with a dedicated shuttle that brings guests to the ceremony, reception, and hotel block without anyone getting lost or running late. Out-of-town trips to venues in Minneapolis, Duluth, or Brainerd Lakes are easily accommodated.

St Cloud Charter Bus serves every city and town in Minnesota—including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester, Duluth, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Woodbury, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Coon Rapids, Burnsville, Blaine, Lakeville, Minnetonka, Apple Valley, Edina, St. Louis Park, Moorhead, Mankato, Maplewood, Shakopee, Cottage Grove, Richfield, Inver Grove Heights, Andover, Brooklyn Center, Oakdale, Austin, West St. Paul, St. Cloud, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, Waite Park, and more. No matter where your event is being held, we’ll get you there on time and in style.

We provide transportation to events and festivals throughout the region, including Granite City Days, Summertime by George concerts at Lake George, the St. Cloud Area Pride Festival, and holiday parades in downtown St. Cloud. Additional events served include the St. Cloud Art Crawl, local craft beer festivals, and community celebrations in Sartell and Sauk Rapids. Avoid parking headaches and keep your group together by renting a bus to your favorite summer festival or downtown block party. Out-of-town service is available for the Minnesota State Fair, Renaissance Festival in Shakopee, and county fairs across the state.

We provide convention and conference transportation to venues such as the River’s Edge Convention Center in St. Cloud, the Minneapolis Convention Center, and the Saint Paul RiverCentre. Additional venues served include the Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center, St. Cloud State University’s Atwood Memorial Center for academic conferences, and hotel-based meeting facilities throughout the metro area. Corporate clients can arrange shuttles between hotels, campus buildings, and off-site dinner locations to keep their event running on schedule. Multi-day packages are available for trade shows, industry expos, and professional seminars.