56 Passenger Charter Bus
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| 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+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| School Bus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.00 – $7.60+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an instant price quote for your trip, request an online quote or call 540-271-9560. | ||||

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Harrisonburgcharterbuscompany.com is the go-to resource for group transportation of every kind in Charlottesville. From airport pickups at CHO to wine tours through Albemarle County, from UVA game-day shuttles to multi-day trips to Washington D.C. — whatever brings your group together, there's a bus in the network ready for it. Find the service you need, compare your options, and book with confidence!

Fill out one quick form to find airport transportation sized to your group — whether you're landing at Charlottesville Albemarle Airport (CHO) (100 Bowen Loop, Charlottesville, VA 22911), connecting through Richmond International Airport (RIC) about 75 miles east on I-64, or flying into Washington Dulles (IAD) or Reagan National (DCA) roughly 120 miles northeast via I-66.
CHO is a single-terminal airport about 8 miles north of downtown Charlottesville on US-29. Ground transportation pickup is at the arrivals curb outside baggage claim. Have your whole group together and luggage in hand before calling for pickup — the bus stages nearby and pulls to the curb once everyone is ready, so nobody has to circle the terminal waiting.
Arriving at Dulles or Reagan and busing into Charlottesville? Build in 2 to 2.5 hours for the I-66 and I-64 run, and more on a busy Friday afternoon when Northern Virginia traffic stacks up. One bus handles the whole group, the luggage, and the route — no rental cars, no caravan, no parking fees at the other end.
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Finding a parking spot near the John Paul Jones Arena (295 Massie Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903) on a concert night is its own event — and not a fun one. JPJ hosts major touring acts year-round, from arena headliners to sold-out university shows, and the Massie Road approach backs up hours before doors open. Bus drop-off at JPJ is along Massie Road near the main entrance, with bus parking coordinated through UVA Parking & Transportation — and the rideshare pickup zone is on the arena's north side, separate from where your group actually wants to be.
Shows at the Paramount Theater (215 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902) and the Jefferson Theater (110 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902) on the Downtown Mall mean drop-off on Water Street (south side) or Market Street (north side) — the pedestrian mall itself is off-limits to vehicles. A party bus keeps the whole group together from the first pickup through the encore, with a built-in bar, LED lighting, and a Bluetooth sound system to keep the energy up before you even walk through the doors. Compare concert bus options for Charlottesville right now!

You're never limited to a single fleet or a single price when you use Harrisonburgcharterbuscompany.com for corporate transportation in Charlottesville. Whether you're shuttling a team between a downtown hotel and the UVA Darden School of Business, coordinating transportation for a multi-day conference, or arranging executive transfers to and from CHO, the network has the right vehicle for your itinerary.
Full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches come with reclining seats, overhead storage, WiFi, power outlets, and onboard restrooms — ideal for longer runs to Richmond, Dulles, or D.C. Smaller 15- to 35-passenger minibuses are nimble enough to navigate the US-29 corridor and handle hotel loading zones without the oversized-vehicle headaches of a full coach. Need a recurring shuttle route or a multi-day package for a conference group? Mention it when you fill out the quote form or call 540-271-9560 and a live agent will build a custom package around your schedule.
Corporate transportation in Charlottesville has never been this easy to arrange!

Planning a recurring employee shuttle in Charlottesville? Whether you need a daily commuter route along the US-29 corridor, a weekly run between satellite offices, or temporary transportation while your parking situation is sorted out, Harrisonburgcharterbuscompany.com helps you find the right vehicle for the schedule your company actually runs. One bus keeps your team together, turns dead commute time into productive or relaxing time, and gives your organization one predictable transportation cost instead of reimbursing parking across dozens of cars.
US-29 through Charlottesville and Albemarle County can slow significantly during morning and evening commutes — especially north of town toward the airport and south toward Pantops Mountain. A dedicated employee shuttle sidesteps the daily grind entirely. Compare available minibuses and full-size coaches with amenities like onboard WiFi and reclining seats, and set up a route built around your team's pickup points and timing.
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Give your agency, department, or unit the reliable group transportation it needs — without the hassle of coordinating a fleet of government vehicles. Harrisonburgcharterbuscompany.com helps you compare minibuses and full-size charter buses for personnel moves, training events, inter-agency meetings, and multi-day travel across Virginia and beyond. Whether you're moving a small team between Charlottesville and Richmond or coordinating large-scale transportation for a multi-day exercise, the network has vehicles sized to your headcount and your mission.
Need an ADA-accessible vehicle? Just mention it when you fill out your quote request. Require a bus with onboard WiFi for a working ride between facilities?
That's available too. Harrisonburgcharterbuscompany.com connects you to independently owned transportation companies serving Charlottesville and the entire Central Virginia region, so you can compare options and find the right fit — without calling a dozen operators one at a time. Call 540-271-9560 for a custom quote built around your requirements!

Whatever your destination, a long-distance charter bus makes the journey comfortable for everyone on board. From Charlottesville, the most common long-distance runs go east on I-64 to Richmond (75 miles), northeast on I-66 to Washington D.C. (120 miles), or south on US-29 to Lynchburg (60 miles). Full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches are built for exactly these trips — reclining seats, climate control, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, and large undercarriage luggage bays that handle full-size suitcases alongside overhead bags.
Planning a trip to a tournament in another state? A multi-day conference in D.C.? A university group heading to a competition?
One bus keeps everyone together, on schedule, and comfortable for the whole run — no caravan of cars, no parking fees at the other end, no one arriving late because they missed a turn. Compare long-distance motorcoach options from Charlottesville right now, or call 540-271-9560 to build a custom multi-day package!

Let Harrisonburgcharterbuscompany.com handle the transportation while you focus on the celebration. Private events in Charlottesville run the full spectrum — birthday parties, anniversary dinners, family reunions, quinceañeras, holiday parties, and milestone gatherings of every kind. Whatever brings your group together, there's a bus in the network that fits your headcount and your itinerary.
Want to take the whole family to Monticello (931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Charlottesville, VA 22902) and then over to James Monroe's Highland (2050 James Monroe Pkwy, Charlottesville, VA 22902) for a presidential-history day? One bus handles both stops, parks in Monticello's dedicated bus lot, and keeps the whole group together instead of splitting into a five-car caravan on Route 53. Planning a milestone birthday night on the Downtown Mall?
A party bus drops the group at Water Street and picks everyone up when the night is done — no designated driver, no surge pricing, no one hunting for a parking spot at midnight. Compare private event buses for Charlottesville right now!

Harrisonburgcharterbuscompany.com will help you find the perfect prom party bus before the date fills up — and in Charlottesville, it fills fast. Prom season runs April through May across Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, and the surrounding districts, and party buses for those Saturday nights are among the first vehicles to book out in the entire Central Virginia market. Waiting until spring to start looking almost always means higher prices and fewer choices.
A 15- to 50-passenger party bus comes loaded with everything your group wants: a full-length bar, color-changing LED lighting, a premium Bluetooth sound system, flat-panel TVs, and wraparound perimeter seating. You set the pickup order, you plan the stops, and the whole group stays together from the first driveway to the last drop-off. Compare available party buses for Charlottesville prom right now — the earlier you look, the better your options.
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Booking group transportation for your congregation, youth group, or faith community is simple with Harrisonburgcharterbuscompany.com. Whether you're planning a weekend retreat to the Shenandoah Valley, coordinating weekly transportation for members who need a ride to services, or organizing a multi-day pilgrimage or conference, the network has buses sized to your group and your schedule.
A 15- to 35-passenger minibus works well for smaller congregations and youth groups heading to a retreat center in the Blue Ridge foothills. A 56-passenger motorcoach handles larger groups traveling to regional conferences in Richmond or Washington D.C. with room for everyone and their luggage. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — just mention what your group needs when you request your quote.
Compare religious group transportation options for Charlottesville right now, or call 540-271-9560 for help putting together a package that fits your community's needs!

Get your class to Monticello, Montpelier, or the Shenandoah without organizing a long line of parent carpools. Harrisonburgcharterbuscompany.com helps teachers and administrators compare school buses, minibuses, and full-size charter buses for field trips, academic competitions, athletic travel, and school events across Charlottesville and Albemarle County.
Taking students to Monticello? Groups of 20 or more must make advance reservations through Monticello's Group Sales at (434) 984-9800, and the dedicated bus parking area is separate from the main visitor lot — free for buses, with a continuous shuttle running from the parking area to the house. Heading to Montpelier (11350 Constitution Hwy, Montpelier Station, VA 22957) about 30 miles north?
Advance group reservations are required there too. Match the bus to your student-and-chaperone headcount, keep the whole class on one itinerary, and compare your options right here. ADA-accessible buses are available — just mention it when you submit your trip details!

Keep your team or your fan group together on game day — because UVA home Saturdays at Scott Stadium (1 Stadium Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903) are not a day to be hunting for parking on Emmet Street. Scott Stadium holds 61,500 fans, and Emmet Street, Massie Road, and the US-29 approaches all see significant congestion on home football Saturdays. Charter bus and motorcoach parking at Scott Stadium is coordinated through UVA Parking & Transportation — advance arrangements are required, and special event parking passes for large vehicles must be secured before game day.
Call 540-271-9560 for help coordinating your trip.
The Foxfield Races (5 Foxfield Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22903) in late April and early October are among the biggest bus-rental events of the Charlottesville year — steeplechase racing with a massive tailgating culture, bus and RV parking in designated lots, and advance parking passes required through Foxfield at (434) 293-9501. Whether you're filling a party bus for Foxfield or a 56-passenger coach for a road game, compare sporting event buses for Charlottesville right now. Call 540-271-9560 to lock in your date before the good buses are gone!

Choose the wedding transportation that keeps every guest together and every moment on schedule. Charlottesville is one of Virginia's most sought-after wedding destinations — vineyard ceremonies at Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards (5022 Plank Rd, North Garden, VA 22959) or King Family Vineyards (6550 Roseland Farm, Crozet, VA 22932), estate receptions in the Blue Ridge foothills, and downtown celebrations on the Historic Mall all bring guests from across the state and beyond.
A wedding shuttle bus picks up your out-of-town guests at their hotel, delivers everyone to the ceremony on time, and runs the return loop to the hotel after the reception — so nobody misses a moment worrying about Route 53 in the dark or finding a rideshare at midnight in Crozet. You can request available white, black, or silver vehicles to match your wedding colors. Compare wedding minibuses and charter buses for Charlottesville right now, or call 540-271-9560 to build a package around your full wedding weekend itinerary!

In Albemarle County, you're surrounded by more than 40 wineries in the heart of the Monticello American Viticultural Area — and the only thing better than a day of tastings is a day of tastings where nobody has to drive. Harrisonburgcharterbuscompany.com makes it easy to find a wine tour bus or brewery crawl shuttle that keeps your whole group together from the first pour to the last sip.
Start at Barboursville Vineyards (17655 Winery Rd, Barboursville, VA 22923), one of Virginia's most acclaimed estates, about 20 miles north on US-29. Continue to Early Mountain Vineyards (6109 Wolftown-Hood Rd, Madison, VA 22727) for award-winning wines and a Blue Ridge view. Swing back south to King Family Vineyards for a Sunday polo match and a glass of Meritage.
Bus parking is available in the main lots at all three — just call ahead to confirm group reservation requirements. Cap the evening with craft pours at Three Notch'd Brewing Company (520 Second St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902) or Champion Brewing Company (324 Sixth St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902) in the Belmont neighborhood. Compare wine tour and brewery buses for Charlottesville right now!
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Per Monticello's official group visits page, buses park in the designated bus parking area off the main entrance road — separate from the main visitor lot and free for buses. A continuous shuttle runs from the parking area up to the house. Groups of 20 or more must make advance reservations through Monticello's Group Sales at (434) 984-9800 or groups@monticello.org before your visit.
The GPS address for navigation is 931 Thomas Jefferson Pkwy, Charlottesville, VA 22902.
Charter buses and motorcoaches at Scott Stadium use designated large-vehicle parking in the Copeley Road / North Grounds area, coordinated through UVA Parking & Transportation. Special event parking passes for oversized vehicles must be arranged in advance directly with UVA Parking & Transportation before your game day. Emmet Street, Massie Road, and the US-29 approaches all see heavy congestion on home Saturdays, so build extra time into your arrival window and confirm your lot assignment well ahead of kickoff.
Bus drop-off at John Paul Jones Arena is along Massie Road near the arena's main entrance. Bus parking is coordinated through UVA Parking & Transportation — arrangements should be made in advance for large vehicles. The rideshare pickup zone is on the arena's north side, which is a separate location from the main entrance, so make sure your group knows exactly where to meet the bus after the show.
Check the JPJ Arena's own site before your event for current access guidance, as assignments can vary by event.
The highest-demand periods for bus rentals in Charlottesville are UVA football home Saturdays (September–November), UVA graduation weekend (mid-May — book 6 months or more out), prom season (April–May across Albemarle County and Charlottesville City schools), and the Foxfield Races (late April and early October). Fall foliage season in October also drives significant winery and Shenandoah tour demand. For any of these dates, booking three to six months in advance — or more — is strongly recommended.
Waiting until the last minute almost always means higher prices and fewer vehicles to choose from.
Absolutely — and it's one of the most popular uses for bus rentals in the Charlottesville area. Albemarle County has more than 40 wineries in the Monticello AVA, and most have bus-friendly parking in their main lots. Advance group reservations are recommended at most wineries; call ahead to confirm.
Popular stops include Barboursville Vineyards, King Family Vineyards, Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards, and Early Mountain Vineyards. You set the itinerary, the bus handles the driving, and nobody has to be the designated driver.
Yes. The closest entrance to Shenandoah National Park from Charlottesville is the Rockfish Gap / South Entrance at US-250 and I-64 in Waynesboro, about 25 miles west via I-64 West — roughly 30 to 40 minutes. Charter buses pay an oversized vehicle entry fee at the entrance station (currently $30 per vehicle for a 7-day pass per the NPS fee schedule — confirm before your trip).
Most overlooks and pullouts along Skyline Drive are accessible by bus, though some have length restrictions; coordinate with your driver and check nps.gov/shen for current access guidance. This fee is a venue cost separate from your bus rental quote.
For most Charlottesville trips, booking three to six months in advance gives you the best selection and the best pricing. For the highest-demand dates — UVA football home games, UVA graduation weekend in May, prom season in April and May, and the Foxfield Races in late April and early October — book six months out or more. The Charlottesville bus market is smaller than major metro markets, which means available vehicles on peak dates get taken early.
Waiting until the last minute almost always means paying more for fewer options. Call 540-271-9560 right now to lock in your date!
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