Charter Bus & Coach Bus Rentals in Seattle, Washington

A charter bus is a large vehicle that groups can rent for private transportation to and from events or destinations. Unlike public buses, which run on fixed routes and schedules, charter buses operate according to the specific itinerary set by the group that booked them. In Seattle, people use charter buses for everything from corporate shuttles between South Lake Union offices to wedding guest transport at venues like Sodo Park or Fremont Foundry. When you reserve a charter bus, your group has exclusive use of the vehicle for the duration of the trip, whether that’s a single day around town or a multi-day tour across Washington State.

We have one of the largest fleets in the Pacific Northwest, with minibuses, full-size coaches, party buses, entertainer coaches, and specialty vehicles ready to serve any group. Our smallest options are 18-, 20- and 25-passenger minibuses—perfect for corporate shuttles between downtown offices or small wedding parties headed to venues like The Foundry or Melrose Market Studios. Larger groups can book 47-, 50-, 54-, 56-, 57- or 60-passenger charter buses from top manufacturers like Prevost, Van Hool, MCI and Setra. These big coaches handle everything from school field trips to Woodland Park Zoo to sports team travel for UW Huskies games at Husky Stadium.

The average cost to rent a charter bus in Seattle ranges from $150 to $350 per hour depending on size, amenities, and trip length. Minibuses (20–35 passengers) typically run $125–$225 per hour while full-size coaches (40–56 passengers) range from $175–$325 per hour. Daily rates are usually $1,400–$2,500 for local trips within King County. Multi-day rentals for out-of-town events—like transporting a youth sports team to Spokane or Portland—can be $3,000–$6,000+ depending on mileage and driver lodging needs. Peak season pricing applies during summer weekends and major events such as Seafair, Bumbershoot, or UW graduation week.

Several factors determine the final price of your Seattle charter bus rental: total trip mileage, number of days/hours required, bus size/capacity, and optional amenities. Longer trips—like a roundtrip from Seattle to Leavenworth or Mount Rainier—cost more than short local loops around Capitol Hill or South Lake Union. Larger buses with premium features (Wi-Fi, power outlets, restrooms) have higher base rates than stripped-down models. Busy dates such as summer Saturdays, Seahawks game days, or festival weekends may see increased demand surcharges. Additional driver accommodations are required for overnight itineraries exceeding daily hour limits.

Every bus comes with comfortable reclining seats, climate control, overhead storage racks, and undercarriage luggage bays for suitcases or equipment cases. Most models include free Wi-Fi, USB charging ports at each row, flat-screen TV monitors with DVD/Blu-ray player, and PA system for announcements. Restrooms are standard on 47+ passenger coaches but not always present on smaller minibuses. Optional upgrades include individual reading lights, tray tables, hardwood-style flooring, leather upholstery, and extra-large panoramic windows for scenic routes through Snoqualmie Pass or along Alaskan Way. Specialty packages offer branding wraps, custom headrest covers, or snack/beverage stations upon request.

We provide transportation for corporate commuters, wedding parties, sports teams, school field trips, church retreats, political rallies, and film production crews across the greater Puget Sound region. Regular clients include tech company shuttles between Bellevue and SLU, bridal party transfers to Chateau Ste. Michelle or Salish Lodge, youth soccer clubs traveling to tournaments in Tacoma or Everett, elementary class visits to Pacific Science Center, and campaign volunteers canvassing swing districts in King and Snohomish counties. Film industry rentals support location shoots for commercials, TV series, and movie productions requiring mobile base camps or talent holding areas.

Charter Bus Company Seattle services all of King County—including Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Renton, Kent, and Federal Way—as well as surrounding areas like Tacoma (Pierce County), Everett (Snohomish County), and Bremerton (Kitsap County). We regularly send buses to popular destinations such as Sea-Tac Airport, CenturyLink Field, T-Mobile Park, University of Washington, Seattle Center, Pike Place Market, and major hotel conference centers. Long-distance charters are available to Spokane, Portland, Vancouver BC, Leavenworth, Yakima, Tri-Cities, and other Pacific Northwest locations.

To get an instant quote, call our office at 253-563-9160 or fill out the online form with your trip details: date(s), pickup/drop-off addresses, group size, and any special requests. One of our agents will respond within minutes with a personalized estimate based on current fleet availability and market rates. If you’re ready to reserve, simply review the contract terms and submit a deposit via credit card or ACH transfer. The remaining balance is due seven days before departure. Last-minute bookings are accepted pending open inventory but may incur rush fees during peak periods.