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Lowell Charter Bus Prices
Get a custom price for your Lowell trip in under 30 seconds by filling out our quick online form or calling the 24/7 team, since charter bus rental costs are never one-size-fits-all! Below, you'll learn about all the factors affecting rates across Massachusetts 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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How to Get Lowell Charter Bus Prices in 30 Seconds
With one search using your pickup city, travel date, and passenger count, you can instantly compare live availability, interior photos, and prices from one of the largest networks of Lowell bus companies—no account needed! You'll even get your free quote sent by text and email so you can review packages and book online in minutes.
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Our Pricing & Rates
Lowell Charter Bus Rental Pricing
| 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 Lowell. 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 (774) 297-2984 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!
Book Ahead
Peak Lowell Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
Let your group lock in the lowest Lowell rates by booking well ahead of busy spring proms, UMass Lowell graduations at the Tsongas Center, and major summer events like the Lowell Folk Festival in late July! During peak weekends from April through October, higher local demand means hourly minimums and rental rates go up across the Merrimack Valley.
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
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| Boston Bruins Home Games | October 31, 2026 – April 3, 2027 |
| Boston Celtics Home Games | November 4, 2026 – April 11, 2027 |
| Boston Red Sox Home Games | April 1 – September 26, 2027 |
| New England Patriots Home Games | Nov 8, Dec 6 & Dec 10, 2026 |
| Boston College Eagles Football Home Games | Nov 7 & Nov 21, 2026 |
| UMass Lowell River Hawks Men's Hockey Home Games | Nov 13, Nov 14 & Nov 20, 2026, then Dec 5 & Dec 11, 2026, then Jan 7, Jan 15, Feb 5, Feb 12, Feb 13, Feb 20 & Mar 5, 2027 |
| Lowell Folk Festival | July 23–25, 2027 (Friday–Sunday) |
| Topsfield Fair | October 1–11, 2027 (Friday–Monday) |
| The Big E | September 17–October 3, 2027 (Friday–Sunday) |
| Boston Calling Music Festival | June 4–6, 2027 (Friday–Sunday) |
| 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 Lowell Charter Bus Prices?
We keep Lowell bus rental pricing 100% transparent, which means your quote includes your vehicle and a driver with zero hidden fees! Outside trip expenses like parking passes at Boarding House Park and highway tolls are always paid separately so there are never last-minute surprises.
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 Lowell Bus Rentals
Whether you book online through the national booking platform or over the phone, you'll simply put down a deposit to lock in your Lowell bus and pay the remaining balance before your departure date! All major payment options are accepted, and our confirmation department will call you afterward to verify every stop on your itinerary.
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, and call us with any question first.
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 Lowell Charter Bus Prices
No matter where your group is headed around the Merrimack Valley or across New England, your final quote comes down to six simple details about your itinerary! Because Charter
Factor 1: The Size of Bus You Book
Cross transport off your checklist by picking the right vehicle size for your headcount and budget! A compact 18-passenger minibus or sprinter van with a driver for quick shuttles down the Lowell Connector costs less than a 56-passenger charter bus or a decked-out party bus with LED lighting and an onboard bar.
Factor 2: The Time of Year
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Factor 3: Your Starting City
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Factor 4: The Travel Fees on Your Route
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Factor 5: Overnight Trips and Driver Lodging
Booking a long-distance charter bus out of Lowell to New York City, the White Mountains, or Washington D.C. means your quote switches from an hourly rate to a daily or mileage-based package!
Factor 6: Weekday vs. Weekend Travel
Choosing a Monday through Thursday departure for your corporate shuttle to Cross Point Towers or a campus tour at UMass Lowell usually comes with lower hourly minimums and cheaper rates! Friday nights, Saturdays, and Sundays are peak times for private events, bachelorette parties, and concerts at Lowell Memorial Auditorium, so weekend buses carry a 3- to 5-hour windows and slightly higher pricing.
Ways to Save
Top 5 Ways to Save on Your Lowell 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.
Ask about less time. Standard minimums apply, but call us at (774) 297-2984 and we can often set up less time, a one-way, split time or a custom package.
Sample Trips
Examples of Lowell Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to BOS
A Lowell-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Logan International Airport (BOS) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Chelmsford and Lawrence, 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 Lowell airport transportation shuttle bus through Charter
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Chelmsford, 6:00 AM second stop in Lawrence, 7:00 AM drop-off at BOS
- 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: Lowell Memorial Auditorium Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Chelmsford is heading to a sold-out show at Lowell Memorial Auditorium. The roads back into Lowell after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Lowell concert charter bus rental through Charter
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Chelmsford, 6:30 PM arrival at Lowell Memorial Auditorium, 11:30 PM post-show return to Chelmsford
- 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: Hampton Beach State Park Day Trip
A Lowell tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Hampton Beach State Park. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Lowell corporate charter bus rental through Charter
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Lowell office, 9:00 AM arrival at Hampton Beach State Park, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Lowell
- 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: New England Patriots Game Day
A group of 25 New England Patriots season ticket holders from Lawrence wants to make a home game at Gillette Stadium into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Lowell sporting event party bus rental through Charter
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Lawrence, 12:30 PM arrival at Gillette Stadium, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Lawrence
- 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 Lowell Charter Bus Prices
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Contact usHow can I get a charter bus or party bus quote in Lowell?
Getting your personalized price takes less than 30 seconds! Just enter your travel date, passenger count, and Lowell pickup and drop-off locations into our quick online quote tool to see live vehicle photos and pricing—with no account needed! You'll also get a copy of your quotes sent straight to your text and email so it's easy to share with your group. If you need a custom package or below-minimum phone deal, call our 24/7 live support team anytime, 365 days a year!
Does Charterbuslowell.com own the buses in Lowell?
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What packages can I book for my Lowell bus rental?
You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, full-day, and multi-day packages through Charter
Can I get a quote if I don't know my exact Lowell headcount or stops yet?
Yes, absolutely! Just put your best estimate for passenger count, your travel date, and Lowell as your pickup city into our 30-second online form to start comparing prices right on your screen. Once your group finalizes the headcount and exact addresses, the team and post-booking confirmation department can easily adjust your vehicle size and itinerary!
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