Charter Bus Prices in Ithaca

Charter bus rentals in Ithaca typically cost between $1,100–$8,000+ per trip, depending on vehicle size, trip duration, mileage, and other factors. Minibuses (15–35 passengers) generally range from $1,000–$3,500, while full-size 56-passenger coaches run $2,500–$8,000+ for longer or multi-day itineraries. Local trips within Ithaca—such as airport transfers or campus shuttles—can often be handled with smaller vehicles at the lower end of the spectrum, while multi-day or long-distance runs (e.g., to NYC, Buffalo, or DC) will price at the higher end.

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Charter bus pricing in Ithaca is influenced by several key factors:

• Trip Duration & Mileage: Longer trips cost more. Local Ithaca runs may be billed hourly (typically 4–5 hour minimum), while out-of-town or multi-day trips are priced by the day or total mileage.
• Vehicle Size & Type: Larger buses cost more than minibuses. A 56-passenger coach seats the most people but has the highest base rate. Smaller groups can save money with 18-, 20-, or 25-seat minibuses.
• Travel Dates & Seasonality: Peak demand times—such as college move-in/out weekends, home football games, or spring break—drive prices higher due to limited availability. Off-peak trips may qualify for lower rates.
• Itinerary Complexity: Multi-day trips, overnight layovers, or itineraries with multiple stops (e.g., winery tours across Seneca Lake) require custom pricing. Simple round-trips within Ithaca are cheapest.
• Additional Expenses: Tolls, parking fees (e.g., at Stewart Park or Cornell lots), and hotel rooms for drivers on overnight trips are extra costs paid by the customer.