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The Colony 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 The Colony. 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.
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Peak The Colony Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
View instant online quotes early if you're traveling during peak seasons like spring prom nights, summer concerts at Grandscape, or fall football weekends! Because Thecolony
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| Dallas Mavericks Home Games | October 30, 2026 – April 11, 2027 |
| Dallas Stars Home Games | October 29, 2026 – April 9, 2027 |
| Dallas Cowboys Home Games | Nov 1, Nov 15, Nov 22, Nov 26 & Dec 27, 2026, then Jan 3, 2027 |
| SMU Mustangs Football Home Games | Nov 6 & Nov 14, 2026 |
| Texas Rangers Home Games | April 1 – September 26, 2027 |
| SMU Mustangs Men's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – March 6, 2027 |
| State Fair of Texas | September–October 2027 |
| Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo | January 15–February 6, 2027 |
| 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 The Colony Charter Bus Prices?
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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 The Colony Bus Rentals
Whatever your group's budget looks like, reserving your bus online through the national booking platform is straightforward and hassle-free! You'll simply put down a deposit to lock in your vehicle, and your remaining trip balance will be due before your departure date.
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.
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 The Colony Charter Bus Prices
Browse our breakdown of the six main details that shape your final rental rate in The Colony and across Texas! Because we aren't limited to just one local fleet, you can easily adjust your package to fit YOUR budget.
Factor 1: The Type of Bus
When you search our network, you'll see TONS of different bus types priced according to their size and onboard amenities. A 56-passenger charter bus with an onboard restroom and undercarriage luggage bays or a party bus with LED lighting will naturally cost more than a compact 18-passenger minibus or a sprinter van with a driver. You choose the exact vehicle that fits your headcount and budget!
Factor 2: How Far and How Long You Travel
A quick hourly shuttle to Hawaiian Waters The Colony or Stewart Creek Park on Lake Lewisville is priced differently than a multi-day long-distance charter bus rental across Texas. You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, or full-day packages built around your exact mileage and schedule. The shorter and closer to home your route is, the lower your quote will be!
Factor 3: When in the Year You Travel
You'll find that charter bus demand in The Colony spikes during April, May, and June for school trips, graduations, and wedding shuttles, as well as autumn football weekends! Booking your bus rental a few months ahead of these busy seasons helps you lock in lower pricing.
Factor 4: Your Route's Travel Fees
Find exactly what your route requires by factoring in local road tolls along the Sam Rayburn Tollway (SH 121) or the Dallas North Tollway, plus paid oversized vehicle parking at major DFW stadiums and airport transfer hubs! These outside venue and highway fees are separate from your base quote so you only pay for what your specific itinerary uses.
Factor 5: Long Days and Your Driver's Hotel
Keeping your trip within a single day avoids this extra expense!
Factor 6: Which Day You Ride
We always recommend booking your trip on a Monday through Thursday if your schedule is flexible, since weekend rentals on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays see higher hourly minimums and rates! Weekday travel is an easy way to stretch your group budget further.
Ways to Save
Top 4 Ways to Save on Your The Colony 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.
Sample Trips
Examples of The Colony Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to DFW
A The Colony-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across downtown The Colony and Frisco, 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 The Colony airport transportation shuttle bus through Thecolony
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in downtown The Colony, 6:00 AM second stop in Frisco, 7:00 AM drop-off at DFW
- 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: Music Hall at Fair Park Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from downtown The Colony is heading to a sold-out show at Music Hall at Fair Park. The roads back into The Colony after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a The Colony concert charter bus rental through Thecolony
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in downtown The Colony, 6:30 PM arrival at Music Hall at Fair Park, 11:30 PM post-show return to downtown The Colony
- 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: Fort Worth Stockyards Day Trip
A The Colony tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Fort Worth Stockyards. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a The Colony corporate charter bus rental through Thecolony
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown The Colony office, 9:00 AM arrival at Fort Worth Stockyards, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to The Colony
- 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: Dallas Cowboys Game Day
A group of 25 Dallas Cowboys season ticket holders from Frisco wants to make a home game at AT&T Stadium into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a The Colony sporting event party bus rental through Thecolony
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Frisco, 12:30 PM arrival at AT&T Stadium, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Frisco
- 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 The Colony Charter Bus Prices
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Contact usHow can I get a party bus or charter bus quote in The Colony?
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Yes, absolutely! Just enter your estimated passenger count, travel date, and pickup city into our 30-second online form—no account needed—to compare ballpark pricing for different bus sizes right away.
What packages can I book through Thecolonycharterbuscompany.com?
You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, full-day, and multi-day group transportation services! Whether you need a quick corporate event shuttle to Grandscape, a recurring employee shuttle along SH 121, or a school field trip bus, you can customize your package online. You can even book a bus for the very same day when last-minute plans come up!
What happens after I book my bus rental online?
Once you pick the bus that fits your budget, you'll complete your reservation right online through the national booking platform! You'll also receive copies of your quote by text and email so it is easy to share with your group. Afterward, a dedicated confirmation department will reach out to verify every pickup, drop-off, and stop on your itinerary for total peace of mind!
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