Charter Bus, Minibus, Shuttle Bus Rentals in Buffalo

A charter bus is a private, full-size motorcoach rented by a group for exclusive use—meaning you set the schedule and itinerary instead of following a public transit route. In Buffalo, people book charter buses for everything from Sabres or Bills fan trips to school field trips, corporate shuttles, wedding transportation, and even band tours across upstate New York. You’ll get point-to-point service anywhere you need to go—whether that’s Niagara Falls, Canalside, or a multi-day journey down I-90 to Albany or NYC—with all your luggage and passengers kept together on one vehicle.

We have one of the most diverse fleets in Western New York, including 56-passenger MCI and Prevost charter buses, 25- to 35-seat minibuses built by Grech Motors and Battisti Customs, 10- to 15-person Mercedes Sprinter vans, Tiffany and Krystal party buses holding up to 50, plus classic yellow school buses for economical moves. Every vehicle comes from top manufacturers like Van Hool, Executive Coach Builders, Midwest Automotive Designs, and LGE Coachworks, so we can handle any group size—from small Elmwood Village outings to huge corporate conventions at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center.

Bus rentals typically cost $145–$550+ per hour or $1,520–$5,000+ per day for a full-size charter bus, while minibuses run $150–$450+ per hour or $1,520–$3,465+ per day. Party buses and sprinter vans are usually priced between $180–$520+ per hour depending on capacity and amenities. Final rates depend on trip length, mileage, duration, time of year (peak rates during graduation season or major sports events), and exact pickup/drop-off locations. For example, an off-peak weekday shuttle from North Buffalo to downtown will be less than an all-weekend wedding package or a three-day tour to Toronto. Call our team with your headcount and itinerary for an instant quote in about 30 seconds!

Prices are based mainly on vehicle size (larger buses cost more), total mileage, number of days/hours booked, and whether your trip falls during high-demand periods like college graduations, Friday-night Sabres games, or summer festivals at Canalside. Extra stops outside Erie County, overnight travel requiring hotel rooms, or requesting premium features like all-black exteriors may also increase your quote. We’ll always ask for your exact passenger count, preferred amenities, and pickup/drop-off times to match you with the best-value option—whether that’s a single 56-seater or multiple minibuses looping between parking lots and KeyBank Center.

Booking is simple: just call our 24/7 reservations team at 607-365-4380 with your trip details (date, group size, origin/destination, and any must-have amenities like WiFi or USB charging). We’ll build a custom quote in less than a minute and text/email it to you for review. If you’re ready to move forward, we’ll lock in your bus and send over a contract to sign electronically. You’ll get instant confirmation plus direct access to our customer support line for any changes, questions, or last-minute requests before departure.

Our fleet offers every modern amenity your group could want, including free onboard WiFi, power outlets or USB ports at each seat, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, PA systems, overhead parcel racks, and undercarriage storage bays for suitcases or band equipment. Most charter buses feature plush reclining seats with armrests and footrests, individual reading lights, tray tables, and a restroom at the rear. Minibuses and sprinters have slightly fewer frills but still include A/C, comfortable high-back chairs, and optional extras like hardwood-style flooring or LED accent lighting for party vibes.

We handle transportation for every type of group across Western New York—schools (Buffalo Public Schools, Nichols, Canisius), universities (UB, Buff State, D’Youville), corporate commuters to Larkinville or Seneca One, wedding parties at Hotel Henry or Shea’s, sports fans heading to Orchard Park or Sahlen Field, church retreats, union rallies, political canvassing, and even film production crews working on location. Whether you need a daily shuttle from South Buffalo to the medical campus or a one-time charter for Taste of Buffalo volunteers, we’ll send the right-size bus at the right price.

We provide charter bus rentals throughout all of Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany counties—including Amherst, Cheektowaga, Tonawanda, Hamburg, West Seneca, Lackawanna, Grand Island, Niagara Falls, Lockport, North Tonawanda, Dunkirk, Jamestown, Olean, and Batavia. Regular service also extends to Rochester, Syracuse, Ithaca, Binghamton, Albany, and NYC for long-distance trips. If your itinerary starts or ends anywhere within 150 miles of Buffalo City Hall, we can dispatch a bus there—just ask!

The fastest way to get a quote is by calling our office anytime at 607-365-4380. Be ready to share your travel dates, pickup address, destination(s), total number of passengers, and any special requests like ADA accessibility or extra luggage space. You can also fill out the online form on our website with the same info, and we’ll reply within minutes with a personalized estimate. Quotes are always free, no-obligation, and valid for several days while you compare options or check with your committee.

Charter buses can legally load/unload passengers at most major venues in Buffalo, including designated zones on Perry Street outside KeyBank Center, Washington Street behind Shea’s Performing Arts Center, and the bus loop at Buffalo State Sports Arena. For longer-term parking, use the Surface Lot D at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center, the oversized vehicle area at Exchange Street Amtrak Station, or pre-arranged spaces at hotel conference centers like the Hyatt Regency or Marriott Harborcenter.