Industry Secrets Most Companies Won't Tell You

Most party bus companies offer two pricing structures, and which one saves you money depends entirely on your trip. Hourly rates typically range from $150 to $400 per hour with a 3- to 5-hour minimum, making them ideal for bar crawls and nightlife events where you need the bus waiting between stops.

Flat rates are usually offered for point-to-point transfers like wedding shuttles or airport runs. Here's the secret: many companies will quietly switch you to whichever structure costs more if you don't ask upfront. For events under 3 hours of actual drive time, a flat rate almost always wins. For anything over 4 hours with multiple stops, hourly can be more flexible — but get overtime rates in writing before you sign.