Up to 56 passengers
Rent a 56-passenger charter bus with undercarriage luggage bays, an onboard restroom, WiFi, and reclining seats for large groups traveling across New York.
- Weekdays
- $205–$385+/hr.
- Weekends
- $225–$410+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,650–$2,950+
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Get your whole group moving across the Capital Region with an Albany charter bus rental from Albany
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For easy group travel anywhere in Albany, just enter your pickup location, date, and passenger count into our 30-second online quote tool to compare vehicles and rates side by side. Once you pick the ride you love, book your reservation right online through our national booking platform, and our confirmation department will follow up to verify every stop on your itinerary!
Start with your Albany pickup location, travel date, and how many people are coming. Add where you're headed and when you need to return. That's it! You only have to share your trip details once, with no account needed and no obligation to book!
In just seconds, you'll land on an easy-to-view search results page showing different buses, interior pictures, rental packages, and online prices for your trip all in one place! Compare party buses, minibuses, sprinter vans, and charter buses from one of the largest networks of bus companies serving the Albany area without calling company after company. You'll even get your pricing by text and email, so it's easy to share with the group!
Once you've found the bus you love, make your reservation right online through the national booking platform! The booking company handles your reservation and payment, and a confirmation team calls you to go over every pickup, drop-off, and stop on your Albany itinerary, so everything is set before your trip.
On the day of your trip, an independent local bus company supplies the vehicle for your reservation, and your whole group rides together from the first pickup to the last drop-off! No account needed. No hassle. Yes, finding your next bus in Albany really can be that easy!
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A traditional group trip search means spending hours calling local Albany bus companies one by one, repeating your schedule, and waiting around on callbacks that never line up. Albany
| What Matters to Your Group | Albanyshuttle | Calling a Single Albany Bus Company |
|---|---|---|
| Bus types | Sprinter vans, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses, 15- to 50-passenger party buses and 56-passenger charter buses, side by side | Only the bus types one company owns, if one is open on your date |
| Getting prices | Online prices in under 30 seconds from one quick form, with no account needed | Calling company after company during business hours, repeating your trip and waiting on callbacks |
| Peak dates | Independent bus companies compete for your trip, even on prom and game dates | One company's peak-date rates, or no bus at all if it's sold out |
| Last-minute and big groups | Same-day rentals, and one bus or several for a wedding, convention or team | Only the buses and drivers one company has free |
| Packages | Hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, split-time, full-day or multi-day | That company's own minimums and packages |
| After you book | An instant booking confirmation, then a call to go over every pickup, drop-off and stop | Varies by company |
| Paying | All payments accepted when you book online | That company's own payment options |
Types of Buses Available
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Up to 56 passengers
Rent a 56-passenger charter bus with undercarriage luggage bays, an onboard restroom, WiFi, and reclining seats for large groups traveling across New York.
Up to 35 passengers
A 35-passenger minibus rental gives mid-sized groups cushioned seating, overhead storage, and climate control for smooth shuttles around downtown Albany.
Up to 30 passengers
Choose a 30-passenger minibus to keep wedding guests, corporate teams, or campus tours together without the bulk of a full-size motorcoach.
Up to 28 passengers
Our 28-passenger minibus rentals make navigating tight streets around Lark Street and Capitol Hill easy for medium-sized travel groups.
Up to 25 passengers
Book a 25-passenger minibus with optional WiFi and power outlets for quick hotel transfers, employee commuter routes, or day trips.
Up to 20 passengers
A nimble 20-passenger minibus is ideal for smaller groups heading to conventions at the Empire State Plaza or Saratoga Race Course outings.
Up to 18 passengers
Reserve an 18-passenger minibus for compact, comfortable group transportation between Albany International Airport, downtown hotels, and local restaurants.
Up to 15 passengers
Our 15-passenger minibus keeps small groups together for private tours, brewery hops, and quick point-to-point transfers across Albany.
15 to 50 passengers
Turn up the fun in a 15- to 50-passenger party bus featuring wraparound leather seating, color-changing LED lights, Bluetooth sound, and onboard bar areas!
11 to 14 passengers
Book a sprinter van rental with a driver for 11 to 14 passengers needing executive airport transfers or intimate wine tour transportation.
*Photos are examples from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies and may not show the exact vehicle offered for your trip. Fill out the (no account needed!) to see current vehicle options, pictures, availability, and pricing, and confirm the exact vehicle and amenities before booking.
Our Onboard Amenities
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Amenities are common features that may be available on buses. Exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability.
Our Pricing & Packages
Keep your trip on budget by comparing live Albany charter bus pricing from multiple independent operators competing for your business! Whether you need an hourly, one-way, round-trip, or multi-day package—or even a shorter rental below standard hourly minimums—you'll see transparent rates in under 30 seconds. Reach out through our online form anytime to unlock custom packages and our best available deals!
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour (Weekdays)* | Cost Per Hour (Weekends)* | Cost Per Day* | Cost Per Mile* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Albany. 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.
Book your bus right online and use any payment method you like, since every payment option is accepted!
Most hourly trips have a 2- to 5-hour minimum (often 2 hours Monday through Wednesday or earlier in the day, 3 hours or more after 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and up to 5 hours on the busiest dates), or you can book a one-way transfer, round-trip shuttle, or multi-day package so you only pay for what you need!
Buses book up fast for spring proms, Saints basketball home games, and New Year's Eve. But because one of the largest networks of independent bus companies serving Albany competes for your business, you're never stuck with one fleet's high peak rates!
Compare bus prices in under 30 seconds with no account needed, and know upfront that outside trip costs like tolls, venue bus parking passes, and overnight driver hotel rooms are billed separately, so there are no surprises.
Every time you get a quote, we send a copy straight to your text and email, so it's super easy to work out the per-person cost (about $29–$53 per person for a full day on a full 56-passenger charter bus!) and share it with your group chat!
Services We Offer
You're never limited on how or where your group travels when you book Albany group transportation services through our statewide network! From single-bus airport pickups to 10-bus convention fleets and same-day rentals, there is a vehicle ready for your exact schedule.
You'll breeze through arrivals and departures when you book private Albany airport shuttle services to Albany International Airport (ALB) at 737 Albany Shaker Rd! Your driver can stage in the commercial vehicle holding area off Albany Shaker Road before pulling up to the lower-level commercial curb outside Baggage Claim for quick group loading. Even if your group is flying into JFK, LaGuardia, or Newark and riding up I-87 together, we offer same-day and scheduled airport transfers with plenty of luggage space!
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For major conventions at the Albany Capital Center, your charter bus can unload attendees along Eagle Street or Howard Street before staging at the nearby Hudson River Way oversized lots. Planning a statewide summit at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center? Your group can hop off at the Madison Avenue bus loop with onboard WiFi and power outlets keeping everyone productive along the way.
Use custom employee shuttles in Albany to help your team beat daily rush hour bottlenecks along the I-87 Northway, I-90, and I-787! We help businesses, hospitals, and tech campuses set up recurring commuter routes connecting the Albany NanoTech Complex on Fuller Road, state offices near Capitol Hill, and suburban park-and-rides in Colonie or Latham. You can also book last-mile shuttles from the Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station across the Dunn Memorial Bridge so your staff arrives on time, relaxed, and ready to work!
No matter the agency or mission, our network provides discreet, punctual Albany government and military bus rentals across the Capital Region! From legislative delegation shuttles around the New York State Capitol (State St and Washington Ave) and the Leo W. O'Brien Federal Building to troop movements out of the Stratton Air National Guard Base in Scotia, we have GSA- and DoD-compliant operators ready to roll. Book one coach or a multi-bus fleet with undercarriage storage for rucksacks and equipment!
With one quick online search, you can lock in comfortable long-distance charter bus rentals from Albany to anywhere in New York and beyond! Take I-87 South for a Broadway day trip to New York City, cruise east on the I-90 Massachusetts Turnpike to Boston, or head north into the Adirondacks to Lake Placid and Montreal. Full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches keep highway miles easy with onboard restrooms, reclining seats, individual power outlets, WiFi, and flat-screen TVs. Share your multi-day or round-trip itinerary once, and let a driver handle the thruway tolls and traffic!
If you're organizing a family reunion, a brewery tour along Broadway in the Warehouse District, or a festival shuttle, our private event transportation services in Albany keep your whole crowd together! Book a minibus for a summer afternoon at Saratoga Race Course, or set up continuous loop shuttles into Washington Park when Madison Avenue and Willett Street fill up. You pick the stops, you set the pickup times, and our confirmation department verifies every address before your event day. Fill out one quick form to see live pricing in under 30 seconds!
Teens love riding together in a 15- to 50-passenger party bus or sprinter limo equipped with color-changing LED lighting, wraparound leather couches, and Bluetooth sound systems to play their own playlists.
It just got easier to keep your congregation connected with Albany religious group transportation services! Whether you're arranging Sunday worship shuttles to historic landmarks like the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Eagle Street or the Cathedral of All Saints on South Swan Street, or taking a youth choir on a weekend retreat to Silver Bay YMCA on Lake George, there's a bus in the network for your fellowship. Request an ADA-accessible coach so every member of your community can ride comfortably together!
Instead of cramming students into bumpy yellow school buses, upgrade your next class outing with modern Albany school field trip charter buses featuring seat belts, climate control, TV screens, and onboard restrooms! Your driver can drop students off right at the Madison Avenue bus loop for the New York State Museum, unload along the Corning Preserve for a tour of the USS Slater, or bring prospective seniors to UAlbany and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy.
From college rosters heading to away games to fan groups tailgating together, book Albany sports team and sporting event bus rentals with plenty of undercarriage storage for coolers and gear! Catch Albany FireWolves lacrosse or Siena Saints basketball at MVP Arena (with easy group drop-offs on Market Street and South Pearl Street), or ride together to cheer on the Great Danes at Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium on the UAlbany campus.
Forget worrying about guests getting lost on I-787 or hunting for downtown street parking when you book Albany wedding shuttle bus rentals! Your private shuttle can pick up out-of-town guests at The Morgan State House or Wolf Road hotels and drop them right at the State Street entrance for a lavish reception at 60 State Place, or cruise out to The Appel Inn in Altamont and Franklin Plaza Ballroom in Troy. Because you're tapping into our massive Capital Region network, you're never stuck with whatever one local company has open on your wedding date!
Events We Serve
Coordinating group travel during peak Albany events is a breeze when your driver handles the road closures and crowd logistics! Book a shuttle for the Albany Tulip Festival in Washington Park each May, the New York State Fourth of July Celebration at Empire State Plaza, the Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival at Jennings Landing, or summer racing season up in Saratoga Springs.
Serving All of Albany and Surrounding Areas
Need a pickup outside city limits? Through our New York service area network, you can book buses in Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs, Clifton Park, Latham, Colonie, Guilderland, Delmar, Rensselaer, Cohoes, Glens Falls, Hudson, and across the entire state!
We serve every city around Albany!
Plan Your Trip With Confidence!
Not sure what to expect, how to pay, or if you've never rented a charter bus before? Let us help!
Contact usFirst, fill out our quick online form with your Albany pickup location, travel date, destination, and passenger count. In under 30 seconds, you'll see live availability, interior photos, and prices from independent bus companies serving the Capital Region—with no account needed and a copy sent to your text and email. Once you pick the vehicle you love, book online through the national booking platform, and our confirmation department will follow up to verify your exact itinerary!
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Downtown Albany has convenient loading zones at major venues, including the Madison Avenue bus loop at the Empire State Plaza, Eagle Street outside the Albany Capital Center, and South Pearl Street or Market Street at MVP Arena. Because street idling in Albany is strictly limited, charter buses typically drop passengers off curbside and relocate to oversized vehicle staging areas near the Hudson Riverfront, Jennings Landing, or off-site surface lots near I-787 until pickup time.
You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, full-day, and multi-day packages built around your exact Albany itinerary! Whether you need a quick one-way airport transfer from ALB, an 8-hour wedding shuttle loop between downtown hotels and Troy, or a multi-bus convention fleet, our network has flexible options. Weeven offer same-day bus rentals when last-minute plans come together!
Your Albany charter bus rental price depends on the vehicle size you choose, how long you need it, your total mileage, and the time of year. Peak seasons like May university graduations, Tulip Festival weekend, and summer weekends near Saratoga Springs book up fast, so locking in your bus early helps secure the best rate. Fill out one quick form online to see exact pricing for your dates in under 30 seconds!
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Moving your group around the Capital Region has never been faster or easier than with Albany