56 Passenger Charter Bus
With so many group trips starting right here in the heart of Washtenaw County, finding the right bus for your Ann Arbor event has never been easier. Charterbusannarbor.com connects you with a large network of independent bus companies serving Ann Arbor, Michigan, so you can compare vehicles, packages, and prices all in one place, no account needed!
It used to take hours to find group transportation in Ann Arbor. You'd call company after company, wait on callbacks, repeat your itinerary over and over, and still end up with quotes that didn't line up. That scramble ends here. Charterbusannarbor.com is a website, not a bus company, designed to give you a large selection of charter buses, party buses, minibuses, and sprinter vans to compare from a large network of independent transportation companies serving Ann Arbor and the surrounding Washtenaw County area.
Fill out one quick form, instantly see vehicles, pictures, amenities, and pricing side by side, and book through a national booking platform. No account needed! And if you'd rather talk it through, a live support team is standing by every day of the year at 734-436-0775 to answer every question and put together a custom package that works for YOUR trip. Yes, it's really that easy!
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Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 734-436-0775 before booking.
On this website, getting a price quote for your Ann Arbor bus rental takes under 30 seconds, no phone call required, no account needed. Simply enter your pickup location, travel date, destination, and passenger count, and you'll instantly see bus prices, vehicle photos, and package details from a network of independent transportation companies serving the Ann Arbor area. Compare a compact sprinter van against a full-size motorcoach side by side, right on your screen.
This makes it a piece of cake to take the guesswork out of your budget!
Pricing varies based on your bus type, trip duration, group size, and the time of year you're booking. A short minibus hop from a downtown Ann Arbor hotel to Michigan Stadium on a fall Saturday will price very differently than a multi-day charter bus rental for a corporate retreat heading out of state. Either way, you see numbers instantly, so you can plan your budget before you ever pick up the phone.
Prefer to talk through your options? Call 734-436-0775 and a live agent will walk you through everything!
| 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+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| School Bus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.00 – $7.60+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an instant price quote for your trip, request an online quote or call 734-436-0775. | ||||
With Charterbusannarbor.com, booking group transportation in Ann Arbor is straightforward. Whether you need an airport shuttle, a wedding bus, a prom night ride, a sports team charter, or a corporate event shuttle, fill out one quick form and instantly compare bus options from a network of transportation companies serving your area. You choose the bus that fits YOUR trip!

With one search, you can compare airport shuttle buses serving Ann Arbor and every nearby airport, all in one place. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) (McNamara or Evans Terminal, Detroit, MI 48242) sits roughly 30 miles east of Ann Arbor via I-94. Charter buses pick up and drop off at designated stalls in the airport's Ground Transportation Centers, including assigned stalls at the south end of McNamara's center and stalls 2, 3, 8, or 9 at Evans.
That gives your group a designated meeting point at either terminal instead of splitting across multiple rideshares or searching for parking in the McNamara Terminal garage.
Traveling with a corporate group or conference attendees flying into Willow Run Airport (1 Willow Run Airport, Ypsilanti, MI 48198), just 10 miles from downtown Ann Arbor? A sprinter van or minibus makes quick work of that transfer. Through Charterbusannarbor.com, you can find and compare airport shuttle buses ranging from intimate sprinter vans all the way up to full 56-passenger motorcoaches, so every group size is covered.
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With Charterbusannarbor.com, you'll never have to split your group into separate rideshares or argue over who's driving home after the show. Ann Arbor's live music scene is genuinely impressive for a city its size. Hill Auditorium (825 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109) hosts world-class orchestral and touring performances right on the University of Michigan campus.
U-M lists drop-off areas near Hill, and North University Avenue and Thayer Street beside the auditorium are closed for construction during fall 2026, limiting access to the Thayer Street Parking Structure. A group bus can use the available drop-off area, while your group plans around the temporary street closures.
Michigan Theater (603 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104) and The Ark (316 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104) are two more beloved Ann Arbor venues where street parking disappears fast. Groups headed to Little Caesars Arena in Detroit for a major stadium show can book a full-size concert charter bus and ride together along I-94. Compare buses, pictures, and prices in under 30 seconds, right here!

Charterbusannarbor.com makes corporate group transportation in Ann Arbor simple and easy to compare. Whether you're shuttling conference attendees between the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest (1275 S Huron St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197) and the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business (701 Tappan Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109), or arranging a team offsite to a destination outside Washtenaw County, a private charter bus rental keeps your group together.
Ann Arbor's tech and life sciences corridor, anchored by major employers like Google's Ann Arbor office, Toyota Research Institute, and the University of Michigan Health System, means corporate group transportation needs come in all shapes and sizes. Executive airport transfers, recurring employee shuttles, client appreciation events, and multi-day conference logistics are all handled through one quick form on this website. Compare corporate bus rentals from a large network of independent providers and find the right fit for YOUR event.
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You can count on Charterbusannarbor.com to help you find an employee shuttle bus in Ann Arbor that fits your company's schedule and headcount. Commuting into Ann Arbor from Saline, Dexter, Chelsea, or Canton Township along US-23 or I-94 is a daily grind, and offering a private employee shuttle is one way a company can add a commuter benefit for its workforce.
Whether you need a daily 15-passenger minibus looping between a remote parking lot and your main office, or a network of full-size charter buses moving shift workers to and from a large facility, Charterbusannarbor.com connects you with a network of independent transportation companies in the area that can build a custom recurring route for your team. Need a one-time shuttle for a company event at The Blind Pig or a team dinner at Zingerman's Roadhouse (2501 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103)? That's easy too.
Fill out one quick form and compare packages from providers ready to serve your Ann Arbor workforce!

Start your search for government and military charter bus rentals in Ann Arbor right here, and compare bus options from a network of providers who understand the scheduling precision and passenger accountability that official transportation requires. Washtenaw County government agencies, municipal departments, and organizations coordinating transportation to and from Detroit Arsenal (6501 E 11 Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48397) or other Michigan installations can find a bus quickly through this platform.
University of Michigan ROTC programs, state government conference groups traveling to Lansing, and county emergency management teams that need group transportation can all use Charterbusannarbor.com to compare vehicles, packages, and pricing in one place. ADA-accessible buses are available through the network as well, just mention your accessibility needs when you request your quote. A live support team is available 365 days a year at 734-436-0775 to help put together a custom package for your department. No account needed, get started now!

View instant online quotes for long-distance charter bus rentals from Ann Arbor to anywhere your group is headed, all in under 30 seconds, without creating an account. Ann Arbor's central location in Southeast Michigan makes it a natural launching point for long-distance group trips. Heading to Chicago for a corporate conference?
That's roughly a four-hour run west on I-94. Taking a university group to Columbus, Ohio for a competition? About two and a half hours south on US-23.
Planning a multi-day trip to Toronto or Washington, D.C.? A full-size 56-passenger motorcoach with reclining seats, onboard restroom, WiFi, power outlets, and undercarriage luggage bays makes the trip comfortable.
Because Charterbusannarbor.com connects you with a large network of independent bus companies, not just one fleet, you're never limited to whatever one provider happens to have available on your departure date. Compare buses, amenities, and prices side by side, then book through a national booking platform. Call 734-436-0775 to get help building a custom long-distance itinerary!

You don't have to stress over parking, designated drivers, or splitting the group across a dozen rideshares for your next private event in Ann Arbor. Whether it's a milestone birthday dinner at Mani Osteria (341 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104), a family reunion gathering at Gallup Park (3000 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105), or a craft brewery crawl hitting Arbor Brewing Company (114 E Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104) and Homes Brewery (214 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104), a private bus rental keeps everyone together and the night on your schedule.
Through Charterbusannarbor.com, you can compare private event bus rentals from a large network of independent transportation companies, so you get TONS of different bus types, TONS of different packages, and instant online pricing all in one place. Party buses come loaded with LED lighting, onboard bars, and premium sound systems for groups that want to celebrate en route. Minibuses and charter buses offer a cleaner, more relaxed ride for groups that just want to arrive together. You choose what works for YOUR event!

Finding group transportation for prom in Ann Arbor gets significantly harder the longer you wait, and spring prom season books up faster than almost any other event on the calendar. Pioneer High School (601 W Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103), Huron High School (2727 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105), and Skyline High School (2552 North Maple Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103) all schedule their dances within a few weeks of each other, and the best vehicles in the network disappear fast once that window opens.
Charterbusannarbor.com makes it easy to compare prom party buses and charter buses from a network of Ann Arbor-area providers, so you can see photos, amenities, and pricing without calling five companies and waiting on callbacks. Party buses with LED lighting, built-in sound systems, and wraparound seating are popular picks for prom groups. Book early, we strongly advise locking in your date at least three to four months in advance for prom.
The earlier you book, the better your selection and the better your price!

Your congregation, ministry team, or faith-based group deserves transportation that keeps everyone together and takes the logistics off your plate. Ann Arbor's diverse religious community, spanning congregations at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (306 N Division St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104), Beth Israel Congregation (2000 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104), and dozens of other houses of worship across Washtenaw County, regularly coordinates group transportation for retreats, conferences, mission trips, and special services.
Through Charterbusannarbor.com, you can compare religious group bus rentals from a network of independent providers serving the Ann Arbor area. Whether you need a 15-passenger minibus for a small youth group retreat to a camp in Northern Michigan, or a full 56-passenger motorcoach for a multi-church conference in Grand Rapids, the right bus is in the network. Fill out one quick form, compare your options, and book online, no account needed.
A live support team is available every single day of the year at 734-436-0775!

Bringing a class of students to a museum, a science center, or a performing arts venue in Ann Arbor doesn't have to mean chasing down volunteer drivers or cramming everyone into a tired yellow school bus. Modern charter buses and minibuses from the Charterbusannarbor.com network come with amenities like PA systems, reclining seats, climate control, and overhead storage, so teachers and chaperones can travel together with students.
Ann Arbor is genuinely one of the best cities in Michigan for educational field trips. The University of Michigan Museum of Natural History (1105 N University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109) offers hands-on exhibits perfect for K-12 groups. Its listed visitor drop-off point is in front of the U-M School of Dentistry Building at 1011 North University Avenue, giving a class one designated place to unload before heading to the museum.
The Kelsey Museum of Archaeology (434 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109) gives students a rare look at ancient civilizations, with its public entrance on Maynard Street. And the University of Michigan Museum of Art (UMMA) (525 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109) curates world-class collections that support arts education at every grade level. Compare school field trip bus rentals from a network of Ann Arbor providers right here, ADA-accessible options are available too!

Make your next trip to Michigan Stadium, "The Big House" at 1201 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, the largest stadium in the United States with over 107,000 seats, one your group remembers forever. Gameday traffic in Ann Arbor is legendary in the worst possible way. Main Street, Stadium Boulevard, and the surface lots surrounding the stadium fill up hours before kickoff, and the post-game exodus can add 45 minutes or more to any drive out of the city.
Michigan Stadium's 2026 football game-day guidance lists closures on E. Hoover Street and Greene Street beginning 90 minutes before kickoff, along with other game-day road closures. A charter bus rental to a Michigan Wolverines game keeps your group together as you navigate the event-day changes. Groups headed to Crisler Center (701 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104) for basketball or Ray Fisher Stadium (1 Ray Fisher Way, Ann Arbor, MI 48109) for baseball can book the same way.
Through Charterbusannarbor.com, you can compare sports team and sporting event bus rentals from a network of independent providers, find the right bus for YOUR gameday!

Rather than leaving your wedding guests to navigate Ann Arbor's one-way streets, limited downtown parking, and post-reception rideshare surge pricing on their own, a wedding shuttle bus keeps guests together and on your timeline. Ann Arbor has no shortage of stunning wedding venues. The Gandy Dancer (401 Depot St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104), housed inside the beautifully restored Michigan Central Depot, is one of the most photographed wedding reception venues in Southeast Michigan, and its location near downtown means parking is always tight for large guest counts.
Zingerman's Cornman Farms (8540 Island Lake Rd, Dexter, MI 48130) is a beloved farm-to-table venue about 15 minutes west of Ann Arbor where a shuttle loop between downtown hotels and the property is practically a necessity. The Inn at the Rustic Gate and other Washtenaw County estate venues follow the same logic. Through Charterbusannarbor.com, you can compare wedding shuttle bus rentals from a network of independent providers, including minibuses, charter buses, and sprinter vans.
Fill out one quick form and find the perfect bus for YOUR wedding day!
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Charterbusannarbor.com helps you compare bus rental options; it is not a transportation company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. When you submit the quote form, your trip details go through a booking company so you can review pricing and available vehicles for your date. You compare the options and book through the process shown with your quote.
Charterbusannarbor.com is a comparison and quote-request website that makes finding group transportation in Ann Arbor fast and easy. Instead of calling bus company after bus company and waiting around on callbacks, you fill out one quick form and instantly compare party buses, charter buses, minibuses, and sprinter vans from a large network of independent transportation companies, all in one place. Charterbusannarbor.com is not a bus company and does not own or operate any vehicles. You use this website to compare options, book through a national booking platform, and travel aboard a vehicle supplied by a local independent operator.
No account needed, yes, it's really that easy!
Michigan Stadium gameday parking for charter buses and motorcoaches is managed through the University of Michigan Parking & Transportation Services. Buses are typically directed to designated motorcoach lots on the south and west sides of the stadium complex, specifically areas near Lot SC and coordinated overflow areas off South Main Street and South Industrial Highway. The university strongly recommends that group organizers contact U-M Parking Services directly at (734) 764-8291 well in advance of your game date to confirm your motorcoach lot assignment, as specific lot designations can shift based on event size and construction.
Arrive early, lots fill quickly, and staff direct buses to loading zones for drop-off before parking.
A charter bus rental is by far the easiest option. Downtown Detroit is about 45 miles east of Ann Arbor on I-94, a 45-minute to 75-minute drive depending on traffic and time of day. Comerica Park (2100 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201) lists bus parking on the I-75 Service Drive, free of charge and first-come, first-served.
The Tigers also list oversized-vehicle parking in Lot 4 for $60 per vehicle at Tigers games, with limited spaces. These options give your group a place to plan around instead of searching for individual car parking on event day. Ford Field (2000 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226) is also downtown.
Little Caesars Arena (2645 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201) is just steps away. A charter bus rental from Ann Arbor lets your group depart together and ride back together after the game.
Absolutely. Long-distance charter bus rentals from Ann Arbor are a popular and practical option for groups headed to Chicago (roughly 4 hours west on I-94), Columbus, Ohio (about 2.5 hours south on US-23), Cleveland (about 2.5 hours southeast on I-80), or Toronto, Canada (about 4 hours northeast via I-94 and the Ambassador Bridge or Blue Water Bridge). Full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches in the network come equipped with reclining seats, climate control, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, and undercarriage luggage bays, everything your group needs to travel comfortably on a long-distance trip.
Just share your full itinerary when you request your quote, and a live agent at 734-436-0775 can help build the right package for your trip!
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) at McNamara or Evans Terminal, Detroit, MI 48242 is the primary commercial airport serving Ann Arbor, located about 27 miles east via I-94, typically a 30-to-45-minute drive outside of peak traffic hours. Willow Run Airport is a general aviation and cargo facility about 10 miles from downtown Ann Arbor, used by some private and charter flights. Bishop International Airport in Flint is about 65 miles north and occasionally used for groups in northern Washtenaw County.
For most groups, DTW is the go-to. Charter buses use DTW's Ground Transportation Centers for airport pickups and drop-offs, with assigned motorcoach stalls at each terminal. That lets a group gather at a designated airport location before riding together to Ann Arbor.
Yes, ADA-accessible bus rentals are available through the Charterbusannarbor.com network. When you fill out your quote request or call 734-436-0775, mention that you need an ADA-accessible vehicle, and a live support agent can help you find bus options with features for your group's needs. ADA-accessible charter buses and minibuses in the network typically include wheelchair lift access, widened aisles, wheelchair securement positions, and additional handrailing.
Availability varies by provider and vehicle, so the earlier you book and the more clearly you describe your accessibility requirements, the better your chances of securing the right bus for every passenger in your group.
Ann Arbor traffic follows a predictable pattern on most days, but gamedays and University of Michigan events throw everything off. On a standard weekday, expect the heaviest congestion on I-94 between Ann Arbor and Detroit between 7–9 a.m. and 4–7 p.m. US-23 through the city and Plymouth Road also back up significantly during those windows.
On University of Michigan home football Saturdays, traffic near Michigan Stadium builds well before kickoff and can take time to clear after the final whistle. In 2026, E. Hoover Street and Greene Street close 90 minutes before kickoff, while southbound South Main Street closes one hour before kickoff. Planning your bus departure outside peak traffic periods, or adding buffer time when travel during them is unavoidable, is the best strategy.
For most Ann Arbor trips, booking two to three months in advance gives you the widest vehicle selection and the most competitive pricing. But there are several dates where waiting that long is genuinely risky. University of Michigan home football Saturdays, especially rivalry games against Ohio State and Michigan State, book up fast, sometimes six months or more in advance.
Prom season in late April and May is another crunch period, with Pioneer, Huron, and Skyline all competing for the same dates. Art Fair week in July brings enormous crowds to downtown Ann Arbor and tightens availability significantly. For any of those high-demand dates, the sooner you lock in your bus, the better your options and the better your price.
Don't wait, fill out one quick form or call 734-436-0775 today!