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Franklin Charter Bus Prices
Through a network of independent Tennessee providers, the cost of a charter bus rental isn't one-size-fits-all, but you can get live quotes in seconds online or by calling (629) 654-4570! Below, you'll learn what affects rates and how to score the best deals.
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- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans
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Our Pricing & Rates
Franklin 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 Franklin. 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. Don't need that much time? Just call us at (629) 654-4570 any day of the year—we can often set up less time, a one-way transfer, a split-time shuttle, or a custom package built around YOUR schedule!
Book Ahead
Peak Franklin Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
Give yourself plenty of lead time when booking around high-demand Williamson County events like Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm, Main Street Festival in Downtown Franklin, spring prom season, or fall Franklin weddings! Because local fleets book up fast during peak weekends, locking in your reservation early through our network ensures multiple bus companies compete to give you their best rate.
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
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| Tennessee Titans Home Games | Nov 15, Dec 6 & Dec 20, 2026, then Jan 3, 2027 |
| Tennessee State Tigers Football Home Games | Nov 7 & Nov 14, 2026 |
| Vanderbilt Commodores Football Home Games | Nov 14 & Nov 28, 2026 |
| Nashville Predators Home Games | October 31, 2026 – April 10, 2027 |
| Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Football Home Games | Nov 7 & Nov 28, 2026 |
| Vanderbilt Commodores Men's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – March 6, 2027 |
| Dickens of a Christmas | December 12–13, 2026 |
| CMA Fest | June 10–13, 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 Franklin 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 Franklin Bus Rentals
Make your reservation right online through the national booking platform by putting down a deposit to lock in your vehicle and date! Your remaining trip balance is due before departure, and after you book, our confirmation department calls you to verify every stop on your itinerary.
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, and call us with any question first.
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 Franklin Charter Bus Prices
Just like airfare or hotels, group transportation services in Franklin are priced based on your exact trip details. Here is a quick breakdown of the six main factors that determine your quote!
Factor 1: Which Bus You Choose
Hit the road down I-65 in the exact vehicle that fits your headcount and budget! Because Franklin
Factor 2: The Distance and Duration of Your Trip
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Factor 3: The Time of Year
Fill out one form to see how seasonal demand in Middle Tennessee impacts your rate! Spring and fall bring peak demand for school field trips to Carnton and Carter House, prom party buses, and outdoor festivals. Winter and mid-summer dates often come with lower hourly minimums and extra savings!
Factor 4: Where Your Trip Starts and Ends
With so many independent operators in the network serving Franklin, the cities around it, and all of Tennessee, you're never stuck paying high "deadhead" mileage fees from a single out-of-town company! Deadhead is the time a bus spends driving empty from its garage to your first pickup spot on Murfreesboro Road (SR 96) or after your final drop-off. Because our platform matches you with providers already stationed near Franklin, Brentwood, Spring Hill, and Nashville, you keep those extra positioning costs to a minimum. You get local service at a competitive network price!
Factor 5: Long Days and Your Driver's Hotel
If your group is planning an overnight excursion to the Smoky Mountains or a multi-day tournament, you'll need to provide a private hotel room (3-star or equivalent) so your driver can rest legally. The team will walk you through every detail before you book!
Factor 6: Which Day You Ride
Compare weekday vs. weekend rates in under 30 seconds right on your screen! Friday and Saturday nights see the highest demand for bachelorette parties, concerts at The Factory at Franklin, and sporting event shuttles, which means higher rates and stricter hourly minimums. If your schedule is flexible, booking on a Monday through Thursday is an easy way to unlock lower pricing!
Ways to Save
Top 5 Ways to Save on Your Franklin 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.
Ask about less time. Standard minimums apply, but call us at (629) 654-4570 and we can often set up less time, a one-way, split time or a custom package.
Sample Trips
Examples of Franklin Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to BNA
A Franklin-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Nashville International Airport (BNA) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Murfreesboro and Nashville-Davidson, 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 Franklin airport transportation shuttle bus through Franklin
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Murfreesboro, 6:00 AM second stop in Nashville-Davidson, 7:00 AM drop-off at BNA
- 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: Starwood Amphitheatre Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Murfreesboro is heading to a sold-out show at Starwood Amphitheatre. The roads back into Franklin after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Franklin concert charter bus rental through Franklin
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Murfreesboro, 6:30 PM arrival at Starwood Amphitheatre, 11:30 PM post-show return to Murfreesboro
- 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: Mammoth Cave National Park Day Trip
A Franklin tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Mammoth Cave National Park. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Franklin corporate charter bus rental through Franklin
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Franklin office, 9:00 AM arrival at Mammoth Cave National Park, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Franklin
- 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: Tennessee Titans Game Day
A group of 25 Tennessee Titans season ticket holders from Nashville-Davidson wants to make a home game at Nissan Stadium into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Franklin sporting event party bus rental through Franklin
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Nashville-Davidson, 12:30 PM arrival at Nissan Stadium, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Nashville-Davidson
- 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 Franklin Charter Bus Prices
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Contact usHow can I get a charter bus or party bus quote in Franklin?
Just enter your travel date, pickup location, destination, and passenger count into our 30-second online quote tool—no account needed! Prefer to talk with a person? Call (629) 654-4570 any day of the year to go over your plans and get custom package deals!
Does Franklinshuttlebuscompany.com own the buses?
No, and that's the whole point! Because we're a comparison website and not a single local bus company, you're never stuck with whatever one fleet has parked in its lot—you compare multiple Tennessee providers competing for your business!
Can I book a last-minute or same-day bus rental in Franklin?
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