Charter Bus Rentals Waipahu, Hawaii

You can expect to pay between $197 and $519 per hour or $1,600 to $3,800 per day to rent a charter bus in Waipahu. Minibuses cost $1,200–$2,500 per day; full-size 56-passenger coaches run $2,000–$3,800 per day. Final pricing depends on exact trip details—call for an instant quote.

A typical Waipahu charter bus quote includes either an hourly rate (if the trip is under 150 miles per day) or a daily rate (for longer or multi-day trips), plus any additional fees such as driver hotel/lodging per diem, tolls, parking, and a recommended tip/gratuity of 10–20%. You’ll receive a base price upfront; extras like H-1/H-2 tolls, stadium parking at Aloha Stadium or Waipio Peninsula Soccer Complex, and hotel rooms for the driver are billed separately. Final cost depends on vehicle size, trip length, itinerary, and season.

Example #1: A Honolulu law firm needs a 56-passenger charter bus to shuttle 48 attorneys and paralegals from their downtown office to a two-day trial at the First Circuit Court in Kapolei. The bus will run a loop each morning and evening between the Ala Moana hotel district and the Kapolei Judiciary Complex via H-1 Freeway. They are quoted $3,400 for a two-day rental, not including the driver’s hotel room in Kapolei and a 15% gratuity.

Final cost including gratuity: $3,910

Example #2: Last summer, a high school baseball team in Waipahu requested a shuttle rental to the playoffs in Los Angeles. With 17 players, four coaches, and an extensive amount of equipment and luggage to bring to the tournament, the team settled on a coach bus rental with a seating capacity of 50. The head coach received a quote for $2,700 and tipped the driver 10% at the end of the trip.

Final cost including gratuity: $2,970

Example #3: A wedding party in Kapolei books a minibus to run guests between the ceremony at Paradise Cove and receptions at nearby resorts. Their six-hour package comes to $1,850.

Example #4: A corporate client in Downtown Honolulu arranges employee shuttles from residential areas in Mililani and Ewa Beach to their Bishop Street headquarters. A weeklong contract with two 40-passenger buses totals $6,500.

Several factors influence the cost of your charter bus rental in Waipahu, including the type and size of vehicle you choose, the length and duration of your trip, the time of year you’re traveling, and current demand. Multi-day trips that require overnight stays will also need to cover hotel expenses for the driver. The exact number of miles and days/hours the bus is needed is one of the biggest factors, along with the size of bus you select. Minibuses cost less than a 56-passenger coach. Supply and demand in the local market also affects pricing—if there are few available buses for your dates, prices go up. Larger, newer buses with more amenities cost more than basic older models. Trips during peak times (like weekends, holidays, or special events such as the Honolulu Marathon, Hapalua Half-Marathon, Great Aloha Run, or University of Hawaii football games at Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex) often have higher rates due to increased demand and potential traffic delays. Additional expenses like tolls on the H-1 and H-2 freeways, parking fees at venues like Aloha Stadium or the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Complex, and accommodations for the driver if your trip requires an overnight stay will also affect the final price.

Yes! We offer fully ADA-accessible buses with wheelchair lifts, securement areas, wider aisles, and accessible restrooms. Just let us know your needs when booking so we can provide the right vehicle.

We serve school field trips, athletic teams, corporate shuttles, military transportation to Schofield Barracks and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, wedding parties heading to venues like Paradise Cove and Four Seasons Oahu, church outings, airport transfers to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, and special event groups attending festivals such as the Waipahu Plantation Village events, Pan-Pacific Festival, Honolulu Festival, and King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade. Whether you’re headed to the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Complex, Aloha Stadium, or organizing a luau shuttle, we’ve done it all!

Waipahu Charter Bus offers minibuses (18–25 seats), mid-size buses (up to 40 seats), and full-size charter buses (up to 56 seats). All vehicles have forward-facing seats and optional luggage storage. The largest model seats 56 passengers plus an onboard restroom.

Our charter buses include cushioned reclining seats, armrests, overhead parcel racks, underfloor luggage bays, flat-screen video monitors, DVD player, 110V outlets, USB ports, Wi-Fi router, PA microphone, climate control, tinted windows with pull-down shades, and a rear lavatory with flushing toilet and sink. Some models add tray tables and footrests.

You should reserve your charter bus at least four to six months before your trip date. Buses sell out fastest during peak travel seasons including school field trips to places like Pearl Harbor and the Bishop Museum, athletic tournaments at the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Complex, and major events such as the Honolulu Marathon in December and the Hapalua Half-Marathon in April. Last-minute bookings may face limited availability and higher prices.

Getting a quote is easy—just call our 24/7 reservations team at 808-419-7850 with your trip details (date, pickup location, destination, number of passengers), or use the online form on our website. Once you provide your itinerary, we’ll quickly calculate the total cost based on mileage, duration, and vehicle type, then send you a complete quote by phone and email. If you have multiple days or complex routing (like shuttles between hotels and convention centers such as the Hawai‘i Convention Center), attach a schedule so we can give an exact price. You’ll get a firm, binding quote in writing before you commit.

Your quote includes the bus, driver, fuel, and either hourly/daily/mileage charges depending on the trip. It does NOT include tolls on the H-1 and H-2 freeways, driver lodging for overnight trips, cleaning fees, or parking passes—which you must pay separately. For example, Aloha Stadium charges $25–$75 per bus for event parking; the Waipio Peninsula Soccer Complex has specific bus parking zones; and hotel valet fees in Waikiki can add $50–$100 per night. You must also cover the driver’s hotel room if the trip requires an overnight stay.

Once you have a quote, you can book your bus by signing the contract and paying the required deposit (usually $250–$500 or 30% of the total). Call our reservations line anytime to confirm availability, lock in your price, and get your trip scheduled. Final payment is due before departure.

We provide charter bus service throughout Oahu including Honolulu, Kapolei, Mililani, Pearl City, Ewa Beach, Kaneohe, Kailua, North Shore towns like Haleiwa and Waialua, and more. We also handle inter-island and long-distance trips statewide. No matter where your event or destination is located, we can help you get there!