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Hobbs Charter Bus Prices
You're never limited to one-size-fits-all pricing because Hobbs charter bus costs vary by trip, and you can compare live quotes in seconds right online using our quick form! Below you'll learn about all the factors affecting rates across Lea County 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
Hobbs 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 Hobbs. 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 Ahead
Peak Hobbs Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
It's easier than ever to lock in great rates when you book early before high-demand dates like spring prom season, graduation at New Mexico Junior College, or major events at the Lea County Event Center! During busy weekends and fall football games at Watson Memorial Stadium, buses book up fast and hourly minimums increase.
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| Texas Tech Red Raiders Football Home Games | Oct 31, Nov 7 & Nov 26, 2026 |
| Texas Tech Red Raiders Men's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – March 5, 2027 |
| Texas Tech Lady Raiders Women's Basketball Home Games | November 5, 2026 – February 24, 2027 |
| Odessa Jackalopes vs. Houston Bulls | December 4–5, 2026 |
| Permian Basin Fair & Expo | September 2027 |
| Roswell UFO Festival | July 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 Hobbs Charter Bus Prices?
Start your trip with complete peace of mind knowing your online quote includes the bus rental and your driver's pay! You'll see transparent pricing right on your screen with no hidden fees, plus a copy sent straight to your text and email.
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 Hobbs Bus Rentals
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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.
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 Hobbs Charter Bus Prices
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Factor 1: The Size of Bus You Book
Choosing between a full-size 56-passenger charter bus, a compact 25-passenger minibus, a party bus, or a sprinter van directly impacts your rate! Larger motorcoaches with onboard restrooms and luggage bays cost more than smaller shuttles built for quick local hops.
Factor 2: The Distance and Duration of Your Trip
With one quick form, you can price out hourly, one-way, round-trip, or multi-day packages tailored to your exact itinerary! Local shuttles between downtown Hobbs and Zia Park Casino are usually billed by the hour with a standard minimum. Longer long-distance trips to Roswell, Lubbock, or Albuquerque are typically priced by mileage or day.
Factor 3: When in the Year You Travel
Whatever your calendar looks like, the time of year plays a big role in bus availability and pricing across southeastern New Mexico! Spring brings peak demand for school field trips to the Western Heritage Museum, prom nights, and campus graduations at the University of the Southwest. Summer weddings and fall sporting events also drive up rates on weekends. Booking at least one to three months ahead helps you beat seasonal price spikes!
Factor 4: Where Your Trip Starts and Ends
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Factor 5: The Travel Fees on Your Route
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Factor 6: Long Days and Your Driver's Hotel
If you book an overnight road trip or a multi-day tournament out of town, you'll need to provide a private hotel room for your driver to rest.
Ways to Save
Top 4 Ways to Save on Your Hobbs 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.
Sample Trips
Examples of Hobbs Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to MAF
A Hobbs-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Midland International Air and Space Port (MAF) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Carlsbad, NM and Lovington, NM, 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 Hobbs airport transportation shuttle bus through Hobbs
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Carlsbad, NM, 6:00 AM second stop in Lovington, NM, 7:00 AM drop-off at MAF
- 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: Zia Park Casino Hotel & Racetrack Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Carlsbad, NM is heading to a sold-out show at Zia Park Casino Hotel & Racetrack. The roads back into Hobbs after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Hobbs concert charter bus rental through Hobbs
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Carlsbad, NM, 6:30 PM arrival at Zia Park Casino Hotel & Racetrack, 11:30 PM post-show return to Carlsbad, NM
- 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: Carlsbad Caverns National Park Day Trip
A Hobbs tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Carlsbad Caverns National Park. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Hobbs corporate charter bus rental through Hobbs
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Hobbs office, 9:00 AM arrival at Carlsbad Caverns National Park, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Hobbs
- 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: Midland RockHounds Game Day
A group of 25 Midland RockHounds season ticket holders from Lovington, NM wants to make a home game at Momentum Bank Ballpark into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Hobbs sporting event party bus rental through Hobbs
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Lovington, NM, 12:30 PM arrival at Momentum Bank Ballpark, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Lovington, NM
- 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 Hobbs Charter Bus Prices
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Contact usHow can I get a charter bus or party bus quote in Hobbs?
Getting your price takes under 30 seconds! Just enter your travel date, pickup location, destination, and passenger count into our quick online quote form to compare available buses, interior photos, and rates side by side. You don't even need to create an account, and your quote is sent by text and email!
Does Hobbscharterbuscompany.com own the buses in its network?
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Can I get a price quote if I don't have my final headcount yet?
Yes, absolutely! Enter your best estimate for passenger count, your date, and your Hobbs pickup area into our 30-second online form to view vehicle sizes and ballpark pricing right on your screen with zero obligation.
Is a driver tip included in my Hobbs charter bus price?
After you book online, our confirmation department will also reach out to verify every stop on your schedule so everything runs smoothly.
Do you offer same-day bus rentals in Hobbs without extra rush fees?
Yes! Because our network connects you with so many independent bus companies across Hobbs and New Mexico, you can find and book same-day transportation when last-minute plans pop up. Just fill out our online form to see live availability and instant pricing for today!
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