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Charter bus prices in Manitoba
Typical hourly rates, full-day costs and route prices for every vehicle type, generated by the same estimate engine our quote form uses. Rates reviewed .
Quick answer
Charter buses in Manitoba typically cost $110–$175 per hour depending on the vehicle, with a 3–5 hour minimum. A full 8-hour day in a 56-seat motorcoach runs about $1,100–$1,600 before tax. Peak dates such as summer weekends and the winter holidays can run up to about 32% higher.
Prices by vehicle and booking length
Garage to garage, off-peak weekday. The ranges reflect the typical spread between operators (15% below to 20% above our central estimate).
| Vehicle | Seats | Rate | 4 hours | 6 hours | 8 hours | 10 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprinter van | 8–14 | $120/hr3 h min | $400–$600 | $600–$850 | $800–$1,150 | $1,000–$1,450 |
| Mini coach | 15–30 | $145/hr4 h min | $500–$700 | $750–$1,050 | $1,000–$1,400 | $1,250–$1,750 |
| School bus | 24–72 | $110/hr3 h min | $350–$550 | $550–$800 | $750–$1,050 | $950–$1,300 |
| Motorcoach | 40–56 | $165/hr5 h min | $700–$1,000 | $850–$1,200 | $1,100–$1,600 | $1,400–$2,000 |
| Party bus | 14–30 | $175/hr4 h min | $600–$850 | $900–$1,250 | $1,200–$1,700 | $1,500–$2,100 |
One-way route prices from Winnipeg
Priced on driver hours or distance, whichever is higher, including the empty return to the garage.
| Route (one way) | Distance | Drive | Mini coach | Motorcoach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnipeg → Gimli | 90 km | ~1 h 10 min | $500–$700 | $700–$1,000 |
| Winnipeg → Grand Beach | 100 km | ~1 h 20 min | $500–$700 | $700–$1,000 |
| Winnipeg → Kenora | 210 km | ~2 h 05 min | $600–$800 | $700–$1,000 |
| Winnipeg → Brandon | 215 km | ~2 h 10 min | $600–$850 | $700–$1,000 |
| Winnipeg → Grand ForksUS | 233 km | ~2 h 45 min | $750–$1,050 | $850–$1,200 |
| Winnipeg → Wasagaming (Clear Lake) | 265 km | ~3 h | $800–$1,150 | $900–$1,300 |
| Winnipeg → FargoUS | 355 km | ~3 h 40 min | $950–$1,350 | $1,100–$1,550 |
| Winnipeg → Regina | 570 km | ~5 h 45 min | $1,500–$2,100 | $1,700–$2,400 |
| Winnipeg → Thunder Bay | 700 km | ~7 h | $1,800–$2,500 | $2,050–$2,850 |
| Winnipeg → MinneapolisUS | 745 km | ~7 h 45 min | $1,950–$2,800 | $2,250–$3,150 |
| Winnipeg → Saskatoon | 780 km | ~8 h 30 min | $2,150–$3,050 | $2,450–$3,450 |
Cost per person (8-hour day)
| Vehicle (full) | Seats | 8-hour total | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprinter van | 14 | $800–$1,150 | $57–$82 |
| Mini coach | 30 | $1,000–$1,400 | $33–$47 |
| School bus | 72 | $750–$1,050 | $10–$15 |
| Motorcoach | 56 | $1,100–$1,600 | $20–$29 |
| Party bus | 30 | $1,200–$1,700 | $40–$57 |
How these prices are calculated
Each estimate follows the same formula operators use to build quotes:
- 1 Billable hours = drive time + waiting + empty (deadhead) driving + 30 minutes, never less than the vehicle's minimum.
- 2 Base price = the higher of hours × hourly rate and kilometres × per-km rate.
- 3 Peak-season and weekend multipliers apply on busy dates, plus $150 a night for the driver on multi-day trips.
- 4 The range runs from 15% below to 20% above, rounded to the nearest $50.
Good to know
- These are estimates for planning, not quotes. Operators set their own binding prices.
- Prices exclude taxes and usually exclude gratuity.
- Rates come from public market pricing and are reviewed as real quotes come in.
- You may cite these figures with a link to this page.
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