Kirkland Charter Bus Rental FAQs
About Busrentalkirkland.com
Busrentalkirkland.com is an advertising and quote comparison website that lets you compare bus rental options and pricing from a network of bus companies serving Kirkland through a national booking company. Fill out one quick form and you instantly see vehicles, photos, and real trip pricing from multiple providers — no calling around, no waiting on callbacks. Busrentalkirkland.com is an advertising and referral website and does not own or operate any vehicles. The benefit to you is simple: more options and more price points than any single company could ever show you, all in one place!
No — Busrentalkirkland.com is a comparison and referral website. You use it to compare vehicles and pricing from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving the Kirkland area, and the actual transportation is carried out by those independent operators. Think of it as the smart starting point for your search: one form, one call, and you immediately see what is available for your trip rather than spending an afternoon chasing down quotes one company at a time.
When you search on your own, you reach one company at a time, describe your trip over and over, and hope the callbacks come before your date fills. With Busrentalkirkland.com, you fill out one form or make one call to 425-979-3120 and immediately see vehicles and rates from a large network of providers serving Kirkland — different bus types, different price points, all on one screen. Companies in the network are competing for your booking, which means you are seeing a real range of options instead of whatever one yard happens to have left.
An independently owned transportation company serving Kirkland. Once you fill out the quote form, you head over to a national booking platform where you choose the vehicle that suits your trip — the size, the amenities, the price. What you are selecting there is a vehicle and a price, not picking a company off a list.
The transportation company assigned to your booking is confirmed to you after the booking is complete.
Booking a Charter Bus
Fill out the form on this page or call 425-979-3120, and you are taken straight to a search results page on a national booking company's website. That booking company partners with independently owned operators serving the Kirkland area, and right there on their website you see available vehicles, photos, and pricing for your specific trip. What you are choosing on that page is a vehicle and a price — and you book it directly online in minutes, no account required.
Your pickup city, where you are going, how many people are riding, and how many hours you need the bus. That is enough to get results on the screen. The more detail you add — your stops, your start and end times, any luggage or oversized gear, and the amenities your group needs — the more accurate the quote comes back and the better the match you will find for your trip.
Right away — there is no waiting on a callback. The moment you submit the form you go straight to the search results page and see vehicles and pricing from the national booking company. If you would rather talk it through with someone, call 425-979-3120 and a live agent can pull up options for your Kirkland trip and walk you through what is available.
The earlier the better, especially for a popular date or a specific vehicle — but do not let timing stop you from submitting a request. Because Busrentalkirkland.com puts your trip in front of a whole network of providers serving Kirkland rather than one operator with one yard, short-notice trips are often still workable. That is the real advantage of comparing a network instead of calling a single company and being told no.
Submit the form or call 425-979-3120 even if your date is close — you may be surprised what comes back.
All of those can be requested. Hourly or as-directed keeps the vehicle with your group for a block of time and is great for events where the schedule is flexible. A one-way transfer moves your group from one place to another — a hotel to a stadium, the airport to your venue.
A round trip brings everyone back. A multi-stop itinerary runs a set route with several stops, like a Woodinville winery loop with four or five tasting rooms. A multi-day booking covers a trip that runs across more than one day, like a group charter to Leavenworth or Vancouver.
Which format fits comes down to your trip, and a multi-stop or overnight itinerary should be laid out in full with the request so it comes back priced correctly.
Charter Bus Pricing
A charter bus costs $205–$385+ per hour on weekdays, $225–$410+ per hour on weekends, and $1,650–$2,950+ per day. Those are honest starting ranges — pricing is not one size fits all, and a number of things move a quote up or down from those numbers. The range gives you a real planning figure, not your price.
To see what your actual trip costs, fill out the form and see pricing for your specific date and route in seconds, or call 425-979-3120 — going through the trip with someone can turn up better packages and pricing than you would find on your own.
It depends on the trip, and all three are used. A short run of a couple of hours in and around Kirkland is usually priced hourly. A trip that covers serious distance — roughly past the 100 to 200 mile mark, say a charter to Portland or Spokane — may carry a per-mile charge instead of stacked hours.
And a long day, generally around eight hours or more, often comes back as a day rate simply because the vehicle is booked for so much of the day. Submitting your actual trip details is what determines which structure applies to your quote.
The type and size of bus, how long it is booked for, the date and day of the week, the distance and route, the number of stops, and how busy that date is in the Kirkland market all move the number. Sunday through Thursday prices lower than Friday and Saturday; daytime trips price lower than those same evenings. Booking the size your group actually needs beats reserving a larger coach just in case — a 15-passenger minibus costs less than a 56-passenger charter bus when the group is small.
And grouping riders into one or two pickup points rather than five separate stops in Kirkland and Bellevue cuts the hours on the clock. Kirkland's summer weekends fill fast — Kirkland Uncorked, Seafair weekend on Lake Washington, and Seahawks opening home games all hit the same market at once — so popular dates are worth booking early.
About Charter Buses
A charter bus is a full-size passenger coach that a group hires for its own trip — its own route, its own schedule, its own stops — rather than riding a fixed public route. It is built for moving a large group over a distance in one vehicle, and a standard full-size coach seats roughly 40 to 56 people.
Outside, a full-size charter bus is a tall coach body with high windows running the full length of both sides and luggage bay doors along the lower skirt. The exterior is usually finished in white, silver, black, or a solid color, though some coaches are wrapped in an operator's own graphics — so the coach that shows up will not always look the same. Popular full-size models include the MCI J4500, the Van Hool CX45, and the Prevost H3-45, all of which share the same long, tall coach profile.
Inside, you find forward-facing seats in pairs on either side of a center aisle, with seat fabric in cloth or leather depending on the make and model, overhead parcel racks running the full length, and a restroom toward the rear.
Some of the amenities available on charter buses include reclining cloth or leather seats, individual climate controls, onboard restrooms, overhead and undercarriage storage, WiFi and power outlets, a PA system, and TV monitors. Features may include any combination of those depending on the make, model, and specific vehicle — amenities vary and are confirmed during booking. If your group has specific needs — WiFi for a corporate shuttle between Kirkland and Seattle, extra storage for a sports team, or accessible seating — note those with your trip details so the right vehicles come back.
Generally 40 to 56 passengers, depending on the make and model, with 56 the most common configuration on a full-size coach. The MCI J4500 seats 56 as standard and is built for up to 60; the Van Hool CX45 is the same — 56 standard, up to 60; the Prevost H3-45 seats 56. Shorter 35-foot coaches seat closer to 44.
On any given coach, extra legroom rows or a wheelchair position each take seats out of the total count. Because Busrentalkirkland.com works with a network of providers, the exact coach on any given trip depends on what is available for your date — submit the trip or call 425-979-3120 if your group needs a specific capacity confirmed.
A 56-passenger coach runs 14 rows, with two seats on each side of a center aisle — forward-facing paired seating, one aisle straight down the middle. The row count drops on coaches built with extra legroom or a wheelchair position, and some coaches tier the front rows slightly for sightlines. That 14-row layout is the standard configuration on a full-size coach.
A full-size charter bus is 45 feet long and 8.5 feet wide. To put that in terms that actually help when you are checking whether one fits somewhere: roughly three cars parked end to end. Shorter coaches exist — most commonly around 35 feet — but the 45-foot coach is the standard full-size vehicle you will see on most trips.
A full-size charter bus stands about 11 to 12 feet tall depending on the model, and traffic engineers design for 12 feet. To put it in terms that help when you are checking clearance somewhere: a little taller than the first story of a house. Low-clearance garages, covered hotel drop-offs, and older parking structures are the places where this matters — worth checking ahead of time if your venue has a covered entrance the bus needs to pull under.
WiFi is one of the amenities available on charter buses, and many coaches on the road are equipped with it. Onboard WiFi is an equipment option a coach is built with rather than something every coach carries, so whether a given vehicle has it varies by make and model. One thing worth setting the right expectation on: onboard WiFi runs off a cellular connection and is built for light use across a full coach — phones, messaging, browsing — not for 50 or 60 people doing heavy work simultaneously.
For a corporate shuttle between the Kirkland Google campus and a downtown Seattle conference, that is plenty for most groups. Note WiFi with your trip details if the group needs it, and that narrows which vehicles come back.
Yes — an onboard restroom is standard on full-size charter buses, located toward the rear of the coach. It is there so your group does not have to stop, and on a longer run — say, a charter from Kirkland to Spokane over Snoqualmie Pass — the trip is still usually planned with real rest stops along the way. Note it with your trip details if an onboard restroom is important for your group, since that confirms the right coach is matched to you.
Yes — charter buses are built with 110-volt AC power outlets, and coaches are commonly fitted with them at every seat, some with a USB port built into the same outlet. This is an equipment option rather than something every coach carries, so it varies by vehicle. Practically, it means a group can keep phones and laptops charged across a long run — useful for a corporate group heading to a conference at the Washington State Convention Center or a team traveling to a tournament in Spokane.
Note it with your trip details if the group needs it.
Yes — in two places. Overhead parcel racks run the full length of the interior, and undercarriage baggage bays sit underneath the coach along the lower skirt. A full-size coach carries roughly 460 cubic feet of underfloor baggage space and around 100 cubic feet in the overhead racks.
Across a full 56-passenger load, that works out to roughly 8 cubic feet per person underneath and under 2 overhead — which in practice is about one checked-size bag each below, plus one small carry-on above. A few things change that math: a coach fitted with a wheelchair lift gives up some baggage bay, and bulky gear like instruments, ski equipment for a Leavenworth or Crystal Mountain trip, sports bags for a team, or event supplies takes the space of several bags. State your luggage situation and any oversized items with the trip details so the right coach is matched to your group.
Charter Bus Service in Kirkland, Washington
Any group with somewhere to go! Through the network, you can find transportation for airport transfers to and from Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA) and Paine Field (PAE), corporate events and employee shuttles for the tech campuses in Kirkland and Redmond, weddings across the Eastside and Woodinville wine country, concerts and sporting events at Climate Pledge Arena and Lumen Field, school field trips and team travel for Lake Washington School District and Northwest University, church and religious group trips, Woodinville winery tours and brewery crawls, prom and homecoming, and long-distance charters to Portland, Vancouver, Spokane, and beyond. Whatever brings your group together, there is a bus in the network ready for it.
The network serves Kirkland and the entire surrounding region — including Bellevue, Redmond, Kenmore, Bothell, Woodinville, Seattle, Renton, Issaquah, and communities across King and Snohomish Counties. Those are examples, not the full list. Enter your complete route or call 425-979-3120 to check any city that is not listed here.
A few dates fill the whole Kirkland and Eastside market fast. Kirkland Uncorked in July draws large crowds to the Marina Park waterfront every year — transportation books out weeks ahead. Kirkland's 4th of July parade in downtown Kirkland is Kirkland's annual Independence Day event.
Seafair weekend in late July and early August, when the Blue Angels fly over Lake Washington, locks up the entire Seattle metro. The Chateau Ste. Michelle Summer Concert Series runs June through September in Woodinville, just eight miles away, and draws large groups every weekend. Prom season across Lake Washington School District and Northshore School District runs April through May.
UW Husky football Saturdays and Seahawks home Sundays run September through January. On all of those dates, the network still gets searched — so submit the request even if your date is close.
Planning Your Kirkland, Washington Charter Bus Trip
Yes — the network serves all three airports near Kirkland. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) (17801 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98158) is 26 miles south via I-405 S to I-5 S, roughly 35–55 minutes off-peak and 60–90 minutes in rush hour. Paine Field – Snohomish County Airport (PAE) (3220 100th St SW, Everett, WA 98204) is 22 miles north via I-405 N, approximately 30–45 minutes.
Boeing Field / King County International Airport (BFI) (7277 Perimeter Rd S, Seattle, WA 98108) is 17 miles south, approximately 25–40 minutes. For pickups, the coach meets your group outside the terminal at the spot that airport designates for buses and larger vehicles, following that airport's own ground transportation guidelines. Have your group assembled with all luggage before calling the bus forward so the pickup runs clean.
Yes — the network serves every major venue in the region. Lumen Field (800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134), home of the Seahawks and Sounders FC, is about 16 miles southwest — 25–45 minutes off-peak; bus drop-off is on Railroad Way S just west of Occidental Ave, accessed via 1st Ave S. T-Mobile Park (1250 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134), home of the Mariners, is the same distance; charter bus arrangements require advance coordination through the ballpark. Climate Pledge Arena (334 1st Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109), home of the Kraken and Storm, is 14 miles west at Seattle Center, with bus loading zones on the campus.
Husky Stadium (3800 Montlake Blvd NE, Seattle, WA 98105) is 10 miles west via SR-520; charter bus parking requires a permit purchased in advance through UW Event Management. Build extra time into any game-day itinerary — I-405 and SR-520 both slow significantly around major events.
Yes — the network serves convention centers and event venues throughout the Kirkland area and the broader Eastside. Meydenbauer Center (11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA 98004), Bellevue's primary convention center, is 5 miles south of Kirkland — about 10–15 minutes via I-405. The Seattle Convention Center (705 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101) is 13 miles west, 20–35 minutes.
The Kirkland Performance Center (350 Kirkland Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033) is right in downtown Kirkland, and the Woodmark Hotel (1200 Carillon Point, Kirkland, WA 98033) hosts waterfront corporate events on Lake Washington. Large venues have designated bus loading areas separate from the main entrance; a repeat shuttle between a hotel and a convention venue should have the full schedule — times, stops, and headcount — laid out with the request so it comes back timed and priced correctly.
Yes — any wedding venue in the area. The network regularly serves Kirkland's most popular properties, including the Woodmark Hotel & Still Spa on the Lake Washington waterfront, Willows Lodge (14580 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072) in Woodinville wine country eight miles northeast, Novelty Hill-Januik Winery (14710 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE, Woodinville, WA 98072), Chateau Ste. Michelle (14111 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072), and destination venues like Suncadia Resort (3600 Suncadia Trail, Cle Elum, WA 98922) over Snoqualmie Pass. Shuttling guests between a hotel block and the venue is the most common wedding setup — giving the exact venue address with the request gets the right vehicle matched to your route and your timeline.
Yes — the network serves schools and campuses throughout Kirkland and the surrounding area. In Kirkland, that includes Juanita High School (10601 NE 132nd St, Kirkland, WA 98034) and Lake Washington High School (12033 NE 80th St, Kirkland, WA 98033) in the Lake Washington School District, and Northwest University (5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98033) right in the city. Nearby, the network serves Bellevue College (3000 Landerholm Cir SE, Bellevue, WA 98007), the University of Washington (Seattle, WA 98195) 10 miles west, and schools across the Northshore School District.
Field trips and team travel are typically pickups at the school or campus itself; campuses have designated bus loading zones, and student trips should include the exact headcount plus any accessibility needs with the request.
Yes — and Kirkland is one of the best-positioned cities in the state for this kind of trip. Woodinville Wine Country, just 8 miles northeast, is home to more than 100 wineries and tasting rooms including Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Winery (14030 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072), Novelty Hill-Januik, and Sparkman Cellars (14300 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072) — all within a mile or two of each other, making a multi-stop loop straightforward. Woodinville Whiskey Co. (14509 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE, Woodinville, WA 98072) rounds out the distillery option.
For nightlife, downtown Kirkland's waterfront along Lake Street and Central Way has bars and restaurants steps from Marina Park, and Capitol Hill in Seattle is 12 miles west for a bigger night out. A multi-stop route is timed by how long the group stays at each stop — list the stops and how long at each one so the hours come back right.
Yes — the network handles long-distance charters from Kirkland regularly. Popular destinations include Portland, Oregon (175 miles south via I-5, approximately 3–3.5 hours), Vancouver, BC (145 miles north via I-5, approximately 2.5–3 hours plus border crossing), Spokane (285 miles east via I-90, approximately 4.5 hours), Leavenworth (115 miles east via US-2, approximately 2–2.5 hours — a perennial favorite for group trips), Suncadia Resort near Cle Elum (75 miles east via I-90, approximately 1.5 hours), and Mount Rainier National Park (80 miles south, approximately 1.5–2 hours). A long-distance trip is usually booked as a one-way transfer or a multi-day charter rather than by the hour, and overnight trips need the full itinerary — stops, overnight location, return timing — laid out with the request so it comes back priced correctly.