Shuttle Bus Rentals in Atlanta

In August 2023, a group of 40 University of Georgia alumni and friends in Atlanta wanted to attend the UGA Bulldogs season opener at Sanford Stadium in Athens without the hassle of carpooling or finding parking on campus. They contacted Shuttlebus.net, and our reservation specialist recommended a 56-passenger charter bus, which provided ample seating and undercarriage storage for coolers and tailgating gear. The group was picked up at 8:00 a.m. from a central location in Midtown Atlanta, and the driver took I-85 North to GA-316, arriving at the designated bus drop-off point on East Campus Road by 10:00 a.m. After the game ended around 4:00 p.m., the group boarded the bus for the return trip to Atlanta, arriving back at 6:00 p.m. The total cost for the charter bus rental was $2,100.

Estimated Travel Time: ~1.5-2 hours

A local Atlanta company is sponsoring a team-building day at the Masters in Augusta and needs a reliable way to get 100 employees there and back in one day. They book two 56-passenger charter buses from Shuttlebus.net to keep everyone together, on schedule, and free from the hassle of coordinating dozens of carpools or reimbursing mileage. The trip starts with a 6:00 AM pickup at their Midtown office, heads east on I-20, and arrives at Augusta National Golf Club by 9:30 AM. The buses park in the designated charter bus lot while the group enjoys the tournament. After the event ends at 6:00 PM, everyone boards for the return trip, arriving back in Atlanta around 9:00 PM. The quote for this full-day, long-distance charter comes to $4,800.

Estimated travel time: ~2.5 hours

When a corporate client needed a reliable way to get 50 employees from Alpharetta to a major sporting event at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, they chose Shuttlebus.net for our track record of on-time performance and flexible service. The company was hosting an employee appreciation day, and the itinerary required a charter bus that could handle both morning and evening rush hour traffic on GA-400 and I-85. The group was picked up at 8:00 AM from a business park near North Point Mall, traveled 31 miles south into downtown Atlanta, and arrived at the stadium by 9:30 AM. After the event, the driver navigated back streets around Vine City and Castleberry Hill to avoid post-game congestion, ensuring a smooth return to Alpharetta by 6:30 PM. The trip included secure undercarriage storage for coolers and equipment, and the final cost was $1,950 for the day.

Approximate travel time: 1 hour 30 minutes

A local youth soccer club in Peachtree Corners needed reliable group transportation to take their U16 and U18 teams to a Saturday match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, so they contacted Shuttlebus.net for a minibus rental in Atlanta. With 36 players and 7 coaches/parents, the club split the group between two 25-passenger minibuses so each team had their own vehicle and plenty of room for equipment bags. The driver arrived at the Peachtree Corners Town Center pickup location at 8:30am, loaded everyone’s gear into the rear storage area, and got both buses on I-285 South to downtown Atlanta by 9:00am.
They arrived at the stadium’s designated bus drop-off on Northside Drive by 10:00am, well ahead of the 11:00am warmup. After the match, the driver staged the mini buses at the same pickup spot for a 4:00pm return. The club’s quote for the day was $2,900.

Estimated Travel Time: ~45 minutes to 1 hour each way

In March 2023, a youth basketball team based in Decatur wanted to reward their players and families with a group outing to an Atlanta Hawks game at State Farm Arena. The coach contacted Shuttlebus.net to arrange transportation for 18 players and 8 parents from their practice facility near Agnes Scott College to the arena. A 25-passenger minibus was recommended to allow for extra space for coolers and bags. The driver picked up the group at 5:00 PM for a 7:30 PM tipoff, navigating pre-game traffic downtown and dropping them curbside at the Centennial Olympic Park Drive entrance. Instead of paying $30 per car to park, the mini bus parked in a designated bus lot for $40. The group returned to Decatur by 11:00 PM. The entire rental cost $1,800, split among families, making it an affordable and convenient option for a large group attending a major sporting event.

Estimated Travel Time: ~30 Minutes

In April 2023, a group of 18 University of Georgia alumni based in Atlanta booked a minibus to attend the annual G-Day spring football game in Athens. The group was picked up at 8:00 a.m. from a central meeting point in Midtown Atlanta near Piedmont Park and transported directly to Sanford Stadium. With an estimated travel time of 1.5 hours each way, the group avoided the hassle of coordinating multiple cars, navigating heavy game day traffic on Highway 316, and paying for expensive parking passes on campus. Instead, their mini bus dropped them off at a designated rideshare lot near the stadium and parked off-site until the game ended. The group enjoyed comfortable seating, air conditioning, and storage space for coolers and tailgating supplies. The total cost for their round-trip Athens minibus rental was $1,800, which the group divided among all passengers, making it a cost-effective and convenient transportation solution.

Estimated Travel Time: ~1.5 hours

An Atlanta law firm needed transportation for 18 partners attending a two-day CLE seminar at the Augusta Convention Center (2 Tenth St, Augusta, GA 30901) during Masters week. Rather than splitting the group into carpools, the firm rented a 20-passenger minibus for the 2.5-hour drive down I-20E. The bus picked up attorneys at the Buckhead office at 6:00 a.m. for an 8:30 a.m. arrival and included a stop at Chick-fil-A in Madison (1880 Eatonton Rd, Madison, GA 30650) for breakfast. Because parking in Augusta is tight during Masters week, the driver dropped the group at the convention center and parked the bus in the designated bus lot on Reynolds Street.
The mini bus stayed with the group for the full two-day event, providing transportation to and from the convention center and dinner each evening. The total cost for the minibus rental was $3,900.

Approximate travel time: 2 hours, 15 minutes

For a corporate client hosting a group of 120 guests at a major sporting event, Shuttlebus.net provided a seamless shuttle bus solution from a downtown hotel to Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The client's guests were staying at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta (265 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30303), and needed transportation to the stadium (1 AMB Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30313) for a 7:00 PM kickoff. The route covered approximately 1.5 miles through busy downtown streets, with pickup scheduled for 5:30 PM to allow for pre-game activities. The client booked two 56-passenger shuttle buses to accommodate the group, with each bus making multiple trips as needed. The total cost for the evening was $3,200. This shuttle bus service ensured that all guests arrived together and on time, avoiding the hassle of downtown traffic and expensive event parking.

Estimated Travel Time: ~30 minutes (including traffic and loading)

During a major industry convention at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC), a large corporate client needed airport transportation for 175 attendees arriving from across the U.S. and Canada. Instead of splitting into small rideshares, the event planner booked three 56-passenger shuttle buses with Shuttlebus.net to run continuous service between ATL and the GWCC from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. over two days. Each group was dropped off at the GWCC’s designated shuttle zone on Andrew Young International Boulevard, right next to the CNN Center, and the buses staged at the airport’s charter lot between runs. The client paid $3,300 per day for the three full-size shuttle buses, for a total of $6,600. This solution kept everyone together, on schedule, and under budget compared to using individual airport transfers or charter buses.

Approximate travel time: 20–45 minutes, depending on traffic.

A student organization at the Georgia Institute of Technology booked three 20-passenger shuttle buses to transport 60 students and faculty members to a Saturday football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The group was picked up directly from campus at 225 North Avenue NW and dropped off at the stadium’s designated bus unloading area. The campus pickup was scheduled for 5:30 PM, and the ride to the stadium took about 15 minutes with traffic. After the game ended around 10:00 PM, the students were picked up at the same drop-off location for the return trip to campus.
The reservation specialist recommended three 20-passenger shuttle buses to accommodate the group and provide extra space for coolers and backpacks. The quote for three shuttle buses for one day was $2,940.

Estimated Travel Time: ~15 minutes

A corporate client in Buckhead needed a reliable airport transfer service for 25 employees flying out of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) for a company retreat. Instead of splitting the group into multiple rideshares or dealing with expensive airport parking, they booked a 28-passenger shuttle bus for the entire day. The driver picked up the group at their office on Peachtree Road at 7:00 AM, navigated I-85 South to the domestic terminal curbside drop-off, and provided ample undercarriage storage for luggage. The group returned three days later and the shuttle bus was waiting at the North Terminal to take everyone back to Buckhead. The client paid $1,800 for the roundtrip service and was able to keep the group together while saving time and money on airport transfers.

Estimated Travel Time: ~30 minutes

In March 2023, a group of University of Georgia alumni living in Atlanta wanted a fun way to get to Athens for a UGA Bulldogs spring football game at Sanford Stadium. They booked a party bus rental in Atlanta with Shuttlebus.net to avoid I-85 traffic, keep the group together, and make sure everyone got home comfortably after a long day of tailgating. The group of 20 was picked up at a private residence in Buckhead at 8:00am, with a custom route that included two additional pickups in Midtown and Decatur. They arrived in Athens by 10:00am, in time for pre-game festivities at the UGA Alumni Association tailgate in the Tate Center parking lot. The driver parked the bus in a designated rideshare lot near the stadium and remained on call throughout the day. After the game, the group boarded the bus around 6:00pm for the return trip to Atlanta, with drop-offs in Decatur, Midtown, and finally Buckhead. The total cost for the 10-hour, 150-mile, full-day party bus rental was $2,350.

Approximate travel time: 1 hour 30 minutes

On a recent Friday night, a group of 18 friends from Alpharetta booked an Atlanta party bus rental for a birthday party. The group was picked up at 5:30 p.m. from a home near Avalon and headed straight to dinner reservations at The Optimist (914 Howell Mill Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318) in West Midtown. After dinner, the party bus took the group to The Battery Atlanta for drinks and live music at Park Bench Battery (900 Battery Ave SE, Ste 1060, Atlanta, GA 30339). The final stop was Home Bar Atlanta (3227 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305) in Buckhead before returning to Alpharetta at 1:00 a.m. This trip included a 20-passenger party bus with leather seats, Bluetooth sound system, LED lighting, and a cooler for drinks. The total cost for this 8-hour rental was $2,100.

Estimated travel time: ~1 hour (each way, depending on traffic)

A group of 20 University of Georgia alumni wanted to celebrate a friend’s 30th birthday with a private party bus rental from Athens to Atlanta for a Saturday night out in Midtown. They were picked up at 5:00 PM in Athens, stopped for dinner at Ponce City Market, then spent the night bar-hopping in Midtown and Buckhead before returning to Athens at 2:00 AM. They needed a bus with a sound system, wraparound seating, and a cooler for drinks. Their reservation specialist recommended a 20-passenger party bus with LED lighting, Bluetooth audio, and a wet bar. Because this was a long-distance, full-day trip with late-night hours, the minimum rental was 8 hours for the round trip. The total cost for the Athens to Atlanta party bus rental was $2,350.

Approximate travel time: 1 hour 15 minutes each way

In April 2023, a corporate client in Marietta needed to get 11 employees to a midweek Atlanta United match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. They wanted everyone to ride together, avoid downtown parking, and enjoy a few drinks before the game. Their company called Shuttlebus.net because we're a nationwide Sprinter Van company that's been in business since 2011, and we offer Sprinter Vans both nationwide and in Atlanta. We set them up with a 15-passenger Sprinter Van that picked them up at the office, dropped them at the stadium, and handled the late-night return. The trip was about 18 miles each way, with the driver navigating I-75 and downtown traffic so the group could relax. The ride took about 45 minutes each way, with the game ending after 10 p.m. The total cost for the roundtrip Sprinter Van charter was $1,800.

Approximate travel time: 45 minutes each way

A corporate client booked a 10-passenger Executive Sprinter Van for their team's trip from downtown Atlanta to the University of Georgia campus in Athens for a recruiting event. The group was picked up at their office on Peachtree Street at 7:00 a.m. and arrived in Athens around 9:00 a.m. after a quick stop in Gwinnett County for coffee and breakfast. The driver dropped them off at the Tate Student Center, then parked nearby until the event ended at 3:00 p.m. The team made it back to Atlanta by 5:30 p.m., beating the worst of I-85 traffic.
The company chose an Executive Sprinter Van with captain's chairs, tables, and Wi-Fi so staff could work during the ride. Their total price for the day was $1,950.

Estimated Travel Time: ~1 hour 30 minutes each way

In April 2024, a Georgia State University (GSU) student organization booked a Sprinter Van in Atlanta for a group outing to a concert at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The group consisted of 12 students and 2 faculty advisors, so they opted for a 15-passenger Sprinter Van to ensure everyone could ride together and have space for small bags and snacks. The event began at 7:00 PM, so the Sprinter Van was scheduled to pick up the group at 5:30 PM from the GSU campus, allowing ample time for traffic delays and pre-event activities. The driver dropped the group off at the designated rideshare area near the stadium and then parked nearby until the event concluded around 11:00 PM. The GSU group appreciated the flexibility of being able to leave personal items on the bus and the convenience of not having to worry about parking or navigating downtown Atlanta traffic late at night.
The cost for this Sprinter Van rental was $1,200.

Approximate Travel Time: 10-15 minutes

When a local production company needed to move a crew of 12 from Buckhead to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) for a film shoot in New Orleans, they booked a 15-passenger Sprinter Van with Shuttlebus.net. The driver arrived at their office on Peachtree Road at 5:30 a.m., loaded camera cases and duffel bags into the rear cargo area, and got everyone to the South Terminal curbside check-in by 6:10 a.m.—well before their 8:00 a.m. flight. On the return trip three days later, the same Sprinter met them at the ATL North Terminal curb, saving them from having to split into multiple Ubers with all their gear. The total cost for the round-trip airport transfer was $1,800.

Estimated Travel Time: 35-45 minutes each way, depending on traffic

A University of Georgia alumni group wanted affordable group transportation from Athens to Atlanta for the annual Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Instead of splitting up into multiple cars and paying downtown event parking, they chose a school bus rental as a budget-friendly option. The group boarded at a Park & Ride lot in Athens and had the driver drop them off curbside on Northside Drive, about a 10-minute walk from the stadium entrance. The driver waited at the designated bus staging area near Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd for the return trip. The entire trip took about 1.5 hours each way, and the group paid $1,800 for the day.

Estimated Travel Time: ~1.5 Hours

In April 2023, a student group from Georgia State University needed to get 30 students from campus in Downtown Atlanta to Auburn University for a college visit and tour day. The group wanted an affordable, no-frills ride for a quick day trip, so Shuttlebus.net set them up with a 47-passenger school bus rental from our Atlanta fleet. The trip started with a 7:00 AM pickup at the Georgia State University Commons (141 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA), where students loaded up with their backpacks and coolers. The driver took I-85 South for a straight shot to Auburn, which took about 2.5 hours each way. Once at Auburn, the driver dropped the group at the Mell Classroom Building (231 Mell St, Auburn, AL) and parked nearby while students attended campus tours and information sessions.
Because this was a long day trip, the school bus was booked for a full-day rental package. The total price for the school bus was $2,400.

Estimated Travel Time: ~2.5 hours each way

In May 2023, a local high school needed a reliable and affordable way to transport 200 students and chaperones from downtown Atlanta to Six Flags Over Georgia for an end-of-year celebration. The trip started at 8:00 AM, with buses departing from the school at 9:00 AM. The route followed I-20 West for about 15 miles, taking exit 46B to Riverside Parkway, and arriving at the park's designated bus parking area by 9:30 AM. The school group stayed until 4:00 PM before returning to campus. Shuttlebus.net provided four 47-passenger school buses for this trip, ensuring everyone arrived together and on time. The total cost for the day was $4,800. The school's trip coordinator appreciated the simple pricing and the flexibility to adjust the schedule if needed.

Approximate travel time: 30 minutes

In March 2022, a university in Atlanta booked a school bus rental to transport 35 students from their downtown campus to Athens, GA, for a day-long academic conference at the University of Georgia. The group needed reliable, affordable group transportation with enough room for students and faculty to travel together and arrive on time. They departed at 7:00 AM from the campus, with the driver navigating I-85 North to GA-316 East, a route that takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes each way. The bus arrived in Athens around 8:30 AM, giving the group plenty of time before the 9:00 AM start. The driver parked at the UGA Conference Center, where the group could easily access the venue. After the event ended at 4:00 PM, the group boarded the bus for the return trip to Atlanta. The rental cost is approximately $1,500 for the day.

Estimated Travel Time: ~1.5 hours each way

A local Atlanta couple is hosting their wedding at the historic Davenport House Museum in Savannah and needs to transport 100 guests from Atlanta to Savannah for a weekend celebration. The couple booked two 56-passenger charter buses to ensure everyone arrives together and on time for the Friday night rehearsal dinner, Saturday wedding, and Sunday brunch. The pickup location is a central hotel in Midtown Atlanta, where guests can board the bus early Friday morning for the 4-hour drive to Savannah. The buses will make one scheduled stop halfway for a quick break and then drop everyone off at their hotel in downtown Savannah. On Sunday afternoon, the buses will return everyone to Atlanta after the weekend festivities.
For this 3-day trip with two full-size charter buses, the quote came to $7,800.

Estimated travel time: 4 hours each way

A couple is hosting their wedding at The Carlyle in Buckhead and wants to provide transportation for 120 guests staying at three hotels in Alpharetta: The Hotel at Avalon, Courtyard by Marriott Alpharetta, and Hilton Garden Inn Northpoint. They plan to do staggered pickups at each hotel between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm to get everyone to The Carlyle by 5:00 pm for the ceremony. The reception ends at 11:00 pm, and they want to do two return trips for each hotel: one at 9:00 pm for early departures and one at 11:00 pm at the end of the night.
Shuttlebus.net suggests three 40-passenger minibuses (one for each hotel) to handle the staggered pickups and multiple return trips. The minibuses will stay onsite at The Carlyle throughout the event. The total cost for three minibuses for the full day comes to $5,400.

Approximate travel time: 45 minutes each way

In April, an Alpharetta couple booked a wedding shuttle bus to transport their guests from a hotel block in Alpharetta to their reception at The Estate in Buckhead. They needed a solution that could handle Atlanta traffic on GA-400 and avoid the hassle of multiple Ubers or carpools on a Friday afternoon. The group included 80 guests, so the couple reserved two 40-passenger minibuses to run a continuous loop between the hotel and the venue. The buses departed Alpharetta at 3:00 PM, arriving in Buckhead by 4:00 PM, well ahead of the 5:00 PM ceremony. After the reception ended at 10:00 PM, the shuttles made two return trips to ensure everyone got back comfortably. The cost for the two minibuses was $3,600.

Approximate travel time: 45-60 minutes (each way, depending on traffic)

We recently helped coordinate transportation for a wedding party flying in from various cities across the country. To keep logistics simple, the couple arranged for a private wedding shuttle bus rental to pick up out-of-town guests at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and bring them to the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center (980 Briarcliff Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30306), where the ceremony and reception were being held. The airport is located at 6000 N Terminal Pkwy, Atlanta, GA 30320, and the trip to Callanwolde is approximately 15 miles and usually takes 30-40 minutes, depending on traffic. The shuttle bus made multiple trips throughout the day to accommodate different flight arrival times and ensured that all guests arrived at the venue on time and without any stress. The couple also arranged for the shuttle bus to take guests back to the airport at the end of the night, which was a great way to ensure that everyone got home comfortably. The cost of the shuttle bus rental was $1,200 for the day, which included multiple trips to and from the airport and the venue. This was a great way to keep guests organized and ensure that everyone arrived at the venue on time and without any stress.

Estimated Travel Time: 30-40 minutes