Shuttle Bus Rentals in Medford

In April 2023, a local Medford high school needed to transport its varsity and junior varsity basketball teams to Portland for the statewide championship games at the University of Portland Chiles Center. The school booked two 56-passenger charter buses to accommodate 80 students, coaches, and chaperones, plus all equipment bags. The group departed at 7:00 AM from the school parking lot and arrived in Portland around 12:00 PM, with one quick stop in Eugene for lunch. After the games, the buses returned to Medford that same evening. The charter buses provided undercarriage storage for sports gear and offered onboard restrooms and WiFi, which helped keep the trip on schedule and the students comfortable. The school's total cost for both buses for the full day was $7,800, which included all fees.

Estimated Travel Time: ~5 hours

A Medford-area high school booked a charter bus to transport 40 students and 8 faculty members to a statewide academic competition at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. The group needed reliable, comfortable transportation for the long journey up I-5 North, with a pickup at their campus at 6:00 a.m. and a return trip after the event concluded at 6:00 p.m. The full-size charter bus provided ample storage for luggage and equipment, and the onboard WiFi allowed students to review materials during the ride. The rental included the driver and covered the entire round-trip mileage. Total cost for the charter bus was $5,850 for the day, which included all fees.

Estimated Travel Time: 4–5 hours each way

A Medford-based outdoor adventure club booked a minibus for their annual summer day trip to Crater Lake National Park. Their group of 20 hikers needed reliable group transportation for the 90-minute drive from downtown Medford to the park’s south entrance. They arranged a 7:00 AM pickup on Main Street, loaded backpacks into the rear luggage area, and rode together up Highway 62. The driver dropped them at the Rim Village Visitor Center, then parked in the oversized lot nearby. After a full day of hiking, the group boarded the bus at 4:00 PM for the return trip to Medford. Their mini bus rental cost $1,400, which included driver and covered the full-day service and mileage. This option gave the group flexible, private transportation and eliminated the need for multiple carpools or designated drivers.

Estimated travel time: 1 hour 30 minutes each way

Southern Oregon University’s (SOU) admissions office hosted a regional open house for prospective students from Medford-area high schools. To simplify transportation and reduce no-shows, SOU arranged a minibus shuttle to bring students, parents, and counselors to campus. The mini bus picked up attendees at the Medford School District office on Oakdale Avenue at 8:00 a.m. and transported them directly to the SOU Stevenson Union for the 9:00 a.m. check-in. After the event concluded at 1:00 p.m., the minibus provided return service to Medford. The admissions team selected a 20-passenger minibus to accommodate the group and allow extra space for informational packets and refreshments. The mini bus cost for this half-day campus visit was $1,940.

Estimated Travel Time: ~20 minutes

A local Medford high school ski team needed reliable winter transportation for 28 athletes from Medford to Mount Ashland Ski Area for weekly training sessions. To simplify logistics, the athletic director booked a 28-passenger mini bus with undercarriage storage for gear and a driver to handle the curvy, often icy route up Mount Ashland Access Road. The minibus picked up students and coaches at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesdays at the high school parking lot, shuttled them up to the lodge, and returned everyone to Medford by 8:30 p.m. after night skiing. This flexible, private mini bus rental saved parents from driving in winter conditions and kept the entire team on one schedule. The total price for the minibus rental was $1,800 for the day, including driver.

Estimated travel time: ~45 minutes

Southern Oregon University booked a 25-passenger shuttle bus to transport students from the Medford campus to the main campus in Ashland for a week-long orientation event. The group was picked up at 8:00 AM each day from the Medford campus and dropped off at the SOU Welcome Center in Ashland by 8:30 AM, with return trips scheduled for 5:00 PM. The shuttle bus provided ample space for students' backpacks and orientation materials, and the university appreciated the reliable, on-time service. The rental cost was $2,000 for five days, which included driver and fuel.

Estimated Travel Time: ~20 minutes

An environmental consulting firm based in Medford needed to provide reliable transportation for 80 employees attending a 2-day training session at the Bear Hotel in Grants Pass. To avoid multiple carpools on I-5 N and ensure everyone arrived together for the 9:00 am start, the company booked two 40-passenger shuttle buses to pick up staff at their Medford office on Crater Lake Avenue at 7:30 am. The shuttles provided undercarriage storage for equipment bags and dropped the group at the hotel’s bus loop by 8:30 am. At the end of each day, the buses returned the group to the Medford office. The driver was able to park onsite at the hotel during the day while the group attended their training session.
The total price for two days of service was $3,400.

Approximate travel time: ~40 minutes

A local university in Medford organized a day trip for 100 students and faculty to visit Crater Lake National Park for an educational field study. To simplify transportation and ensure everyone arrived together, the university rented two 56-passenger shuttle buses. The group was picked up at the university campus at 7:00 am and transported directly to the park’s visitor center, where the buses remained on site for the duration of the visit. After a full day of exploring the park and attending lectures, the group was transported back to the university by 6:00 pm.
The reservation specialist recommended two full-sized shuttle buses to accommodate the entire group and provide extra space for equipment and personal belongings. The cost for the day trip, including driver and fuel, was $3,800.

Estimated Travel Time: ~2 hours

A group of Southern Oregon University students booked a party bus to celebrate graduation with a wine tour and dinner. They started with a pickup at the SOU campus in Ashland, then headed north to a local winery near Medford for a tasting and photos. After that, they rode back to downtown Ashland for dinner at a popular restaurant on Main Street. Their party bus rental included 6 hours of service to cover the entire evening, and the price came to $1,500. The students enjoyed having a designated driver and a comfortable ride to relax between stops. This route is popular for groups who want to visit Medford-area wineries or breweries and then return to Ashland for dinner or an event at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Estimated Travel Time: ~20 minutes each way

Celebrating a milestone birthday in Medford? A group of friends recently booked our popular 20-passenger party bus for a fantastic 30th birthday bash, starting with a pick-up from their friend’s home in East Medford. Their itinerary included a lively dinner reservation at The Brickhouse, followed by craft beers and good times at Common Block Brewing Company, all without the worry of driving or parking. The driver ensured seamless transitions between venues, allowing the birthday crew to keep the celebration going on board with their favorite playlist and refreshments. The entire evening, including multiple stops and a relaxed return to East Medford later that night, was booked for a comfortable five-hour rental.
The total price for this memorable five-hour party bus rental was $1,150.

Approximate Travel Time: ~15-20 minutes (between key stops)

A local tech company booked a 12-passenger executive Sprinter Van for a winter team-building day at Mount Ashland Ski Area. The group was picked up at 7:00 a.m. from their downtown Medford office and made the 45-minute trip south on I-5 to the ski area, arriving by 8:00 a.m. The executive Sprinter Van provided enough room for everyone to ride together and store their ski gear in the rear cargo area. The driver waited on-site while the group enjoyed a full day on the slopes, then dropped them back at the office by 5:00 p.m. The company paid $1,950 for the day, which included 10 hours of service, driver, and all fuel costs.

Approximate travel time: 45 minutes

In June 2023, a local wedding party needed group transportation for 12 guests traveling from downtown Medford to a Crater Lake National Park elopement. Rather than splitting into multiple cars and worrying about parking, the group booked a 15-passenger sprinter van rental in Medford with Shuttlebus.net. The driver picked everyone up at a hotel near Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport (MFR) at 8:00 a.m. for the 1.5-hour journey. Along the way, the group enjoyed scenic views of the Rogue River and Mount McLoughlin. Upon arrival, the driver dropped everyone off at the Steel Visitor Center parking lot, where they transferred to the park’s free trolley shuttle for the final leg to the Rim Village overlook. The driver waited in the parking lot for the return trip at 5:00 p.m. Total cost for the day was $1,500.

Approximate travel time: 1.5 hours

In May 2023, a local church youth group needed reliable, budget-friendly transportation for a joint event with Ashland High School. The group’s leader booked two 44-passenger school buses to shuttle the entire group from their Medford church (just off E. Jackson St.) to Ashland High School (201 S. Mountain Ave., Ashland, OR 97520). The group departed Medford at 4:30 p.m. for the 30-minute drive down I-5 South, arriving in Ashland just before 5:00 p.m. The event ended at 8:30 p.m., and the buses brought everyone comfortably back to Medford by 9:00 p.m. The total cost for both school bus rentals was $2,600, which included all mileage, driver, and fuel expenses.

Estimated Travel Time: ~30 minutes

A local high school athletic department needed to transport their varsity basketball team to an away game at a neighboring school in Ruch. With 25 players, coaches, and staff, they needed a reliable and affordable option to get everyone to the game on time. The school bus arrived at the high school at 3:00 PM for a 3:30 PM departure, giving the team plenty of time to load their gear and prepare for the trip. The game was scheduled to start at 5:00 PM, and the bus driver planned to stay on-site until the game ended around 7:00 PM. The team and staff were able to travel together, arrive on time, and focus on the game without worrying about driving or parking.
For this trip, the school paid $1,200 for a full-day rental, which covered the driver’s time, fuel, and mileage. The team was able to arrive together, on time, and ready to play.

Estimated Travel Time: ~30 minutes

A local Medford high school booked a trip to Crater Lake National Park for a science field study, requiring affordable, reliable group transportation to accommodate 40 students and 6 chaperones. The group needed to depart Medford at 7:00 AM, arrive at Crater Lake’s south entrance by 9:00 AM, and return by 5:00 PM. Because the route includes several hours on Highway 62 through the Rogue River–Siskiyou National Forest, the school opted for a school bus to keep costs down and ensure everyone traveled together. The school bus provided simple, comfortable seating and under-seat space for bagged lunches and backpacks. The trip was booked as a full-day rental, which is standard for long-distance routes with multiple hours of driver wait time at the destination.
Pricing for this Medford-to–Crater Lake school bus rental came to $2,150 and included all mileage, driver pay, and fuel.

Estimated Travel Time: ~2 hours each way

A local Medford couple is planning a wedding at Bigham Knoll Campus in Jacksonville, a popular venue with limited parking and a steep driveway. To keep guests comfortable and simplify logistics, their planner recommends a shuttle service from the Medford hotel block. With a guest list of 120, the couple books two 56-passenger charter buses for the main group and a 15-passenger sprinter van for late-night runs. The buses do three loops each, and the van makes a final trip at 11:30 p.m. to drop off the last guests. This arrangement provides reliable transportation for the entire day and avoids the need for anyone to drive after the reception.
With a full-day charter rate, the total cost for this wedding shuttle package is $3,800.

Approximate travel time: ~15 minutes

Shuttlebus.net provided a wedding shuttle service for a group of 40 guests traveling from Ashland to a venue in Applegate. The group was picked up at the Ashland Springs Hotel and transported to the venue, which is approximately a 45-minute drive. The guests were transported back to the hotel at the end of the night. The group rented a 56-passenger charter bus, which provided ample space for the guests and their belongings. The bus was equipped with air conditioning, reclining seats, and a PA system. The total cost for the rental was $1,600, which included the driver and a 10% fuel surcharge.

Estimated Travel Time: ~45 minutes

Shuttlebus.net provided wedding transportation for a group of 40 guests traveling from a hotel in Medford to a ceremony and reception at Lithia Springs Resort in Ashland. The group was picked up at 1:00pm from the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Medford Airport and arrived at the venue by 1:45pm. The bus waited while guests attended the ceremony and reception, then made two return trips back to the hotel at 8:00pm and 10:00pm. Because the group was large and there was a significant break between the dropoff and first pickup, they were charged for a full-day charter, which came to $2,300.

Approximate travel time: 30 minutes