28 Passenger Minibus Rental
If your group is too big for a couple of rideshares but you don't need a full-size 56-passenger motorcoach, the 28-passenger minibus is exactly the right fit for your Galveston trip! Whether you're shuttling wedding guests between the Hotel Galvez and a beachfront ceremony on Seawall Boulevard, moving a corporate group from the Galveston Cruise Terminal to a team dinner on The Strand, or rounding up friends for a night out in the Historic District, one form is all it takes to compare 28-passenger minibuses and rates from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Galveston, Texas. No account needed, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing, no calling five companies to find one available bus!
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More About 28 Passenger Minibuses
With one form, you unlock a whole network of independently owned transportation companies serving Galveston and the surrounding Gulf Coast region — and that means you're never stuck with whatever one operator happens to have parked in their lot! The 28-passenger minibus is a fantastic middle-ground vehicle. It's compact enough to navigate the tight turns on The Strand and pull up cleanly at the loading zones near Pier 21, but it carries enough passengers that nobody gets left behind at the hotel.
Popular models like the Glaval Universal and the Starcraft Starlite give your group a real center aisle, overhead storage, and a climate-controlled cabin — so the ride from UTMB to Moody Gardens is comfortable from the first pickup to the last drop-off. Why limit yourself to one fleet? Compare 28-passenger minibuses from a network of providers serving Galveston, all in one place, with instant online pricing and vehicle photos, no account needed!
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Vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a transportation company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 409-572-6580 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Popular Amenities on 28 Passenger Minibus Rentals
Get online pricing in seconds and you'll immediately see why the 28-passenger minibuses in the network are such a popular pick for Galveston groups! Every model comes loaded with air conditioning and climate control — essential when Galveston's Gulf humidity hits in July and August — plus high-back reclining seats in leather or cloth with extra legroom so everyone arrives comfortable. Overhead compartments handle carry-ons and day bags for one bag per person, and a rear luggage area fits roller bags and duffels for groups with more gear.
You'll also find power outlets and USB charging ports, flat-screen monitors with DVD or HDMI input, a PA system with a wireless microphone for group leaders or tour guides, and Bluetooth/AUX stereo so you can run your own playlist from the ferry landing all the way down Seawall Boulevard. WiFi is available on many models, and onboard restrooms are available on select vehicles — a huge plus for longer runs up I-45 toward Houston. ADA-accessible vehicles with wheelchair lifts are available on request too; just mention it when you fill out your quote!
Reclining Seats
Climate Control
Overhead Storage Racks
Tinted Windows
WiFi
USB Charging Ports
AUX/Bluetooth Sound System
And More!
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 409-572-6580 before booking.
What does a 28 Passenger Minibus rental cost?
Galvestoncharterbuscompany.com helps you get pricing for 28-passenger minibus rentals in Galveston in under 30 seconds — and the numbers are more straightforward than most people expect! In Galveston, 28-passenger minibus rentals cost $190–$355+ per hour, $1,540–$2,255+ per day, and $5.65–$8.25+ per mile depending on the provider, the date, and the specific vehicle. A Saturday wedding shuttle looping between the Hotel Galvez and a venue in the East End Historic District will price differently than a Tuesday cruise transfer from the Galveston Cruise Terminal to Houston's William P. Hobby Airport — and a handful of Galveston dates fill the whole market fast.
Mardi Gras! Galveston, which runs from late January into February, the Galveston Island Revue Weekend in June, and summer cruise season from May through September are the stretches where buses book early and pricing reflects the demand. The fastest way to see numbers for your exact trip?
Enter your date, group size, and pickup location to land on a results page showing vehicles, photos, and pricing from a network of bus companies serving Galveston and the Gulf Coast — no account, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing, no guessing. Or call 409-572-6580 any time and a live agent will build a custom package around your itinerary!
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $355+ | $220 – $370+ | $1,540 – $2,255+ | $5.65 – $8.25+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an instant price quote for your trip, request an online quote or call 409-572-6580. | ||||