A Fort Worth Stockyards party bus costs roughly $95–$315 per hour depending on size: a 20-passenger bus starts around $95 an hour on a weekday, and a 50-passenger bus runs about $165–$315. Friday and Saturday nights carry a four-hour minimum and higher rates. Typical range / starting from — final quote depends on date, hours, vehicle and availability. Request a quote for your date and we reply with options and a written price.
Stockyards party bus price range
Typical range / starting from — final quote depends on date, hours, vehicle and availability.
| Vehicle | Seats | Sun–Thu (daytime) | Fri–Sat evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprinter limo (lounge seating) | 10–14 | $95–$185/hr, 3-hr min ($285–$555) | $110–$215/hr, 4-hr min ($440–$860) |
| Party bus, 20 passengers | up to 20 | $95–$185/hr, 3-hr min ($285–$555) | $115–$225/hr, 4-hr min ($460–$900) |
| Party bus, 30 passengers | up to 30 | $105–$200/hr, 3-hr min ($315–$600) | $125–$240/hr, 4-hr min ($500–$960) |
| Party bus, 40 passengers | up to 40 | $150–$290/hr, 3-hr min ($450–$870) | $180–$345/hr, 4-hr min ($720–$1,380) |
| Party bus, 50 passengers | up to 50 | $165–$315/hr, 3-hr min ($495–$945) | $195–$375/hr, 4-hr min ($780–$1,500) |
Totals in brackets are the minimum-hours block. A Saturday night out for 30 people on a 30-passenger bus at the four-hour minimum falls between $500 and $960 before any extra hours.
What affects your Stockyards price
- Night of the week. Sun–Thu daytime bookings carry a three-hour minimum; Fri–Sat evenings carry four.
- Headcount. Rates step up at 35, 40 and 50 passengers, so booking the smallest bus that seats everyone saves money.
- Hours on the clock. Time is counted from pickup to drop-off, including waiting while your group is inside a venue.
- Event dates. Rodeo weekends, concerts and holidays are priced above ordinary nights.
- Extra stops. A dinner stop before the Stockyards or a late ride to another district adds hours, not a separate fee.
Vehicles and seat bands for a Stockyards night
| Vehicle type | Seat band | Good fit for |
|---|---|---|
| Sprinter limo, lounge seating | 10–14 seats | Dinner and a honky-tonk for a close group |
| Party bus | 15–20 seats | Birthdays and bachelorette parties |
| Party bus | 24–30 seats | Wedding weekend groups and friend circles |
| Party bus or shuttle | 35–50 seats | Corporate outings and large celebrations |
| Shuttle or charter bus | 55–60 seats | Conventions, reunions and team events |
Match the bus to your real headcount, then add a seat or two for the person who always invites one more.
Timing a night in the Stockyards
The Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District publishes its schedule openly. The Fort Worth Herd cattle drive runs daily at 11:30 am and 4:00 pm, the PBR Stockyards Showcase runs Thursdays at 7:30 pm, and the Stockyards Championship Rodeo is held in the historic Cowtown Coliseum. Billy Bob’s Texas lists its concerts on its own calendar. Check each venue for the date you want, then plan the bus around the earliest start.
- Afternoon group. Pickup at noon, arrive before the 4:00 pm cattle drive, dinner afterwards, home before dark.
- Concert night. Book the return pickup for after the last song and agree a meeting point with your driver before you walk in.
- Thursday bull riding. A seven-thirty start suits a six pm pickup for a mid-week bachelorette or birthday.
Who books a Stockyards party bus
Most requests come from bachelorette and bachelor groups, birthday parties, company outings and visiting guests who want one vehicle for the whole evening. Our bachelorette party bus and bar and club crawl pages cover those groups in more detail, and designated driver service explains the ride-home option. For sizes, see the 30-passenger bus, 20-passenger bus and 50-passenger bus. Citywide rates are on the service rates page.
Stockyards party bus questions
How much is a party bus to the Fort Worth Stockyards?
Typical range: about $95–$185 per hour for a 20-passenger bus and $105–$200 for a 30-passenger bus on a Sun–Thu daytime booking, with higher Friday and Saturday evening rates and a four-hour minimum. Final quote depends on date, hours, vehicle and availability.
What time is the Fort Worth Stockyards cattle drive?
The Stockyards publishes the Fort Worth Herd cattle drive as daily at 11:30 am and 4:00 pm. Confirm on the Stockyards site for your date.
How many people fit on a Stockyards party bus?
Sprinter limos seat about 10 to 14, party buses run from 15 up to 50 or more seats, and shuttle or charter buses reach 55 to 60.
Can the bus wait while we are inside Billy Bob’s Texas?
Yes, time is billed as hours on the clock, so waiting is part of the booked time. Agree the return pickup point with your driver.
Get a Stockyards party bus quote
Send your date, pickup address, stops and group size through the quote request form, or call (817) 541-4141. We reply with bus options and a written price.
