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Santa Monica Charter Bus Prices
Browse a large selection of buses with personalized pricingonline in seconds or by calling the 365-day team! Read below to learn what affects your rate and how to score the best deals.
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- Great dealson every bus size, plus special deals when you call us
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- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans
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Our Pricing & Rates
Santa Monica Charter Bus Rental Pricing
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour (Weekdays)* | Cost Per Hour (Weekends)* | Cost Per Day* | Cost Per Mile* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205–$385+ | $225–$410+ | $1,650–$2,950+ | $6.20–$8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225–$370+ | $255–$385+ | $1,815–$2,415+ | $6.20–$8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205–$365+ | $240–$380+ | $1,670–$2,335+ | $5.90–$8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190–$355+ | $220–$370+ | $1,540–$2,255+ | $5.65–$8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190–$350+ | $195–$365+ | $1,420–$2,180+ | $5.40–$7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190–$340+ | $190–$355+ | $1,300–$2,080+ | $5.15–$7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190–$330+ | $190–$350+ | $1,210–$1,990+ | $5.00–$7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180–$310+ | $180–$330+ | $1,150–$1,880+ | $4.75–$6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248–$426+ | $265–$460+ | $1,827–$2,954+ | $6.75–$9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190–$373+ | $218–$466+ | $1,395–$2,848+ | $5.00–$6.95+ |
*Rates shown are general estimates from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies serving Santa Monica. Your exact price depends on your travel date, trip length, and the bus you pick—and you can see it in under 30 seconds on your online quote, with no account needed! Standard hourly minimums are typically 2 hours Monday through Wednesday (or earlier in the day), 3+ hours after 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and up to 5 hours on peak dates. Don't need that much time? Just call us at (424) 525-8900 any day of the year—we can often set up less time, a one-way transfer, a split-time shuttle, or a custom package built around YOUR schedule!
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Peak Santa Monica Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
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| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| Los Angeles Rams Home Games | Nov 1, Nov 25, Dec 3 & Dec 20, 2026, then Jan 9 or 10, 2027 |
| Los Angeles Chargers Home Games | Nov 8, Nov 22, Nov 29 & Dec 17, 2026 |
| Los Angeles Lakers Home Games | November 1, 2026 – April 11, 2027 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers Home Games | March 25 – September 19, 2027 |
| UCLA Bruins Football Home Games | Oct 31, Nov 13 & Nov 28, 2026 |
| USC Trojans Football Home Games | Oct 31 & Nov 21, 2026 |
| Rose Parade | January 1, 2027 (Friday) |
| Los Angeles Auto Show | November 20–29, 2026 (Friday–Sunday) |
| Los Angeles County Fair | May 6–31, 2027 (Thursday–Monday) |
| Prom season | April–May 2027 |
| Homecoming season | September–October 2026 |
Event dates can change, so check yours before you book.
Before You Book
What's Included in Santa Monica Charter Bus Prices?
Moving your group around Santa Monica is transparent with us: your quote covers your bus rental and a driver! Outside expenses like Civic Auditorium lot fees or tolls are simply paid separately.
What's Included in Your Price
- Your bus and its driver
- Your driver's gratuity
- Use of the bus for the hours or miles you book
- Unlimited stops during your booked time
- An instant booking confirmation, then a call from the confirmation team to verify your itinerary
- Your driver's contact information before your trip date
Extra Costs: Tolls, Parking, Tax & Driver Hotel
- Tolls and parking
- The driver's hotel room each night of an overnight trip, which you book
- A second driver, when your itinerary needs one
- Overtime past your booked hours, billed by the hour
- Extra charges if your final drop-off isn't near your pickup
- Changes to your date, time or route, which may cost more
Charter Bus Fees to Avoid
- No smoking: violations bring a fine.
- A surcharge applies for vomit incidents.
- Your group pays for any damage it causes.
Know Before You Pay
A Note on Payment Terms for Santa Monica Bus Rentals
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How Can I Pay?
- All major credit cards are accepted, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.
- Corporate or custom billing is set up by phone with the booking company.
Can I Cancel and Get a Refund?
- Cancellations and refunds follow the national booking company's terms, which you'll see before you book.
- Read them before you pay, and call us with any question first.
What If My Plans Change or Run Over?
- Your booked hours are the minimum you pay, so book enough time for your event.
- Overtime is billed by the hour, and only if the bus is free to stay.
- Date, time and route changes aren't guaranteed. You can upgrade to a bigger bus if one is available, but downgrades aren't allowed.
What Affects Your Price
6 Factors That Affect Santa Monica Charter Bus Prices
From sunset celebrations along Ocean Avenue to corporate shuttles in Silicon Beach, no two trips cost the exact same! Because Santamonica
Factor 1: Which Bus You Choose
For easy group travel along the Pacific Coast Highway, the vehicle you pick plays the biggest role in your rate! A 56-passenger charter bus with an onboard restroom and undercarriage luggage bays costs more than a 15-passenger minibus or a sprinter van with a driver. Celebrating a birthday or bachelorette night near Third Street Promenade? You can also compare 15- to 50-passenger party buses with wraparound leather seating, color-changing LED lighting, and Bluetooth sound systems in one search!
Factor 2: How Far and How Long You Travel
Ready to compare hourly, one-way, round-trip, and multi-day packages? Short local hops between Bergamot Station and Downtown Santa Monica are usually billed by the hour with a standard 2- to 5-hour windows, while a long-distance charter bus up the coast to Santa Barbara is priced by the day or mile. Don't need the full hourly minimum for a quick transfer? Call the 24/7 team directly to ask about below-minimum phone deals and custom split-time packages!
Factor 3: The Time of Year
Fill out one quick form early if you're traveling between April and August, when graduations, prom nights, and summer tourism push Santa Monica bus demand and rates up! Winter and mid-week dates usually offer the lowest pricing.
Factor 4: The Travel Fees on Your Route
No one likes last-minute surprises on their bill, so we keep outside road costs completely transparent! While your quote includes the bus and driver, any bridge tolls, ExpressLanes fees on I-10 or I-405, and venue parking passes are paid separately. For instance, oversized vehicle parking at Santa Monica Beach Lot 1 North or staging near the Santa Monica Pier must be covered by your group. The confirmation team will help you plan for every stop!
Factor 5: Your Driver's Shifts and Hotel
On overnight trips, you'll also need to provide a comfortable hotel room for your driver. We'll help you coordinate everything!
Factor 6: Which Day You Ride
Your day of the week matters just as much as the season when locking in the best rate! Friday and Saturday nights see the highest demand for Santa Monica wedding shuttles at venues like The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows and weekend nights out on Main Street. Because fleets book up fast, Friday through Sunday rates and hourly minimums are slightly higher. If your schedule is flexible, booking on a Tuesday or Wednesday will save your group money!
Ways to Save
Top 5 Ways to Save on Your Santa Monica Charter Bus Rental
Ride on a weekday. Weekday hourly rates in the table start below weekend rates for most buses, and Sunday through Thursday typically run the lowest rates.
Fill the seats you pay for. A bigger bus costs more per hour but less per person: a full 56-passenger charter bus starts under $4 per person, per hour.
Book early. Booking early gives you the widest choice of buses for your date.
Keep your pickups together. Every extra pickup adds time on the clock, so one meeting spot keeps the hours, and the price, down.
Ask about less time. Standard minimums apply, but call us at (424) 525-8900 and we can often set up less time, a one-way, split time or a custom package.
Sample Trips
Examples of Santa Monica Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to LAX
A Santa Monica-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Long Beach and Los Angeles, and juggling rideshares for a dozen people with luggage in construction traffic is not a realistic plan. The company decided to find and book a Santa Monica airport transportation shuttle bus through Santamonica
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Long Beach, 6:00 AM second stop in Los Angeles, 7:00 AM drop-off at LAX
- Vehicle
- Sprinter van with driver
- Booked time
- 2 hours (the weekday minimum)
- Rate
- $190–$373 an hour (weekday) × 2 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$380–$746about $32–$62 per person
Example #2: Hollywood Bowl Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Long Beach is heading to a sold-out show at Hollywood Bowl. The roads back into Santa Monica after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Santa Monica concert charter bus rental through Santamonica
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Long Beach, 6:30 PM arrival at Hollywood Bowl, 11:30 PM post-show return to Long Beach
- Vehicle
- 35-passenger minibus
- Booked time
- 6 hours on a Saturday evening
- Rate
- $255–$385 an hour (weekend) × 6 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,530–$2,310about $44–$66 per person
Example #3: Channel Islands National Park Day Trip
A Santa Monica tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Channel Islands National Park. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Santa Monica corporate charter bus rental through Santamonica
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Santa Monica office, 9:00 AM arrival at Channel Islands National Park, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Santa Monica
- Vehicle
- 56-passenger charter bus
- Booked time
- About 12 hours (full day)
- Rate
- Full-day rate, $1,650–$2,950
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,650–$2,950about $41–$74 per person
Example #4: Los Angeles Chargers Game Day
A group of 25 Los Angeles Chargers season ticket holders from Los Angeles wants to make a home game at SoFi Stadium into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Santa Monica sporting event party bus rental through Santamonica
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Los Angeles, 12:30 PM arrival at SoFi Stadium, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Los Angeles
- Vehicle
- 25-passenger party bus
- Booked time
- About 6.5 hours on a Sunday
- Rate
- $248–$460 an hour (weekday low to weekend high) × 6.5 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,612–$2,990about $64–$120 per person
Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Monica Charter Bus Prices
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