56 Passenger Charter Bus
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Getting a price for your Santa Barbara bus rental takes under 30 seconds using our online quote tool — no account needed, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing, no waiting. Enter your date, group size, and pickup location, and you'll land on a results page showing vehicles, photos, and pricing from a network of bus companies serving Santa Barbara and the surrounding area.
Pricing shifts based on vehicle type and size, your travel date, how long you need the bus, and any extra stops along the route. A 15-passenger minibus for a morning wine tour through Solvang prices differently than a 56-passenger motorcoach for a UCSB graduation weekend. Summer concert season at the Santa Barbara Bowl, Old Spanish Days Fiesta in late July, and UCSB commencement in June are the busiest stretches of the year — and pricing reflects it.
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| 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+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| School Bus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.00 – $7.60+ |
| 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 805-951-1270. | ||||

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Why limit yourself to whatever one company happens to have available? Santabarbaracharterbusrentals.com brings together a large network of independently owned bus companies so you can compare more options and more packages than any single operator offers — all in one place, with pricing in under a minute.
You're never stuck with one fleet. That means you can weigh a compact 18-passenger minibus against a 40-passenger charter bus for the same weekend, compare amenity packages side by side, and choose the vehicle that actually fits your group and your budget. And because Santabarbaracharterbusrentals.com is not a local bus company, there's no pressure, no upsell, and no obligation — just a clear look at what's available for your trip.
If the results page doesn't show exactly what you need, a support team is available every day of the year at 805-951-1270 to build a custom package around your itinerary. One bus or a full fleet, a one-way transfer or a multi-day event schedule — whatever your group has planned, getting a quote is fast, free, and easy. Find your next bus rental the smart way with Santabarbaracharterbusrentals.com.
From airport transfers and wine tours to weddings, sporting events, and school field trips, Santabarbaracharterbusrentals.com helps you find group transportation for every occasion across Santa Barbara and the entire Central Coast. Whatever brings your group together, there's a bus in the network ready for it. Here's a look at everything you can find and book right here!

Getting your whole group to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) (500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117) without turning departure morning into a four-car scramble is exactly what a charter bus or minibus is built for. SBA is a small regional airport — ground transportation pickup is curbside on the arrivals level outside baggage claim on Fowler Road, and commercial vehicles stage nearby until your group is assembled and ready to board. Don't call the bus until every bag is in hand and everyone is at the curb; curbside time is tight at SBA.
If your group is not ready at the curb, SBA directs pickup vehicles to two cell phone lots: one beside the WWII Memorial near Long-Term Parking and another just off the CA-217 off-ramp at Sandspit Road. Your bus can wait there until every passenger and bag is assembled, then pull forward to the terminal curb instead of circling Fowler Road. The Santa Barbara Airport parking page names both waiting locations.
Flying into Los Angeles International (LAX) or Burbank Bob Hope Airport and need a transfer north on US-101? A full-size motorcoach with reclining seats, onboard WiFi, and undercarriage luggage bays turns that 90-minute drive into a comfortable, productive ride instead of a caravan of rental cars. Santabarbaracharterbusrentals.com makes it easy to compare airport shuttle options for SBA, LAX, and beyond — call 805-951-1270 or use the online quote tool to get pricing in seconds!

The Santa Barbara Bowl is one of the most beloved outdoor amphitheaters on the West Coast — and it has zero on-site patron parking. The Bowl's own website says it plainly: there is no parking at the venue. The official shuttle runs from Cabrillo Park (100 E Cabrillo Blvd) for $10 round trip per person, but that means your group splits up, waits in line, and reassembles at the end of the night.
A private charter bus or minibus changes the whole equation.
Your bus drops the group at the N Milpas Street entrance and stages nearby while you're inside — no shuttle wait, no parking hunt, no surge pricing on the way home. Milpas Street sees road closures during major Bowl events, so your driver coordinates the approach in advance. Concert season runs April through October, and summer dates fill fast.
Book three to six months out for the busiest shows, and mention your preferred pickup neighborhood — downtown State Street, the Funk Zone, or a hotel on Cabrillo Boulevard — when you fill out your quote!

Moving a team between Santa Barbara hotels, a conference at the Fess Parker DoubleTree Resort, and dinner reservations in the Funk Zone is a logistics puzzle that gets solved the moment you put everyone on one bus. No expense reports for individual parking. No late arrivals because someone missed the US-101 State Street exit.
One vehicle, one pickup window, one drop-off — and your team arrives together.
Whether you're coordinating a multi-day executive retreat, shuttling attendees between breakout sessions across the UCSB campus, or running a recurring employee route from Goleta to downtown, Santabarbaracharterbusrentals.com helps you find corporate transportation that fits your schedule. Full-size motorcoaches come with onboard WiFi, power outlets, and reclining seats — so the ride between venues is working time, not lost time. Compare vehicles and pricing from a network of bus companies serving Santa Barbara and the surrounding region.
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US-101 through downtown Santa Barbara backs up at the State Street on-ramp and the Milpas Street interchange every single weekday — and that's before a summer weekend adds tourist traffic on Cabrillo Boulevard. A dedicated employee shuttle takes the commute out of your team's hands and puts it on a schedule that actually runs.
Whether you need a daily route from a Goleta park-and-ride into downtown, a recurring shuttle between a satellite office in Carpinteria and your main campus, or coverage during a parking lot closure, Santabarbaracharterbusrentals.com connects you to a network of transportation providers who can build the route around your hours. One predictable transportation cost replaces a stack of individual parking reimbursements — and your team arrives less stressed and more ready to work. Call 805-951-1270 to explore employee shuttle options across the Santa Barbara region!

Government agencies and military units across Santa Barbara County use Santabarbaracharterbusrentals.com to arrange reliable group transportation for personnel moves, training events, base transfers, and official functions. Whether you need a single charter bus for a day trip or multi-vehicle coordination across several days, the network has vehicles sized for any headcount.
ADA-accessible buses with wheelchair lifts, wider aisles, and accessible restrooms are available through the network — just mention it when you request your quote. Full-size motorcoaches carry up to 56 passengers with undercarriage luggage bays sized for gear and equipment, and minibuses handle smaller unit movements with the same professionalism. Fill out one form or call 805-951-1270 any time to compare vehicles and pricing from transportation providers serving Santa Barbara and the entire Central Coast!

Santa Barbara sits right on US-101 — which means Los Angeles is roughly 90 miles south, San Luis Obispo is about 100 miles north, and San Francisco is a full day's drive up the coast. A full-size 56-passenger motorcoach turns any of those trips into a comfortable group experience, with reclining seats, climate control, onboard WiFi, power outlets, an onboard restroom, and undercarriage luggage bays that handle full-size suitcases for every passenger.
Heading to a conference in Los Angeles? A tournament in San Diego? A group excursion to Las Vegas?
One bus keeps everyone together, eliminates the caravan of rental cars, and arrives with a group that's rested instead of road-weary. Santabarbaracharterbusrentals.com helps you compare long-distance charter buses and pricing from a network of providers serving Santa Barbara and destinations statewide. Call 805-951-1270 or use the online quote tool to see what's available for your route!

A birthday dinner on State Street. A family reunion picnic at Arroyo Burro Beach. A milestone anniversary celebration with a sunset cruise from Stearns Wharf.
Whatever the occasion, a private charter bus keeps the whole group together from the first pickup to the last drop-off — no dividing up into separate cars, no one missing the turn onto Cabrillo Boulevard, no parking battle at the end of the night.
Party buses seating 15 to 50 passengers come with a full-length bar, color-changing LED lighting, a premium Bluetooth sound system, and flat-panel TVs — so the celebration starts the moment everyone boards, not when you arrive. Minibuses and charter buses work equally well for daytime events where the vibe is more relaxed. Santabarbaracharterbusrentals.com lets you compare private event transportation options from a network of bus companies serving Santa Barbara and the surrounding area — call 805-951-1270 or fill out the online form to get started!

Prom season across Santa Barbara Unified, Dos Pueblos, San Marcos, and Carpinteria school districts lands in April and May — and that is the single busiest stretch of the year for party buses and minibuses across the entire Santa Barbara market. Waiting until March to book means higher prices, limited vehicle selection, and real risk of finding nothing available at all. Book in the fall if you can, and no later than January for a spring prom date.
A 15- to 50-passenger party bus picks the whole group up in one place, runs the itinerary you set, and brings everyone home safely at the end of the night. LED lighting, a Bluetooth sound system, and a built-in bar (for the chaperones!) make the ride as memorable as the event itself. Santabarbaracharterbusrentals.com makes it easy to compare prom party buses from a network of providers serving Santa Barbara — fill out one quick form or call 805-951-1270 to lock in your date!

Congregations across Santa Barbara County trust Santabarbaracharterbusrentals.com to arrange transportation for retreats, weekend conferences, mission trips, and standing weekly routes. Whether your group is heading to a retreat center in the Santa Ynez Valley or coordinating a multi-church event at Earl Warren Showgrounds, one bus keeps everyone together and on schedule without organizing a caravan of individual drivers.
Minibuses seating 15 to 35 passengers work well for smaller congregations and mid-week services. Full-size motorcoaches handle larger groups with room to spare, and ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network for members who need them — just mention it when you request your quote. Santabarbaracharterbusrentals.com brings together a large network of bus companies so you can compare more options than any one provider offers. Call 805-951-1270 or fill out the online form to find religious group transportation serving Santa Barbara today!

Skip the parent carpool coordination and put your whole class on one bus. Santabarbaracharterbusrentals.com makes it easy to find and compare field trip buses for schools across Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, and the surrounding area — sized to your student count and your chaperone list, with no account required to view pricing and vehicle photos.
A visit to the Santa Barbara Zoo (500 Niños Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93103) is one of the most popular field trip destinations in the county, and a charter bus or minibus drops students at the Niños Drive entrance together — no staggered arrival times, no missing students from different cars. The Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara, CA 93105) and the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum (113 Harbor Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93109) are equally popular stops. ADA-accessible buses are available through the network.
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Moving an entire team — athletes, coaches, equipment bags, and gear — across Santa Barbara County is a job for one well-equipped charter bus, not a convoy of parent vehicles. Full-size motorcoaches carry up to 56 passengers with undercarriage luggage bays deep enough for duffels, equipment bags, and everything else a traveling team needs. Reclining seats and climate control mean your athletes arrive rested, not cramped.
Fan groups heading to UCSB Gauchos games at Thunderdome or Caesar Ely Field can skip the parking scramble on the UCSB campus entirely — one charter bus drops your group at the venue entrance and stages until the final whistle. Earl Warren Showgrounds hosts major equestrian events including the Santa Barbara National Horse Show, where trailer and bus traffic fills the lot fast on competition days. Santabarbaracharterbusrentals.com helps you compare sports team and sporting event transportation from a network of providers serving Santa Barbara — call 805-951-1270 or use the online quote tool to get started!

Your wedding day has enough moving parts without worrying about whether your guests found parking on Laguna Street or made the turn onto East Valley Road. A Santa Barbara wedding shuttle bus handles hotel pickups along State Street or Cabrillo Boulevard, delivers everyone to the ceremony together, and loops back for the reception — so nobody misses the first dance because they were circling the block.
Santa Barbara's most sought-after wedding venues each come with their own logistics. Old Mission Santa Barbara has no on-site bus parking — buses drop guests on Laguna Street and stage on nearby side streets. A hilltop venue like Riviera Mansion or a ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley means winding roads that are far easier in one large vehicle than in a dozen separate cars.
You can request white, black, or silver buses to match your wedding palette — just mention it when you fill out your quote! Call 805-951-1270 to start planning your wedding transportation today.

Santa Barbara County is one of California's premier wine regions, and the good news is that it's all within easy reach of downtown. The Funk Zone — Santa Barbara's urban tasting district along Yanonali Street between US-101 and the waterfront — packs a dozen tasting rooms into a walkable few blocks. From there, CA-154 winds over San Marcos Pass into the Santa Ynez Valley, where Los Olivos, Solvang, and Buellton anchor a wine country loop that takes a full, happy day to explore properly.
CA-154 is a two-lane mountain road — beautiful, winding, and absolutely not the place to be the designated driver after three tastings. A wine tour bus keeps everyone together between stops at Foxen Winery (7200 Foxen Canyon Rd, Santa Maria, CA 93454), Buttonwood Farm Winery (1500 Alamo Pintado Rd, Solvang, CA 93463), and the Funk Zone tasting rooms back in town, and nobody has to sit out a pour. Party buses and Sprinter vans both work beautifully for wine tours — compare options and pricing from a network of providers serving Santa Barbara by calling 805-951-1270 or filling out the online form!
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Santabarbaracharterbusrentals.com helps you find bus rentals in Santa Barbara and the entire surrounding region! Whether you need a Goleta charter bus, a Carpinteria bus rental, transportation from Ventura, or a long-distance run to Los Angeles or San Luis Obispo — Santabarbaracharterbusrentals.com can help match you with the right bus. Fill out one form to compare vehicles and pricing from a network of transportation providers serving Santa Barbara and the entire Central Coast!

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Santabarbaracharterbusrentals.com is a quote-comparison and referral website for group transportation. It lets you compare party buses, charter buses, minibuses, Sprinter vans, and school buses serving Santa Barbara through one quick online form — so you can weigh prices and vehicle options side by side instead of calling five companies one at a time. Santabarbaracharterbusrentals.com is not a local bus company and does not own any vehicles. Transportation is provided by independent operators, and booking is completed through a national booking platform.
The Santa Barbara Bowl (1122 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103) has no on-site patron parking — the venue's own website states this plainly. Charter buses drop passengers on N Milpas Street near the venue entrance, then stage off-site while the show is underway. Milpas Street sees road closures and restricted access during major events, so your driver coordinates the approach and pickup window in advance.
The official Bowl shuttle runs from Cabrillo Park (100 E Cabrillo Blvd) for $10 round trip per person — a private charter bus skips the wait and keeps your group together from pickup to last song. Concert season runs April through October; book early for summer headliners.
Charter buses and larger vehicles drop off at the Santa Barbara Zoo (500 Niños Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93103) on Niños Drive near the main entrance. The zoo advises groups with buses to call ahead to coordinate arrival and confirm current parking guidance, as bus and RV parking is designated within the main lot. Open daily 10am–5pm; group rates are available and worth requesting when you contact the zoo.
Confirm current drop-off logistics by calling the zoo directly before your visit.
Earl Warren Showgrounds (3400 Calle Real, Santa Barbara, CA 93105) sits just off US-101 at the Las Positas Road exit, making it one of the more bus-accessible large venues in the county. The main lot accommodates buses and large vehicles, and there is ample room for staging during events. Because drop-off and parking coordination varies by event — the Santa Barbara National Horse Show, swap meets, and county fair events each run differently — contact the showgrounds directly at (805) 687-0766 before your visit to confirm the current approach, designated drop-off point, and whether advance parking arrangements are required for your specific event date.
UCSB's Thunderdome arena is on the UC Santa Barbara campus in Goleta, accessed via CA-217 (Ward Memorial Blvd) off US-101. Campus parking is managed by UCSB Transportation & Parking Services (TPS), and oversized vehicles including charter buses require a permit coordinated through TPS in advance — call 805-951-1270 to arrange. Buses typically park in the Lot 22 or Lot 32 area near the Events Center, depending on the event and current lot assignments.
UCSB's oversize-vehicle parking rules define a large vehicle as more than 22 feet long or 90 inches wide and generally prohibit it from parking on campus, so a full-size coach needs a size-specific plan before game day. Confirm your specific permit and drop-off point with TPS before game day, as lot assignments shift by event. One charter bus from downtown Santa Barbara eliminates the campus parking scramble entirely for your whole group.
Old Mission Santa Barbara (2201 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105) has no dedicated on-site bus parking. Charter buses drop passengers on Laguna Street or Los Olivos Street near the mission entrance, then stage on nearby side streets while the group visits. Street parking in the surrounding neighborhood is limited, particularly on weekends and during peak summer tourist season.
Self-guided tours run Monday–Saturday 9:30am–5pm and Sundays 12:30pm–5pm (hours vary by season — confirm current hours on the mission's website before your visit). Contact the mission directly at (805) 682-4149 to coordinate group arrival for large parties.
At Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) (500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117), charter bus pickup and drop-off is curbside on the arrivals level outside baggage claim on Fowler Road. SBA is a small regional airport with no large dedicated charter bus staging lot — commercial vehicles stage nearby and pull to the curb once your group is assembled with all luggage in hand. Do not call the bus forward until every passenger is at the curb and every checked bag is accounted for; curbside time is enforced.
Check the SBA ground transportation page for current commercial vehicle guidance before your travel date.
Book three to six months out for most Santa Barbara trips, and stretch that to six months or more for the market's busiest dates. The Santa Barbara International Film Festival runs January 29–February 8, 2026 and fills hotel rooms and buses across the county. UCSB commencement in mid-June and Old Spanish Days Fiesta in late July are two of the tightest weekends of the year.
Summer concert season at the Santa Barbara Bowl runs April through October, and the most popular headliners sell out buses as fast as they sell out tickets. Prom season across Santa Barbara Unified, Dos Pueblos, and San Marcos school districts lands in April and May — book by January at the latest. Waiting until the last minute means higher rates and slim pickings.
Call 805-951-1270 right now to lock in your date!
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