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San Diego Charter Bus Prices
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Our Pricing & Rates
San Diego Charter Bus Rental Pricing
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour (Weekdays)* | Cost Per Hour (Weekends)* | Cost Per Day* | Cost Per Mile* |
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| 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 San Diego. 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.
Book Ahead
Peak San Diego Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
In San Diego, bus demand spikes during April and May proms, summer weekends, Comic-Con at the San Diego Convention Center, and Padres games at Petco Park. Because independent companies in our network compete for your trip, locking in your date early gets you the best rate!
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| San Diego State Aztecs Football Home Games | Oct 31 & Nov 14, 2026 |
| San Diego Padres Home Games | March 25 – September 19, 2027 |
| San Diego State Aztecs Men's Basketball Home Games | November 3, 2026 – March 6, 2027 |
| San Diego State Aztecs Women's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – March 6, 2027 |
| Anaheim Ducks Home Games | November 1, 2026 – April 6, 2027 |
| Los Angeles Angels Home Games | April 2 – September 26, 2027 |
| San Diego County Fair | June 10 – July 5, 2027 |
| San Diego Comic-Con International | July 22–25, 2027 (Thursday–Sunday) |
| 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 San Diego Charter Bus Prices?
You'll love that our transparent quotes include your private bus rental and a driver with zero hidden fees! Outside costs like venue parking permits and tolls are 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 San Diego Bus Rentals
Forget jumping through hoops or creating an account just to reserve your ride! Once you pick the bus you love, you'll put down a deposit online through the national booking platform and pay your remaining balance before departure.
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.
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 San Diego Charter Bus Prices
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Factor 1: Which Bus You Choose
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Factor 2: How Far and How Long You Travel
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Factor 3: Your Starting City
You can count on our massive network to cover San Diego, the cities around it, and all of California! Whether you're departing from Downtown San Diego, Chula Vista, Oceanside, Carlsbad, or El Cajon, local bus availability matters. If your pickup spot is far outside a major metro hub, your quote may include "deadhead" mileage for the bus to reach your starting point. Because our network spans the state, we always match you with nearby operators!
Factor 4: The Travel Fees on Your Route
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Factor 5: Your Driver's Shifts and Hotel
Multi-day road trips require a second driver or a 3-star hotel room for your driver's overnight rest.
Factor 6: Which Day You Ride
On Friday and Saturday nights, wedding shuttles in Coronado and bachelorette trips are in high demand, driving up weekend rates and hourly minimums. Traveling on a Tuesday or Wednesday is an easy way to score lower hourly rates! Whenever you ride, our 30-second quote tool shows your best options side by side.
Ways to Save
Top 4 Ways to Save on Your San Diego 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.
Sample Trips
Examples of San Diego Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to SAN
A San Diego-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to San Diego International Airport (SAN) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Oceanside and Chula Vista, 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 San Diego airport transportation shuttle bus through Sandiego
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Oceanside, 6:00 AM second stop in Chula Vista, 7:00 AM drop-off at SAN
- 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: North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Oceanside is heading to a sold-out show at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre. The roads back into San Diego after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a San Diego concert charter bus rental through Sandiego
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Oceanside, 6:30 PM arrival at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre, 11:30 PM post-show return to Oceanside
- 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: Joshua Tree National Park Day Trip
A San Diego tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Joshua Tree National Park. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a San Diego corporate charter bus rental through Sandiego
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown San Diego office, 9:00 AM arrival at Joshua Tree National Park, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to San Diego
- 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: San Diego Padres Game Day
A group of 25 San Diego Padres season ticket holders from Chula Vista wants to make a home game at Petco Park into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a San Diego sporting event party bus rental through Sandiego
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Chula Vista, 12:30 PM arrival at Petco Park, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Chula Vista
- 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 San Diego Charter Bus Prices
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Contact usHow can I get a party bus or charter bus quote in San Diego?
Enter your pickup location, date, destination, and headcount into our 30-second online quote form! You'll instantly see buses, interior photos, and live pricing right on your screen with no account needed.
Does Sandiegoshuttlebuscompany.com own the buses in San Diego?
No, and that's the whole point! Because we're a comparison website and don't own any vehicles, you're never stuck with one company's fleet and instead compare independent San Diego providers competing for your business.
Can I get a quote if I don't have my final headcount yet?
Yes, absolutely! Just put your estimated passenger count and basic route into our online form to see vehicle sizes and pricing in under 30 seconds, then adjust your reservation as plans come together.
Do you offer same-day or last-minute bus rentals in San Diego?
Yes! Because our website connects you with one of the largest networks of independent bus companies across San Diego and California, you can easily find and book a last-minute bus for the very same day through one of America's largest national booking platforms.
What packages can I book for my San Diego group trip?
You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, full-day, and multi-day packages for any occasion! Once you book online, a confirmation department verifies every pickup, drop-off, and stop on your group transportation itinerary.
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