Santa Barbara Charter Bus & Minibus Rentals
With us on your side, make Charter Bus Santa Barbara your first choice for group transportation services in Santa Barbara and Southern California. You can easily rent a charter bus or minibus for a private group event, business trip, or any other occasion. When you’re ready to book, call 805-834-8960 anytime, 24/7 to chat with a rental expert about your itinerary and get a free price quote!
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Why Rent a Bus With Charter Bus Santa Barbara?
Charter Bus Santa Barbara has simplified group transportation throughout Southern California for years. We provide a variety of group transportation solutions, no matter how big or small your group is. With an extensive fleet of charter bus and minibus rentals in Santa Barbara, including party buses, your travel needs can easily be met with Charter Bus Santa Barbara. Rent a charter bus for private outings, sporting events, weddings, or corporate events. Whatever group occasion may come your way in Southern California, our team at Charter Bus Santa Barbara is prepared with a private bus rental that’s just the thing. Call 805-834-8960 anytime to book your bus!
Bus types we offer in Santa Barbara
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Sporting Event Bus Rentals In Santa Barbara
Attending a UCSB Gauchos game at the Thunderdome? Or hitting the links at Sandpiper Golf Club for a leisurely corporate team-building event? Let a Santa Barbara charter bus get you there. With a bus driver at the wheel, everyone can have some drinks and relax and unwind in a comfortable climate-controlled cabin. Full-size charter buses can carry a large roster of 56 passengers with ease, or book a more compact minibus rental for an even tighter-knit celebration.
Easy Wedding Shuttle Bus Rentals in Santa Barbara
From picking your Santa Barbara wedding venue to your first dance as a couple, planning your wedding should be fun and stress-free. Let the pros at Charter Bus Santa Barbara organize your wedding shuttle service to take transportation logistics off of your to-do list! Book a Santa Barbara wedding shuttle to get you to the Santa Barbara Zoo for an untraditional reception party. Your guests can relax and focus on celebrating without the need to drive or choose a DD at the end of the night.
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Call Now: 805-834-8960Efficient Corporate Transportation In Santa Barbara
Business travelers can leave the heavy SoCal traffic up to the Charter Bus Santa Barbara charter bus team. A corporate charter bus rental will keep your business group on time, professional, and refreshed during your travels around Santa Barbara. You can also easily use our online quote tool to see pricing on all our available corporate vehicles!
Rent a Comfortable Charter Bus For Santa Barbara Field Trips
When you need a modern, reliable, and comfortable bus for your next school field trip in Santa Barbara, look no further than Charter Bus Santa Barbara! Ditch the old-fashioned school bus rental and treat your students and chaperones to a field trip bus rental equipped with features like reclining seats, TV screens, WiFi, a PA system, climate controls, and an onboard restroom. They’ll love you forever after this one!
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Plan a girls’ weekend getaway at the Chumash Casino with a private shuttle bus rental! Or even visit destinations around California, like Hollywood, San Jose, or Napa Valley! Charter Bus Santa Barbara makes private trips like birthday celebrations or weekend getaways for a big group much more convenient. A driver will take care of everything on the road.
Airport Shuttles In Santa Barbara For Easy Transfers
Flying into the Santa Barbara Airport with a group of friends? No one wants to wait for multiple rideshares to pick everyone up at the airport. You can all travel together by reserving a private shuttle service ahead of time to simplify group transport from the airport.
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| Bus Type | Per Hour | Per Day | Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 to 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $180 – $500+ | $1,800 – $3,800 | $6.00 – $9.95 |
| 40 to 50 Passenger Charter Bus | $170 – $480+ | $1,700 – $3,565 | $6.00 – $9.95 |
| 25 to 35 Passenger Minibus | $150 – $450+ | $1,610 – $3,465 | $4.00 – $9.95 |
| 20 to 24 Passenger Minibus | $150 – $440+ | $1,610 – $3,365 | $4.00 – $8.95 |
| 15 to 18 Passenger Minibus | $150 – $430+ | $1,520 – $3,255 | $4.00 – $7.95 |
| Entertainer Coach | $315 – $550+ | $3,000 – $5,000+ | $6.00 – $9.95 |
| Yellow School Bus | $145 – $450+ | $1,520 – $3,655 | $6.00 – $9.95 |
| Shuttle Bus | $155 – $450+ | $1,520 – $3,655 | $6.00 – $9.95 |
Santa Barbara Party Bus Rental Prices
| Type of Party Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Party Bus (10 to 20 Passengers) | $180 - $450+ | $200 - $470+ | $1,000 - $2,900+ |
| Medium Party Bus (20 to 40 Passengers) | $200 - $500+ | $220 - $500+ | $1,200 - $3,500+ |
| Large Party Bus Rental (40 to 50 Passengers) | $250 - $500+ | $240 - $520+ | $1,500 - $3,900+ |
| Mercedes Sprinter Party Bus | $160 - $400+ | $180 - $450+ | $1,000 - $3,900+ |
* Prices may vary greatly in your city and state. Due to the impact of COVID-19 and inflation, all rental prices shown are past estimates. Actual pricing may be significantly higher depending on availability and location. To get real-time pricing, call us 1-805-834-8960 or use our online quote tool.
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Top Destinations in Santa Barbara To Visit By Charter Bus
These must-visit destinations are just a few of Santa Barbara’s cultural and entertainment hubs. Travel like a VIP on a Charter Bus Santa Barbara party bus when you visit these destinations around Santa Barbara! You can see live pricing & availability of our most popular vehicles in under 30-seconds using our online tool. Or call us for even more options!
Santa Barbara Zoo
- 500 Ninos Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
- (805) 962-5339
The Santa Barbara Zoo is a zoological park with 30 acres that houses around 500 animals, making this the perfect spot for field trips, family-friendly trips, or even a group outing for your scout troop or community organization. Stop by for daily events such as a giraffe feeding, California condor trip, or gorillas and gibbons program!
Santa Barbara Botanic Garden
- 1212 Mission Canyon Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
- (805) 682-4726
The Santa Barbara Botanic Garden boasts 78 acres of native flora and scenic trails. Plan a visit to explore more than 1,000 types of plants, including Channel Islands native plants in the Island View Garden, California redwoods and plants from around the world.
Santa Barbara Museum of Art
- 1130 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- (805) 963-4364
The Santa Barbara Museum of Art boasts a collection of works spanning over 5,000 years of art history. See Claude Monet’s painting of the Santa Barbara Mission and iconic masterpieces from Asian artists. Free docent-guided tours are available throughout the day on weekends.
Santa Barbara Mission
- 2201 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
- (805) 682-4713
Formally called the Old Mission Santa Barbara, this historic structure is one of the chain of 21 Spanish Missions in California. You can book group tours here through the Old Mission and learn about the daily life of missionaries in 18th and 19th century California and its impact on Native Chumash community. You’ll see restored portions of the church, a historic cemetery, and Moorish-style architecture that define this location.
Santa Barbara Maritime Museum
- 113 Harbor Way Ste 190, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
- (805) 962-8404
The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum covers the history of nautical exploration and maritime traditions of California’s central coast region. See exhibits on topics like the history of surfing in Santa Barbara and explore historic photos from Stearns Wharf.
MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation
- 125 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- (805) 770-5000
Looking for a field trip spot for children? MOXI is the perfect destination. It offers fun, interactive science exhibits covering topics like science, technology, engineering, arts and math. School groups have plenty of interactive opportunities like building their own roller coasters or experimenting with engineering challenges using gravity.
Santa Barbara Bowl
- 1122 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
- (805) 962-7411
The Santa Barbara Bowl is a stunning 4,562-seat outdoor amphitheater in the Santa Barbara hills. Plan to visit during a free concert like a performance by the Santa Barbara Symphony, or book tickets to see big names perform live!
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History & Sea Center
- 2559 Puesta del Sol Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
- (805) 682-4711
Located on a scenic spot near Mission Creek, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History explores the natural sciences, plants, animals, and history of Santa Barbara. Enjoy exhibits on insects, marine life, and fossils, and even plan a trip to its planetarium for a peek into the night sky.
Santa Barbara Courthouse
- 1100 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- (805) 962-6464
The Santa Barbara Courthouse is a stunning Spanish-Colonial and Moorish-style building from 1929. Considered a landmark of Santa Barbara, the courthouse offers stunning architecture and panoramic city and ocean views from its 85-foot El Mirador clock tower.
Rent a Bus To Visit Santa Barbara Neighborhoods
Getting around in separate cars isn’t easy when you want to hit every stop on your trip around Santa Barbara neighborhoods. Load your friends, family members or colleagues onto a charter bus rental, plan your pick up and drop-off points and a driver will easily handle transportation between each neighborhood in Santa Barbara!
The Funk Zone
This artsy Santa Barbara district blends creative exploration and a laid-back surf vibe with local wineries, craft breweries, and galleries. Stop by the MOXI, Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation for interactive exhibits on science and engineering for kids, explore art and architecture at galleries like Sullivan Goss—An American Gallery, and sample beers at the Funk Zone Brewery.
State Street
State Street is Santa Barbara’s retail and shopping district. Stretching for several miles along the waterfront, it has plenty of designer digs, high-end hotels, department stores, fast casual dining establishments, and major movie theaters.
Waterfront
Rent a charter bus to explore Santa Barbara’s iconic waterfront, also referred to as the harbor. Take a stroll down Stearns Wharf, the longest deep-water pier between Los Angeles and San Francisco, or visit the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum to see exhibits about historic fishing practices and aquatic artifacts.
The Mesa
For a beautiful look at Santa Barbara’s coast, head east to The Mesa. Visit Leadbetter Beach to swim, surf, and have a picnic lunch with your group. Rent a charter bus to take your private group of friends or family to the scenic Douglas Family Preserve to catch the sunset on the scenic Pacific Coast Highway.
