56 Passenger Charter Bus
You deserve group transportation that's as easy as the destination itself. Whether you're heading to a show at the Santa Barbara Bowl, shuttling wedding guests through the wine country, or coordinating a corporate transfer to SBA, Oxnardcharterbuscompany.com puts buses from a large network of transportation companies right at your fingertips — compare vehicles and prices in seconds, no account needed. Call 805-834-8960 or get your free quote online right now!
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We know how frustrating it is to call company after company, describe your trip over and over, and wait on callbacks that never come. Oxnardcharterbuscompany.com replaces all of that with one quick form. Fill it out once, and you'll instantly see vehicles, pictures, and prices from a large network of transportation companies serving Santa Barbara and the surrounding area — side by side, in seconds, no account required.
Oxnardcharterbuscompany.com is not a local bus company. It's a quote-comparison and referral website that connects you to a network of independent transportation providers so you can find the right bus for your group without the runaround. Want a party bus with a built-in bar for your bachelorette night on State Street?
A full-size motorcoach with WiFi for a corporate group heading down US-101? Request the amenities you want, compare pictures and prices side by side, and choose the bus that fits. Buses are available for local Santa Barbara trips and long-distance runs statewide.
Call 805-834-8960 or use the online quote tool to get started right now!
Vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a transportation company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 805-834-8960 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 805-834-8960 before booking.
If you're tired of hunting for pricing that nobody wants to publish, you're going to love this. Oxnardcharterbuscompany.com gives you online bus rental pricing in under 30 seconds — just enter your pickup location, date, group size, and trip details, and you'll land on a results page showing vehicles and prices from transportation companies serving Santa Barbara. No account. No waiting for callbacks to get pricing.
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Pricing varies based on the bus type, the date, how far you're going, and the amenities you choose. A 15-passenger minibus for a quick wine country run to Los Olivos will price differently than a 56-passenger charter bus for a weekend trip down to Los Angeles. The fastest way to know what YOUR trip costs is to fill out the form and see for yourself — or call 805-834-8960 any time and a live agent will build a custom quote around your itinerary!
| 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 805-834-8960. | ||||

Find and Compare Options From Providers Serving Santa Barbara
Oxnardcharterbuscompany.com connects you to a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, the Santa Ynez Valley, and beyond — so you're never stuck with whatever one company happens to have available on your date. Fill out one form and see more vehicles, more packages, and more price points than any single operator could ever show you.
You get instant online pricing, vehicle photos, and the ability to compare your options side by side — all without creating an account. And if you'd rather talk it through, a live team is available at 805-834-8960 every day of the year. They can help you figure out the right bus size for your headcount, walk you through available amenities, and put together a custom package for your trip.
Why limit yourself to one fleet? One quick form gives you access to minibuses, party buses, charter buses, and sprinter vans from a network of companies serving Santa Barbara — and you choose the bus that works for you. Compare pictures and prices, pick your package, and book right online through the national booking platform in just minutes.
It really is that easy!
Through a network of transportation companies serving Santa Barbara and the Central Coast, you can find and book group transportation for virtually any occasion — airport transfers, concerts, weddings, wine tours, corporate shuttles, prom, field trips, sporting events, and so much more. Whatever brings your group together, there's a bus in the network ready for it!

For quick and easy airport transportation in Santa Barbara, Oxnardcharterbuscompany.com is the smartest place to start. Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) (500 Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117) is compact and easy to navigate — but getting a large group there on time, with all their luggage, in one piece, is a different story. One minibus or charter bus handles it cleanly, dropping everyone curbside at the arrivals level without the chaos of coordinating multiple cars.
Many Santa Barbara groups also fly in and out of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), roughly 100 miles south via US-101 — a 2 to 2.5-hour run depending on LA traffic. A charter bus with reclining seats, WiFi, and onboard power outlets turns that drive into productive (or relaxing!) travel time instead of a white-knuckle carpool. The same goes for Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR), about 90 miles away.
Fill out one quick form to compare vehicles and pricing for SBA, LAX, BUR, or any airport your group needs — or call 805-834-8960 right now!

Fill out one quick form and find the perfect bus for your next night at the Santa Barbara Bowl (1122 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103) — one of the most beloved outdoor amphitheaters on the West Coast. Here's the thing about the Bowl: it sits in a hillside residential neighborhood where parking is extremely limited. The venue's own guest lots — Santa Barbara High School (enter on Anapamu St) and The Armory (enter on Nopal St) — charge $30 and close 30 minutes after the show ends.
A charter bus or party bus drops your group at the designated zone on the corner of Milpas and Anapamu St, approaching northbound on Milpas, then stages nearby while you enjoy the show.
Skip the parking scramble entirely. A party bus keeps the energy going from pickup to first song — with a built-in bar, LED lighting, and Bluetooth sound — and everyone rides home together when the encore ends. Compare concert bus options for the Bowl and beyond at 805-834-8960 or online right now!

Browse a large selection of charter buses, minibuses, and sprinter vans for corporate transportation in Santa Barbara — all from one quick form. Whether you're shuttling a team between downtown hotels and a conference at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden (1100 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101), coordinating client transfers to SBA, or moving a group up US-101 for a meeting in San Luis Obispo, Oxnardcharterbuscompany.com makes the transportation the easy part.
Corporate buses in the network come with amenities your team actually wants on a business trip: WiFi, power outlets, reclining seats, and climate control. Compare full-size motorcoaches for large delegations or sleek sprinter vans for executive transfers — all from one form, with instant online pricing. A support team is available at 805-834-8960 to help you build a custom package around your schedule!

Finding a reliable employee shuttle in Santa Barbara doesn't have to be complicated. Oxnardcharterbuscompany.com helps you compare minibuses and charter buses for recurring commuter routes, off-site parking shuttles, and event-day employee transportation across Santa Barbara, Goleta, and Carpinteria. US-101 through the Santa Barbara corridor sees real congestion during summer tourist season and peak commute hours — a dedicated employee shuttle takes that stress off your team's plate entirely.
Set up a daily route from a UCSB-area park-and-ride to a Goleta tech campus, or arrange a one-time shuttle for a company event at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club (3375 Foothill Rd, Carpinteria, CA 93013). Whatever your schedule, you can compare available vehicles, routes, and packages from a network of transportation companies serving the area — and book the one that fits. Call 805-834-8960 to get started!

For government agencies, military units, and public institutions in the Santa Barbara area, Oxnardcharterbuscompany.com makes it easy to compare charter buses and minibuses for personnel moves, training events, interagency transfers, and multi-day transportation needs. Whether you need a single minibus for a small team or a fleet of full-size motorcoaches for a large-scale operation, you can compare available vehicles and pricing from a network of transportation providers serving Santa Barbara and the Central Coast.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — just mention your requirements when you submit your trip details. Need multi-day transportation or a recurring route? A live team is available at 805-834-8960 every day of the year to help you build a custom package that works around your agency's schedule and requirements.
One form, one call, and your group transportation is handled!

Oxnardcharterbuscompany.com is ready to help you find long-distance charter bus transportation from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, San Diego, and destinations all across California and beyond. A full-size motorcoach with reclining seats, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, and large undercarriage luggage bays turns a long drive into a comfortable group experience — no one staring at the brake lights on US-101 from behind the wheel of their own car.
Santa Barbara to downtown Los Angeles is roughly 100 miles, and with LA traffic on the 101, a charter bus that lets your group relax, charge their devices, and arrive together is an easy call. Compare long-distance motorcoaches and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving the Central Coast — or call 805-834-8960 and a live agent will put together a custom package for your route and dates!

Fill out one quick form and find a bus for any private event in Santa Barbara — birthday parties, quinceañeras, anniversary celebrations, family reunions, and more. Santa Barbara's mix of waterfront venues, wine country estates, and historic landmarks makes it an incredible backdrop for private events, and a charter bus or party bus keeps your whole group moving together from venue to venue without anyone worrying about parking or directions.
Head from cocktails at the harbor to dinner on State Street, then out to a late-night spot — all in one bus, on your itinerary, on your schedule. Party buses in the network come with a built-in bar, color-changing LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, and wraparound perimeter seating. Compare available options and pricing for your date at 805-834-8960 or right online — no account needed!

Compare party buses and minibuses for prom in Santa Barbara — and book early, because prom season fills fast across Santa Barbara High School, San Marcos High School, and Dos Pueblos High School in Goleta. April and May are among the busiest months of the year for bus rentals across the entire Central Coast, and the best vehicles get claimed months in advance.
A prom party bus keeps your group together all night, with a built-in bar (for the chaperones!), LED lighting, a premium sound system, and flat-panel TVs. You set the pickup order, you set the itinerary, and everyone arrives at the venue together. Compare available party buses, minibuses, and pricing for your prom date right online — or call 805-834-8960 to lock in your bus before the date fills!

Whether your congregation is heading to a weekend retreat in the mountains, a regional conference in Los Angeles, or simply needs a reliable Sunday shuttle from a parking lot to your place of worship, Oxnardcharterbuscompany.com helps you find and compare charter buses and minibuses for religious group transportation across Santa Barbara and beyond. One quick form gives you access to a network of transportation companies serving the area — compare vehicle sizes, amenities, and pricing side by side.
ADA-accessible buses are available through the network for members who need them — just mention it when you submit your trip details. Whether you need a 15-passenger minibus for a small group or a 56-passenger motorcoach for a large congregation event, you'll find the right fit here. Call 805-834-8960 any time to get a custom quote built around your schedule and headcount!

Get a charter bus or minibus for your next school field trip in Santa Barbara — and make the whole day easier for teachers, chaperones, and students alike. One bus keeps the entire class together, eliminates the parent-carpool coordination headache, and gives everyone room to settle in with overhead storage for backpacks and lunches.
Take your students to the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (2559 Puesta del Sol, Santa Barbara, CA 93105) for an interactive science day, or plan a history-focused trip to Old Mission Santa Barbara (2201 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105) — buses drop off along Laguna St near the front entrance. The Santa Barbara Zoo (500 Niños Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93103) requires groups of 20 or more to reserve a field trip in advance, and the group sales team at (805) 962-5339, ext. 128 handles those reservations. Compare school bus and charter bus options from a network of transportation companies serving Santa Barbara — or call 805-834-8960 to get your field trip quote today!

Get your team or your fan group to the game without the carpool chaos. Oxnardcharterbuscompany.com helps you find charter buses and minibuses for sports team travel, fan group shuttles, and sporting event transportation across Santa Barbara and the Central Coast. Whether you're moving a youth soccer team to a regional tournament in Ventura, shuttling a UCSB fan group to the UCSB Events Center (552 University Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93106) for a home game, or organizing a group trip to a Los Angeles stadium, one bus keeps everyone together and on schedule.
Full-size motorcoaches have large undercarriage luggage bays for equipment bags, gear, and duffels — and reclining seats so athletes can rest on the way to competition. Compare available vehicles and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Santa Barbara — or call 805-834-8960 to get your sports transportation quote in seconds!

On your wedding day, the last thing you want to manage is a parking situation. Oxnardcharterbuscompany.com helps you find wedding shuttle buses that move your guests seamlessly between hotels, your ceremony, and your reception — whether you're celebrating at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden, a wine country estate in the Santa Ynez Valley, or a waterfront venue along Cabrillo Blvd.
You can even request available white, black, or silver buses to match your wedding colors. Compare minibuses for intimate bridal party shuttles and full-size charter buses for guest transportation — all from one quick form. A live team at 805-834-8960 can help you plan every leg of the day, from the rehearsal dinner through the last hotel return.
Book early — Santa Barbara wedding season is long and popular venues fill fast!

Just north of Santa Barbara, the Santa Ynez Valley is home to world-class wine country — and getting there is half the fun when your whole group rides together. Oxnardcharterbuscompany.com helps you find and compare minibuses and charter buses for wine tours through Los Olivos, Solvang, the Santa Rita Hills AVA, and the Foxen Canyon Wine Trail. Stop at Firestone Vineyard (5000 Zaca Station Rd, Los Olivos, CA 93441), Gainey Vineyard (3950 E CA-246, Santa Ynez, CA 93460), or Fess Parker Winery (6200 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Olivos, CA 93441) — your bus handles the driving while your group handles the tasting.
Note that CA-154 (San Marcos Pass Road), the scenic inland route to wine country, can be narrow and steep in sections — a minibus is often the smarter pick over a full-size motorcoach on that route. You set the stops and the schedule; compare available vehicles and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Santa Barbara right online, or call 805-834-8960 today!
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With Oxnardcharterbuscompany.com, you get access to bus rentals in Santa Barbara and every nearby city — Goleta, Carpinteria, Ventura, Oxnard, Solvang, Los Olivos, and beyond. Whether your trip starts in Santa Barbara or somewhere nearby, one quick form connects you to a network of transportation companies serving the entire Central Coast. Your destination is closer than you think!

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Oxnardcharterbuscompany.com helps you compare buses rental options; it is not a transportation company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. When you submit the quote form, your trip details go through a booking company so you can review pricing and available vehicles for your date. You compare the options and book through the process shown with your quote.
Oxnardcharterbuscompany.com is an advertising and quote-comparison website that makes it easy to find and compare charter bus, minibus, party bus, and sprinter van rentals in Santa Barbara, California. It is not a local bus company or motor carrier — it's a website that connects you to a network of independent transportation providers so you can compare vehicles and prices in one place, with no account required. Transportation is provided by independent operators, and booking is completed through a national booking platform.
Charter buses can drop passengers off at the designated zone on the corner of Milpas and Anapamu St, near the Santa Barbara Bowl entrance, approaching northbound on Milpas. The venue sits in a hillside residential neighborhood where on-site bus parking is not available — the venue's own guest lots (Santa Barbara High School and The Armory) charge for parking and close shortly after the show, so your bus will typically relocate after drop-off and return for pickup. Confirm current access details on the Santa Barbara Bowl coming & going page before your show.
CA-154 (San Marcos Pass Road) connects Santa Barbara to the Santa Ynez Valley and wine country, but it includes steep grades and narrow sections that can be challenging for full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches. A minibus or mid-size coach is often the smarter and more practical choice for wine tours heading over the pass to Los Olivos, Solvang, or the Santa Rita Hills. US-101 north to Buellton is the flatter, wider alternative route — about 10–15 minutes longer but more comfortable for larger vehicles.
Mention your wine country destination when you request your quote so the right vehicle is matched to your route.
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is approximately 8 miles from downtown Santa Barbara — about 12 to 18 minutes off-peak via US-101 North, and 25 to 35 minutes during afternoon commute hours. Charter buses use the designated curbside pickup and drop-off lanes on the terminal's arrivals level. Because the airport is compact with a single terminal roadway loop, gather your entire group and all luggage before calling for your bus — staging time at the curb is limited.
Many Santa Barbara groups also charter buses to and from LAX (approximately 100 miles south, 2 to 2.5 hours via US-101) when flying into a larger hub.
Not specifically — the zoo's guest parking lot does not allow RVs, and there's no publicly listed dedicated bus staging area, so large groups arriving by charter or minibus should coordinate ahead of time. The Santa Barbara Zoo requires field trip and group reservations for parties of 20 or more — contact the group sales team at (805) 962-5339, ext. 128 before your visit. Confirm admission and parking arrangements before your bus trip.
Review current group and field trip details on the Santa Barbara Zoo field trips page before your trip.
Santa Barbara's peak bus rental periods are summer (June through August) when tourist traffic along US-101 and the waterfront is heaviest, and the Santa Barbara Bowl concert season (April through October). Old Spanish Days Fiesta in early August, the Summer Solstice Celebration in June, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in late January through early February, and UCSB Commencement in mid-June all drive significant demand. Prom season in April and May for Santa Barbara Unified School District schools is one of the busiest stretches of the year for party bus rentals.
Book as early as possible for any of these dates — the best vehicles go fast.
Absolutely — long-distance day trips and weekend runs from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles are one of the most common charter bus bookings in the area. The drive is approximately 100 miles south via US-101, taking 2 to 2.5 hours depending on LA traffic. A full-size motorcoach with WiFi, reclining seats, power outlets, onboard restrooms, and large luggage bays is ideal for that distance.
You can also find buses for runs to San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, and destinations all across California through the network. Fill out one form or call 805-834-8960 to compare long-distance options and pricing!
Book three to six months out for most Santa Barbara trips to get the best vehicle selection and pricing. For high-demand dates — the Santa Barbara Bowl concert season, Old Spanish Days Fiesta in early August, the Summer Solstice weekend, SBIFF in late January, UCSB Commencement, and prom season in April and May — six months or more is strongly advised. Santa Barbara is a popular destination with a long event calendar, and the best buses fill early.
Waiting until the last minute almost always means higher prices and fewer options. Call 805-834-8960 now to lock in your date before it fills!
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