Charter Bus Rentals San Diego, California

Charter bus rental prices in San Diego typically range from $197–$519 per hour or $1,600–$3,800 per day, depending on vehicle size, trip duration, mileage, and time of year. Minibuses cost $197–$359 per hour; full-size 56-passenger coaches run $299–$519 per hour. Multi-day and long-distance trips are billed by the day or mile.

To help you budget for your next trip, here are some real-world examples of recent San Diego charter bus rental quotes:

• A biotech firm in Torrey Pines booked a 25-passenger minibus for a three-day corporate retreat to La Quinta Resort & Club in Palm Springs. The minibus rate was $2,100 per day x 3 days = $6,300. The company added a 15% driver gratuity ($945) for a total of $7,245.
• A local high school reserved a 56-passenger charter bus for a band competition at Disneyland. The one-day package included roundtrip transportation from San Diego to Anaheim (approx. 200 miles total) at $3,400 plus a 10% tip ($340), totaling $3,740.
• A wedding party needed shuttle service between hotels in Mission Valley and a venue in Balboa Park. They rented a 20-passenger minibus for five hours at $250 per hour = $1,250. With a 20% gratuity ($250), their final cost was $1,500.
• A Navy unit arranged a 6-hour minibus loop for a change-of-command ceremony, securing a flat $1,800 rate with $360 gratuity, totaling $2,160.

These examples show how pricing varies based on vehicle type, trip length, and gratuity. Contact our team with your itinerary for an exact quote!

Several factors influence the cost of renting a charter bus in San Diego, including the type of vehicle (minibus vs. full-size coach), number of passengers, trip distance, duration (hours vs. days), and time of year. Peak demand during major events like Comic-Con, Padres games, or cruise ship departures can increase rates. Additional expenses such as tolls, parking fees, and driver accommodations may also apply.

Coach Bus San Diego sets the industry standard for charter bus service in San Diego with the most modern fleet, best customer support, and custom packages built around each client’s exact needs. From corporate shuttles to Qualcomm and UCSD campus transfers to downtown event transportation, we’ve handled every type of trip across the region—including cross-border runs to Tijuana and long-distance charters to LA, Vegas, and Phoenix. When you call Coach Bus San Diego, you get a dedicated account manager who understands this business inside and out, will answer every question, and make sure your next trip goes exactly as planned.

We provide charter bus rentals for school field trips to the San Diego Zoo and Balboa Park, corporate shuttles to Downtown offices and conventions at the San Diego Convention Center, wedding transportation to venues across San Diego County, and even military and government travel to local bases. 

Coach Bus San Diego offers minibuses (18–25 seats) and full-size charter buses (up to 56 seats) from top manufacturers including Prevost, MCI, Van Hool, Temsa, Grech, and Turtle Top. Available models include Prevost H3-45, MCI J4500/D4505/E4500, Van Hool CX45/TX40, Temsa TS30/TS35E, and Grech EGM/Gemini-series. Call for current inventory and exact specs.

Amenities available on San Diego charter buses include reclining seats, air conditioning, onboard restrooms, Wi-Fi, power outlets, USB ports, video monitors, DVD/Blu-ray players, PA systems, luggage bays, parcel racks, LED lighting, and upgraded upholstery. Minibuses may have forward-facing or perimeter seating. ADA-accessible vehicles with wheelchair lifts are available upon request. Additional options include wood-look flooring and custom branding.

You should book your charter bus at least four to six months before your trip. If you’re traveling during a busy season—like spring, when many schools are headed to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Padres are playing home games—you’ll want to book even earlier to make sure you get the bus you want at a good price.

Getting a quote for your San Diego charter bus rental is fast and easy! Just call our 24/7 reservations team at 858-987-9880 with your trip details—including pickup location, destination, number of passengers, and travel dates—or use our online form to request pricing. We’ll provide an instant estimate in about 30 seconds, and once you receive your quote, you can quickly book your bus online in minutes! It’s simple, efficient, and designed to get you the information you need without any hassle.

Your quote includes the base rate for the bus and driver, but does not include tolls, driver accommodations, cleaning fees, or parking passes. You’ll need to cover hotel rooms for the driver on overnight trips (most hotels offer discounted rates) and pay for any required parking permits at your destination. For example, San Diego Padres parking at Petco Park ranges from $21–$47 per vehicle depending on the lot, while SDSU football parking at Snapdragon Stadium is $31–$52 per space. Please check with your venue for exact pricing and availability.

To book a bus from Coach Bus San Diego, simply call our reservations team at 858-987-9880 or use our online quote tool to get an instant price estimate. Once you receive your quote, you can complete the booking process online in minutes by signing the contract and making a deposit payment. The entire process is quick, and designed to get you the information you need without any hassle.

Yes, we provide long-distance charter bus rentals to destinations across California and beyond. Popular routes include San Diego to Los Angeles, Disneyland, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and San Francisco. Whether you’re planning a multi-day tour or an out-of-town event, we’ll make sure you have comfortable, reliable transportation for the entire trip.