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- A 20 to 30% deposit is required to make a reservation.
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Seaside Charter Bus Prices
Instead of one-size-fits-all pricing, your Seaside bus rate varies by trip details, and you can compare live quotes in under 30 seconds through our online form! Below, you’ll learn what affects rates and how to score the best deals.
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- Great dealson every bus size
- Same dayrentals for last-minute plans in Seaside
- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans
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Our Pricing & Rates
Seaside 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 Seaside. 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.
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Peak Seaside Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
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| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers Home Games | Nov 8, Nov 29 & Dec 13, 2026, then Jan 3, 2027 |
| San Jose Sharks Home Games | October 29, 2026 – April 10, 2027 |
| California Golden Bears Football Home Games | Nov 21 & Nov 28, 2026 |
| Golden State Warriors Home Games | October 30, 2026 – April 11, 2027 |
| San Francisco Giants Home Games | March 25 – September 19, 2027 |
| California Golden Bears Men's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – February 27, 2027 |
| California Rodeo Salinas | July 2027 |
| Gilroy Garlic Festival | July 23–25, 2027 (Friday–Sunday) |
| Monterey Jazz Festival | September 24–26, 2027 (Friday–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 Seaside Charter Bus Prices?
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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 Seaside Bus Rentals
It just got easier to lock in your Seaside bus right online through our national booking platform once you find a quote you love! You’ll put down a deposit at confirmation, pay the balance before departure, and get a confirmation call to verify every stop.
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 Seaside Charter Bus Prices
With so many bus types in our network, knowing how operators calculate your quote helps you stretch your budget! Because Seaside
Factor 1: The Type of Bus
It’s easier than ever to match your headcount and budget when you compare vehicles in one search! A 56-passenger charter bus with an onboard restroom and luggage bays costs more than a compact 20-passenger minibus or sprinter van. Choosing a party bus with LED lighting and an onboard bar also changes your rate.
Factor 2: Your Trip's Length and Mileage
Use our quick online form to compare hourly, one-way, round-trip, and multi-day packages built around YOUR itinerary! Local hops between California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB), Bayonet and Black Horse Golf Courses, and Seaside City Hall are typically billed by the hour with a standard hourly minimum. Longer long-distance trips up to San Jose, San Francisco, or across California are priced by total mileage or day rates. Sharing your exact schedule once lets you see the most accurate price in seconds!
Factor 3: When in the Year You Travel
From spring prom nights in April and May to summer Central Coast weddings and August car week festivities, high-demand months mean buses book up fast! Rates are typically lower during the winter off-season in January and February. Booking at least three to six months ahead locks in better availability and lower prices!
Factor 4: Tolls, Parking, and Route Fees
For quick and easy budgeting, remember that bridge tolls, venue permits, and parking passes are separate from your base quote! Whether your driver needs oversized vehicle parking near Cannery Row and the Monterey Bay Aquarium, a paid lot for a sporting event, or staging for airport transfers at Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), those fees are handled directly by your group. After you book online, our confirmation department calls to verify every pickup, drop-off, and parking detail!
Factor 5: Long Days and Your Driver's Hotel
For multi-day trips, your group will need to provide a private hotel room (3-star or equivalent with bus parking) for your driver. Trips exceeding daily hour limits may also require a second relief driver.
Factor 6: The Day of the Week
Compare weekday vs. weekend rates if your group has a flexible calendar! Friday and Saturday nights see the highest demand for private events, bachelorette parties, and concerts, which means higher hourly minimums and rates. Shifting a school field trip or corporate outing to a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday can unlock lower pricing and shorter minimums!
Ways to Save
Top 4 Ways to Save on Your Seaside 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 Seaside Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to MRY
A Seaside-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Santa Cruz and Salinas, 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 Seaside airport transportation shuttle bus through Seaside
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Santa Cruz, 6:00 AM second stop in Salinas, 7:00 AM drop-off at MRY
- 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: SAP Center Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Santa Cruz is heading to a sold-out show at SAP Center. The roads back into Seaside after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Seaside concert charter bus rental through Seaside
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Santa Cruz, 6:30 PM arrival at SAP Center, 11:30 PM post-show return to Santa Cruz
- 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: Yosemite National Park Day Trip
A Seaside tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Yosemite National Park. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Seaside corporate charter bus rental through Seaside
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Seaside office, 9:00 AM arrival at Yosemite National Park, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Seaside
- 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 Francisco 49ers Game Day
A group of 25 San Francisco 49ers season ticket holders from Salinas wants to make a home game at Levi's Stadium into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Seaside sporting event party bus rental through Seaside
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Salinas, 12:30 PM arrival at Levi's Stadium, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Salinas
- 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 Seaside Charter Bus Prices
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Contact usHow fast can I see Seaside charter bus prices online?
You can see live availability, interior photos, and pricing in under 30 seconds by filling out our quick online form! No account is needed, and your quote is sent by text and email.
Does Seasidecharterbuscompany.com own the buses in Seaside?
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Can I get a quote if I don't have my final headcount or exact stops yet?
Yes, absolutely! Just enter your estimated passenger count, travel date, and Seaside pickup location into our 30-second quote tool with no obligation to book. You’ll land on a search results page showing different vehicle sizes and packages side by side so you can see how a 25-passenger minibus compares to a 56-passenger charter bus. Once you book online through our national booking platform, the confirmation team calls you to finalize every stop!
Do you offer same-day or last-minute bus rentals in Seaside?
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