LOS ANGELES BUS RENTAL PRICES

The cost of your party bus or charter bus rental depends entirely on your unique trip details. Factors like passenger count, number of stops, mileage, route, and more influence your total rental price. But don’t worry – comparing real-time pricing and availability for vehicles that fit your group is easy. Whether you need a party bus for a bachelorette party or a charter bus for a corporate event, we have the perfect option. Our professional reservations team can provide an instant quote tailored to your specific needs in just 30 seconds over the phone. Or you can use our online booking tool 24/7 to get a custom price estimate and start planning your next group transportation. It’s easier than ever to find the right bus rental at a price that works for your budget. Get an instant quote by calling 213-354-7147 or using our easy online booking tool. Compare real-time prices and availability from companies serving your area.

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Here are some estimated price ranges to get you started planning your budget:

Hourly Rates
Vehicles	Hourly Minium Prices
Limousines
6 Passenger Limousine	$ 155-265 per hour
8 Passenger Limousine	$ 155-265 per hour
10 Passenger Limousine	$ 155-265 per hour
14 Passenger Limousine	$ 155-285 per hour
16 Passenger Limousine	$ 155-335 per hour
18 Passenger Limousine	$ 155-335 per hour
20 Passenger Limousine	$ 200-335 per hour
Coach Buses
18 Passenger Mini Bus	$155-300 per hour
20 Passenger Minibus	$155-300 per hour
25 Passenger Mini Bus	$155-320 per hour
50 Passenger Coach Bus	$195-400 per hour
56 Passenger Charter Bus	$195-400 per hour
School Bus Rental	$185-350 per hour
Party Limo Buses
14 Passenger Sprinter Party Bus	$185-355 per hour
15 Passenger Party Bus	$185-355 per hour
20 Passenger Party Bus	$235-355 per hour
30 Passenger Party Bus	$295-400 per hour
35 Passenger Party Bus	$295-400 per hour
40 Passenger Party Bus	$295-440 per hour
50 Passenger Party Bus	$300-500 per hour

The pricing listed above are just estimated rates and can vary significantly based due to COVID, inflation, and availability. To get more accurate pricing based on your trip, please give us a call and we’ll get you a quote right over the phone.

How Much Does a Los Angeles Bus Rental Cost?

The cost of your Los Angeles bus rental depends on a few key factors. We take into account details like the type of vehicle you need, how many passengers you’ll have, and how far you plan to travel. The length of your rental and any additional amenities or services you request also impact your total. We carefully calculate each personalized quote to ensure it reflects the unique details of your trip. Read on to learn more about how we determine your rental rate based on these important factors.

Your Trip’s Distance and Time

Los Angeles Party Bus Company calculates charter bus rental prices based on several factors, with the first being your trip’s distance and duration. We offer hourly, daily, and mileage-based pricing depending on the details of your journey. For transportation within Los Angeles where the bus is stationed, we charge hourly rates. We’re happy to discuss minimum hour requirements to accommodate your group’s needs. If your trip involves traveling longer distances over multiple days, such as a weekend music festival road trip, we’ll quote you a daily rate. Mileage-based pricing works well for one-way trips between cities like an LA to Las Vegas bus rental. We finalize trip plans during the quoting process, but understand changes can happen last minute. While your driver may be able to take unplanned detours, keep in mind additional mileage outside the original route will incur extra fees. Even if you prepay your quoted total, any extra mileage must be paid. When getting your quote, having accurate pickup/drop off times and locations will help us give you the best price. Feel free to ask us about tailoring options for your unique situation. We want to make your trip easy and affordable!

When Your Trip Takes Place

The cost of your charter bus rental in Los Angeles depends heavily on when you book. Peak seasons like summer and holidays are most expensive, while winter and fall are more affordable. For example, a bus for a June wedding or July family reunion will cost more than one in January for a ski trip. In LA, prom and graduation season from April through June drives up prices. So do major events like Coachella, the Rose Bowl, and Dodgers playoffs. Even weekends when the Lakers, Clippers, Kings, or Galaxy are playing at home could bump up rates. To get the best price, avoid booking big events and look at trips in late fall, winter, or early spring. For a summer trip, booking 6 months in advance could save you 10-15%. The key is planning around busy times when demand surges in LA.

Where Your Trip Starts and Finishes

The starting and ending points of your bus rental determine a big part of the total cost. We have charter buses available in every major city across California, but prices vary depending on location. Buses are most plentiful in our five biggest metro areas – Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco and Fresno. This high supply means more competition and lower rates. In smaller cities, fewer charter bus companies operate so prices trend higher. The mileage our bus logs reaching your group is called deadhead mileage. For example, a one-way trip from San Diego to Los Angeles covers 120 miles of deadhead driving. The cost of this unpaid transit gets folded into your overall quote. With depots statewide, we can service any route while keeping deadhead costs in check.

Type and Number of Buses

The type of bus you select for your Los Angeles bus rental will impact the final price. We offer a variety of buses to accommodate groups of all sizes, including party buses, minibuses, entertainer coaches, motorcoaches, and charter buses. Luxury buses like entertainer coaches and party buses with amenities like flat screen TVs, premium sound systems, and mood lighting will cost more per hour than basic charter buses. For smaller groups under 35 people, a minibus rental can save over $100 per day compared to a full-sized charter bus. The number of buses you need also affects price. For 50 people, one standard charter bus is ideal, but 25 people would require a minibus. The more buses you need, the higher your overall rental cost will be. Focus on filling seats and selecting the right bus size for your group to keep your Los Angeles bus rental affordable.

How to Keep Costs Down

Rent during the off-season to get lower rates. Avoid booking for major events like Coachella, Stagecoach, or Dodgers playoffs when demand is high. Opt for winter trips in December through February when prices dip. Route your trip outside of traffic congestion around downtown LA and major freeways during rush hours to avoid extra fees for delays. Avoid add-ons like luxury interior upgrades, personal televisions, or mini fridges which all cost extra. Parking is limited at major stadiums, so factor in fees if you need bus parking there.

Get You Quote in Just Seconds

Getting a fast quote for your party bus rental in Los Angeles is simple. Just call 213-354-7147 or use our online booking tool to get an instant price estimate tailored to your trip’s details. Specify the date, start and end locations, number of passengers, and any amenities you require. Within seconds our system will provide a custom quote for your review. Prefer to speak with a live booking agent? No problem, our experts are standing by 7 days a week to discuss options and provide a personalized quote over the phone. We make it easy to get pricing for your large group transportation needs. With real-time estimates at your fingertips, you can easily compare vehicles, review costs for extras, and reserve your perfect party bus hassle-free. Let our streamlined quoting process take the stress out of event planning so you can focus on the fun parts.

Sample Trip Quotes

To give you a ballpark idea, here are some sample quotes for requests we’ve gotten from our customers:

Example #1:

A teacher at a high school in Los Angeles wants to take her students on a campus tour of UCLA. She coordinates with the other 11th grade teachers, and they plan a trip for all 300 juniors to visit the university. With that many students, they know they’ll need charter buses to transport everyone safely and efficiently. After getting quotes, they decide to book three 56-passenger charter buses for the day at $150 per hour each. The trip is from 8am to 4pm, totaling 8 hours. That comes out to $3,600 for all three charter bus rentals for the day. With 300 students divided over the 3 buses, it ends up costing only $12 per student roundtrip for their UCLA tour. The teachers add an 18% tip for the drivers, bringing their total charter bus cost to $4,248. The trip is a success, giving students helpful insight into college life at a top university.

Example #2:

A Fortune 500 company is hosting a leadership retreat in Los Angeles for 120 of its top executives from around the world. To arrange transportation during the 3-day event, the event planner books three 56-passenger charter buses. She needs continuous service from LAX to the hotel when attendees arrive on Monday, shuttles between the hotel and the off-site conference venue on Tuesday and Wednesday, and return trips to the airport on Thursday. She is quoted $150 per hour for each bus. With an estimated 30 hours of total driving time needed, her total charter bus rental cost comes to $13,500. The planner tips each driver 10% at the end of the event for providing outstanding service, bringing her total to $14,850. The per person cost works out to just $123 for private, comfortable transportation for the executives over the 3 day leadership retreat.

Example #3:

A high school football team in Los Angeles is headed to the state championship game. The game is being held 3 hours away, so the coaches decide to book charter bus transportation for the team and coaches. They rent two 56-passenger buses to accommodate the entire team, coaches, and staff. The total rental time is 14 hours to allow for traffic and time at the game. At a rate of $150 per hour per bus, their total rental cost comes to $4,200. They also decide to pay a bit extra for a buses equipped with TVs and WiFi so the team can watch game footage on the way. The charter company quotes an additional $200 per bus for these upgraded amenities, bringing their grand total to $4,600. The school happily pays this price to ensure their team arrives rested, entertained, and ready to compete for a state title. They tip each driver 10% for providing smooth transportation.

Example #4:

A group of friends from Orange County want to take a day trip up to Los Angeles for a fun Saturday exploring the city. There are 12 people going, and they want safe and reliable transportation where they don’t have to worry about driving or parking. They decide to rent a 20 passenger charter bus for the day to shuttle them around LA. The charter bus picks them up in the morning in Orange County and drives them up to LA, where they spend the day seeing famous landmarks like the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Venice Beach boardwalk, and Rodeo Drive for high-end shopping. For the full day rental from 8am-8pm, they are quoted $1,260. With the 20 passenger bus, this comes out to only $105 per person for the entire day of transportation in LA. They have a great time on their LA day trip and tip their charter bus driver 10% at the end of the night for excellent service, bringing their total to $1,386.

Example #5:

A couple is getting married in Los Angeles and they expect 150 guests. The ceremony and reception are at two different venues across town from each other. To make transportation smooth, they decide to rent a charter bus for the wedding day. They find a company that can provide a 56 passenger charter bus to shuttle guests between the ceremony and reception. The bus is rented for 8 hours, picking up guests at the hotel starting at 2pm to bring them to the ceremony. Then after the ceremony it will shuttle guests to the reception venue for the remainder of the evening. The 8 hour charter bus rental costs $960 plus tax, coming out to $6.40 per person. With the convenience of not worrying about parking or driving, and the fun atmosphere on the bus, the couple considers it money well spent. They tip the driver 10% at the end of the night as a thank you for providing such excellent service on their special day.