Party Bus Rentals in Santa Monica
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That comparison helps when you need a 14-passenger Sprinter limo for a bridal-party pickup at Fairmont Miramar (101 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica) or 56-passenger charter buses for a tech-company all-hands between Santa Monica and Culver City. Compare amenities and trip details, then request pricing through the form or call 855-275-4888 if you'd rather talk through the plan.
Santa Monica Party Bus Options
Example Buses
Photos show examples of commonly available vehicle types. Vehicle appearance, amenities, pricing and availability vary and should be confirmed during booking.
14 Passenger Sprinter Limo
Sprinter Van Rental with Driver
15 Passenger Party Bus
18 Passenger Party Bus
20 Passenger Party Bus
25 Passenger Party Bus
28 Passenger Party Bus
30 Passenger Party Bus
40 Passenger Party Bus
50 Passenger Party Bus
15-35 Passenger Minibus
40-56 Passenger Charter Bus
Common Santa Monica Party Bus and Charter Bus Amenities
A 15- to 50-passenger Santa Monica party bus typically comes loaded with a full-length onboard bar, color-changing LED lighting, a premium sound system with Bluetooth input, wraparound perimeter seating, and flat-panel TVs — everything your group needs to start the celebration before you pull up to the Pier. Minibuses bring powerful A/C and reclining seats without the party extras, making them the go-to for corporate airport runs and wedding guest shuttles along the Ocean Avenue hotel corridor. Full-size charter buses step up with undercarriage luggage bays and onboard restrooms — a serious upgrade when your group is rolling from Santa Monica to Dodger Stadium or making a full-day wine run up PCH to Malibu.
Amenities vary by operator and vehicle, so use the quote tool to filter by exactly what your trip needs.
Air-conditioning
Wraparound Leather Seats
AUX / Bluetooth Sound System
LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Bar Areas With Ice Storage and Cup Holders
TVs and Entertainment Systems
Amenities listed above are common examples of features that may be available on party buses and other group transportation vehicles. PartyBuses.net is an advertising and referral website and does not own or operate vehicles or provide transportation. Vehicle features vary by transportation company and availability. After you submit the quick form, you’ll continue to a separate booking platform to review vehicle options. Confirm the amenities included with a specific vehicle during booking, or call 855-275-4888 to request pricing and availability.
Get Santa Monica Party Bus Prices Online
Santa Monica party bus and charter bus rental prices generally run as follows: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$340/hour; 15- to 20-passenger party buses run $200–$375/hour; 20- to 30-passenger party buses run $240–$415/hour; 35- to 50-passenger party buses and minibuses run $290–$490/hour; and 40- to 56-passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500 for a full day. Pricing shifts based on date, trip length, and vehicle availability — peak weekends in summer (June through August) and major event weekends around SoFi Stadium or the Santa Monica Pier's Twilight Concert Series push rates toward the upper end.
ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. These figures are not current market data, exact quotes, or guaranteed ranges. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an exact price for your trip, request an estimate online or call 855-275-4888. Actual pricing varies with trip details, date, vehicle, location, and other booking factors, so use the form or call 855-275-4888 to request pricing for your group.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $170 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $187 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $340+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $113 – $246+ | $147 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $158 – $327+ | $162 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. These figures are not current market data, exact quotes, or guaranteed ranges. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an exact price for your trip, request an estimate online or call 855-275-4888. Actual pricing varies with trip details, date, vehicle, location, and other booking factors; use the online form or call 855-275-4888 to request pricing. | |||
Easy Party Bus Rentals in Santa Monica
The old way of arranging a bus in Santa Monica meant calling several companies during business hours, describing your trip from scratch every time, and then trying to compare differently structured replies. PartyBuses.net streamlines that first step with a single form.
Enter your date, group size, and pickup and drop-off locations, then compare vehicle options from transportation providers serving the LA Westside — with photos, passenger counts, amenity lists, and pricing information in one place.
You pick the one that fits your trip and budget. That's it. There's no pressure, no obligation, and no phone tag required unless you want it.
For groups with specific logistics — a PCH run to Malibu wine country, a multi-stop pub crawl from Third Street Promenade to Venice Beach, or a shuttle loop between Santa Monica wedding hotels — the form and 855-275-4888 give you a practical way to share the route before you choose a vehicle. Compare a Santa Monica charter bus, minibus, or party bus rental through PartyBuses.net and take transportation off your plate.
Party Bus Rental Services in Santa Monica
However your group is getting together in Santa Monica, there is a bus size and trip plan to consider. Take a look at the trip types below, then fill out a free quote request or call 855-275-4888 to request pricing and compare vehicle options for your date.

Santa Monica Airport Shuttles & Transportation
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) sits about 10 miles from Santa Monica, but the Lincoln Boulevard and I-405 run can turn into a long afternoon crawl. LAX directs Metro Connector passengers to the PINK LAX Shuttle signs on the Lower/Arrivals Level, a useful terminal-level landmark when a group needs one clear meeting instruction before comparing a charter bus or Sprinter van.
Groups flying into Bob Hope territory or connecting through Hollywood Burbank Airport for a Santa Monica beach weekend face the same problem in reverse — a long solo drive down the 101 and the 10 with unfamiliar exits. A minibus pickup at arrivals means nobody's stuck reading a map while hauling luggage curbside.
Whether it's one flight or a staggered group landing at different times, Santa Monica airport transportation keeps pickup simple. Call 855-275-4888 or use the quick form to line up your vehicle now.

Santa Monica Bachelor & Bachelorette Transportation
The Third Street Promenade and the bars along Ocean Avenue and Main Street get packed on weekend nights. The City's current beach and Pier parking table puts central beach lots at $20 per entry in April through October, so several cars can add a meaningful parking line to a Pier-adjacent itinerary.
A party bus turns that into one pickup: a stop on Main Street, time near the Promenade, then Venice and a ride home. The group stays together from the first stop to the final drop-off instead of scattering into separate rideshares late at night.
A Santa Monica bachelorette party bus or bachelor party rental keeps the itinerary in one vehicle and cuts down on parking laps near the Pier. Request pricing at 855-275-4888 or with the online form.

Santa Monica Birthday, Sweet 16, & Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals
Santa Monica Pier and the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium make a natural first stop for a birthday crew before dinner in Downtown Santa Monica. During the Pier Bridge project, the City says the Colorado Avenue vehicle access from Ocean Avenue is closed to vehicle traffic, while the temporary pedestrian bridge sits about 30 feet south of the original access point; build a few extra minutes into the walk between a vehicle meeting point and the Pier.
A party bus turns that multi-stop day into one loop — pier photos, dinner reservation, then a late stop back toward Main Street — without anyone hunting for a second parking spot or losing track of who's riding with whom.
A Santa Monica birthday party bus works just as well for a milestone 40th as it does for a quinceañera with a full family in tow — request pricing now and see vehicle options sized to your headcount.

Santa Monica Concert Transportation & Shuttles
The Hollywood Bowl and Kia Forum are both regular draws for Santa Monica concertgoers, and both come with the same headache: rideshare surge pricing right after the encore, when thousands of people are requesting a car at the same intersection at once. The Forum's lots in Inglewood fill early on big nights, pushing latecomers into overflow parking a real walk from the gates.
A charter bus or minibus handles this differently — the vehicle holds a spot for pickup and the whole group loads at once instead of everyone opening five separate apps and comparing wait times in a parking lot at 11 p.m.
For concerts closer to home, The Wiltern and the Greek Theatre both pull Santa Monica crowds too, and a Santa Monica concert party bus means the show doesn't end the second the encore does. Call 855-275-4888 to compare vehicles for your date.

Santa Monica Corporate Event Transportation
Santa Monica's business corridor along Colorado Avenue and the office clusters near the Water Garden and Santa Monica Business Park mean a lot of companies need staff moved between offices, hotels, and offsite venues without burning half the day on parking logistics. Downtown hotel garages charge daily rates that stack up quickly once you're covering a dozen employees' cars.
A minibus or Sprinter van shuttle circuit between a hotel block and a conference venue keeps everyone on the same schedule, which matters when a keynote starts at a fixed time and nobody wants to explain why half the team is still looking for a parking spot on 4th Street.
Santa Monica corporate event transportation also covers airport transfers for out-of-town clients and team outings down to Marina del Rey. Check the corporate event party bus rental options or call 855-275-4888 to set up group rates for your team.

Santa Monica Private Event Transportation Services
Private parties in Santa Monica — a backyard celebration in Sunset Park, a rooftop event near the Water Garden, or a family gathering spilling across multiple homes — often mean guests are arriving from all over Los Angeles County with no single easy parking answer once they get there.
A charter bus or minibus rental handles that by running a set pickup loop from a central hotel or a designated lot, so the host isn't fielding "where do I park?" texts all afternoon while trying to enjoy the event.
Whatever the occasion, Santa Monica private event transportation keeps guests moving on one schedule instead of a dozen. Use the online form or call 855-275-4888 for a free quote in about a minute.

Santa Monica Homecoming & Prom Party Bus Rentals
Santa Monica High School and the surrounding district schools hold prom and homecoming in the same spring window that every other Los Angeles-area school is booking too, which means the vehicles best suited for a group of 20–40 students get reserved months out. Waiting until a few weeks before the dance usually means paying more for whatever's left.
A party bus built for a prom night covers the whole run — a photo stop somewhere scenic like Palisades Park overlooking the coastline, then straight to the venue, then home — without parents coordinating pickup times across five different cars.
A Santa Monica prom party bus or homecoming rental keeps the group together and on schedule. Lock in pricing early by calling 855-275-4888 or filling out the quick form now.

Santa Monica School Event & Field Trip Transportation
Santa Monica College (1900 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica) and the district's elementary and middle schools regularly plan trips to spots like the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, the California Science Center, or the Getty Villa in nearby Pacific Palisades. At the Getty Villa, groups larger than 15 are asked to reserve parking for tour buses and other group vehicles, so vehicle size belongs in the trip request before the school settles its schedule.
A charter bus or minibus rental means one pickup at the school, one drop-off at the destination, and one pickup afterward — no chaperone stuck counting heads across multiple vehicles in a parking lot.
Santa Monica school event and field trip transportation covers everything from a single-day outing to a multi-stop tour. Browse school event bus rental options or call 855-275-4888 to get a quote sized to your class.

Santa Monica Sporting Event Transportation
Santa Monica sports fans regularly make the trip to SoFi Stadium (1001 S Stadium Dr, Inglewood) and Kia Forum for Rams, Chargers, Clippers, and concert-arena events. For NFL games, SoFi says its lots open four to five hours before kickoff, and event-day parking can be limited or cost more than prepaid parking.
A charter bus or party bus changes the arrival plan: SoFi directs buses and shuttles to the northbound curb lane on Kareem Court, reached from westbound Pincay Drive under traffic-control instructions. Put that curb plan in the trip details instead of making several cars search the lot complex.
Santa Monica sporting event transportation also covers Dodger Stadium runs and USC or UCLA game days. Check sporting event party bus rental pricing or call 855-275-4888 before the next home game sells out its lots.

Santa Monica Wedding Transportation & Shuttle Service
Santa Monica hosts weddings everywhere from beachfront venues near the pier to gardens and hotel ballrooms downtown, and guests are usually split between hotels along Ocean Avenue, Wilshire Boulevard, and the surrounding blocks — which means a dozen guests trying to find parking near a beach ceremony on a Saturday afternoon in July.
A wedding shuttle or minibus rental runs a clean loop between the hotel block and the ceremony and reception sites, so the wedding party isn't managing valet lines in formalwear and guests aren't circling for street parking near the coast.
Santa Monica wedding transportation also covers the bridal party's ride itself — a Sprinter van or party bus for photos and the trip to the venue. Call 855-275-4888 or request a free quote online to build your day-of schedule.

Santa Monica Winery Tour & Pub Crawl Transportation
Malibu Wine Safaris and the wineries along Mulholland Highway pull plenty of Santa Monica groups north for a tasting day, and that drive means winding canyon roads that nobody wants to navigate after a few pours. A pub crawl through Main Street and the Third Street Promenade has its own version of the same problem — bars spread across several blocks with parking that vanishes by evening.
A minibus or party bus rental removes both headaches by handling the whole route — wine country and back, or bar to bar downtown — so the group can focus on the tasting or the crawl instead of the drive.
A Santa Monica winery tour or pub crawl bus rental keeps everyone together stop to stop. Request pricing or call 855-275-4888 to get your group moving.
How to Book Your Santa Monica Party Bus
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Lock In Your Bus
Pick the vehicle that fits your group and complete your booking right on the platform. Now you can relax!
Party Bus & Group Transportation in Santa Monica & Beyond
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Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Monica Party Bus Rentals
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How much does a party bus cost in Santa Monica?
Santa Monica party bus rental prices vary based on vehicle size, the date, and how long you need the bus. Typical rates: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$340/hour; small party buses (15–20 passengers) run $200–$375/hour; mid-size party buses (20–30 passengers) run $240–$415/hour; larger party buses and minibuses (35–50 passengers) run $290–$490/hour; and full-size charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. Summer weekends and major event dates push pricing toward the upper end.
ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. These figures are not current market data, exact quotes, or guaranteed ranges. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an exact price for your trip, request an estimate online or call 855-275-4888.
How does a charter bus pick up my group at LAX?
At LAX, commercial vehicles pick up from the lower/arrivals level curbside at each terminal, in the designated commercial lanes separate from general rideshare traffic. Have your entire group collect luggage and assemble at the agreed terminal door before calling the bus to the curb — LAX arrival lanes have strict time limits and the bus cannot stage for long periods. Confirm your terminal in advance based on your airline.
Domestic flights arrive at Terminals 1 through 8, and the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) handles most international carriers. Your group coordinator should have everyone assemble with bags before sending the agreed curb details, since LAX arrival lanes have strict time limits. For the 8- to 10-mile run from LAX to Santa Monica, plan for anywhere from 20 minutes to over an hour depending on traffic conditions on Lincoln Boulevard, Sepulveda, or the 405.
Where does a charter bus drop off at SoFi Stadium?
SoFi directs buses and shuttles to the northbound curb lane on Kareem Court; the approach is via westbound Pincay Drive, with traffic-control instructions on arrival. Include the event and arrival time in your request so the trip plan can account for that curb approach. For NFL games, SoFi says parking lots open four to five hours before kickoff, which is a useful window for setting a Santa Monica departure time.
After the game, the designated rideshare pickup is at Kareem Court and Manchester Boulevard. A pre-arranged group pickup point keeps the return plan focused on one location instead of a rideshare queue.
Can a party bus drive on Pacific Coast Highway for a Malibu wine tour?
Yes — PCH is a public highway and minibuses and mid-size party buses navigate it regularly for Malibu wine tours. A full 56-passenger charter bus on PCH's tighter canyon curves and some winery access roads is less practical; for Malibu wine runs, a 20- to 30-passenger party bus or minibus is often the better fit. Most Malibu winery tasting rooms have limited parking for large vehicles, so include each stop in the request before choosing a vehicle.
PCH between Santa Monica and Malibu can slow significantly on weekend afternoons, especially in summer, so build in extra travel time on your itinerary.
What bus size is right for a Santa Monica wedding shuttle?
The right size depends on your guest count per loop and the distance between your hotel block and venue. For groups under 20, a 14-passenger Sprinter limo or 15-passenger minibus handles one clean hotel-to-venue run at a time. For 20–35 guests per loop, a mid-size minibus is the go-to — powerful A/C, reclining seats, and enough room for guests in formal attire without feeling cramped.
For larger weddings with 50+ out-of-town guests spread across multiple hotels, a 40- to 56-passenger charter bus running a consolidated route can reduce overlapping loops. Call 855-275-4888 to discuss the guest count, hotel locations, and ceremony timing before you choose a vehicle.
How far in advance should I book?
For most Santa Monica events outside peak season, two to four weeks of lead time is workable — but availability and pricing both improve significantly the earlier you call. Summer weekends (June through August) along the Westside fill out fast; beach concert weekends around the Pier's Twilight Concert Series and major SoFi Stadium events are the tightest windows. Prom season (April–May) is the single most competitive booking window on the calendar — book by December to lock in your vehicle and avoid premium last-minute pricing.
For any major LA event weekend — Rams playoff games, Grammy week, large festivals — three to six months out is not too early. Call 855-275-4888 the moment your date is confirmed.
Popular Santa Monica Party Bus Destinations
Santa Monica's location at the western end of the I-10 puts your group within easy reach of some of the best venues, stadiums, and wine country in all of Southern California. Here are six destinations that Santa Monica party buses and charter buses hit most often.

Santa Monica Pier & Pacific Park
Santa Monica Pier (200 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica) sits at the foot of Colorado Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway. Pacific Park, the Looff Hippodrome carousel, and the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium make it an easy centerpiece for a group day. The City's current Pier construction update says Colorado Avenue vehicle access from Ocean Avenue is closed for the project, so use the Pier access update when setting a group meeting point.
For car-based outings, the City's current Pier Deck rates are $4.25 per hour with a $20 weekday maximum from April through October, and $4.25 per hour with a $22 weekend maximum. A bus group can skip the multi-car parking math, but the vehicle meeting point and pedestrian walk should be settled before the day.
ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. These figures are not current market data, exact quotes, or guaranteed ranges. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an exact price for your trip, request an estimate online or call 855-275-4888.

Barker Hangar
Barker Hangar, located at Santa Monica Airport on Airport Avenue in Santa Monica, is a converted aircraft hangar used for concerts, corporate events, fashion shows, film premieres, and private parties. The surrounding Airport Avenue area has limited street parking, and surface lots near the hangar can fill quickly for large productions.
A Santa Monica charter bus or minibus rental that drops your group at the Barker Hangar entrance and picks up at a pre-agreed post-event time can simplify a night here, without a parking gamble or a scramble for rideshares when a large event lets out.

SoFi Stadium
SoFi Stadium (1001 S Stadium Dr, Inglewood) is home to the LA Rams and LA Chargers and also hosts major concerts and NCAA events. Its transportation guidance assigns buses and shuttles to the northbound Kareem Court curb lane via westbound Pincay Drive, while NFL parking lots open four to five hours before kickoff. That makes the event start time and arrival window more useful in a Santa Monica trip request than a vague "game-day pickup."
From Santa Monica, the route can involve La Cienega and I-405 South. A Santa Monica charter bus to SoFi Stadium keeps the group on one arrival and departure plan instead of separating everyone into cars looking for event parking.

Crypto.com Arena
Crypto.com Arena (1111 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles) hosts the Lakers, Kings, Clippers, Sparks, concerts, and boxing events in downtown LA. Its parking map says Lot 1 and the West Garage have height limits and do not accept buses, Sprinter vans, limos, or other oversized vehicles, so a group should not assume an arena parking pass works for its chosen vehicle.
A Santa Monica party bus to Crypto.com Arena lets the group use one arrival plan through downtown traffic. Choose a post-event meeting point before the event rather than sending several cars into the Convention Center district at once.

Malibu Wine Country & PCH
The stretch of PCH and the canyon roads north of Santa Monica into Malibu is a practical setting for a tasting-day itinerary. Getty Villa (17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades) is another nearby group stop: the Villa asks groups over 15 to reserve parking for tour buses and other group vehicles, and it does not offer ordinary parking for oversized vehicles. Put the stop list and vehicle size in the request before choosing a PCH itinerary.
PCH between Santa Monica and Malibu is scenic but can be slow on summer weekends, and canyon turns into winery access points can be tight. A 20- to 30-passenger minibus or party bus can be a more practical starting point than a full-size coach for narrow access roads; request pricing with each stop listed so the vehicle options fit the route.

Third Street Promenade & Downtown Santa Monica
Third Street Promenade, the three-block pedestrian corridor running from Wilshire Boulevard to Broadway in downtown Santa Monica, is flanked by restaurants, rooftop bars, the AMC Theatres complex, and Santa Monica Place on the south end. The City's event-planning guide lists a capacity of 1,000 people per block for permitted Promenade activity, so a special-event evening is a reason to pin down a vehicle meeting point off the pedestrian corridor rather than relying on curbside improvisation.
A group night out on the Promenade — dinner at one of the Broadway or Arizona Avenue restaurants, drinks at rooftop venues along Ocean Avenue, and a late push toward the Fairmont Miramar's Bungalow bar — flows infinitely better with a minibus staging nearby than with six individual cars competing for the same two spots on 3rd Street.