56 Passenger Charter Bus
You deserve group transportation that's as easy as the destination itself. Whether you're gathering wine country friends for a Santa Ynez Valley tour, shuttling guests to a wedding at the Old Mission, or moving a team to and from Santa Barbara Airport, Venturacharterbuscompany.com puts every available bus in the region right in front of you — vehicles, photos, and pricing from a large network of transportation companies, all in one quick form. Call 805-602-5140 or get your free online quote right now!
It just got easier to arrange group transportation in Santa Barbara! Venturacharterbuscompany.com is an advertising and quote comparison website — not a local bus company, not a motor carrier, just a smart, easy way to fill out one quick form and instantly compare vehicles and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Santa Barbara and the entire Central Coast. You'll see pictures, prices, and many options side by side in seconds, with no account required and no waiting on callbacks.
Request the amenities you actually want — WiFi, power outlets, reclining seats, a built-in bar, an onboard restroom — and compare what's available. Buses are ready for local Santa Barbara trips and long-distance runs up to San Francisco or down to Los Angeles. Whether you're planning a wine tour through the Santa Ynez Valley or coordinating a multi-day corporate charter, the network has a bus that fits.
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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 805-602-5140 before booking.
Venturacharterbuscompany.com lets you skip the phone tag and get pricing in under 30 seconds. Enter your pickup date, group size, and where you're headed — and you'll land on a results page showing available vehicles and rates from a network of transportation companies serving Santa Barbara, all without creating an account.
Pricing depends on the type of bus, how long you need it, the day of the week, and any specific amenities your group wants. A 15-passenger minibus for a wine country afternoon prices differently than a 56-passenger charter bus for a three-day corporate retreat — and on Venturacharterbuscompany.com, you can compare both side by side and find what actually fits your budget. Call 805-602-5140 any time for a free custom quote, or use the online tool right now to see what's available for your dates!
| 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 805-602-5140. | ||||

Find and Compare Options From Providers Serving Santa Barbara
Compare vehicles, amenities, and prices from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Santa Barbara — all in one place, in one quick form, without calling five different companies and waiting on five different callbacks. That's the whole idea behind Venturacharterbuscompany.com.
Because Venturacharterbuscompany.com is not a local bus company, you're never limited to a single fleet or whatever one operator happens to have available on your date. The network brings together a wide range of bus types and providers, so you can find a sprinter van for a small executive group, a party bus for a bachelorette night through the Funk Zone, or a full 56-passenger motorcoach for a conference transfer — and compare them all side by side with photos and upfront pricing.
Whether your group is heading to Stearns Wharf, up CA-154 to wine country, or down US-101 to Los Angeles, the right bus is in the network. Fill out the form once, compare your options, and book the bus that works for you. Or call 805-602-5140 and a live agent will put a custom package together around your itinerary!
If you need group transportation in Santa Barbara, this is where you find it. Venturacharterbuscompany.com makes it easy to compare buses for airport transfers, wine tours, weddings, concerts, corporate shuttles, prom, school field trips, sporting events, and more — all from one quick form. Whatever brings your group together, there's a bus in the network ready for it!

Through a network of transportation companies serving Santa Barbara, you can find airport shuttles sized exactly to your group — whether that's a sprinter van for a small executive team or a 56-passenger charter bus for a large group flying in for a conference.
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) (500 James Fowler Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93117) is compact and uncongested — a real advantage for groups. Charter bus pickup is on the Arrivals level roadway outside baggage claim. Have your whole group together with all luggage before calling for the bus, since commercial vehicles hold off-site and pull forward when you're ready.
For groups with members flying into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) — about 100 miles south on US-101 — a charter bus makes the transfer smooth and keeps everyone on the same timeline. Build in 2.5 to 3 hours for the LAX-to-Santa Barbara run on a peak Friday afternoon. Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR), roughly 90 miles southeast, is another solid option for smaller groups.
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Ready to catch a show at the Santa Barbara Bowl (1122 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103) without spending the night hunting for parking in the surrounding residential neighborhood? The Bowl sits in the Santa Barbara foothills, and street parking on the blocks around N Milpas Street fills up fast — and the venue itself encourages alternative transportation for exactly that reason.
A charter bus or minibus drops your group at the entrance and stages nearby while you're inside, so nobody's circling the neighborhood at showtime or waiting on a surge-priced rideshare when the encore ends. For shows at The Granada Theatre (1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101) or the Marjorie Luke Theatre (721 E Cota St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103), a bus drops on State Street or E Cota Street and keeps the whole group on one plan from pickup to last call. Fill out one form to compare concert buses from the network, or call 805-602-5140 now!

Just because Santa Barbara is a beautiful destination doesn't mean corporate logistics take care of themselves. Moving a team of 25 between a downtown hotel, a conference venue, and a dinner reservation on State Street — all on a tight schedule — is exactly the kind of trip a charter bus handles better than a caravan of rental cars.
Venturacharterbuscompany.com makes it easy to find and compare corporate shuttles, conference transfers, and client transportation for groups of any size across Santa Barbara and the Central Coast. Compare buses with amenities like onboard WiFi, power outlets, and reclining seats so your team can stay productive on the way to a morning session or decompress on the ride back to the hotel. Need a bus for a multi-day corporate retreat in wine country?
The network has options for that too. Fill out one quick form to compare corporate transportation options, or call 805-602-5140 to build a custom package around your schedule!

Book a recurring employee shuttle in Santa Barbara and turn a stressful commute into a comfortable, productive ride. Whether your team needs a daily route from Goleta to a downtown office, a shuttle between a hotel block and a conference venue, or temporary transportation while a parking lot is under construction, Venturacharterbuscompany.com helps you find the right bus for the schedule you're actually running.
US-101 through Santa Barbara backs up significantly on summer weekends and Friday afternoons — a dedicated employee shuttle keeps your team on time and off the freeway stress. Compare available bus sizes and amenities from a network of transportation companies serving Santa Barbara, and find a package that works by the day, the week, or the month. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network too — just mention it when you fill out your quote.
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With Venturacharterbuscompany.com, renting a bus for government meetings, personnel transfers, training events, or base transportation in the Santa Barbara area is straightforward. Fill out one form and compare available vehicles — from compact minibuses for small delegations to full-size motorcoaches for large group movements — all from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Santa Barbara and Ventura County.
Need ADA-accessible transportation? Vehicles with wheelchair lifts and wider aisle space are available through the network — just include that detail when you request your quote. Whether you're coordinating a single transfer or multi-day group travel, Venturacharterbuscompany.com gives you the ability to compare options and find what fits your requirements.
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Planning a group trip from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Las Vegas, or anywhere beyond the Central Coast? A full-size charter bus makes the long haul comfortable — reclining seats, climate control, onboard WiFi, power outlets, an onboard restroom, and undercarriage luggage bays so every passenger can bring a full bag without the overhead-bin scramble.
US-101 south to Los Angeles runs about 100 miles — roughly 1 hour 45 minutes off-peak, and closer to 3 hours on a busy Friday afternoon. North to San Francisco is about 330 miles and 5 to 6 hours. One bus keeps everyone together, on the same itinerary, without the coordination headache of a five-car caravan. Venturacharterbuscompany.com lets you compare long-distance charter buses from a network of transportation companies serving Santa Barbara and the entire state.
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You'll love how easy Venturacharterbuscompany.com makes private event transportation in Santa Barbara. Whether you're planning a milestone birthday dinner on State Street, a family reunion that hits the Santa Barbara Zoo and Stearns Wharf in a single day, or a quinceañera that needs the whole group to arrive together — one form puts every available bus in the network right in front of you.
Compare party buses with built-in bars, LED lighting, and Bluetooth sound systems for celebrations that start the moment everyone boards. Or find a comfortable minibus for a private tour of the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and the Old Mission. Whatever the occasion, the network has a bus that fits your group size, your itinerary, and your budget.
Fill out the form or call 805-602-5140 to get your private event transportation sorted today!

It's one of the biggest nights of the year — don't leave the transportation to chance. Venturacharterbuscompany.com makes it easy to find and compare party buses and minibuses for prom across Santa Barbara, whether your group is from Santa Barbara High, San Marcos High, Dos Pueblos, Bishop Diego, or any other school in the area.
Prom season runs April through May, and Santa Barbara is a small market — buses book up fast when every school in the area is looking for the same vehicles on the same weekends. The earlier you compare, the more options you'll have and the better your pricing. A party bus with LED lighting, a sound system, and perimeter seating keeps the whole group together and the energy high from the first pickup to the last drop-off.
Call 805-602-5140 now or fill out the form to see what's available for your prom date — and book early!

With so many congregations, retreat centers, and pilgrimage sites across the Central Coast, Venturacharterbuscompany.com makes it easy to find the right bus for your religious group's transportation needs. Whether you're organizing a weekend retreat to a mountain conference center, a group visit to Old Mission Santa Barbara (2201 Laguna St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105), or regular transportation between your church and an off-site event space, the network has buses sized to fit your group.
Compare minibuses for smaller congregations and full-size motorcoaches for larger gatherings — with amenities like climate control, overhead storage, and ADA-accessible options available on request. Fill out one form to see what's available, or call 805-602-5140 and a live agent will help you find the right package for your group!

With one form, you can compare school buses, minibuses, and full-size charter buses for field trips, school events, and athletic transportation across Santa Barbara — all from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving the area. No more organizing a long line of parent carpools or packing students into an outdated bus.
Take your class to the Santa Barbara Zoo (500 Niños Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93103) — buses drop at the main entrance on Niños Dr, with group reservations arranged in advance through the zoo's group visit team. Or plan a hands-on history lesson at the Old Mission Santa Barbara, where buses drop on Laguna St. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — just mention it when you request your quote. Call 805-602-5140 or fill out the form to find your field trip bus today!

One bus keeps your team together — from the locker room to the field and back — without anyone getting lost on the way to an away game. Venturacharterbuscompany.com makes it easy to find and compare sports team transportation for high school, college, and club teams across Santa Barbara and the Central Coast.
Full-size charter buses come with undercarriage luggage bays for equipment, reclining seats for the ride home, and enough room for a full roster plus coaches and staff. For fan groups heading to UCSB Gauchos games at Harder Stadium or the Thunderdome on the campus at Santa Barbara, CA 93106, a charter bus keeps everyone on the same arrival plan. Compare available buses from the network, or call 805-602-5140 to find sports transportation that fits your team's schedule and budget!

Get a wedding shuttle that matches the beauty of the day itself. Venturacharterbuscompany.com makes it easy to compare buses for every leg of your Santa Barbara wedding weekend — hotel pickups, the ceremony, the reception, and the late-night return runs. Whether you're celebrating at Old Mission Santa Barbara, a vineyard in the Santa Ynez Valley, or a waterfront venue near Stearns Wharf, one bus keeps your guests together and on schedule.
You can request available white, black, or silver vehicles to match your wedding colors, and compare minibuses for smaller wedding parties against full-size charter buses when the whole guest list is coming along. Worried about US-101 traffic on a summer Saturday? A dedicated wedding shuttle means your guests arrive relaxed — not stressed from fighting highway congestion.
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With Venturacharterbuscompany.com, securing a bus for a Santa Barbara wine tour is as easy as filling out one quick form. The Santa Ynez Valley — home to Firestone Vineyard, Beckmen Vineyards, Fess Parker Winery, and dozens more — is about 30 to 45 miles north of Santa Barbara via US-101 or the scenic CA-154 through San Marcos Pass. One bus keeps your whole group together from the first tasting to the last pour, with no one worrying about the drive back.
One important local note: CA-154 (San Marcos Pass Road) is a winding mountain route — a minibus handles it comfortably, but full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches should take US-101 to Buellton instead. For a day that ends in Solvang (downtown Solvang, CA 93463), buses park in the municipal lot on Mission Dr near 1st St. Heading to Chumash Casino Resort (3400 E Hwy 246, Santa Ynez, CA 93460)? Dedicated bus parking is available on-site.
Call 805-602-5140 or fill out the form to find your wine tour bus today!
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These buses serve Santa Barbara and the entire surrounding region. Venturacharterbuscompany.com helps you find transportation in Goleta, Carpinteria, Ventura, Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, Lompoc, Santa Maria, Solvang, Buellton, and Los Olivos — so wherever your group is starting or ending up on the Central Coast, there's a bus in the network ready for the trip. Fill out one form to compare options across the region!

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Venturacharterbuscompany.com is an advertising and quote comparison website that makes it easy to find, compare, and book charter buses, minibuses, party buses, sprinter vans, and school buses in Santa Barbara, California. It is not a local bus company or motor carrier — it's a website that connects you to a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving the area, so you can compare vehicles and pricing in one place instead of calling multiple operators. Booking is completed through a national booking platform.
Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) is the closest and most convenient option — it's compact, uncongested, and puts your group right in town. For larger groups with members flying from multiple origins, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) offers more flight options at about 100 miles south on US-101. Build in 2.5 to 3 hours for the LAX-to-Santa Barbara run on a busy Friday afternoon.
Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR), roughly 90 miles southeast, is a good middle-ground option with less congestion than LAX.
CA-154 (San Marcos Pass Road) is a scenic but winding mountain route through the Santa Ynez Mountains — it works well for minibuses and smaller coaches, but full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches should take US-101 south to Buellton and approach the Santa Ynez Valley from the north instead. When you request your quote, mention that your trip includes wine country stops and the network will match you with the right vehicle for the route.
Santa Barbara Bowl does not have a dedicated charter bus parking lot. The surrounding residential streets on and around N Milpas Street fill quickly on show nights and parking enforcement is active. The best approach is to drop your group near the corner of N Milpas St and E Anapamu St and have the bus stage off-site, then return for pickup after the show.
The venue itself encourages alternative transportation — check the Santa Barbara Bowl coming & going page for current access guidance before your event date.
Yes — Chumash Casino Resort has dedicated bus and motorcoach parking in the main lot, accessed via the main entrance on Hwy 246. It's one of the few Santa Barbara-area destinations where a large motorcoach can park on-site without extensive advance coordination, which makes it a popular choice for group casino trips from Santa Barbara and the surrounding area.
US-101 is Santa Barbara's main artery, and it can get seriously congested — especially on summer weekends, holiday weekends (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day), and Friday afternoons heading south. Summer traffic between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles can add 45 to 90 minutes to the trip compared to off-peak travel. If your group has a fixed arrival or departure time, build that buffer in and plan your pickup window accordingly.
A charter bus takes the stress of navigating that congestion off your plate entirely.
Summer — June through August — is the peak season for Santa Barbara bus rentals, driven by beach tourism, wine country visits, and outdoor events. The Santa Barbara International Film Festival (late January/early February), Summer Solstice Celebration (late June), Old Spanish Days Fiesta (early August), and UCSB Commencement (mid-June) all drive significant demand. Prom season in April and May is also a high-demand window across Santa Barbara Unified, Dos Pueblos, San Marcos, and Bishop Diego.
For any of these dates, book three to six months out to secure the best vehicle selection and pricing.
For most Santa Barbara trips, booking three to six months in advance gives you the best selection and the most competitive pricing. For peak summer weekends, major festival dates like the Summer Solstice Celebration and Old Spanish Days Fiesta, UCSB graduation, and prom season, book as early as possible — six months or more is not too soon. Santa Barbara is a smaller market than Los Angeles, which means the pool of available vehicles fills up faster on high-demand dates.
Waiting until the last minute almost always means higher rates and fewer choices. Call 805-602-5140 right now to lock in your date!
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