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Ventura Charter Bus Prices
Ready to find out what your trip will cost? Because charter bus pricing isn't one-price-fits-all, you can fill out one quick form online to compare live rates in under 30 seconds, or read below to learn what affects prices and how to score the best deals!
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Ventura 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 Ventura. 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 Ventura Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
No matter where you're headed, Ventura bus prices and hourly minimums go up during high-demand dates like the Ventura County Fair in August, spring prom weekends, and summer beach festivals. Lock in your bus early so multiple operators in our network can compete for your business!
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| USC Trojans Football Home Games | Oct 31 & Nov 21, 2026 |
| Los Angeles Chargers Home Games | Nov 8, Nov 22, Nov 29 & Dec 17, 2026, then Jan 2 or 3, 2027 |
| Los Angeles Rams Home Games | Nov 1, Nov 25, Dec 3 & Dec 20, 2026, then Jan 9 or 10, 2027 |
| Los Angeles Lakers Home Games | November 1, 2026 – April 11, 2027 |
| Los Angeles Kings Home Games | October 31, 2026 – April 8, 2027 |
| UCLA Bruins Football Home Games | Oct 31, Nov 13 & Nov 28, 2026 |
| Ventura County Fair | July–August 2027 |
| Rose Parade presented by Honda | January 1, 2027 (Friday) |
| LA Auto Show | November 20–29, 2026 (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 Ventura Charter Bus Prices?
We help you compare transparent quotes that include your Ventura bus rental and a driver. Outside expenses like parking permits at San Buenaventura State Beach and highway tolls are paid separately so there are never any hidden surprises!
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 Ventura Bus Rentals
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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 Ventura Charter Bus Prices
Booking group transportation in Ventura is so much easier when you know exactly how operators calculate your rate! Because Charter
Factor 1: The Size of Bus You Book
Finding the right fit for your headcount and budget is a breeze when you compare bus types in one place! A compact 15-passenger minibus or sprinter van with a driver for quick hops down E Main Street costs less than a 56-passenger charter bus with an onboard restroom or a party bus loaded with LED lighting. You choose the exact vehicle that works for YOUR group!
Factor 2: The Distance and Duration of Your Trip
Planning a quick shuttle between Downtown Ventura and Ventura Harbor Village or an all-day excursion? Local trips typically bill by the hour with a standard hourly minimum, while long-distance charter bus rentals up US-101 to San Francisco or down to Los Angeles are priced by mileage or day.
Factor 3: When in the Year You Travel
Give your budget an edge by keeping Ventura's seasonal calendar in mind when you plan! Rates are generally lowest during the cooler winter months of January and February when fewer tourists crowd the coast. Once April, May, and summer arrive, demand skyrockets for proms, graduations, wedding shuttles at Serra Cross Park, and major events at the Ventura County Fairgrounds at 10 W Harbor Blvd. Booking at least three to six months ahead for peak dates helps you beat the rush!
Factor 4: Where Your Trip Starts and Ends
Got 30 seconds to enter your pickup and drop-off addresses? Where your route begins and ends plays a big part in your quote due to "deadhead" mileage—the distance a bus travels empty from its home lot to your first stop. Because our massive network covers Ventura, the cities around it, and all of California, including Oxnard, Camarillo, and Ojai, you'll easily find a local operator nearby. That keeps deadhead costs low and your quote affordable!
Factor 5: The Travel Fees on Your Route
Book your vehicle knowing your online quote covers the bus and driver, while route-specific travel fees are handled separately so you never overpay on a flat estimate. If your itinerary includes paid oversized vehicle parking near Ventura Pier, toll roads across Southern California, or airport transfers into LAX or Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), those fees are your group's responsibility. For multi-day trips, you'll also need to provide a private hotel room for your driver so they stay rested.
Factor 6: Weekday vs. Weekend Travel
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Ways to Save
Top 4 Ways to Save on Your Ventura 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 Ventura Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to LAX
A Ventura-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Simi Valley and Oxnard, 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 Ventura airport transportation shuttle bus through Charter
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Simi Valley, 6:00 AM second stop in Oxnard, 7:00 AM drop-off at LAX
- 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: Santa Barbara Bowl Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Simi Valley is heading to a sold-out show at Santa Barbara Bowl. The roads back into Ventura after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Ventura concert charter bus rental through Charter
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Simi Valley, 6:30 PM arrival at Santa Barbara Bowl, 11:30 PM post-show return to Simi Valley
- 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: Channel Islands National Park Day Trip
A Ventura tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Channel Islands National Park. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Ventura corporate charter bus rental through Charter
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Ventura office, 9:00 AM arrival at Channel Islands National Park, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Ventura
- 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: Los Angeles Chargers Game Day
A group of 25 Los Angeles Chargers season ticket holders from Oxnard wants to make a home game at SoFi Stadium into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Ventura sporting event party bus rental through Charter
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Oxnard, 12:30 PM arrival at SoFi Stadium, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Oxnard
- 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 Ventura Charter Bus Prices
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What packages can I book through Charterbusventura.com?
You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, full-day, and multi-day packages right through our online results page! Whether you need a school field trip bus to Mission San Buenaventura or a recurring employee shuttle along Highway 126, you can compare packages built around YOUR exact schedule and budget in seconds.
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