Charter Bus, Minibus, Shuttle Bus Rentals in San Francisco

A charter bus is a large vehicle rented by a group for private transportation, typically featuring amenities like cushioned seats, overhead storage, and onboard restrooms. In San Francisco, people use charter buses to travel together for events such as corporate outings to the Moscone Center, school field trips to the California Academy of Sciences, or sports team transport to Oracle Park. Unlike public transit, charter buses follow a custom schedule and route determined by the renter, providing direct service between pickup points and destinations anywhere in the Bay Area or beyond.

We offer several types of buses—including full-size charter buses, minibuses, entertainer coaches, and sprinter vans—so we can accommodate groups of any size or need. Large charter buses (47–56 passengers) are great for big trips like school field trips to Golden Gate Park or company shuttles from Caltrain to downtown offices. Smaller minibuses (18–35 passengers) work well for wedding shuttles at Presidio venues or church outings. Sprinter vans (10–15 passengers) are perfect for airport transfers to SFO or small-team outings. Entertainer coaches have bunks and lounge space for band tours or film production crews traveling around California.

The average cost to rent a charter bus in San Francisco ranges from $185 per hour to $3,000+ per day depending on vehicle size, trip length, and time of year. Weekend rentals for weddings or wine tours often cost more due to high demand, while weekday corporate shuttles may get lower rates. Short trips within the city (like a loop from Union Square to Fisherman’s Wharf) might be quoted by the hour, but anything going outside SF—such as a day trip to Muir Woods or an overnight excursion to Yosemite—will usually be priced by the day or mile.

Charter bus prices depend on several factors: total mileage, trip duration, bus size, and seasonal demand. Longer trips—like a weekend retreat to Lake Tahoe—cost more than short local routes because of extra fuel and driver time. Larger buses with premium amenities (Wi-Fi, USB outlets, leather seats) have higher base rates than standard minibuses. Peak periods such as summer vacation, holiday weekends, or major events (Bay to Breakers, Pride Parade) can increase costs due to limited availability. Additional requests like multiple pick-up points or overnight stays also affect the final quote.

Most charter buses include reclining seats, climate control, reading lights, and ample luggage storage above and below the cabin. Many models feature free Wi-Fi, power outlets at every row, DVD screens with audio speakers, and an onboard restroom at the rear. Premium options offer USB charging ports, individual cup holders, adjustable footrests, and extra legroom for long-distance comfort. Minibuses typically have cushioned bench seating and large windows but no bathroom. Sprinter vans provide basic forward-facing seats and limited carry-on space without additional frills unless specially configured.

We serve all kinds of groups across the Bay Area, including corporate teams, schools, universities, sports clubs, wedding parties, religious organizations, and tour operators. Companies book employee shuttles between BART stations and SoMa offices. Teachers reserve field trip buses to Exploratorium or SF Zoo. Athletic directors arrange season-long transportation for high school basketball or soccer squads. Brides and grooms hire guest shuttles from hotel blocks to ceremony sites. Church leaders organize Sunday service pickups or youth camp retreats. Travel agents coordinate sightseeing circuits for cruise ship passengers docking at Pier 27.

We provide charter bus services throughout San Francisco County and surrounding areas—including Daly City, South San Francisco, Brisbane, Pacifica, and Marin County—as well as the broader Bay Area region like Oakland, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, San Mateo, Palo Alto, and San Jose. We also handle long-distance trips anywhere in California (Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego), Nevada (Reno, Las Vegas), Oregon, or even out of state if requested. No matter where your group needs to go, we can send a bus there!

Getting a quote is easy: just call our office at 775-362-6940 or fill out the online form with your trip details. We’ll ask for information like date(s), pickup location(s), destination(s), group size, and any special requests (Wi-Fi, ADA accessibility, etc.). Based on that, we’ll quickly calculate an exact price and email you a proposal outlining everything included. If you have questions or want to compare different vehicle options, our staff will walk you through each choice so you can make the best decision for your budget and itinerary.