40 Passenger Party Bus Rental
Planning a group trip in Santa Maria and need room for a full group? Fill out one quick form on this site and compare 40 passenger party buses and rates from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving the Central Coast — all in one place, no account required. Whether your group is heading to Chumash Casino Resort up in Santa Ynez, making the run down US-101 to Santa Barbara for a night out, or loading up for the Santa Barbara County Fair at the Santa Maria Fairpark, a 40 passenger party bus keeps everyone together and the logistics off your plate.
Call (805) 998-2860 or use the online quote tool — pricing for your trip in about a minute, no obligation.
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More About The 40 Passenger Party Bus
A 40 passenger party bus is the sweet spot for large groups who want the full party bus experience without committing to a full-size motorcoach. At 40 seats, it handles a big rehearsal dinner group, a large bachelorette group traveling from Santa Maria to Santa Barbara, or a corporate team heading up to the wine country around Los Olivos without anyone getting left behind. The footprint is smaller than a 56-passenger charter bus, which matters on tighter roads like those running through the Santa Ynez Valley wine corridor — better maneuverability, same group-sized capacity.
It is a genuinely different class of vehicle than a minibus, built for a crowd that wants to travel together and arrive as one.
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Common Amenities Available on 40 Passenger Party Bus Rentals
A 40 passenger party bus typically comes loaded with perimeter wraparound seating, a full-length interior bar, color-changing LED lighting, flat-panel TVs, and a premium sound system with Bluetooth connectivity. Climate control is standard — important on Central Coast summer days when temperatures along the Santa Maria Valley floor push well into the 80s before the marine layer rolls back in. Overhead storage keeps jackets and bags out of the aisle on longer hauls, like the roughly 20-minute run from Santa Maria down to Pismo Beach.
Exact amenities vary by the individual vehicle and the company providing it, so when you compare options through the quote tool, check the listed features for each specific bus before confirming.
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 features that MAY be available on party 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 805-998-2860 before booking.
How much does a 40 Passenger Party Bus cost in Santa Maria?
A 40 passenger party bus rental in Santa Maria runs roughly $300–$350 per hour on weekdays and $325–$500 per hour on weekends, with full-day rates ranging from approximately $2,300–$3,500. Weekend rates climb because demand concentrates around Friday and Saturday nights — particularly during the Santa Barbara County Fair in early July and summer wine festival weekends when Foxen Canyon Road and the Highway 154 corridor are packed. Date, trip length, and the specific vehicle all move the final number.
Those ranges give you a solid planning baseline; your quote for the specific date and itinerary takes about a minute to generate. Fill out the form on this page or call (805) 998-2860 and compare available options and rates now.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $300 – $350 | $325 – $500 | $2,300 – $3,500 |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. 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 805-998-2860. | |||
40 Passenger Party Bus Rentals Near Santa Maria
Santa Maria sits at the center of a wide service area that stretches up and down the Central Coast and inland through the Santa Ynez Valley. A 40 passenger party bus is available for groups moving between Santa Maria and Santa Barbara, Ventura, Oxnard, Bakersfield, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, and Salinas, among others. Whether the trip stays local — a pub crawl along Broadway, a birthday night ending at one of the wineries off Foxen Canyon — or heads well outside city limits, the network of providers serving this region has options.
Check the full Santa Maria group transportation services page for more, or call (805) 998-2860 to talk through your specific route.
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If the 40 Passenger Party Bus doesn't fit your group's size, luggage needs, itinerary, or preferred amenities, browse the other party bus, minibus, Sprinter van, and charter bus categories available through the booking platform.