Santa Maria Party Bus & Charter Bus Options

The 14-passenger Sprinter limo is the go-to for bridal parties heading to venues in the Santa Ynez Valley — think Foxen Canyon Road wineries or a ceremony at Gainey Vineyard — where the parking is easy but the coordination isn't. Rates run roughly $200–$325/hour on weekdays and $225–$350/hour on weekends, with per-day packages available from $1,550 to $3,150. Luxe interior, right-sized for a close group.

The Sprinter Van Rental with Driver works well for corporate transfers between Santa Maria and San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) or runs down to Santa Barbara Airport (SBA) — either way, the route is handled for you while your team stays focused. Weekday hourly rates run $200–$275, weekend rates $225–$375, with per-day options from $1,400 to $2,750.

A 15-passenger party bus fits a birthday group headed into Old Town Santa Maria for a night out or a bachelorette group making the short drive to Solvang for wine and shopping. LED lighting, premium sound, and room for everyone. Weekday rates start around $200–$350/hour, weekend rates $250–$350/hour, and per-day packages run $1,400–$2,850.

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The 18-passenger party bus is a solid fit for a slightly larger group — a quinceañera group moving between venues in Santa Maria, or a wine tour rolling through the Santa Maria Valley Wine Trail with stops at Bien Nacido Vineyards and Sierra Madre Vineyard. Weekday rates fall between $275–$350/hour, weekend rates $275–$400/hour, and per-day packages range from $2,100 to $2,600.

Twenty passengers, one vehicle, zero carpooling headaches — the 20-passenger party bus is the right call for a company outing to Presqu'ile Winery near Foxen Canyon Road or a school group visiting the Santa Maria Fairpark for the Santa Barbara County Fair each July. Weekday hourly rates run $250–$350, weekend $275–$350, and per-day packages land between $1,950 and $2,800.

The 25-passenger party bus handles mid-size groups going to Chumash Casino Resort — about 30 minutes east on Highway 246 through Buellton — where the casino's own lot fills fast on Friday and Saturday nights and rideshare availability thins out late. One bus handles drop-off and pickup cleanly. Weekday rates run $250–$350/hour, weekend rates $275–$375/hour, with per-day rates from $1,850 to $2,900.

A 28-passenger party bus gives a slightly larger group — a rehearsal dinner party, a corporate team retreat, a 30th birthday bash — room to spread out without stepping up to a full charter bus. Great for runs down Highway 101 to Santa Barbara or up to Pismo Beach for a coastal dinner. Weekday rates fall between $250–$350/hour, weekend $275–$375/hour, per-day $2,150–$2,700.

The 30-passenger party bus is the right pick when your group is pushing past 25 and you still want a party-configured interior — perimeter seating, LED lighting, and sound — rather than rows of seats. Popular for Sweet 16 groups, large bachelorette weekends, and multi-stop wine tour itineraries across the Santa Maria Valley AVA. Weekday rates run $300–$375/hour, weekend $325–$425/hour, and per-day packages from $2,350 to $3,050.

A 40-passenger party bus handles reunion-size groups, large prom parties, or corporate events where the headcount gets serious. During Santa Maria's Elks Rodeo in May — one of the biggest rodeos on the West Coast — parking around the Santa Maria Fairgrounds backs up well before showtime, and a 40-passenger party bus drops everyone at the gate while the lot situation sorts itself out. Weekday rates run $300–$350/hour, weekend $325–$500/hour, per-day $2,300–$3,500.

The 50-passenger party bus is the top of the party bus lineup — color-changing LEDs, a full bar setup, wraparound seating, and enough room to keep the energy going for groups that don't do things small. Think large corporate holiday events, school reunion weekends, or chartered group runs to the Santa Barbara Bowl for a summer concert. Weekday rates run $300–$450/hour, weekend $325–$500/hour, per-day $2,150–$4,050.

The 15-35 passenger minibus is the workhorse of Santa Maria group transportation — rows of reclining seats, overhead storage, and the maneuverability to handle the tighter approaches on Foxen Canyon Road or the compact parking areas around downtown Santa Barbara. Wedding guest shuttles between hotel blocks and ceremony venues, school field trips, airport runs to SBP — it handles all of it cleanly. Weekday rates run $200–$250/hour, weekend $200–$275/hour, per-day $1,100–$2,150.

The 40-56 passenger charter bus is built for big moves — convention groups heading south on 101 to Santa Barbara's downtown meeting and conference venues, school athletic teams loading equipment into undercarriage bays for overnight tournament trips, or large corporate shuttles that need onboard restrooms and WiFi for longer hauls. It's the right vehicle when comfort and capacity both matter. Weekday rates run $200–$350/hour, weekend $200–$350/hour, per-day $1,350–$2,850.

Call 805-998-2860 anytime for a free quote.