Santa Clara Charter Bus Rental Pricing Guide
While the only way to get an exact quote on the price of a charter bus rental in Santa Clara is to call our team, we understand calling might not be an option right this second.
That’s why we have this pricing table for your convenience below. Keep in mind that this is only a rough estimate, we have payment plans available, and the actual Santa Clara charter bus rental cost varies depending on several factors. For transparency, we have outlined them below this table in the next section.
| Bus Type |
Per Hour |
Per Day |
Per Mile |
| Charter Bus |
$160 – $230 |
$1,620 – $2,100 |
$5.75 – $7.20 |
| Minibus |
$145 – $200 |
$1,500 – $1,920 |
$5.00 – $7.00 |
A reservation specialist will take your trip details and determine your pricing by hour, day, or mile depending on your trip details. Our priority is finding you the best pricing on a Santa Clara bus rental.
One more important thing to note: We have a five-hour minimum that applies to all rentals. You may also incur extra charges for mileage overages on daily rentals. You’re always free to ask any questions that come to mind in terms of pricing.
Factors That Go Into Santa Clara Bus Rental Pricing
As we mentioned earlier, the cost of a charter bus rental in Santa Clara depends on numerous factors. We have a breakdown of some of the biggest ones below to help you better understand your free, no-obligation price quote.
Travel Dates: Perhaps the biggest factor is what time of year you will be traveling. We tend to rent out a lot of charter buses around graduation time and summer vacations, so if you are booking a charter bus through May to July, you will want to book as far in advance as possible. Higher bus availability usually equals a lower rate, and vice versa.
Passenger Count: One of the most important things to do when gathering your itinerary is making sure your passenger count is finalized. An extra few people may be the difference between a larger or smaller charter bus (and a larger or smaller price tag). For example, if you say you have 20 people, you will likely be matched with a 20-passenger minibus, but if you end up with only 18, you could have been matched with a smaller and less expensive minibus in Santa Clara.
Destinations: If you are taking a shorter trip around Santa Clara or the neighboring SIlicon Valley cities, your overall cost will likely be less than if you are doing a longer trip out of town. We offer flexible scheduling, including for longer contracts like those booking construction shuttles, in case plans change.
Extra Travel Related Costs: Your price quote includes your vehicle, the services of a professional driver, fuel, and insurance. There are some fees that you will need to account for on your own, though, such as parking and toll fees, lodging for your driver (only during multi-day trips or trips longer than 10 hours of consecutive driving), and a tip for your driver. While tipping is not required, most passengers tip around 10% in cash at the end of their trip.
Real-Life Examples of Santa Clara Charter Bus Pricing
Wondering how all this pricing plays out in the real world? We’ve got you covered. Below are a few examples of different group types and what it would be like to book a charter bus in Santa Clara for their trips. We also included what the hypothetical pricing could be.
A Wedding Charter Bus
A groom wants to have a designated driver for his wedding weekend without having to worry about rideshares or public transit. He and his ten groomsmen decide to book a wedding shuttle bus for ease of transportation and are matched with an 18-passenger minibus. They book the minibus for a day and a half, and are charged $1,400 for the first full day and $725 for the next half day. That brings their total to $2,125 or about $193 per person for transportation for the entire weekend. The group tips $150 at the end of the trip.
A Field Trip Charter Bus
For their class trip, the 8th graders at Santa Clara High School are planning a trip to California’s Great Adventure. With 250 students in the senior class, and the heat at an all time high, the teachers decide to book school field trip charter buses, including one with an ADA-accessible wheelchair ramp. They are matched with five full-size charter buses for $175 per hour for seven hours. That brings the total cost to $6,125 total, or about $25 per student. Each bus driver is tipped $60 for a job well done.
A Corporate Shuttle Bus
An executive running a startup in Silicon Valley wants to fly her team of 22 into Atlanta for an industry event. Because the flight is early in the morning and she wants her team to be as relaxed as possible, she books a corporate charter bus through Santa Clara Charter Bus Company to take her team from the meetup location to the airport. She is matched with a 25-passenger minibus and charged a rate of $150 an hour for the five-hour minimum rental time, bringing her total to $750 for the trip. She tips $75 to the driver at the end of the trip.
Get a Free Quote Today
We can get you a free, no-obligation price quote on a bus rental in Santa Clara within minutes. Just grab your itinerary and give us a call at (669) 341-6137 whenever you are ready. We look forward to speaking with you soon!
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