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Pasadena 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 Pasadena. 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 Pasadena Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
Coordinating group travel around the Tournament of Roses Parade, Rose Bowl Game, Caltech commencement, or spring prom season means facing higher rates and stricter hourly minimums due to sky-high demand! Locking in your reservation early lets our network of independent operators compete for your business before local fleets sell out.
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| UCLA Bruins Football Home Games | Oct 31, Nov 13 & Nov 28, 2026 |
| Los Angeles Rams Home Games | Nov 1, Nov 25, Dec 3 & Dec 20, 2026, then Jan 9 or 10, 2027 |
| Los Angeles Chargers Home Games | Nov 8, Nov 22, Nov 29 & Dec 17, 2026, then Jan 2 or 3, 2027 |
| USC Trojans Football Home Games | Oct 31 & Nov 21, 2026 |
| Los Angeles Lakers Home Games | November 1, 2026 – April 11, 2027 |
| Los Angeles Kings Home Games | October 31, 2026 – April 8, 2027 |
| Rose Parade | January 1, 2027 (Friday) |
| Los Angeles County Fair | May 6–31, 2027 (Thursday–Monday) |
| 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 Pasadena Charter Bus Prices?
Waiting for hidden surprise fees is a thing of the past because your upfront quote includes your private vehicle and a driver! Outside expenses like stadium parking passes, toll roads and overnight driver hotel rooms are handled separately so your pricing stays transparent.
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 Pasadena Bus Rentals
Why stress over complicated billing when you can lock in your Pasadena reservation right on the national booking platform with a simple initial deposit? Your remaining trip balance is paid in full before departure day, and all major payment options are accepted online with zero hassle!
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 Pasadena Charter Bus Prices
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Factor 1: The Size of Bus You Book
Get a vehicle that fits YOUR headcount and budget by comparing different bus types side by side in one quick search! A compact 15-passenger minibus or sprinter van for a quick loop through Old Pasadena costs less than a 56-passenger charter bus with an onboard restroom and luggage bays. You can also compare 15- to 50-passenger party buses with LED lighting and wraparound seating!
Factor 2: Your Trip's Length and Mileage
If you’re staying local for a few hours between Pasadena Convention Center and South Lake Avenue, your trip will typically be billed at an hourly rate with a standard hourly minimum. Heading out of town on I-210 or I-5 for a long-distance charter bus trip across California? Longer journeys are usually priced by the day or total mileage. You can easily book hourly, one-way, round-trip, or multi-day packages!
Factor 3: The Time of Year
With major annual events like New Year’s Day festivities on Colorado Boulevard, May graduations, and busy spring Pasadena wedding shuttle weekends, bus availability tightens up fast. Booking during these peak months in late spring, fall, and around January 1st brings higher rates than quieter winter or late-summer dates. Reserving your bus at least three to six months ahead helps you lock in lower pricing!
Factor 4: Where Your Trip Starts and Ends
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Factor 5: The Travel Fees on Your Route
With so many iconic spots around Los Angeles County, your route may include outside travel fees that aren’t built into your base bus quote. For instance, oversized vehicle parking at the Rose Bowl Stadium (often $40 to $150+ depending on the event) or express lane tolls along the 110 and 210 freeways are paid separately. If your itinerary requires an overnight stay, you’ll also provide a hotel room for your driver. Planning for these external costs upfront keeps your group budget right on track!
Factor 6: The Day of the Week
Through a network of independent transportation providers, you can score lower daily and hourly minimums by scheduling your trip on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday! Friday nights, Saturdays, and Sundays are peak days for bachelorette parties, concerts at the Rose Bowl, and sporting event bus rentals. Weekend rentals almost always carry higher hourly rates and longer typical time blocks due to heavy demand. Shifting a flexible school field trip or corporate outing to a weekday is an easy way to save!
Ways to Save
Top 4 Ways to Save on Your Pasadena 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 Pasadena Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to BUR
A Pasadena-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Long Beach and Los Angeles, 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 Pasadena airport transportation shuttle bus through Pasadena
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Long Beach, 6:00 AM second stop in Los Angeles, 7:00 AM drop-off at BUR
- 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: Hollywood Bowl Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Long Beach is heading to a sold-out show at Hollywood Bowl. The roads back into Pasadena after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Pasadena concert charter bus rental through Pasadena
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Long Beach, 6:30 PM arrival at Hollywood Bowl, 11:30 PM post-show return to Long Beach
- 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 Pasadena 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 Pasadena corporate charter bus rental through Pasadena
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Pasadena office, 9:00 AM arrival at Channel Islands National Park, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Pasadena
- 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 Los Angeles 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 Pasadena sporting event party bus rental through Pasadena
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Los Angeles, 12:30 PM arrival at SoFi Stadium, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Los Angeles
- 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 Pasadena Charter Bus Prices
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Contact usCan I get a Pasadena bus quote without creating an account?
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Does Pasadenashuttlebuscompany.com own the buses in Pasadena?
No, and that’s the best part for your budget! Because we are a comparison website rather than a single bus company, you’re never stuck paying one local fleet’s high prices. Independent bus companies across Pasadena and California compete for your trip, giving you TONS of options and better rates in one search!
How can our group lower the cost of a Pasadena charter bus rental?
Booking early—especially before peak Rose Bowl events, prom weekends, and spring weddings—is the easiest way to lock in lower rates! You can also save by choosing a right-sized 25-passenger minibus instead of a full-size coach if you have a smaller group, avoiding extra stops that add hours, and traveling Monday through Thursday. Sharing your quote link via text and email makes it simple to split the per-person cost across your whole roster. Plus, picking a local Pasadena pickup spot reduces deadhead fees!
What happens after I book my bus online?
Once you pick the bus and price you love, you complete your reservation right online through the national booking platform! The booking company processes your payment, and an independent local operator supplies your vehicle on trip day. Your group is all set for a smooth, stress-free ride!
Can I book a same-day or last-minute bus rental in Pasadena?
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