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San Carlos Charter Bus Prices
Call off the hours of searching, because while the cost of a San Carlos charter bus rental isn’t one-price-fits-all, you can compare live quotes in under 30 seconds right through our online form! Below you’ll learn about all the factors affecting rates, and how to score the best deals.
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San Carlos 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 San Carlos. 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 San Carlos Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
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| Peak Date | Date or Season |
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| San Francisco 49ers Home Games | Nov 8, Nov 29 & Dec 13, 2026, then Jan 3, 2027 |
| California Golden Bears Football Home Games | Nov 21 & Nov 28, 2026 |
| San Jose Sharks Home Games | October 29, 2026 – April 10, 2027 |
| California Golden Bears Men's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – February 27, 2027 |
| Golden State Warriors Home Games | October 30, 2026 – April 11, 2027 |
| San Francisco Giants Home Games | March 25 – September 19, 2027 |
| San Mateo County Fair | June 4–13, 2027 (Friday–Sunday) |
| Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival | August 6–8, 2027 (Friday–Sunday) |
| Gilroy Garlic Festival | July 23–25, 2027 (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 San Carlos Charter Bus Prices?
Planning your San Carlos trip budget is simple because your online quote includes the base rate for your vehicle and a driver’s pay! Outside expenses like bridge tolls, venue parking permits, and overnight driver hotel rooms are paid separately so there are never any hidden fees.
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 San Carlos Bus Rentals
From the moment you choose the bus you love, you can reserve it right online through the national booking platform by putting down a deposit, with your remaining balance due before your departure date! Afterward, a dedicated confirmation department reaches out to verify every pickup, drop-off, and stop on your itinerary.
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 San Carlos Charter Bus Prices
Bringing your group together around the Peninsula is affordable when you know how quotes are calculated! These six details determine the exact rate you’ll see on your results page.
Factor 1: Which Bus You Choose
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Factor 2: How Far and How Long You Travel
You'll notice that local trips around San Carlos and San Mateo County are typically billed by the hour (often with a 2- to 5-hour windows), while longer journeys are priced by the day or by the mile! Whether you need a quick one-way transfer down Laurel Street, an hourly wedding shuttle to Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company, or a multi-day long-distance charter bus across California, you only pay for the package that fits YOUR schedule. Sharing your exact pickup and return times in our 30-second form ensures the most accurate quote!
Factor 3: Your Starting City
Just because you’re starting in San Carlos doesn’t mean you’re limited to one local garage! Because Sancarlos
Factor 4: The Travel Fees on Your Route
It just got easier to plan ahead for out-of-pocket route costs like Fastrak tolls across the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge (SR 92) or oversized vehicle parking at the Hiller Aviation Museum! Since road tolls and venue parking passes aren’t built into your initial online quote, keeping those small fees in mind helps your group avoid any day-of surprises.
Factor 5: Long Days and Your Driver's Hotel
For multi-day trips, your group will need to provide a private, 3-star or better hotel room with bus parking for your driver, or reserve a two-driver team for nonstop overnight travel.
Factor 6: The Day of the Week
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Ways to Save
Top 4 Ways to Save on Your San Carlos 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 San Carlos Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to SFO
A San Carlos-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Belmont and Redwood City, 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 San Carlos airport transportation shuttle bus through Sancarlos
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Belmont, 6:00 AM second stop in Redwood City, 7:00 AM drop-off at SFO
- 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: Shoreline Amphitheatre Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Belmont is heading to a sold-out show at Shoreline Amphitheatre. The roads back into San Carlos after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a San Carlos concert charter bus rental through Sancarlos
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Belmont, 6:30 PM arrival at Shoreline Amphitheatre, 11:30 PM post-show return to Belmont
- 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: Yosemite National Park Day Trip
A San Carlos tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Yosemite National Park. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a San Carlos corporate charter bus rental through Sancarlos
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown San Carlos office, 9:00 AM arrival at Yosemite National Park, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to San Carlos
- 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: San Francisco 49ers Game Day
A group of 25 San Francisco 49ers season ticket holders from Redwood City wants to make a home game at Levi's Stadium into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a San Carlos sporting event party bus rental through Sancarlos
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Redwood City, 12:30 PM arrival at Levi's Stadium, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Redwood City
- 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 San Carlos Charter Bus Prices
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Contact usHow can I get a charter bus or party bus quote in San Carlos?
Getting your personalized price takes less than 30 seconds! Just fill out one quick online form with your San Carlos pickup location, travel date, destination, and estimated headcount to instantly view available buses, interior photos, and pricing right on your screen. No account is needed, there’s zero obligation to book, and your quotes are sent straight to your text and email so they’re easy to share with your group!
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Can I get a quote if I don't have my final headcount or exact stops yet?
Yes, absolutely! Just enter your best estimate for your passenger count, travel date, and San Carlos pickup area into our 30-second quote tool to see side-by-side pricing across 15-passenger minibuses, 35-passenger minibuses, party buses, and 56-passenger motorcoaches. Once you book online through the national booking platform, a confirmation department reaches out to verify your final stops and schedule!
Are airport transfers and stadium parking fees included in my bus quote?
Your online quote covers your bus and driver, while facility fees and venue parking passes are handled separately. Whether you’re booking a San Carlos airport shuttle to SFO (only 12 miles north up US-101!) or a sporting event bus to Levi’s Stadium or Oracle Park, you’ll cover any required stadium bus parking permits directly with the venue. That way, your quote stays 100% transparent with no hidden markups!
Do you offer same-day bus rentals and different package options in San Carlos?
Yes! Through our network, you can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, full-day, and multi-day group transportation services—and even lock in a same-day bus rental when last-minute plans come together.
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