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Manhattan Beach Charter Bus Prices
It's easier than ever to see that Manhattan Beach charter bus rental pricing isn't one-size-fits-all, and you can compare custom quotes in under 30 seconds right online through our form with no account needed! Below you'll learn about all the factors affecting rates across the South Bay and how to score the best deals.
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- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans
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Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach. 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 Manhattan Beach Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
Whether you're booking prom transportation for Mira Costa High School in May, heading to the Hometown Fair in October, or catching the Manhattan Beach Open in August, peak dates mean higher rates and hourly minimums. Locking in your reservation early lets our network of California bus operators compete for your trip before South Bay fleets sell out!
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
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| 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 | October 27, 2026 – April 11, 2027 |
| Los Angeles Kings Home Games | October 29, 2026 – April 8, 2027 |
| Los Angeles Dodgers Home Games | March 25 – September 19, 2027 |
| LA Auto Show | November 20–29, 2026 (Friday–Sunday) |
| Los Angeles County Fair | May 6–31, 2027 (Thursday–Monday) |
| 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 Manhattan Beach Charter Bus Prices?
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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 Manhattan Beach Bus Rentals
You don't have to pay for your entire trip all at once when reserving your ride online through the national booking platform. Simply put down a deposit to lock in your vehicle, and pay the remaining balance before your departure date with any major payment method!
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 Manhattan Beach Charter Bus Prices
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Factor 1: How Far and How Long You Travel
Waiting around on callbacks is a thing of the past when you can compare hourly, one-way, round-trip, and multi-day packages in one quick online search. Local hops down Manhattan Beach Boulevard to the pier or wedding shuttles to Shade Hotel at 1221 N Valley Dr are typically billed by the hour with a standard minimum. Longer excursions—like a long-distance charter bus up I-405, a full-day tour in a 56-passenger charter bus, or a quick transfer in a 20-passenger minibus—are priced by mileage or day.
Factor 2: When in the Year You Travel
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Factor 4: Tolls, Parking, and Route Fees
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Factor 5: Overnight Trips and Driver Lodging
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Factor 6: The Day of the Week
For quick and easy ways to trim your transportation budget, consider scheduling your outing between Monday and Thursday! Friday nights, Saturdays, and Sundays see the highest demand for party buses and 15-passenger minibuses along Highland Avenue and Rosecrans Avenue, driving up weekend rates and hourly minimums. Midweek trips—like a Tuesday school field trip to the Roundhouse Aquarium or a Wednesday corporate shuttle to Manhattan Village—almost always come with lower prices.
Ways to Save
Top 4 Ways to Save on Your Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to LAX
A Manhattan Beach-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 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 Manhattan Beach airport transportation shuttle bus through Manhattanbeach
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Long Beach, 6:00 AM second stop in Los Angeles, 7:00 AM drop-off at LAX
- 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 Manhattan Beach after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Manhattan Beach concert charter bus rental through Manhattanbeach
- 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 Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach corporate charter bus rental through Manhattanbeach
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Manhattan Beach office, 9:00 AM arrival at Channel Islands National Park, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Manhattan Beach
- 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 Manhattan Beach sporting event party bus rental through Manhattanbeach
- 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 Manhattan Beach Charter Bus Prices
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Contact usCan I get a Manhattan Beach bus quote without creating an account?
Yes, no account is needed! Just fill out one quick form with your date, pickup location, and headcount to see buses, interior photos, and live pricing in under 30 seconds, plus get a copy sent by text and email.
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Are driver gratuity and parking fees included in my online quote?
Your quote covers the vehicle and driver pay, while external fees like city lot permits, LAX airport transfer staging fees, and tolls are handled separately.
How does vehicle size impact the price of my Manhattan Beach bus rental?
Choosing the right vehicle size for your headcount is one of the best ways to keep your costs down! A sprinter van with a driver for 14 passengers or a 25-passenger minibus for an employee shuttle down Sepulveda Boulevard (PCH) will naturally cost less than a full-size 56-passenger motorcoach with an onboard restroom and undercarriage luggage bays. Party buses for 15 to 50 people also vary in price based on size and amenities like LED lighting and onboard bars. Compare them all side by side on our results page to find your ideal fit!
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