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- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans
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Our Pricing & Rates
Coachella 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 Coachella. 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.
Book Ahead
Peak Coachella Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
Getting a bus in the Coachella Valley during April festival weekends at the Empire Polo Club, spring proms, or the Riverside County Fair & National Date Festival means higher rates and strict hourly minimums! Because local demand skyrockets across Indio, Palm Springs, and Coachella, locking in your reservation months ahead ensures the best vehicle selection and pricing.
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| San Diego State Aztecs Football Home Games | Oct 31 & Nov 14, 2026 |
| San Diego Padres Home Games | March 25 – September 19, 2027 |
| Anaheim Ducks Home Games | October 27, 2026 – April 6, 2027 |
| San Diego State Aztecs Men's Basketball Home Games | November 3, 2026 – March 6, 2027 |
| San Diego State Aztecs Women's Basketball Home Games | November 2, 2026 – March 6, 2027 |
| Stagecoach Festival | April 2027 |
| 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 Coachella 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 Coachella Bus Rentals
Hit the road stress-free by placing a deposit online through the national booking platform to lock in your exact bus and rate! Your remaining trip balance is then paid in full prior to your departure date.
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 Coachella Charter Bus Prices
Every group trip around Coachella and across the Palm Desert area comes with its own schedule, headcount, and route, which is why rates are customized to your exact itinerary! Because Coachella
Factor 1: Which Bus You Choose
Fill out one quick form to compare bus types side by side, because the size and style of vehicle you pick directly impacts your rate! A 56-passenger charter bus with an onboard restroom and undercarriage luggage bays costs more than a compact 18-passenger minibus or a sprinter van with a driver. Celebrating a birthday or bachelorette night out in Old Town La Quinta? You can also compare 15- to 50-passenger party buses loaded with LED lighting, wraparound leather seats, and Bluetooth sound systems!
Factor 2: How Far and How Long You Travel
Browse a large selection of hourly, one-way, round-trip, and multi-day packages tailored to your route! Local hops down Grapefruit Boulevard or Harrison Street are usually billed hourly, while long-distance charter bus trips out on I-10 to Los Angeles are priced by mileage or day.
Factor 3: Peak Season and Holiday Demand
Book your vehicle early if your trip falls between March and May, when spring break, proms, graduations, and back-to-back weekends at the Empire Polo Club for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach push bus demand to the limit! Rates and typical rental hours also climb during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Travelling in the quieter summer months? You'll easily snag lower off-peak pricing!
Factor 4: Your Starting City
Don't worry about limited local fleets, because our network covers Coachella, the cities around it, and all of California! Picking up your group near major operator hubs in Coachella, Indio, or Palm Springs keeps "deadhead" mileage fees low.
Factor 5: Your Driver's Shifts and Hotel
The Department of Transportation (DOT) strictly regulates commercial driver hours to keep your group safe on the road! If your multi-day itinerary to Joshua Tree National Park or San Diego requires overnight stays, you'll need to provide a comfortable hotel room for your driver. Trips exceeding 10 continuous driving hours will require two drivers, which adds to your total cost.
Factor 6: Which Day You Ride
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Ways to Save
Top 4 Ways to Save on Your Coachella 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 Coachella Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to PSP
A Coachella-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Palm Desert and Indio, 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 Coachella airport transportation shuttle bus through Coachella
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Palm Desert, 6:00 AM second stop in Indio, 7:00 AM drop-off at PSP
- 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: Acrisure Arena Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Palm Desert is heading to a sold-out show at Acrisure Arena. The roads back into Coachella after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Coachella concert charter bus rental through Coachella
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Palm Desert, 6:30 PM arrival at Acrisure Arena, 11:30 PM post-show return to Palm Desert
- 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: Constitution 1857 National Park Day Trip
A Coachella tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Constitution 1857 National Park. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Coachella corporate charter bus rental through Coachella
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Coachella office, 9:00 AM arrival at Constitution 1857 National Park, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Coachella
- 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: Coachella Valley Firebirds Game Day
A group of 25 Coachella Valley Firebirds season ticket holders from Indio wants to make a home game at Acrisure Arena into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Coachella sporting event party bus rental through Coachella
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Indio, 12:30 PM arrival at Acrisure Arena, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Indio
- 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 Coachella Charter Bus Prices
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Contact usHow can I get a charter bus or party bus quote in Coachella?
Getting your personalized price takes less than 30 seconds! Just enter your travel date, pickup location, destination, and estimated passenger count into our quick online quote form—no account needed! You'll immediately land on an easy-to-view search results page displaying live availability, interior photos, amenity lists, and side-by-side pricing from independent bus companies serving Coachella. You'll also receive a copy of your quotes by text and email so it's super easy to share with your group!
Does Coachellacharterbuscompany.com own the buses in the network?
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Are venue parking fees and highway tolls included in my Coachella bus quote?
Your online quote covers the cost of your vehicle and your driver's compensation, while external fees like express lanes on I-10 or venue parking passes are paid separately. For example, if you're booking sporting event transportation or concert shuttles to Acrisure Arena, oversized vehicle parking is handled directly through the venue's lot system. Keeping these variable costs separate ensures you never pay inflated markups on your initial quote! After you book online, a confirmation department calls you directly to verify every pickup, drop-off, and parking stop on your itinerary.
Can I get a quote if I don't know my exact headcount or final itinerary yet?
Yes, absolutely! Enter your best estimate for passenger count, your starting city, and your travel dates into the 30-second online form to start comparing vehicle sizes and rates right away with zero obligation to book.
What types of rental packages can I compare and book online?
Through our online quote tool, you can compare hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, and multi-day packages for any group transportation service in Coachella! Whether you need airport transfers at Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) or a full-day school field trip bus to the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, you can lock in same-day or advance reservations in minutes.
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