56 Passenger Charter Bus
You deserve group transportation that's fast to find, easy to book, and built around your plans — not the other way around! Whether you're moving a crowd to Dignity Health Arena, heading out to the Kern County Fair, or shuttling your team across the San Joaquin Valley, Santamariacharterbuscompany.com puts the right bus in front of you in seconds. Call 805-602-5055 or get your free quote online right now!
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Keeping your group transportation budget under control starts with knowing your options — and on Santamariacharterbuscompany.com, you can see pricing from a network of bus companies serving Bakersfield in under a minute! Enter your date, group size, and pickup location, and you'll land on a results page showing available vehicles, photos, and upfront pricing from a network of independent transportation companies. No account needed.
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Pricing varies based on the bus type, your headcount, the day of the week, and how long you need the vehicle. A 15-passenger minibus for a quick airport run to Meadows Field Airport (BFL) prices differently than a 56-passenger charter bus for a full-day Kern County Fair shuttle — and you can compare both in the same search. Call 805-602-5055 any time to talk through your options, or use the online quote tool right now and see Bakersfield bus rental prices in seconds!
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| School Bus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.00 – $7.60+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an instant price quote for your trip, request an online quote or call 805-602-5055. | ||||

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Because Santamariacharterbuscompany.com is not a local bus company, you're never stuck with whatever one fleet happens to have available on your date. Instead, this website brings together a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Bakersfield and the surrounding area — so you can compare more vehicles, more amenities, and more price points than any single operator could ever offer you on their own.
Fill out one quick form, and you'll be taken to a results page showing buses and pricing from across the network. Compare a 25-passenger minibus against a 40-passenger charter bus. See which vehicles have onboard WiFi.
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Santamariacharterbuscompany.com makes it easy to find group transportation for any occasion across Bakersfield and all of Kern County! From airport transfers and concert shuttles to wedding transportation and long-distance runs, the network has a bus ready for your next trip. Here's a look at what you can find and book right here!

It's easier than ever to get your group to and from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) (6601 Airway Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93308) without the headache of coordinating multiple cars and hunting for terminal parking! Santamariacharterbuscompany.com helps you compare minibuses, sprinter vans, and full-size charter buses for airport transfers serving Meadows Field and connecting runs to larger hubs like Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) — both popular departure points for Bakersfield-area travelers who need more flight options.
Meadows Field sits about 10 to 15 minutes north of downtown Bakersfield via CA-99, making it one of the easiest airport runs in the region. Your group assembles curbside on Airway Drive once everyone has their bags, and the bus is ready to go. Skip the parking fees, skip the carpool chaos, and get everyone moving on the same schedule.
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With Santamariacharterbuscompany.com, booking a concert bus in Bakersfield is the easiest part of your night out! Whether you're catching a show at Dignity Health Arena (1001 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301) or heading to a concert anywhere else around town, a party bus or charter bus keeps your whole group together from the first pickup through the last song.
Downtown Bakersfield street parking around Dignity Health Arena fills fast on event nights, and metered spaces on Truxtun Ave and Q Street turn over quickly. A concert bus drops your group right at the venue and picks everyone up at a pre-arranged spot when the show ends — no parking scramble, no surge pricing, no splitting up. Want the celebration to start before you even arrive?
A party bus with LED lighting, a built-in bar, and a Bluetooth sound system makes the ride part of the night. Compare your options and get pricing in seconds at 805-602-5055 or online!

Santamariacharterbuscompany.com can make corporate transportation in Bakersfield the easiest item on your event checklist! Whether you're shuttling executives between downtown hotels and a conference at the Padre Hotel (1702 18th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301), coordinating employee transportation for an oil and gas industry event across Kern County, or arranging group transfers for a multi-day corporate retreat, the network has the right vehicle for your headcount and your schedule.
Full-size charter buses come with reclining seats, climate control, WiFi, power outlets, and onboard restrooms — everything your team needs to stay productive or comfortable on longer runs. Minibuses work perfectly for smaller executive groups or quick cross-town transfers. You set the itinerary, and the bus handles the rest.
Compare vehicles, amenities, and pricing from a large network of transportation companies serving Bakersfield in seconds — or call 805-602-5055 to put together a custom corporate package!

Fill out one quick form and start comparing employee shuttle options for your Bakersfield workforce today! A dedicated commuter shuttle takes the CA-99 congestion off your team's plate during the 7–9am and 4–6pm peak windows, turning dead commute time into a productive or restful ride. Whether you need a daily route connecting employees from a park-and-ride lot to your Stockdale Hwy office, a weekly shuttle between facilities across Kern County, or temporary transportation while your parking lot is under construction, Santamariacharterbuscompany.com helps you find the right bus for your schedule.
Minibuses seating 15 to 35 passengers work well for smaller teams, while full-size charter buses handle larger workforces with room for everyone to spread out. Amenities like onboard WiFi, power outlets, and reclining seats make the commute genuinely comfortable. One flat rate, one bus, one less thing for your team to worry about every day.
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For the best in reliable, flexible group transportation for government agencies and military personnel in the Bakersfield area, Santamariacharterbuscompany.com makes it easy to compare the right vehicles from a large network of transportation companies. Whether you're coordinating personnel moves, training event shuttles, or multi-day transportation for a government conference, the network has minibuses and full-size charter buses ready for your headcount and your timeline.
ADA-accessible vehicles with wheelchair lifts and wider aisle configurations are available through the network — just mention your accessibility needs when you submit your quote request. Full-size motorcoaches provide undercarriage luggage bays for equipment and personal gear, reclining seats, climate control, and onboard restrooms for longer-distance runs. Need a fleet of buses for a large-scale event?
Multiple vehicles can be coordinated through the same booking. Call 805-602-5055 any time or use the online form to compare government and military transportation options serving Bakersfield!

We help you compare long-distance charter buses for any trip out of Bakersfield — and the options go far beyond the city limits! Running a group down to Los Angeles (~110 miles south via I-5 or CA-99)? Heading west to Paso Robles wine country (~90 miles via CA-46)?
Making the run north to Fresno (~110 miles via CA-99) or east to Las Vegas (~230 miles via CA-58 and I-15)? The network has full-size motorcoaches built for exactly these trips.
Long-distance charter buses come with reclining seats, climate control, WiFi, individual power outlets, onboard restrooms, and spacious undercarriage luggage bays — everything your group needs to arrive comfortable and ready. One important note for southbound runs: the Tejon Pass (The Grapevine, elevation 4,144 ft) on I-5 can experience chain controls and winter closures, so build extra time into your schedule between November and March. Compare long-distance buses and pricing from a network of companies serving Bakersfield — call 805-602-5055 or use the online tool now!

You can count on Santamariacharterbuscompany.com to help you find group transportation for any private event in Bakersfield — from family reunions at Hart Memorial Park (1025 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93306) to milestone birthday celebrations, anniversary dinners, and quinceañeras across Kern County! Instead of asking every guest to navigate CA-99 and hunt for parking on their own, one bus keeps everyone together, on schedule, and in the celebration from the first pickup to the last drop-off.
Party buses with LED lighting, perimeter seating, a built-in bar, and a premium sound system are a fantastic pick for milestone birthdays and quinceañera parties. Minibuses and charter buses work beautifully for family reunions and multi-stop private outings. You set the itinerary — the stops, the timing, the pickup points — and the bus handles the rest.
Compare private event transportation options from a network of bus companies serving Bakersfield in seconds. Call 805-602-5055 or use the online quote tool to get started!

Finding a prom party bus in Bakersfield gets harder every year as April and May dates book up fast across the Kern High School District! Whether your group is heading to prom at Bakersfield High School, Centennial High School, Liberty High School, West High School, or any other school in the district, Santamariacharterbuscompany.com makes it easy to compare party buses and minibuses from a large network of transportation companies — so you find the right size, the right amenities, and the right price before the date is gone.
Party buses with LED lighting, a built-in bar, flat-panel TVs, and a premium sound system make prom night unforgettable before you even arrive at the venue. Minibuses work perfectly for smaller groups that want a comfortable, private ride without the full party-bus setup. Book as early as possible — prom season is one of the single busiest stretches of the year for bus rentals in Bakersfield.
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It just got easier to arrange transportation for your congregation, youth group, or religious organization in Bakersfield! Whether you need a weekly church shuttle, a bus for a weekend retreat in the mountains, or group transportation to a regional conference, Santamariacharterbuscompany.com helps you compare minibuses and full-size charter buses from a large network of transportation companies serving Kern County.
Minibuses seating 15 to 35 passengers are a great fit for smaller congregations or youth group outings, while full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches handle larger groups with room to spare. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network for members who need wheelchair access — just mention it when you request your quote. Multi-day packages are available for retreats and conferences that span more than one day.
One bus, one pickup plan, and everyone arrives together. Call 805-602-5055 or fill out the online form to compare religious group transportation options in Bakersfield!

Santamariacharterbuscompany.com is ready to help you find the right bus for your next school field trip or student group event in Bakersfield! Instead of coordinating a long line of parent carpools, one charter bus or minibus keeps the whole class together, on schedule, and accounted for from pickup to drop-off.
Popular Bakersfield field trip destinations include the Kern County Museum (3801 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301), where bus parking is available in the main lot and group rates are offered for advance reservations, and the California Living Museum (CALM) (10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93306), where bus parking is in the main lot off Alfred Harrell Hwy and group admission rates are available by calling 805-602-5055 in advance. Minibuses match smaller class sizes perfectly, while 56-passenger motorcoaches handle full grade-level trips with overhead storage for backpacks and lunch bags. ADA-accessible buses are available through the network — just mention your needs in the quote.
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Getting your team or fan group to the game without the parking scramble is exactly what Santamariacharterbuscompany.com was built for! Whether you're heading to a Bakersfield Condors game at Dignity Health Arena, catching the Bakersfield Train Robbers at Sam Lynn Ballpark (4009 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301), or traveling as a team to a tournament in Fresno, Los Angeles, or beyond, the network has the right bus for your headcount.
Full-size charter buses provide undercarriage luggage bays for equipment bags, duffels, and gear — no cramming everything into the overhead bins. Reclining seats, climate control, and WiFi keep athletes comfortable on longer tournament runs. Fan groups love party buses for game-day energy before tip-off or first pitch.
Metered parking around Dignity Health Arena fills fast on event nights, so a charter bus drop-off on Truxtun Ave beats circling the block each time. Call 805-602-5055 or use the online quote tool to compare sports transportation options in Bakersfield!

From the rehearsal dinner to the last hotel return of the night, Santamariacharterbuscompany.com helps you find wedding transportation that keeps every guest on schedule and every moment stress-free! Whether you're shuttling guests between a downtown Bakersfield hotel and a vineyard ceremony near Paso Robles, arranging hotel pickups along Stockdale Hwy, or coordinating a fleet of minibuses for a large wedding across multiple venues, the network has the right vehicles for your big day.
White, black, and silver buses are available through the network — just mention your preference when you request your quote so we can match you with a vehicle that fits your wedding's look. Party buses with LED lighting and perimeter seating make a stunning arrival for the wedding party, while charter buses and minibuses handle guest shuttles with comfort and ease. Book early — spring and fall wedding weekends in Bakersfield book up quickly.
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When your group is ready to explore Bakersfield's craft brewery scene or make the run out to Paso Robles wine country, Santamariacharterbuscompany.com makes finding the right bus easy! Start locally with stops at Temblor Brewing Company (3200 Buck Owens Blvd, Bakersfield, CA 93308) and Lengthwise Brewing Company (1960 Oak St, Bakersfield, CA 93301) before capping the evening at the rooftop bar at the Padre Hotel. Or turn the whole day into a wine country run — Paso Robles is approximately 90 miles southwest via CA-46, about 1.5 to 2 hours each way, with dozens of wineries along CA-46 and Vineyard Drive.
A party bus or minibus keeps your whole group together from the first tasting to the last stop — no designated driver needed, no splitting up into separate cars at every winery. You set the itinerary and the stops; the bus handles the rest. Compare brewery and wine tour transportation options from a network of companies serving Bakersfield — call 805-602-5055 or use the online quote tool to get started!
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Let Santamariacharterbuscompany.com help you find group transportation anywhere across Kern County and the surrounding region! The network serves Bakersfield and all nearby communities, including Delano, Visalia, Fresno, Lancaster, Tehachapi, and destinations statewide. Fill out one quick form to compare vehicles and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving the entire region — wherever your group is headed, there's a bus ready for it!

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Santamariacharterbuscompany.com helps you compare buses rental options; it is not a transportation company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. When you submit the quote form, your trip details go through a booking company so you can review pricing and available vehicles for your date. You compare the options and book through the process shown with your quote.
Santamariacharterbuscompany.com is a quote-comparison and advertising website that makes it easy to find, compare, and book group transportation in Bakersfield, California. It is not a local bus company or motor carrier — it does not own any vehicles. Instead, Santamariacharterbuscompany.com connects you with a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Bakersfield and the surrounding area, so you can compare buses, amenities, and pricing in one place without calling multiple companies.
Transportation is provided by independent operators, and booking is completed through a national booking platform.
Meadows Field Airport (BFL) is Bakersfield's commercial airport, located about 10 to 15 minutes north of downtown via CA-99. It serves United Express flights connecting to LAX and SFO. Yes — you can find and compare airport shuttle buses for BFL through Santamariacharterbuscompany.com.
For groups flying into LAX or SFO and then continuing to Bakersfield, long-distance charter buses are also available through the network. Call 805-602-5055 or use the online quote tool to compare airport transportation options for your group.
The most common routes from Bakersfield to Los Angeles are I-5 south (~110 miles, typically 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on traffic) and CA-99 south connecting to I-5. The key planning detail is the Tejon Pass (The Grapevine), which sits at 4,144 feet elevation on I-5 between Bakersfield and the Los Angeles Basin. Between November and March, chain controls and occasional closures can add significant time to southbound runs.
Build extra buffer into your schedule for winter trips, and check Caltrans conditions at quickmap.dot.ca.gov before departure. Afternoon traffic south of the pass through the San Fernando Valley can also add 30 to 60 minutes on weekdays.
The busiest periods for bus rentals in Bakersfield are prom season (April and May across the Kern High School District), graduation season at CSUB and Bakersfield College (typically mid-May), the Kern County Fair (late September through early October at 1142 S P St, Bakersfield, CA 93307), and major concerts and events at Dignity Health Arena. Summer weekends also see high demand for brewery crawls, wine country runs to Paso Robles, and private events. Book as early as possible for these dates — three to six months out is ideal for peak weekends.
Absolutely — it's one of the most popular day-trip routes from Bakersfield! Paso Robles is approximately 90 miles southwest via CA-46 W, about 1.5 to 2 hours each way. The route takes you through some beautiful Central Valley and coastal range scenery, and dozens of wineries line CA-46 and Vineyard Drive once you arrive.
A minibus or party bus keeps your whole group together for every tasting stop without anyone worrying about driving. Compare wine tour transportation options from a network of bus companies serving Bakersfield — call 805-602-5055 or use the online quote tool to get started!
The right bus size depends on your headcount and the type of trip. A sprinter van handles 12 to 14 passengers for executive transfers and small group runs. A 15- to 35-passenger minibus is great for mid-size groups, school field trips, and corporate shuttles.
A 15- to 50-passenger party bus adds LED lighting, a built-in bar, and a sound system for celebrations. A 56-passenger charter bus handles the largest groups with undercarriage luggage bays and onboard restrooms for longer trips. Compare all of these side by side through Santamariacharterbuscompany.com — no account required!
Yes! The network of transportation companies connected through Santamariacharterbuscompany.com serves Bakersfield and the entire surrounding region, including Delano, Tehachapi, Visalia, Fresno, Lancaster, Mojave, and destinations statewide. Long-distance runs to Los Angeles, Las Vegas, San Luis Obispo, and beyond are available through the network.
Wherever your group is headed, fill out one quick form or call 805-602-5055 to compare available buses and pricing for your route.
For most Bakersfield trips, booking three to six months in advance gives you the best selection of vehicles and the most competitive pricing. For high-demand dates — prom and graduation season in April and May, the Kern County Fair in late September and early October, major concerts at Dignity Health Arena, and summer weekend events — book as early as possible, ideally six months or more ahead. Waiting until the last minute on peak dates means higher prices and fewer available vehicles.
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