Party & Charter Bus Prices: How to Calculate Your Corona Bus Rental Costs

The cost of your Corona party bus or charter bus rental depends on the specifics of your trip. The size of your group, the distance traveled, your chosen amenities, and the date and time of your event all influence the final price. Don’t stress! Corona Party Bus Company can provide an instant quote tailored to your needs in just 30 seconds, either over the phone or through our convenient 24-hour online booking tool. Get a quote instantly online or by calling 909-321-6105 to compare prices and availability and find the perfect bus that fits your budget.

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Here are some estimated price ranges to get you started planning your budget:

Hourly Rates
Vehicles	Hourly Minium Prices
Limousines
6 Passenger Limousine	$ 155-265 per hour
8 Passenger Limousine	$ 155-265 per hour
10 Passenger Limousine	$ 155-265 per hour
14 Passenger Limousine	$ 155-285 per hour
16 Passenger Limousine	$ 155-335 per hour
18 Passenger Limousine	$ 155-335 per hour
20 Passenger Limousine	$ 200-335 per hour
Coach Buses
18 Passenger Mini Bus	$155-300 per hour
20 Passenger Minibus	$155-300 per hour
25 Passenger Mini Bus	$155-320 per hour
50 Passenger Coach Bus	$195-400 per hour
56 Passenger Charter Bus	$195-400 per hour
School Bus Rental	$185-350 per hour
Party Limo Buses
14 Passenger Sprinter Party Bus	$185-355 per hour
15 Passenger Party Bus	$185-355 per hour
20 Passenger Party Bus	$235-355 per hour
30 Passenger Party Bus	$295-400 per hour
35 Passenger Party Bus	$295-400 per hour
40 Passenger Party Bus	$295-440 per hour
50 Passenger Party Bus	$300-500 per hour

The pricing listed above are just estimated rates and can vary significantly based due to COVID, inflation, and availability. To get more accurate pricing based on your trip, please give us a call and we’ll get you a quote right over the phone.

How Your Cost is Calculated

The cost of your bus rental depends on a few key factors. We calculate each quote individually based on details like vehicle size, trip duration, and mileage. The base rate, fuel surcharge, and other fees all contribute to your total charter bus price. Whether you need a mini coach for a short trip or a multi-day excursion, our pricing aims to be competitive. By gathering information about your unique trip parameters, we can provide an accurate quote catered to your group’s needs. The specifics that determine your rate are explained in more detail below.

Distance and Duration

When preparing a quote, we first look at your pickup location, drop off destination, and the duration of your trip. For travel within Corona to places like Main Street, Promenade Mall, or the Circle City Center, we charge by the hour since it’s local transportation. A 3 hour birthday party bus rental from Green River Road to Main Street would be charged by the hourly rate. For a full day brewery tour starting Downtown heading East through Temescal Valley, returning via the 15 Freeway making stops in Norco, Eastvale, and Jurupa Valley, that would be priced by the day since it covers more ground. The distance between stops and the number of hours you need the bus are key factors in determining the rate for your charter bus rental for local excursions.

When You’re Traveling

The cost of your charter bus rental depends heavily on when you book your trip. In Corona, rates spike during the spring and early summer months when demand surges for graduations, school events, and local festivals like the Corona Harvest Festival. The rates remain high through the summer with weddings, family reunions, and tourists visiting the city. During these peak seasons, prices can be 30-50% higher than other times of the year. To get the best deal, avoid booking in March through August. Instead, target the late fall, winter, and early spring when there is less demand from schools, tourists, and event planners. January and February tend to have the lowest rates, making it a great time to plan a cost-effective bus rental.

Where Your Trip Begins and Ends

The starting point and final destination of your bus rental are key factors in determining the total cost. We have charter buses available for pickup and drop off in every city across California, but prices vary based on location. Larger metropolitan areas like Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, and Fresno have high demand and plentiful supply, making charter buses more affordable. We also factor in deadhead miles – the distance our bus needs to travel when no passengers are aboard yet. For example, a trip starting in San Diego and ending in Sacramento would incur extra costs to cover the 230 miles of deadhead travel to your group’s pickup point. Knowing exact addresses allows us to calculate deadhead precisely and give you the most accurate quote.

Type and Number of Buses

The type of bus you choose for your Corona bus rental directly impacts the total cost. We offer a variety of buses to accommodate groups of all sizes, including party buses, minibuses, entertainer coaches, motorcoaches, and charter buses. Our largest motorcoaches that seat up to 56 passengers cost more per day than our minibuses that seat 20-35 people. For smaller groups, a minibus rental could save you significant money compared to a full-sized charter bus. Party buses feature exciting amenities like lighting and sound systems which make their daily rates similar to standard motorcoaches. Luxurious entertainer coaches used by touring performers are our most expensive buses. When selecting your bus, weigh factors like passenger count, amenities, and budget to find the best fit. The vehicle type you choose is one key factor that determines your total bus rental price.

Tips for Keeping Costs Down

Book at least 3-6 months in advance to get the best rates. Avoid booking during peak event seasons like prom, homecoming, graduations, and major sporting events when demand is highest. Instead, aim for off-peak times like winter or mid-week to find deals. Taking routes with tolls can add fees, so opt for toll-free highways when possible. Stadium parking costs get passed onto customers, so use drop-off service instead of parking if able. Following these guidelines will help you find available buses at the lowest prices for your group’s Corona trip.

Get You Quote in Just Seconds

Getting a fast quote for your party bus rental in Corona is simple. Just call 909-321-6105 or use our online booking tool to receive an instant price estimate tailored to your trip details. Specify the date, start and end locations, passenger count, and any amenities you require. Within seconds our system will provide a custom quote for your review. Prefer to speak with a live booking agent? Our experts are standing by 7 days a week to walk through options and provide a personalized quote over the phone. We make getting a competitive price estimate on bus rentals easy, whether you use our online form or call to get a custom quote. With real-time pricing at your fingertips, you can easily compare vehicle sizes, weigh costs and extras, and reserve your ideal party bus hassle-free.

Sample Trip Quotes

To give you a ballpark idea, here are some sample quotes for requests we’ve gotten from our customers:

Example #1:

A middle school in Corona, California wanted to take their 8th grade students on an educational field trip to a local museum. The school had 4 classes of 8th graders, with 30 students in each class, meaning they needed transportation for 120 students total. To keep the field trip affordable, they decided to rent charter buses from a local company in Corona. They rented 3 56-passenger buses to comfortably fit all the students, teachers and chaperones. The charter bus company quoted them $1650 per bus for the 8 hour rental period. This came out to only $13.75 per student for reliable transportation for their field trip. With the 3 bus rentals, the total cost was $4950. The school also tipped 10% as a thank you for great service, adding just $149.50 to the total cost. The field trip was a success and the charter bus rentals provided a comfortable ride for students and teachers alike.

Example #2

A large engineering firm in Corona wanted to thank and motivate its top-performing employees with a team outing to Disneyland. They booked two 56-passenger charter buses to transport 100 employees from their office to the theme park and back. The total trip time was 14 hours – from 6 AM when the buses picked up the group from the office parking lot, to 8 PM when they returned after a full day enjoying the Magic Kingdom. At a rate of $150 per hour per bus, the total cost for the 14 hour rental of the two buses came to $4,200. The company felt this was money well spent, as it allowed the entire team to bond and have fun together in a relaxing environment outside of the office. The employees especially appreciated having the charter buses take care of transportation so they could fully enjoy their special day. As a token of thanks, the company tipped 10% for providing excellent service, bringing the grand total for the Disney charter bus rental to $4,620.

Example #3:

A high school baseball team in Corona is heading to the state championships in Los Angeles. The coach wants to provide fun, reliable transportation for his 15 players and 5 coaches, so he decides to rent a charter bus. He finds a company that can provide a 28-passenger charter bus for the 90 minute trip. The total rental time needed is 10 hours to allow for traffic – 8am pickup to 6pm dropoff. At a rate of $125 per hour, the total charter bus cost comes to $1,250. The coach tips 10% for excellent service, bringing the grand total to $1,375. With 20 passengers, each person’s share of the cost is only $69 roundtrip. The team arrives rested, relaxed and ready to play their best with the charter bus handling the driving.

Example #4:

A local church group in Corona wanted to take their youth group on a day trip to Knott’s Berry Farm. They had 30 teenagers signed up for the trip, along with 5 adult chaperones. To make the trip fun and keep the group together, they decided to rent a charter bus for the day. They booked a 28 passenger charter bus to comfortably fit their group size. The total rental time was 10 hours, from 8am when they were picked up at the church to 6pm when they returned after a full day at Knott’s. At a rate of $150 per hour, their total charter bus rental cost for the day came out to $1,500. With 35 passengers splitting that cost, it averaged out to around $43 per person – a great deal considering the convenience, supervision, and fun memories the charter bus provided. They happily tipped 10% at the end of the trip, bringing their total to $1,650 for a smooth and memorable day.

Example #5:

A couple is getting married in Corona, California. Their guest list is 90 people and they plan on getting married on a Saturday. As they begin planning logistics, they realize there are some gaps in group transportation that can be tricky. Their reception is going to be at a different location than the ceremony venue, the bride and groom need reliable transportation for their bachelor and bachelorette parties, and the reception venue has limited parking options for all the cars. They decide to both rent a 18-passenger minibus in Corona for their bachelor and bachelorette parties and enjoy the night to their heart’s content. The minibuses are able to pick them up directly at their hotel for a night out on the town, and they each rent a bus for their parties from 8 PM to 2 AM. The quote for their Corona minibus rentals is $150 each, since they are in the same city, and they are quoted by the hour for a total of $900 per bus, or $1,800 for both of them. Because each wedding party has 10 members, the cost per passenger is only $90 each, which is less than most Uber rides with more flexibility. Their total for both minibus rentals added up to $1,800 for the weekend, and they tip 10% for a job well done, adding about $180 to their overall cost.