25 Passenger Minibus Rental
Getting 25 people from a Funk Zone wine tasting to a Goleta hotel without splitting into five separate cars is exactly the problem the 25-passenger minibus was built to solve! Whether your group is shuttling wedding guests between the Kimpton Canary Hotel on West Carrillo Street and a ceremony at Sunstone Winery in Santa Ynez, coordinating a corporate offsite pickup from Santa Barbara Airport (SBA), or running a bachelorette group from Stearns Wharf up to the Santa Barbara Wine Country, Santabarbaracharterbusrentals.com makes finding group transportation fast and easy! Fill out one quick form to compare 25-passenger minibuses and rates from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Santa Barbara, CA — no account required.
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More About 25 Passenger Minibuses
The 25-passenger minibus hits the sweet spot for Santa Barbara groups that don't need a full-size 56-passenger motorcoach but have outgrown a 15-passenger van. That distinction matters here. US-101 through downtown Santa Barbara narrows quickly near the Milpas Street interchange, and State Street's two-way configuration makes tight turns a real consideration — a 25-passenger minibus navigates all of it cleanly.
Drop your group at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse on Anacapa Street, pull up to the curb at Paseo Nuevo, or stage outside a tasting room on Foxen Canyon Road without the oversized-vehicle headaches that come with a full coach. Popular models in the network include the Glaval Universal, Starcraft Starlite, and Turtle Top Terra Transit — every one of them gives your group a center aisle, enough roof height to stand, and a comfortable ride from the first pickup to the last drop-off. Why limit yourself to one company's fleet?
Compare 25-passenger minibuses from a large network of providers serving Santa Barbara — all in one place, with instant online pricing and vehicle photos, no account needed!
Inside a 25 Passenger Minibus
Vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a transportation company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 805-951-1270 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Popular Amenities on 25 Passenger Minibus Rentals
The 25-passenger minibuses available through the network come loaded with TONS of great features your group actually wants on a Santa Barbara trip! Every model includes air conditioning and climate control — essential when August heat pushes inland toward the Santa Ynez Valley and the temperature gap between the coast and wine country runs 15 degrees. Seats are high-back reclining in leather or cloth depending on the model, with extra legroom so nobody arrives stiff after a run up CA-154 through the San Marcos Pass.
Overhead compartments handle carry-ons and day bags — one bag per person — and a rear luggage area fits roller bags and duffels for groups with more gear. You'll also find power outlets and USB charging ports, flat-screen monitors with DVD or HDMI input, a PA system with wireless mic for tour guides or group leaders, and Bluetooth/AUX stereo so you can run your own playlist the whole way up to Los Olivos. WiFi is available on many models — great for the team that wants to stay productive on the ride from the The Steward, Santa Barbara to a conference in Ventura.
Onboard restrooms are available on select models, and ADA-accessible vehicles with rear or side wheelchair lifts are available on request — just mention it when you fill out your quote!
Reclining Seats
Climate Control
Overhead Storage Racks
Tinted Windows
WiFi
USB Charging Ports
AUX/Bluetooth Sound System
And More!
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 805-951-1270 before booking.
How much is a 25 Passenger Minibus rental?
25-passenger minibus rentals in Santa Barbara cost $190–$350+ per hour, $1,420–$2,180+ per day, and $5.40–$7.90+ per mile depending on the provider, the date, and the specific vehicle. A Saturday wine country loop from the Hotel Californian on State Street through the Santa Ynez Valley tasting rooms will price differently than a Tuesday airport transfer to SBA — and a handful of Santa Barbara dates tighten availability across the whole South Coast. Summer Solstice Celebration takes over downtown in late June, Santa Barbara Wine Classic draws big crowds to the waterfront in August, and Old Spanish Days Fiesta fills the city the first week of August every year — book three to six months out for any of those dates.
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| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $350+ | $195 – $365+ | $1,420 – $2,180+ | $5.40 – $7.90+ |
| 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 805-951-1270. | ||||