56 Passenger Charter Bus Rental
Moving 56 people from a State Street hotel to the Santa Barbara Bowl without turning it into a six-car parking nightmare is exactly what the 56-passenger charter bus was built for! Whether your group is heading up the 101 to a wine country estate in the Santa Ynez Valley, shuttling conference guests between the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort and the Santa Barbara Conference Center, or coordinating a cruise transfer to the Santa Barbara Harbor, Santabarbaracharterbusrentals.com makes finding the right bus fast and easy. Fill out one quick form to compare 56-passenger charter buses and rates from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Santa Barbara, CA — no account required!
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More About 56 Passenger Charter Buses
The 56-passenger charter bus is the workhorse of group transportation — and in Santa Barbara, that matters! These full-size motorcoaches handle the climb up Refugio Road to a hilltop vineyard, cruise the 101 corridor between Ventura and San Luis Obispo without breaking a sweat, and pull cleanly into the Santa Barbara Airport commercial loading zone on Fowler Road without the tight-turn headaches a smaller vehicle might face. Popular models like the MCI J4500, Prevost H3-45, and Van Hool CX45 give your group wide aisles, generous seat pitch, and enough headroom to stand up and stretch without ducking.
You'll have your pick of vehicles from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Santa Barbara and the entire Central Coast — and you can compare them all in one place, with photos and instant online pricing, no account needed!
Inside a 56 Passenger Charter Bus
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 56 Passenger Charter Bus Rentals
The 56-passenger charter Buses 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 — critical when August heat rolls through the Santa Ynez Mountains and the coast stays ten degrees cooler than the valley. Seats are high-back reclining in leather or cloth with extra legroom, so nobody arrives stiff after the run up to Solvang or back down the 101 from San Luis Obispo.
Overhead compartments handle carry-ons and day bags, while undercarriage luggage bays fit full-size suitcases, instruments, and equipment 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 the coast. WiFi is available on many models — great for the corporate team that wants to stay productive on the ride from Santa Barbara to a South Bay campus.
Onboard restrooms mean no unplanned stops on the Gaviota stretch of the 101 where exits are sparse, and ADA-accessible vehicles with wheelchair ramps and wider aisle space are available on request — just mention it when you fill out your quote!
Spacious cloth/leather reclining seats
Individual climate controls
Onboard restrooms
Overhead and undercarriage storage
WiFi and power outlets
PA system
TV monitors and DVD players
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 56 Passenger Charter Bus rental?
56-passenger charter bus rentals in Santa Barbara cost $205–$385+ per hour, $1,650–$2,950+ per day, and $6.20–$8.95+ per mile depending on the provider, the date, and the specific vehicle. A Saturday wine country run from downtown Santa Barbara up to the Santa Ynez Valley will price differently than a Tuesday airport transfer to Los Angeles International Airport — and a handful of Santa Barbara dates have limited availability across the whole Central Coast market, which means higher prices. Santa Barbara Bowl concert nights, Santa Barbara International Film Festival week in February, and the Old Spanish Days Fiesta in early August are the tightest stretches of the year.
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| 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+ |
| 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. | ||||