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Attend Palo Alto Sporting Events In a Charter Bus Rental

Traveling to see a sporting event with friends, family, or colleagues? A charter bus rental in Palo Alto can simplify your game-day experience! No more cramming into cars or trying to coordinate pick-up and drop-offs when you rent a charter bus for your entire group. With a charter bus or mini bus, everyone will arrive on time and together, free from the hassle of navigating traffic and parking. You can request amenities to make the ride more enjoyable for your fans! WiFi, TVs, a PA system, restrooms—just say the word, and our team can set you up with a vehicle and a driver dedicated to your group’s trip to any sporting event!


Wedding Shuttle Service for Every Palo Alto Couple

When planning a wedding, transportation is often an afterthought that can become a real pain when the big day arrives. With so much else on their minds, wedding planners often realize a little too late that guests don’t always have a way to get to and from the venue.
If you’re planning your special day in Palo Alto, or anywhere else in California, we at Charter Bus Palo Alto can arrange wedding day transportation to get your entire guest list on time and comfortably to the venue. We’ve worked with couples planning small-scale elopements at the beach as well as those with hundreds of guests at places like the Rosewood Sand Hill. We can also book shuttles for your bachelor(ette) party, rehearsal dinner, or to get out-of-town guests from the airport. No matter how your wedding itinerary unfolds, we’re prepared to help your guests travel all together, and in comfort on the road.
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If you’re looking for a more efficient corporate event transportation solution around Palo Alto, then a corporate charter bus or mini bus rental from Charter Bus Palo Alto is the perfect alternative. With us, your business can build its own custom transportation solution. Whether you need to schedule employee shuttles to and from your office in Silicon Valley or you’re looking for airport pickups, we’re here to simplify your corporate travels. We can also easily find a charter bus to transport your employees and clients to the Computer History Museum or Intel Museum, or take your employees on a team-building trip to San Francisco to enjoy all the city has to offer.


Palo Alto Bus Rentals For School Trips And College Tours

Field trips and college tours are some of the most popular reasons to book an academic charter bus with Charter Bus Palo Alto. We’ve helped school groups, classes, and other educational organizations arrange stress-free and transportation to locations across the Bay Area, including field trips to the Computer History Museum, the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo, and college tours of nearby universities like Stanford and Santa Clara University. Just get your school itinerary in order and we’ll do the rest! Our reservation specialists are skilled at working with groups of children to ensure their comfort on the road and we only work with the BEST bus companies in Palo Alto to make sure that your students are in the most hands possible! Your students can enjoy modern amenities such as a DVD player for playing movies on the way to the destination, or WiFi for older students to play games or complete their online assignments while a driver shuttles everyone around the city.
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Planning a private event can be a lot of fun, but it also involves quite a bit of organization. So what if we took care of at least one piece of the planning puzzle for you? A private charter bus rental is one of the easiest ways to streamline your next private event. Whether it’s an industry conference at Stanford or a family outing at Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, a charter bus can give everyone a simple transportation solution between the airport, hotels, venues, and attractions. We’re available 24/7 to handle all your trip planning, and we offer various transportation packages to meet your needs, such as one-way and hourly rentals. You’ll be happy to relax as a driver navigates California’s roads and handles parking while you and your group are busy making memories!


Airport Transportation to San Jose International Airport

If your group is flying into or out of a major airport in the Bay Area, we highly recommend renting an airport shuttle. San Francisco and San Jose international airports are both about an hour away from Palo Alto when you have private transportation. With a private shuttle service, a driver can pick everyone up at the airport on time, and drop you off at your hotel or take you to other destinations in the Bay Area. You won’t have to coordinate multiple vehicles or have everyone navigate an unfamiliar city with their own rental cars. Instead, sit back and relax in a shuttle bus, enjoy the views from panoramic windows, and leave all the traffic to the pros.
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Bus Type | Per Hour | Per Day | Per Mile |
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50 to 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $180 – $500+ | $1,800 – $3,800 | $6.00 – $9.95 |
40 to 50 Passenger Charter Bus | $170 – $480+ | $1,700 – $3,565 | $6.00 – $9.95 |
25 to 35 Passenger Minibus | $150 – $450+ | $1,610 – $3,465 | $4.00 – $9.95 |
20 to 24 Passenger Minibus | $150 – $440+ | $1,610 – $3,365 | $4.00 – $8.95 |
15 to 18 Passenger Minibus | $150 – $430+ | $1,520 – $3,255 | $4.00 – $7.95 |
Entertainer Coach | $315 – $550+ | $3,000 – $5,000+ | $6.00 – $9.95 |
Yellow School Bus | $145 – $450+ | $1,520 – $3,655 | $6.00 – $9.95 |
Shuttle Bus | $155 – $450+ | $1,520 – $3,655 | $6.00 – $9.95 |
Palo Alto Party Bus Rental Prices
Type of Party Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
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Small Party Bus (10 to 20 Passengers) | $180 - $450+ | $200 - $470+ | $1,000 - $2,900+ |
Medium Party Bus (20 to 40 Passengers) | $200 - $500+ | $220 - $500+ | $1,200 - $3,500+ |
Large Party Bus Rental (40 to 50 Passengers) | $250 - $500+ | $240 - $520+ | $1,500 - $3,900+ |
Mercedes Sprinter Party Bus | $160 - $400+ | $180 - $450+ | $1,000 - $3,900+ |
* Prices may vary greatly in your city and state. Due to the impact of COVID-19 and inflation, all rental prices shown are past estimates. Actual pricing may be significantly higher depending on availability and location. To get real-time pricing, call us 1-408-618-5990 or use our online quote tool.
Top Destinations in Palo Alto To Visit By Charter Bus
If you are looking for things to add to your itinerary, Palo Alto offers a wide variety of fun and interesting options that everyone in your group will love. From museums and historic landmarks to beautiful natural areas and parks, Palo Alto is a great place for visitors and locals. When you book a charter bus or minibus shuttle for your outings, you can keep everyone together, and minimize the hassle of having to park or navigate an unfamiliar area.

Computer History Museum
- 1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94043
- (650) 810-1010
A trip to the Computer History Museum is a must if you’re passing through Palo Alto! Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, this one-of-a-kind museum is more than just computer history and is also a hub for technology fanatics, entrepreneurs, and anyone curious about the latest gadgets that are changing the world.

Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden
- 1431 Waverley St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
- (650) 329-1356
If you’re looking for a quiet place to relax in the heart of Palo Alto, visit the Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden. This Victorian-style garden offers tours for groups and private events like weddings and receptions. Enjoy an easy stroll through the gardens as you take in the sights and aromas of the many flowers and plants. There are also some historical exhibits for those who are interested.

Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo
- 1451 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94301
- (650) 329-2111
If you’re looking for a day out with the family that will be both educational and fun for kids of all ages, the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo is a great place to add to your private group itinerary. Here, kids will find exhibits where they can create their own inventions, learn about dinosaurs, explore the zoo’s resident animals, and participate in a variety of other programs. Your group can also take advantage of one of the museum’s private spaces for a kid-friendly birthday party.

The Museum of American Heritage
- 351 Homer Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
- (650) 321-1004
Step back in time with an visit to this unique museum located in the Palo Alto neighborhood of Barron Park. Here, your group can learn more about 20th-century technology that has changed the face of American history. From early computers and telephones to kitchen appliances and musical instruments, this museum lets visitors explore the evolution of modern technology from the past few decades and centuries.

Rinconada Library
- 1213 Newell Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
- (650) 329-2416
If you’re bringing a school group through Palo Alto, a visit to the local library is always a good place to add to your itinerary. Visit the Rinconada Library to explore its art gallery, collection of books, and the Rinconada Park.

Mitchell Park Library and Community Center
- 3700 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
- (650) 329-2383
This Palo Alto library is home to one of the city’s largest free public indoor spaces: The Lucie Stern Community Center. Here, your group can explore arts and crafts exhibits, enjoy community events, and even book spaces for weddings, birthdays, or other special gatherings.

Palo Alto History Museum
- 300 Homer Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
- (650) 617-2099
Learn more about Palo Alto’s rich history and culture at the Palo Alto History Museum. Here, you can take a guided or self-guided tour of Palo Alto’s development from its early days to the technological marvels of present day Silicon Valley. You’ll discover how Palo Alto and Stanford University evolved alongside each other throughout the last 100 years.

Palo Alto Children’s Library
- 1276 Harriet St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
- (650) 329-2445
If you’re headed to Rinconada Park with your group of kids, the Palo Alto Children’s Library is only a few blocks away and makes for the perfect place to continue a fun, educational day. Take a break from the California sun with a cozy afternoon reading time, or browse the stacks to take out a new library book.
Rent a Bus To Visit Palo Alto Neighborhoods
No matter the neighborhood you’re planning to visit in Palo Alto, California, you’ll find plenty to fill up your itinerary.

Barron Park
This neighborhood is known as the southwestern gateway to Palo Alto. If your charter bus rental or mini bus is on the road to the Santa Clara University campus or into the nearby city of Santa Clara, you’ll be passing through Barron Park. Along the way, you might want to add destinations like the Gamble Garden and Palo Alto History Museum to your trip. Barron Park is also home to California Avenue, a walkable and pedestrian-friendly street lined with shops and restaurants like the local-loved Calafia Cafe.

Downtown North
The Downtown North neighborhood in Palo Alto is best known for Stanford University. When you visit this part of Palo Alto, you’ll find the iconic Hoover Tower just a few blocks away from the Cantor Arts Center, which is just another short walk from the Stanford University Arboretum. Take a campus tour, stroll through the arboretum, or plan an event at the Bing Concert Hall. Just be sure to plan your parking and drop-off locations well ahead of time, as the university is known to have limited space for vehicles of all sizes.

Downtown South
Explore the vibrant and bustling Downtown South neighborhood, where you’ll find shops, eateries, and attractions along University Avenue. Visit the Palo Alto Art Center, check out a play or musical at the Pear Theatre, or sample a variety of international flavors and fresh produce at the California Avenue Farmers Market.