Charter Bus & Minibus Rentals in Carlsbad, California

The cost of renting a charter bus in Carlsbad depends on several factors, including the type of vehicle, the length of your trip, and the time of year. Pricing is usually calculated based on hours, days, or mileage. For example, a minibus rental for a few hours will cost less than a full-size charter bus rental for a multi-day trip. Major events like Comic-Con or peak tourist season at LEGOLAND California Resort can also affect rates. To get an accurate quote, call Carlsbad Minibus Company anytime at 760-683-2840 and provide details about your itinerary.

Carlsbad Minibus Company offers a wide range of buses to suit any group size or travel need. Our fleet includes minibuses that seat 15–35 passengers, perfect for corporate shuttles between business parks along Palomar Airport Road or small wedding parties heading to Carlsbad Flower Fields. For larger groups, we have 47-, 50-, or 56-passenger charter buses with amenities like reclining seats, onboard restrooms, and WiFi—great for school trips to the Museum of Making Music or sports team transportation to Aviara Community Park.

Yes! A charter bus rental is one of the easiest ways to get a group to LEGOLAND California Resort without worrying about parking or traffic on Cannon Road. We regularly provide transportation for school field trips, youth groups, and family reunions visiting popular attractions like SEA LIFE Aquarium and LEGOLAND Water Park. Your driver will drop you off right at the entrance and pick you up when you’re ready to head home.

Most of our buses come equipped with free WiFi and power outlets so passengers can stay connected during the ride. These features are especially useful for business travelers commuting to offices in Carlsbad Research Center or students working on assignments en route to MiraCosta College. If you need specific amenities, just let us know when you book—we’ll match you with a bus that has everything you need.

Nope! You can take your bus anywhere you want, whether it’s a short shuttle from Carlsbad Village Transit Center to local hotels like Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach or a long-distance trip down I-5 to Disneyland in Anaheim. We also service destinations outside San Diego County, including Los Angeles, Orange County, and even out-of-state locations if needed. Just provide your full itinerary when booking so we can plan accordingly.

It’s best to book your bus as early as possible—ideally 3–6 months before your event date—to ensure availability and lock in the best rates. This is especially important for peak times like spring break at Tamarack Surf Beach or summer concerts at Starlight Amphitheater. However, we understand that plans change, and we can often accommodate last-minute requests depending on fleet availability.

Absolutely! Your rental includes unlimited mileage and stops within your scheduled time frame. Whether you’re organizing a brewery tour with tastings at Pure Project and Burgeon Beer Company or coordinating airport transfers from McClellan-Palomar Airport (CLD) to multiple hotels along Avenida Encinas, we’ll follow your custom itinerary. Just send us the list of pickup/drop-off locations and desired times.

Our buses come with a variety of amenities designed to keep passengers comfortable and entertained. Standard features include cushioned seats, climate control, overhead storage, and PA systems. Many vehicles also offer flat-screen TVs with DVD players, onboard restrooms, WiFi, power outlets, and USB ports. For premium options like leather upholstery or extra luggage space for golf outings at Aviara Golf Club, please specify when requesting a quote.

Yes! We frequently handle wedding shuttles to venues like The Crossings at Carlsbad, Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park, and Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach. Charter buses are also ideal for birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, and other private gatherings. Guests will appreciate having reliable transportation between hotels, ceremony sites, and reception halls—especially if there’s limited parking or alcohol involved.