Group Transportation Services in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz Charter Bus provides corporate transportation and employee shuttle services in Santa Cruz County and across the entire San Francisco Bay Area, including Silicon Valley, San Jose, and San Francisco. We help businesses of every size run better events and commutes by providing charter buses for conferences, off-site meetings, airport transfers, daily employee shuttles, and corporate retreats. Our team has worked with local companies from tech startups to UC Santa Cruz to major employers like Plantronics and Driscoll’s, so we understand the unique needs of doing business on the Central Coast. Whether you need a one-time ride to an event at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium or a recurring shuttle from Capitola Village to downtown offices, we'll make sure your next corporate trip runs smoothly from start to finish.

When you’re hosting a private event in Santa Cruz, make transportation simple with a charter bus rental from Santa Cruz Charter Bus! We provide custom, private event shuttle services for birthday parties, anniversary dinners, winery tours, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and more. Planning a group outing to the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, a concert at The Catalyst, or a brewery crawl on the Westside? Build your own itinerary without worrying about parking or designated drivers—your bus will follow your schedule and keep everyone moving together. From backyard gatherings in Soquel to milestone celebrations at Chaminade Resort ∓ Spa, we’ve done it all and can help you plan the perfect trip.

Santa Cruz Charter Bus is your #1 source for school trip transportation in Santa Cruz County and beyond. We work with schools, colleges, and youth organizations to provide reliable charter buses for field trips, campus tours, athletic events, and academic competitions. Upgrade your next outing with a modern bus that keeps students comfortable and teachers happy—perfect for trips to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, UC Santa Cruz Arboretum, Seymour Marine Discovery Center, or Natural Bridges State Beach. Local schools like Harbor High, Soquel High, and Cabrillo College rely on us because we get the details right and always put kids first.

Score big with a sports team bus rental from Santa Cruz Charter Bus! We help athletes, coaches, and fans travel to games without the hassle of carpooling or hauling gear in personal vehicles. Book a charter bus for your next away game, tournament, or championship run and enjoy roomy seating, extra storage space, and optional amenities like WiFi and video screens for game film review. We’ve worked with local teams from Little League to UCSC Banana Slugs and can handle everything from soccer matches at Depot Park to basketball tournaments at Kaiser Permanente Arena. Traveling with a fan group? Rent a minibus to catch a Sharks game in San Jose or root for the Warriors at Chase Center—we’ll get you there and back without the parking nightmare.

Say “I do” to stress-free wedding transportation with Santa Cruz Charter Bus! We provide wedding shuttle services for ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, and guest transfers between venues. Keep your celebration running on time by renting a charter bus that moves guests seamlessly from hotels to the ceremony site and back again at the end of the night. Hosting a beachfront wedding at Seascape Resort, a redwood ceremony at Roaring Camp Railroads, or a reception at Hollins House overlooking Monterey Bay? We’ll navigate the tight roads and limited parking so you don’t have to. Out-of-town guests will appreciate having a private shuttle, and you can even book a minibus for pre-wedding events like bridal showers and bachelor/bachelorette parties around downtown Santa Cruz.

Take the hassle out of air travel with a private airport shuttle from Santa Cruz Charter Bus. We provide charter bus rentals to and from all major airports in the region, including San Jose International (SJC), San Francisco International (SFO), and Monterey Regional Airport (MRY). Avoid expensive parking fees and complicated rideshare pickups by booking a ride that runs on your schedule—not the airline’s. Perfect for flying out of SJC or SFO with a group, our service makes curbside drop-off and pickup easy. Flying into SJC or SFO with a group? Book a charter bus to Santa Cruz and skip the long rideshare lines and expensive airport shuttles. We’ll drop you off curbside with room for everyone’s luggage and get you home faster than Caltrain or Highway 17 Express.

Travel agents trust Santa Cruz Charter Bus to deliver outstanding transportation solutions for their clients. We work with agencies of all sizes to arrange charter buses for escorted tours, cruise transfers, destination weddings, and custom vacation packages. Need a coach for a wine country tour in Aptos, a Yosemite excursion, or a multi-day trip along the Pacific Coast Highway? We’ll find the perfect vehicle at the right price and handle all the logistics from start to finish. Our fleet includes everything from compact minibuses to full-size motorcoaches with reclining seats, restrooms, and panoramic windows—ideal for sightseeing and long-distance travel.

Bring the whole family together with a charter bus rental for your next reunion or vacation. Santa Cruz Charter Bus makes it easy to coordinate travel plans when relatives are coming in from out of town and nobody wants to drive separately. Book a private bus to shuttle everyone between hotels, picnic sites, and group outings around Santa Cruz County—from BBQs at Twin Lakes State Beach to hikes in Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Planning a big trip to Disneyland, Lake Tahoe, or the Grand Canyon? Hit the road together in a comfortable coach with reclining seats, onboard entertainment, and room for coolers and luggage. You’ll spend less time worrying about caravans and missed exits and more time catching up with cousins and grandparents.

Keep your campers safe and accounted for with reliable summer camp transportation from Santa Cruz Charter Bus. We provide charter buses and minibuses for day camps, overnight programs, and youth retreats throughout the Central Coast region. Arrange daily shuttles to local parks and swimming pools or book a long-distance coach for wilderness trips to Big Sur and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Camp directors appreciate our flexible scheduling and affordable rates, while kids love riding together with their friends. Onboard amenities like WiFi, power outlets, and DVD players help pass the time on longer journeys.

Faith-based organizations rely on Santa Cruz Charter Bus for affordable transportation to worship services, retreats, and special events. We work with churches, synagogues, mosques, and youth groups to provide custom bus rentals that fit any budget. Schedule a Sunday morning shuttle to ease parking congestion or plan a weekend getaway to a spiritual retreat center in the redwoods. Our larger coaches offer comfortable seating for choir members and fellowship activities, while smaller minibuses are ideal for Bible study groups and volunteer outings. No matter the size of your congregation, we’ll help you stay connected and travel together in faith.

Santa Cruz Charter Bus offers hospital shuttle services and medical transportation solutions for healthcare facilities across Santa Cruz County. We help hospitals, clinics, and outpatient centers operate more efficiently by providing employee shuttles, patient transfer buses, and campus circulator routes. Staff shuttles make it easier for nurses and doctors to commute from affordable housing areas like Watsonville and Live Oak, while patient shuttles improve access to specialty care and reduce missed appointments. Onboard features like reclining seats, climate control, and wheelchair-accessible lifts ensure a comfortable ride for everyone.

When disaster strikes, you need a transportation partner you can count on. Santa Cruz Charter Bus provides emergency bus rentals and evacuation services during wildfires, floods, power outages, and other crises. Our dispatch team is available 24/7 to deploy vehicles at a moment’s notice and coordinate with first responders. Use our buses to evacuate residents from danger zones, transport relief workers to the front lines, or set up temporary shelters with onboard restrooms and air conditioning. We’ve assisted during recent wildfire evacuations in the Santa Cruz Mountains and understand the urgency of moving people quickly and safely.

Santa Cruz Charter Bus is proud to support government agencies and military units with secure, dependable transportation solutions. We have experience working with local municipalities, state agencies, and federal contractors to provide charter buses for official travel, training exercises, and public outreach events. Military groups can book private coaches for base transfers, drill weekends, and ceremonial functions, knowing that operational security is always a top priority. Our fleet includes models with tinted windows, PA systems, and ample storage for equipment bags and supplies. From city hall meetings to National Guard mobilizations, we help keep your mission moving forward.

Boost productivity on your next job site with a construction shuttle from Santa Cruz Charter Bus. We supply charter buses and minibuses to transport workers to and from construction sites across the Bay Area Peninsula, including Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Redwood City, and Mountain View. With limited parking available near job sites, especially in downtown areas and tech campuses, a private shuttle ensures that your crew arrives on time and ready to work. Store tools and hard hats in the overhead bins while riders relax in cushioned seats and enjoy a smooth ride over rough pavement. We serve projects of all sizes, from residential developments to commercial high-rises and infrastructure upgrades.

Santa Cruz Charter Bus provides private, custom winery tour transportation in Santa Cruz County and across the Central Coast region! Since 2011, we've helped groups of any size travel to local vineyards, tasting rooms, and estate wineries with ease. Whether you're planning a day trip along the Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Trail, visiting urban tasting rooms in downtown Santa Cruz, or organizing a multi-day excursion to nearby AVAs like Corralitos or the Summit Road corridor, our team will coordinate the perfect itinerary and provide you with a comfortable, modern bus rental—complete with all the amenities you need for a relaxing wine country experience.