Looking for group transportation services in Los Angeles? Look no further! At National Charter Bus, we offer minibus and charter bus rentals in California for all groups. We make it easier than ever to rent a charter bus in Los Angeles for field trips, corporate outings, sporting events, TV and film production, and more. Leave the driving to a professional and enjoy the comfort and convenience that an LA charter bus and its amenities offer your group.
Build your itinerary and give our 24/7 reservation team a call at 323-201-2618 when you are ready to learn more. We offer free charter bus quotes in a matter of minutes with no obligation to book.
At National Charter Bus, we partner with charter bus companies across the state to bring you a network of charter bus and minibus rentals in California for all events and occasions. Depending on the size of the charter bus you rent, you can expect amenities like WiFi, power outlets, an onboard restroom, undercarriage and overhead storage, AM/FM radio, a PA system, and more. We also offer ADA-accessible charter buses if you have any passengers with special needs. Each bus is maintained and inspected regularly for safety and driven by a professional charter bus driver. The buses in our network can comfortably seat anywhere from 15 to 56 passengers depending on need, making them great for any group.
We understand that budgeting is one of the biggest priorities when it comes to planning a group event. While we have a rough estimate of what to expect in terms of cost on our charter bus pricing page, the best way to determine your cost is to give our team a call. This is because many different factors, such as the time of year you are traveling, how far you are traveling, and what charter bus you end up renting, all come into play when determining a price. We make it easy to determine the cost of renting your Los Angeles charter bus by offering a 24/7 reservation team, transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and free, no-obligation quotes that are ready in a matter of minutes.
In a city that’s constantly on the go, don’t get left behind. Rent a Los Angeles charter bus for corporate travel, whether you’re a small startup or a Fortune 500 company—or even if you need a reliable production shuttle for your Los Angeles film cast and crew. An LA charter bus comes with amenities for on-the-go productivity, such as WiFi for answering emails, power outlets to charge devices, and TVs to catch up on the news. We can provide charter buses for one-off events like conventions or recurring shuttle services for employees to help ease the daily grind for your commuters. Have business needs elsewhere, maybe on the East Coast? Thanks to our extensive network of partnerships, we offer charter buses in Atlanta and other major cities across the country.
Your safety and trust mean everything to us at National Charter Bus. Each charter bus comes with safety features not afforded by a regular yellow school bus, such as GPS tracking and seat belts. Eeach charter bus driver in our network has on-the-road experience along with a clean background check and motor vehicle history record. The buses in our network are regularly maintained and inspected for safety and sanitized between trips. When you rent an LA charter bus for school trips like field trips or campus tours, you can count on us to keep your students and staff safe. Stay in town, book a Downey bus rental to explore aerospace history, reserve an El Monte bus rental to explore California's pioneer history with your curious students, or branch out of the city for an extended class trip. We work with classes of all sizes and ages, from high schoolers taking tours of the University of Southern California to elementary school classes taking field trips to the La Brea Tar Pits!
A Los Angeles sports bus provides group transportation that’s bound to be a slam dunk for all sporting groups, fans and players alike. You can use our network of Los Angeles charter buses to easily arrange transportation for away games, practices, championship games, and even tem vacations out of town. The undercarriage and overhead storage is perfect for lacrosse sticks, football dummies, and other sporting equipment, while tailgaters can store coolers and folding chairs in the same space. Use onboard TVs to either review plays or catch the pre-game commentary, and pregame on the bus with a designated driver behind the wheel. Dedicated fans can also book Pasadena charter buses for easy group transportation to the annual Rose Bowl.
Feel like taking a road trip to catch a Padres game? We have access to charter buses in San Diego and other California cities for those looking to sample the rest of the Golden State’s sports scene.
Say “I do!” to less stress when planning your special day when you book a wedding shuttle bus rental in Los Angeles. We’ve worked with wedding planners and couples alike to provide seamless charter bus transportation for bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, bachelorette parties, and day-of transportation needs. Ensure your out-of-town guests get to the ceremony on time by booking a shuttle service to their hotel, or enable guests to easily travel from the ceremony to the reception if the venues are different. We can help fill any transportation gaps, including booking you a charter bus in Irvine and other neighboring cities for destination weddings.
Planning a special group event that you need transportation for? We can provide private charter bus rentals in Los Angeles for any group size or need. With your own private charter bus, you have transportation that moves according to your schedule and needs, and can choose any special amenities you need aboard your bus to ensure your group is comfortable during your charter bus ride. Build your dream itinerary and let us handle the rest by connecting you with an LA charter bus and professional driver. Whether you need a fleet of LA military charter buses for base transfers (including Palmdale bus rentals to the Joe Davies Heritage Airpark), a tour bus rental for sightseeing groups, a custom shuttle service for your LA event, or a tour bus to explore LA wine country, we can get you a free, no-obligation quote on your LA bus rental in minutes.
1. What is Los Angeles traffic like?
According to the TomTom Traffic Index, Los Angeles traffic is ranked as the 195th worst in the world as of 2022. This isn’t as bad as New York City or San Francisco, which are ranked as the 19th and 58th worst in the world, respectively. Like other major cities, it’s good to stay off the road around rush hour traffic time if possible, which is typically around 3 PM to 6 PM. The good news is you will always have a professional charter bus driver behind the wheel to handle the roads for you.
2. Where can I park a charter bus in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is known for being a large, sprawling urban space, which means finding a parking lot that can accommodate an LA charter bus is relatively easy. It’s especially easy at larger tourist attractions such as Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood Sign, which have designated bus-friendly parking nearby. We also have a guide on where to park a charter bus in Los Angeles.
3. Where can my charter bus pick up and drop off my group at LAX?
Every terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) offers designated loading zones for oversized vehicles like sprinter vans, minibuses, and charter buses. Your LA airport shuttle bus driver can wait for you in the cell phone lot located on 96th Street, in front of the economy parking lot.
4. What are Los Angeles’s public transit options?
Two public transportation options are the Metro Rail, which is composed of trains and buses, and LADOT. The Metro Rail system is composed of seven different lines that go through major areas of the city like Downtown LA, Hollywood, and Mid-Wilshire. The lines also provide access to neighboring cities like Long Beach, Pasadena, and Santa Monica. LADOT offers DASH buses that service individual neighborhoods and longer-range buses that link suburban areas to Downtown LA or other major job centers. Ubers and other rideshares are also prominent in the city.
5. What’s the weather like in Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has typical Southern California weather, meaning it is hot nearly all year. If you’re visiting in the winter, expect temperatures around 60 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit, while summer weather is hotter at around 80 degrees Fahrenheit with higher heat indexes. LA charter buses come with climate controls to help you stay cool and beat the heat during hotter months.
Los Angeles is one of the country’s most frequented tourist destinations, drawing in millions of visitors a year who want to experience the arts and culture, food, amusement parks, colleges, and more. And if you’re planning a trip to LA—or renting a bus in Santa Ana or other neighboring cities—let us know by calling us at 323-201-2618. We can help book you a Los Angeles charter bus that’s perfect to help you get around!
Headed out of the city of Los Angeles into other parts of the metro area? We can also book a charter bus in Lancaster, Palmdale, Glendale, Pomona, or Torrance for your group to help you travel seamlessly through the LA area!
Still looking for trip inspiration? Below are some of our favorite places to go and things to see around Los Angeles.
People come from around the world to experience the amusement parks in Los Angeles, which promise fun and excitement for all groups and ages! From bus rentals for local LA religious groups to Anaheim bus rentals for family vacations, we can provide you with a tailored charter bus rental to help your group enjoy the parks with ease.
Disneyland Park
Address: 1313 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802
Phone: (714) 781-4636
Address: 6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: (800) 864-8377
Six Flags Magic Mountain
Address: 26101 Magic Mountain Pkwy, Valencia, CA 91355
Phone: (661) 255-4100
Enjoy a night out on the town when you rent a Los Angeles charter bus! Hope aboard your own private charter bus and sit back and relax while a designated driver handles all the driving between the city’s hottest night clubs and bars. An LA minibus is a great option for bachelorette party transportation and any group that wants to have a safe and fun time in downtown LA.
Bootsy Bellows
Address: 9229 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: (310) 859-1011
Academy LA
Address: 6021 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90028
Phone: (323) 785-2680
Riviera 31
Address: 8555 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: (310) 278-5444
Foodies will have a field day in Los Angeles, where you can sample everything from some of the best fine dining in the country to hole-in-the-wall bars that will send your taste buds on a journey. Rent a private event charter bus for one of the city’s many food festivals, or make a custom list of restaurants and bars and have your own designated driver. We can help you wine and dine in style with reliable group transportation.
Manhattan Beach Post
Address: 1142 Manhattan Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Phone: (310) 545-5405
Pizzeria Mozza
Address: 641 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: (323) 297-0101
Bestia
Address: 2121 E 7th Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Phone: (213) 514-5724
Night + Market Song
Address: 3322 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Phone: (323) 665-5899
Check out the top colleges and universities in Los Angeles when you rent a school field trip charter bus! Tour some of the beautiful campuses and take your high school students on a tour, or if you are a collegiate logistics coordinator, book a campus shuttle bus at UCLA or other major colleges and universities for on-campus events. You can also book an LA charter bus for field trips to the city’s top educational destinations. !
University of Southern California
Address: 3551 Trousdale Pkwy Los Angeles, CA 90007
Phone: (213) 740-2311
University of California, Los Angeles
Address: 405 Hilgard Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90007
Phone: (310) 825-4321
Los Angeles City College
Address: 855 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029
Phone: (323) 953-4000
Los Angeles Southwest College
Address: 1600 W Imperial Hwy, Los Angeles, CA 90047
Phone: (323) 241-5321
East Los Angeles College
Address: 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Phone: (323) 265-8650
From museums to art galleries to street performances, Los Angeles has a thriving arts scene that caters to the heart of every kind of artist out there. Build a custom route of all the top art places to visit in Los Angeles, and let an experienced charter bus driver handle the rest! We have access to a network of LA charter buses that offer ADA accommodations, meaning you can rent a senior citizen charter bus for a day of arts and culture with a simple phone call.
The Museum of Contemporary Art
Address: 250 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 626-6222
The Getty
Address: 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone: (310) 440-7300
Craft & Folk Art Museum
Address: 5814 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: (323) 937-4230
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Address: 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: (323) 857-6000
Ease some of the stress of flying in and out of airports in Los Angeles when you rent a charter bus for your group. We can provide ground transportation for different group sizes that can take you straight from baggage claim to your first LA destination. The drivers in our network are experienced professionals who will ensure your group will get to the terminals on time, which is especially helpful for groups booking Los Angeles corporate bus rentals who have a schedule to keep.
Long Beach Airport
Address: 4100 Donald Douglas Dr, Long Beach, CA 90808
Phone: (562) 570-2600
Ontario International Airport
Address: 2900 E Airport Dr, Ontario CA 91761
Phone: (909) 544-5300
Hollywood Burbank Airport
Address: 2627 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505
Phone: (818) 840-8840
John Wayne Airport
Address: 18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707
Phone: (949) 252-5200
LAX
Address: 1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone: (855) 463-5252
If you’re planning to stay overnight with your group in the city, below are a few options for hotels in Los Angeles. Hotels on this list offer a range of single rooms and suites that can accommodate many group sizes, whether you’ve rented a charter bus for family reunions or a host of rooms for your sports team charter bus passengers. Be sure to get your charter bus driver a room, too! Some hotels offer discounted rates or even free rooms for drivers if you ask.
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Address: 5711 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone: (310) 410-4000
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles
Address: 404 S Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071
Phone: (213) 624-1000
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles
Address: 6101 W Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Phone: (310) 642-1111
Freehand Los Angeles
Address: 416 W 8th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Phone: (213) 612-0021
When you need to get around with a group in this star-studded city, National is ready to be your ride! We offer a network of minibus and charter bus rentals in Los Angeles for all group sizes and occasions and the option to choose from amenities like onboard TVs, a restroom, ADA-accessible features, a PA system, and more. Our 24/7 reservation team is ready and able to answer any questions you may have and get you a free, no-obligation quote on your LA charter bus. Give us a call today at 323-201-2618 when you are ready!