Frequently Asked Questions About Charter Bus Rentals in Gilroy

A Gilroy charter bus rental typically costs between $1,600–$3,800 per day or $197–$519 per hour, depending on the size of the vehicle, trip duration, mileage, and time of year. Minibuses (18–25 passengers) generally run $1,600–$2,900 per day, while full-size 56-passenger coaches range from $2,500–$3,800+ per day. You’ll pay either an hourly rate, a daily rate, or a per-mile rate based on your exact itinerary. Additional expenses like tolls, parking, and driver hotel/lodging are not included in the base price.

The total cost of your Gilroy bus rental depends on several key factors: the number of passengers (bus size), the length and duration of your trip (miles/hours/days), the exact pickup and drop-off locations, the time of year (peak season vs. off-season), and any special amenities requested (like WiFi or upgraded interiors). Multi-day trips, out-of-town destinations, and last-minute bookings may increase the final price. Local events like the Gilroy Garlic Festival can also impact availability and rates due to higher demand.

You can get an instant quote from Gilroy Coach Bus Service by calling our 24/7 reservation team at 669-746-5970 or using our online quote form. Provide details about your trip—including pickup location, destination, passenger count, and travel dates—and we’ll quickly generate a personalized price estimate. Once you receive your quote, you can easily compare options, ask questions, and book your charter bus online.

Your quote includes the base rental price for the bus and driver, calculated either by hour, day, or mile depending on your itinerary. It does NOT include additional expenses such as tolls, parking fees, or driver hotel/lodging if required—those will be billed separately or paid directly during the trip. A full breakdown of charges will be provided before you sign your contract so you know exactly what’s included.

You should book your Gilroy bus rental at least 4–6 weeks in advance to secure the best availability and pricing. If you’re traveling during peak times—such as summer weekends, around major events like the Gilroy Garlic Festival, or during school break periods—it’s smart to reserve your vehicle even earlier (up to 2–3 months ahead) because buses sell out quickly and prices can rise as supply tightens. Last-minute bookings are possible if we have open vehicles, but selection may be limited and rates could be higher.

Gilroy Coach Bus Service offers 18-, 20-, and 25-passenger minibuses as well as 56-passenger full-size charter buses—all available in Gilroy and throughout Santa Clara County. You can choose the exact size that fits your group and budget, with flexible seating configurations and modern, comfortable interiors. Call our team anytime to see which vehicles are currently available for your dates and get an instant quote!

Our Gilroy charter buses come with a wide range of amenities to keep you comfortable on the road, including cushioned reclining seats, air conditioning, overhead storage, and Bluetooth sound systems. Larger 56-passenger coaches include onboard restrooms, flat-screen video monitors, PA/microphone systems, luggage bays, 110V power outlets, and Wi-Fi upon request. Just tell us what you need when you book, and we’ll match you with a bus that has the right features.

Yes! Gilroy Coach Bus Service handles one-way trips, round-trip packages, and multi-day charters to fit any itinerary. Whether you need simple airport transfers to SJC/SFO, a wedding shuttle to Fortino Estate or Leal Vineyards, an employee shuttle to Silicon Valley tech campuses, or an extended multi-day tour package—we’ll customize a solution around your exact schedule and budget. Just provide your pickup/drop-off locations and travel dates, and we’ll build a package that fits.

Absolutely. Gilroy Coach Bus Service specializes in long-distance and out-of-town bus rentals from Gilroy to any destination across California or out of state. Need to get a sports team to a tournament in Fresno, a school group to Disneyland, or a corporate group to a convention in Las Vegas? We’ll handle all the logistics and provide you with a comfortable, affordable charter bus no matter how far you need to travel. Just give us your itinerary, and we’ll take care of the rest.

Yes, if your trip requires an overnight stay, you are responsible for providing hotel accommodations for the driver. The hotel should be a comfortable, private room with access to a restroom and shower facilities. Many hotels in the Gilroy area offer discounted rates for bus drivers, so be sure to ask when making your reservation. If your trip does not require an overnight stay, you do not need to provide separate accommodations for the driver.

We provide airport transfers to and from San Jose International Airport (SJC), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Oakland International Airport (OAK), Monterey Regional Airport (MRY), and smaller regional airports like Reid-Hillview (RHV) and Watsonville Municipal (WVI). Whether you’re flying with a corporate team, student group, or family vacation, we’ll get you to the terminal on time without the hassle of parking shuttles or rideshare surge pricing.

Gilroy Coach Bus Service provides transportation to every major stadium and arena in Northern California! We regularly serve Levi’s Stadium (home of the San Francisco 49ers), SAP Center (San Jose Sharks), PayPal Park (San Jose Earthquakes), Oakland Coliseum, Chase Center (Golden State Warriors), Oracle Park (San Francisco Giants), and RingCentral Coliseum. Traveling with a youth sports team? We also serve local venues like the Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center, Gavilan College fields, and high school stadiums across Santa Clara County.

We serve every major concert venue in the region, including Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, SAP Center in San Jose, Frost Amphitheater at Stanford, the Mountain Winery in Saratoga, and smaller clubs like the Catalyst in Santa Cruz. Beat the traffic and skip the parking lot gridlock by arriving together in a private charter bus—it’s the easiest way to do concerts with a group.

We’ve handled weddings at all of Gilroy’s top venues, including Leal Vineyards, Fortino Estate, Eagle Ridge Golf Club, Kirigin Cellars, and Guglielmo Winery. Hosting your ceremony at a church downtown with a reception out in the country? We’ll run shuttles between locations so your guests don’t have to worry about navigating back roads after dark.

Gilroy Coach Bus Service provides service to every city in the Bay Area and Central Coast, including San Jose, Morgan Hill, Hollister, Salinas, Watsonville, Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Francisco. No matter where your event is taking place, we’ll get you there on time and in style.

Gilroy Coach Bus Service provides festival transportation to events like the Gilroy Garlic Festival, Mushroom Mardi Gras, and Hollister Independence Rally. Avoid the headache of downtown traffic and limited parking by taking a charter bus instead.

Gilroy Coach Bus Service provides convention transportation to the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, Santa Clara Convention Center, Monterey Conference Center, and Moscone Center in San Francisco. Keep your attendees on schedule with a private shuttle that runs according to your agenda.