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Monterey and the Central Coast mean conferences at the Monterey Conference Center and Asilomar, golf at Pebble Beach, the Aquarium on Cannery Row, Car Week every August and wine days from Carmel Valley to Paso Robles. Umbrella Charter Network prices your Monterey trip instantly and matches it to a vetted operator licensed as a California charter-party carrier.

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Charter bus service across Monterey & Central Coast

Group travel on the Monterey Peninsula is conferences, golf and tourism. The Monterey Conference Center and the Portola Hotel anchor downtown meetings, Asilomar Conference Grounds hosts large retreats in Pacific Grove, and Pebble Beach draws golf and incentive groups all year. Cannery Row, the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Fisherman's Wharf, 17-Mile Drive and Carmel-by-the-Sea are the core sightseeing stops.

Big events set the calendar: the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in February, Monterey Car Week in August, races at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and the Monterey Jazz Festival in September. Carmel's narrow streets, Pebble Beach's gate rules and Highway 1 through Big Sur all shape vehicle choice. Every operator holds California charter-party carrier authority (CPUC TCP), and student trips are matched only to SPAB-certified buses and drivers when flagged.

We serve Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Luis Obispo counties — from Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach and Salinas to airport runs at MRY, SJC and SFO.

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Typical Monterey & Central Coast charter rates (2026)

VehicleHourlyDailyMin hours
Motorcoach (47–56 pax)$190–$275$1,900–$2,7505 hrs
Minibus (24–35 pax)$150–$215$1,500–$2,1505 hrs
Sprinter van (10–14 pax)$130–$195$1,200–$1,8004 hrs

Typical published ranges. Excludes driver gratuity (10–20%), tolls, parking and airport or venue fees; fuel is included on local trips and peak dates can run 10–20% higher. Your instant quote is one all-in price for your exact trip.

Rates updated September 2026

What we move in Monterey & Central Coast

Airport transfersConferences & conventionsCorporate & eventsEmployee shuttlesLarge groups (100–1000+)School & campusSports & concertsWedding transportationWine & brewery tours
Illustrated 56-passenger charter motorcoach

🚌 Motorcoaches

Up to 56 passengers with luggage bays, restroom and WiFi — the workhorse for weddings, conferences and long-distance charters.

Illustrated 24–38 passenger minibus

🚐 Minibuses

24–38 passengers for corporate shuttles, wine tours and mid-size groups that still want comfort.

Illustrated 10–14 passenger sprinter van

🚐 Sprinter vans

10–14 passengers for airport transfers, executive roadshows and small groups that want to arrive together.

🚏 Plus game-day and concert shuttles to Monterey Conference Center, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Pebble Beach Golf Links, WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca and Asilomar Conference Grounds, and large-group moves for Monterey Car Week, the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am and the Monterey Jazz Festival.

Popular Monterey & Central Coast trips

Conference and retreat shuttles

Hotel loops for the Monterey Conference Center and Asilomar, plus dinner moves to Cannery Row, Carmel and Pebble Beach.

Golf and Car Week

Transfers to Pebble Beach, Spanish Bay and Laguna Seca for golf groups, the Pro-Am and Car Week events.

Coast and wine days

Big Sur drives, 17-Mile Drive, Carmel Valley tastings and longer days to Paso Robles wine country.

Guides for Monterey & Central Coast

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Charter buses by city in Monterey & Central Coast

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Vehicles in Monterey & Central Coast

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Airports in Monterey & Central Coast

MRY — Monterey Regional Airport

Nearby service areas

Bay Area · 85 miNapa & Sonoma · 120 miSacramento / Central Valley · 140 mi

Our network — service from Monterey

Buses head out from Monterey across a coast-to-coast network of vetted local operators — active in 21+ markets.

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Charter bus rental in Monterey & Central Coast — FAQ

How much does a charter bus cost in Monterey?

A full-size motorcoach generally runs about $1,900 to $2,750 for a full day, and hourly work starts around $190 per hour against a five hour minimum. Minibuses run about $150 to $215 per hour and sprinter vans $130 to $195 per hour on a four hour minimum. A typical day lands between $1,150 and $2,200.

Which airport should our group use?

Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) is minutes from downtown and Pebble Beach. Many groups fly into San Jose, about 75 minutes away, or SFO, about two hours away.

Can a coach drive 17-Mile Drive?

Pebble Beach sets its own rules and fees for commercial vehicles and large buses on 17-Mile Drive. The operator confirms current access before the trip.

Can a full-size bus drive in Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Only on the main approaches. Carmel's village streets are narrow, so groups are dropped at an agreed point and walk.

Is Highway 1 through Big Sur open?

Highway 1 through Big Sur has had long closures after landslides. The operator checks Caltrans status before any Big Sur trip.

How early should we book for Car Week or the Pro-Am?

Months ahead. Car Week in August and the Pro-Am in February use most of the region's vehicles.

Do you serve Santa Cruz and Paso Robles?

Yes. Santa Cruz is about 45 minutes north and Paso Robles about 90 minutes south.

Do charter buses have restrooms?

Full-size coaches usually do. Minibuses and vans usually do not.

Is gratuity included?

Yes. Pricing is flat and all-in, covering driver, fuel, standard mileage and tolls, with no separate gratuity line.

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