Charter work in Solvang is wine country and tourism work: tour groups visiting the Danish village, tasting tours through the Santa Ynez Valley, vineyard weddings and runs to Santa Barbara Airport. Price a sprinter van, minibus or motorcoach in Solvang instantly and get a vetted local operator.


Solvang is a Danish-style village in the Santa Ynez Valley, known for its windmills, bakeries and tasting rooms. Tour buses stop here on coastal itineraries, and wine tour groups use it as a base.
Nearby Los Olivos, Santa Ynez, Buellton and the Sta. Rita Hills hold dozens of wineries. Old Mission Santa Inés and the Elverhøj Museum draw school and tour groups.
The village is compact and busy on weekends, and the city sets where motorcoaches may drop off and park. Operators confirm the current arrangement before the trip.
US-101 via Buellton and SR-154 over San Marcos Pass connect Solvang with Santa Barbara. Trips are matched to operators near the pickup, priced all-in and tracked live.
Pickups across Solvang and Santa Barbara County:
| Vehicle | Hourly | Daily | Min hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcoach (47–56 pax) est. | $175–$260 | $1,700–$2,500 | 5 hrs |
| Minibus (24–35 pax) est. | $140–$205 | $1,350–$1,900 | 5 hrs |
| Sprinter van (10–14 pax) est. | $120–$180 | $1,000–$1,500 | 4 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.
est. = estimated from regional pricing where few local sources publish rates.
Rates updated September 2026
A tour group explores Solvang with a set pickup time.
A minibus visits wineries in Los Olivos and Santa Ynez.
Guests ride from Solvang inns to a vineyard.
A group attends the September festival.
Guests ride about 40 minutes to Santa Barbara Airport.
A group rides to Chumash Casino Resort.
🚏 Regular runs to Solvang village center, Old Mission Santa Inés, Elverhøj Museum, Hans Christian Andersen Park, Solvang Festival Theater, Alisal Ranch, Chumash Casino Resort, Los Olivos tasting rooms, Santa Ynez Valley wineries and Ostrich Land.
Drops use city-designated areas.
Smaller estates need smaller vehicles.
Danish Days closes streets.
Some ranch drives are long and narrow.
📅 Peak dates here: Solvang Danish Days in September, Julefest in December, harvest season in the fall, Solvang Century bike ride in March, summer tour season and wedding season in spring and fall — book those 3–6 months out.


Buses head out from Santa Barbara across a coast-to-coast network of vetted local operators — active in 18+ markets.
At the drop and parking areas set by the city. The operator confirms them.
Coaches run about $175 to $260 per hour on a five hour minimum, minibuses $140 to $205 and vans $120 to $180 on a four hour minimum.
About 45 minutes.
Each September.
Larger ones, yes. Smaller estates need a minibus or van.
Santa Barbara Airport, about 40 minutes away.
One clear price from a vetted local operator — in seconds, no obligation.