A charter bus in the Inland Empire typically costs $1,050 to $2,100 for a standard day trip, with sprinter vans from about $120 per hour on a four hour minimum and full-size motorcoaches from about $175 per hour on a five hour minimum.
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By vehicle class, a sprinter van for up to 14 passengers runs about $120 to $180 per hour or $1,000 to $1,500 a day, a 25 to 35 passenger minibus about $140 to $205 per hour or $1,350 to $1,900 a day, and a 49 to 56 passenger motorcoach about $175 to $260 per hour or $1,700 to $2,500 a day.
Short trips bill hourly against the minimums, five hours for coaches and minibuses and four for vans. Full days and long runs to the coast, the desert or the mountains are usually quoted as a flat daily rate.
Quotes are all-in with driver, fuel, standard mileage and tolls, including the 91 and 15 Express Lanes when used. Per-mile charges apply only beyond the included distance, and there is no separate gratuity line. A 25 percent deposit holds the vehicle and the agreement is e-signed.
The Inland Empire cost drivers are distance and traffic. The region is large, so matching an operator near the pickup avoids paying for long empty runs. SR-91 through Corona, I-15 at the Cajon Pass, I-10 through Ontario and SR-60 at rush hour are where hours get lost.
Winter snow trips, graduation season in May and June and big festival weekends in the desert tighten supply. Book those four to six weeks out.
Vehicle class, operator distance to the pickup, hours and season.
Vans $120 to $180 per hour on a four hour minimum. Minibuses $140 to $205 and coaches $175 to $260 on a five hour minimum. Full days from about $1,000 to $2,500 by class.
An ONT transfer prices near the minimum. A Temecula wine day prices as a full day. A Big Bear snow trip is a full day with mountain time built in.
Pick a pickup near operators, avoid SR-91 at rush hour, keep the trip inside the region and book three weeks out.
Driver, fuel, standard mileage and tolls, with no separate gratuity line.
| 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
About $1,050 to $2,100 for a standard day.
About $120 to $180 for a van, $140 to $205 for a minibus and $175 to $260 for a coach.
Yes, when the route uses them.
25 percent, with the balance before the trip.
Yes.
Three weeks for most trips, four to six for peak periods.
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