Convention shuttles at the Los Angeles Convention Center run as continuous loops between Downtown hotels and the halls, loading at the bus zones the show and the center assign on Pico Boulevard and the West Hall driveways. A multi-bus program prices per bus per day, from about $175 to $260 per hour for a coach.
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The Los Angeles Convention Center sits at Pico Boulevard and Figueroa Street, with the South Hall, West Hall and Petree Hall joined by a concourse. Anime Expo, the LA Auto Show, E-sports events and hundreds of medical and trade shows fill it through the year.
Most convention transport is short loop service. Around a dozen Downtown hotels sit within a mile or two, and attendees ride continuous shuttles from hotel to hall on a set frequency. Groups staying in Santa Monica, Hollywood, Pasadena or near LAX need longer routes and more buses to hold the same frequency.
Bus loading is controlled. Shows get assigned zones on Pico Boulevard and the West Hall driveways, and the show's transportation plan sets which hotels load where. Operators need staging instructions and a marshal plan as well as a schedule, so the quote is built from your hotel list and session times.
Evening events move the load. Receptions at LA Live, the Arts District, rooftop venues or the beach cities need their own runs, and the final morning brings an airport wave to LAX, Burbank and Long Beach. Each is quoted as a separate block on the same invoice.
Pricing is per bus per day against a named route and frequency, with driver, fuel, standard mileage and tolls included. Big shows book coaches months ahead, and weeks that overlap with Lakers or Kings home games need extra time on the loop.
Continuous shuttles between Downtown hotels and the halls at a set frequency.
Assigned zones on Pico Boulevard and the West Hall driveways, set by the show and the center.
Separate blocks to LA Live, the Arts District, rooftop venues or the beach cities.
Final morning departures to LAX, Burbank and Long Beach, planned by flight times.
Per bus per day against a named route, from about $175 to $260 per hour for a coach.
| Vehicle | Hourly | Daily | Min hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcoach (47–56 pax) | $175–$260 | $1,700–$2,500 | 5 hrs |
| Minibus (24–35 pax) | $140–$205 | $1,350–$1,900 | 5 hrs |
| Sprinter van (10–14 pax) | $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.
Rates updated September 2026
Buses loop between your hotels and the halls at a set frequency, loading at zones the show and the center assign.
At assigned zones on Pico Boulevard and the West Hall driveways. The show's transportation plan sets them.
It depends on attendance, hotel spread and the frequency you want. Send the hotel list and session times for a quote.
Per bus per day against a named route and frequency, with one invoice.
Yes, as separate blocks on the same invoice.
Months ahead. Coaches for big convention weeks go early.
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