A charter bus in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley 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 class, a sprinter van runs about $120 to $180 per hour or $1,000 to $1,500 a day, a minibus about $140 to $205 per hour or $1,350 to $1,900 a day, and a motorcoach about $175 to $260 per hour or $1,700 to $2,500 a day.
Short trips bill hourly against the minimums. Full days and long runs to Los Angeles, San Diego or Temecula are usually quoted as a flat daily rate.
Quotes are all-in with driver, fuel, standard mileage and tolls. Per-mile charges apply only beyond the included distance, and there is no separate gratuity line. A 25 percent deposit holds the vehicle.
Season is the biggest cost driver in the desert. April festival weekends, the BNP Paribas Open in March and the January golf tournament push demand far above local supply, and vehicles come in from across Southern California. Summer is quiet and easier to book.
Book festival transport months ahead and other peak dates four to six weeks out.
Season, vehicle class, operator distance and hours.
Vans $120 to $180, minibuses $140 to $205, coaches $175 to $260 per hour, with day rates from about $1,000 to $2,500.
A PSP transfer prices near the minimum. A festival day prices as a full day. A Joshua Tree trip is a long half day or full day.
Travel outside festival weekends, book early and keep trips inside the valley.
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, more on festival weekends.
About $120 to $180 for a van, $140 to $205 for a minibus and $175 to $260 for a coach.
Summer is the off season and easier to book.
25 percent.
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Months ahead.
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