Party Bus Pasedena is your go-to group transportation company serving Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley, with over 15 years coordinating everything from Rose Bowl tailgates to Old Town bar crawls. Book 14-passenger Sprinter limos, party buses, minibuses, and 40-56 passenger charter buses with an all-inclusive quote in minutes. Call 747-737-2460 or use our 30-second online tool today to lock in your Pasadena bus rental!
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Party Bus Pasedena makes group transportation in Pasadena straightforward — no guesswork on pricing, no scrambling to coordinate multiple cars along the 210 Freeway, and no parking battle on Colorado Boulevard on a Saturday night. Since 2011, we have moved thousands of groups across the San Gabriel Valley and greater Los Angeles, from New Year's Day crowds heading to the Rose Parade to wedding parties navigating the winding streets of the Arroyo Seco. Our all-inclusive online pricing gives you an exact number in under 30 seconds — you will know the full cost before you ever book.
And because our 24/7 reservation team is always available at 747-737-2460, any question about logistics, itinerary, or vehicle sizing gets answered fast.
We offer a massive variety of vehicles, which means you never pay for seats you do not actually need. A 15-passenger minibus handles a boutique corporate off-site perfectly. A 56-passenger charter bus moves an entire school group to the Huntington Library without a single carpool.
Whatever brings your group together in Pasadena, we have a vehicle and a plan ready.
Select from 14-passenger Sprinter limos, Sprinter vans, 15- to 50-passenger party buses, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses, and 40- to 56-passenger charter buses. Whether you need one vehicle or a coordinated fleet for a convention at the Pasadena Convention Center, we have the right fit. Browse our full fleet or call 747-737-2460 any time for a free quote!
For groups that want the celebration to start before you reach your destination, our 15- to 50-passenger party buses come with a full-length onboard bar, color-changing LED lighting, a premium Bluetooth sound system, flat-panel TVs, and wraparound perimeter seating with an open area in the middle of the cabin. Sprinter limos handle smaller runs — bridal party pickups, VIP airport transfers — with premium leather seating, USB charging at every seat, and tinted privacy windows.
Full-size charter buses include reclining seats, climate control, overhead storage, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, and undercarriage luggage bays — right for long hauls to LAX, overnight runs down to San Diego, or hauling equipment for a conference presentation. ADA-accessible vehicles are always available; just let us know ahead of your departure date.
Air-conditioning
Wraparound Leather Seats
Premium AUX / Bluetooth Sound System
LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Bar Areas With Ice Storage and Cup Holders
TVs and Premium Entertainment Systems
Party Bus Pasedena offers all-inclusive pricing online in under 30 seconds — you will know the exact cost before you ever book. Our Pasadena party bus and charter bus rental rates run as follows: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $294–$490/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day.
Pricing shifts based on mileage, the time of year, and your vehicle type — but there are no surprises after you book. Rose Bowl game days, Rose Parade weekend, and prom season (April–May) are the highest-demand windows in Pasadena. The earlier you call, the more options you have.
Call 747-737-2460 any time or use our online tool for an instant quote!
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $170 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $187 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $312+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $113 – $246+ | $147 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $158 – $327+ | $162 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| Rates vary by trip length, travel dates, passenger count, amenities, and availability. Use our online quote form or call 747-737-2460 for exact pricing. | |||
Organizing group travel in a city where one football game turns the 110 Freeway into a parking lot — and where street parking on Colorado Boulevard disappears well before noon on a weekend — takes local planning knowledge. That is exactly what Party Bus Pasedena brings. We know which roads around the Rose Bowl go one-way on game day, which drop-off zones at the Pasadena Convention Center clear a full-size bus without a permit headache, and how early you need to leave Old Town to reach LAX before an international departure.
Every group gets a 24/7 reservation team, all-inclusive pricing in under 30 seconds, and a vehicle matched to their actual headcount — so nobody pays for empty seats. We have coordinated runs for school field trips to the Huntington Library, bachelorette nights through Old Town, corporate shuttles between the Hilton Pasadena and the Convention Center, and everything in between. Since 2011, groups across the San Gabriel Valley have trusted us to keep the itinerary on schedule.
With a huge variety of vehicles in our network and a straightforward booking process, the right bus for your group is one call away. Reach us any time at 747-737-2460.
Party Bus Pasedena coordinates group transportation for every occasion across Pasadena and the greater San Gabriel Valley. From airport transfers and Rose Bowl game-day shuttles to wedding transportation, prom night, corporate events, and pub crawls through Old Town — whatever brings your group together, we have a vehicle and a plan. Call 747-737-2460 to get moving today!
LAX sits roughly 26 miles southwest of Old Town Pasadena — and on a Friday afternoon, that drive on the 110 South can stretch past 75 minutes with the interchange backups near the 10 Freeway. Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) is a faster option for many Pasadena groups at about 15 miles north, and Ontario International (ONT) serves groups arriving from the east at roughly 35 miles. Coordinating rideshares for a dozen travelers across any of these terminals turns into its own logistical project.
A Pasadena airport shuttle bus handles the whole thing in one vehicle. Group up at baggage claim, make one call, and the bus picks everyone up curbside — no splitting the party into four separate cars, no surge pricing at 11 p.m. For LAX pickups, commercial buses use the lower-level arrivals roadway at each terminal.
We track flight arrivals so the timing adjusts if a connection runs late. Call 747-737-2460 to book your Pasadena airport transportation today!
Old Town Pasadena runs a dozen blocks of bars, rooftop lounges, and cocktail spots — places like the The Tin Horse, Jake's Steakhouse, and the Gold Bar — all within easy walking distance of each other on Colorado Boulevard and Fair Oaks Avenue. The challenge isn't finding places to go; it's getting your whole crew back to the hotel in Monrovia or Arcadia at 2 a.m. without a coordination disaster.
A Pasadena bachelorette party bus rental solves that entirely. Our 15- to 50-passenger party buses come with a full onboard bar, color-changing LED lighting, and a premium sound system — so the celebration is already at full volume before your first stop. No one draws the short straw for a designated driver.
Call 747-737-2460 to plan your Old Town night out!
Pasadena and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley are home to some of the most beautifully produced quinceañeras and Sweet 16 parties in Southern California — and a party bus arrival at your venue makes an entrance nobody forgets. Our party buses are fully customizable: load a custom playlist, coordinate a color scheme, and we can even match the bus color to your décor. Whether the celebration is heading to a banquet hall in Alhambra, an event space in San Marino, or a restaurant on Lake Avenue in Pasadena, we have a vehicle sized for your guest list.
For adult milestone birthdays — a 30th or 40th bar crawl through Old Town, a dinner reservation at Maestro in Pasadena, or a night out at a Los Angeles rooftop — a Pasadena birthday party bus keeps every guest together and on schedule. Call 747-737-2460 to plan your celebration!
The Rose Bowl (1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103) is one of the most storied concert venues in Southern California — Taylor Swift, The Rolling Stones, and Beyoncé have all sold out its 92,542-seat bowl. On concert nights, Brookside Avenue, Rosemont Avenue, and every approach through Arroyo Seco Park go gridlock, with shuttle-only zones activated well before doors open. Parking passes sell out weeks in advance and cost upward of $40 per car.
A Pasadena concert bus rental drops your group near the designated passenger zones and waits while you enjoy the show — no hunting for your car after 90,000 fans pour out simultaneously. Our party buses include a Bluetooth sound system and a built-in bar to keep the pre-show energy up the whole way there. Call 747-737-2460 to lock in your date before the lot fills.
The Pasadena Convention Center (300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101) hosts some of the region's largest trade shows and conferences — including the annual Natural Products Expo West overflow events, NAMM-adjacent gatherings, and tech industry summits. Shuttling attendees between the Convention Center and hotel blocks along Colorado Boulevard or the Hilton Pasadena on Garfield Avenue requires a coordinated loop that rideshares simply cannot hold together at scale.
A Pasadena charter bus rental for corporate events keeps your team on the same schedule, drops them at the Convention Center's North or South entrance depending on your event credentials, and makes the post-session return seamless. For executive transfers and smaller VIP groups, a Sprinter van or minibus with WiFi and power outlets keeps the workday moving en route. Call 747-737-2460 to discuss corporate shuttle contracts and group rates!
The Rose Parade on January 1st brings over 700,000 spectators to Colorado Boulevard — and every approach road into downtown Pasadena is either closed or at a complete standstill by 5 a.m. Grandstand ticket holders who don't have a solid arrival plan spend as much time fighting traffic as watching the parade. Groups heading to the parade, the football game at the Rose Bowl later that day, or any of the surrounding block parties need transportation that is already positioned before the road closures lock in.
A private Pasadena charter bus can get your group to a pre-arranged departure point before the closures activate and deliver everyone to a designated drop zone near the parade route. For family reunions, church retreats, or large gatherings hitting multiple San Gabriel Valley destinations in a day, one bus keeps everyone together on a flat, predictable rate. Call 747-737-2460 to build your private event transportation plan!
Prom season in Pasadena — concentrated in late April and May across schools like Pasadena High School, Blair High, Muir High, and Polytechnic School — is the single highest-demand window of the year for Pasadena party bus rentals. Every school schedules within the same six-week window, and buses book out fast. For prom: reserve by December or expect sharply higher rates or no availability.
A typical 6-hour prom rental for 30 students — school pickup, a photo stop at the Rose Bowl or the Huntington Gardens, venue drop-off, and a post-prom return — runs $1,800–$2,200 when booked several months out and significantly more last-minute. Party Bus Pasedena works directly with parent committees across Pasadena Unified and neighboring districts to coordinate safe, on-schedule prom transportation. Call 747-737-2460 to lock in your date!
Pasadena-area schools run field trips to some of the best educational destinations in Southern California — the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108), the Pasadena Museum of California Art, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (visitor access requires advance coordination), and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County for longer excursions. Juggling carpooling across multiple staff and parent vehicles for a grade-level trip is a scheduling and liability headache that a single charter bus cuts out.
Private charter buses offer overhead storage for lunches and backpacks, undercarriage bays for science equipment and art supplies, reclining seats, climate control, and onboard TV monitors for educational programming on the way there and movies on the return. ADA-accessible buses are always available — just confirm your needs when you reserve. Call 747-737-2460 for school field trip charter bus rentals in Pasadena!
Rose Bowl game days are a specific kind of controlled chaos. UCLA Bruins home games and the annual Rose Bowl Game (played January 1st) fill the stadium to 90,000-plus, and every approach road — Arroyo Seco Parkway, Holly Street, Rosemont Avenue, and Lincoln Avenue — clogs completely by mid-morning. The official Rose Bowl parking lots require pre-purchased passes, sell out weeks early for big games, and run $25–$50 per car.
The walk from remote overflow lots on the golf course can top 20 minutes.
A Pasadena sporting event charter bus drops your group near the stadium's designated bus zones and picks everyone up when the final whistle blows — no post-game lot scramble, no 110 Freeway crawl home with three wrong turns through Arroyo Seco. For Rams or Chargers games at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, a charter bus handles the full round-trip while your group skips the I-10/405 interchange entirely. Call 747-737-2460 to plan your game-day transportation!
Pasadena is one of the most sought-after wedding destinations in Southern California — venues like The Langham Huntington (1401 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA 91106), Tournament House (391 S Orange Grove Blvd), and the Caltech Athenaeum draw couples from across the region for ceremonies in architecturally stunning settings. The challenge is that many of these venues sit in residential neighborhoods with narrow streets and strictly no-parking zones for guests.
A Pasadena wedding shuttle loops guests from nearby hotels on Colorado Boulevard to the venue entrance and back, cutting out parking conflicts and the risk of guests arriving late to the ceremony. Nobody in your wedding party navigates South Orange Grove Boulevard one-way streets in formal wear. Our Sprinter limos handle the bridal party pickup, while a minibus or charter bus manages the guest shuttle loop.
With a single point of contact from your first quote to final drop-off, your timeline stays exactly on schedule. Call 747-737-2460 for a free wedding transportation quote!
The San Gabriel Valley's craft beverage scene has grown substantially — and it's worth a dedicated tour. Hit spots in Old Town Pasadena, then head east to El Monte's wine bars or north into Monrovia's brewery strip along Myrtle Avenue, where several taprooms sit within easy walking distance of each other. Further afield, Claremont's wine district — about 25 miles east on the 210 — clusters half a dozen tasting rooms within a few blocks and makes a natural anchor for a San Gabriel Valley winery tour day.
A Pasadena pub crawl party bus rental keeps your whole group together in one vehicle sharing every tasting, every pour, and every unexpected find — no splitting into separate cars, no rotating designated drivers, no hunting for metered parking at every stop. Call 747-737-2460 for a free quote!
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Party Bus Pasedena serves Pasadena and the entire surrounding San Gabriel Valley. Whether you need a Glendale party bus, a Monrovia bus rental, a San Marino minibus, transportation to Arcadia, or a trip to Alhambra or Temple City — Party Bus Pasedena has the right vehicle for your group. Call 747-737-2460 to get started!
We Go Anywhere!
Party Bus Pasedena is proud to serve all cities in and around Pasadena, including the ones below. If you don't see your city listed, call us at 747-737-2460 — we go anywhere your group needs to roll!
We rented the bus for my mom's surprise 60th and it could not have gone smoother. Booking took maybe ten minutes over the phone and they answered every question I had about timing. The whole family piled in around Pasadena and the sound system had everyone singing before we even reached the restaurant. Plenty of room for all of us and the lights set the mood perfectly.
Marisol V.
DeShawn R.
Game day with the guys is now officially a tradition because of this. We grabbed the bus early, loaded up the cooler they let us bring, and rolled through Pasadena with the music going. No worrying about parking or who was driving home, which honestly was the best part. Pickup was right on time and the seats were comfy enough that nobody wanted to get off.
Priya N.
Our company booked transportation for a client appreciation evening and everything looked polished from the first call. The bus was spotless, the interior felt upscale, and our guests were genuinely impressed climbing aboard. Communication leading up to the date was clear and easy, with confirmations exactly when promised. It made our team look organized and gave us one less thing to stress about that night.
Brett K.
Used them as a wedding shuttle to move our guests between the ceremony and reception across Pasadena. Honestly such a relief not to coordinate twenty cars. Everyone arrived together, on time, and in a great mood. The bus was clean and roomy, and the booking process was painless from start to finish. A few older relatives mentioned how easy it was to get on and off, which mattered a lot to us.
Pasadena party bus rental prices vary based on vehicle size, the date, and the length of your rental. Our rates: small party buses (15–20 passengers) run $204–$378/hour; mid-size (20–30 passengers) run $244–$414/hour; large party buses and minibuses (35–50 passengers) run $294–$490/hour; and full-size charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. Call 747-737-2460 for a free all-inclusive quote — or use our online tool for instant pricing in under 30 seconds.
For Rose Bowl game days and major concerts, charter buses use designated drop-off zones on the north and west sides of the stadium near the main pedestrian gates. The specific zone varies by event — the official Rose Bowl transportation page publishes the current drop-off and bus parking assignments for each event. On game days, all Rose Bowl-adjacent parking requires pre-purchased passes and none are sold day-of at the gate.
We confirm the current drop-off protocol for your specific event date when you book, so there is no confusion at a closed approach road.
At Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), commercial buses pick up from the designated bus/shuttle zones on the upper level (departures) and lower level (arrivals) at each terminal. Once your group has collected luggage at baggage claim and assembled at the agreed door, your trip coordinator contacts our team to confirm the bus moves from its holding area to the correct curbside lane. Because LAX handles close to 90 million passengers annually and terminal traffic is constant, we strongly recommend waiting until your full group is together before signaling the bus — partial pickups create congestion that holds everyone up.
Burbank Airport (BUR) and Ontario (ONT) both have more straightforward commercial pickup zones and are often faster for Pasadena groups depending on which airline you're on.
Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game weekend (December 31–January 1) is the single most compressed demand window in Pasadena — every vehicle in the San Gabriel Valley is committed well in advance, and road closure plans lock in approach routes months before New Year's Day. Prom season (late April through May) is the second highest-demand period. The Tournament of Roses season more broadly, plus UCLA home football games from September through November, creates sustained demand from late summer through winter.
If your event falls anywhere near these windows, booking 4–6 months out is the right move. Outside peak season, 2–4 weeks of lead time is usually workable — but earlier is always better for vehicle selection.
Yes. The Pasadena Convention Center (300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101) has designated curbside drop-off areas along Green Street and Marengo Avenue depending on which entrance your event uses. The center's parking structure on Green Street has a low-clearance entrance that does not accommodate full-size charter buses, so buses drop passengers curbside and wait off-site.
For large conventions with multiple hotels shuttling to the Convention Center, we coordinate staggered departures from the Hilton Pasadena (168 S Los Robles Ave) and other nearby hotels. Check the Convention Center's current event-specific logistics with your event coordinator and let us know the confirmed entrance and timing — we handle the rest.
We recommend booking at least three to six months in advance to secure the best price and vehicle selection — especially for Rose Parade weekend, New Year's Eve, prom season, and Rose Bowl game days. Waiting until the last minute on these dates usually means higher rates or nothing available at all. Outside peak windows, 2–4 weeks of lead time is workable for most events.
Lock in your date as soon as your headcount is confirmed. Call 747-737-2460 right now to check availability!
A Pasadena party bus itinerary can cover some of the most iconic venues and neighborhoods in the San Gabriel Valley. From the Rose Bowl to the Huntington to Old Town's bar scene, here is a look at where groups most often ask us to take them.
The Rose Bowl (1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103) is a 92,542-seat National Historic Landmark that has hosted Super Bowls, World Cup finals, and some of the largest concerts ever staged in Southern California. UCLA Bruins football plays its home schedule here from September through November, and the annual Rose Bowl Game on January 1 draws 90,000-plus fans plus tens of thousands of Rose Parade spectators into the same square mile of Arroyo Seco Park. Charter buses enter through designated bus lots on the north side of the stadium, with all parking requiring pre-purchased passes — none sold on site.
We recommend reviewing the official Rose Bowl transportation page before your visit. Address: 1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103. Phone: (626) 577-3100.
The Huntington (1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108) spreads across 207 acres in neighboring San Marino, combining a world-class research library, a major art collection, and 16 distinct botanical gardens including the Chinese Garden (Liu Fang Yuan) and the celebrated Japanese Garden. It is among the most visited cultural destinations in Southern California, drawing scholars, school groups, and families year-round. For charter buses, a designated bus drop-off and parking area is located off Oxford Road — contact the group visits office at (626) 405-2100 to confirm current bus logistics before your trip.
Peak visit days (weekends and school holidays) see the parking lot fill quickly; a bus bypasses that entirely. Address: 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108.
Old Town Pasadena runs roughly 20 walkable blocks along Colorado Boulevard between Pasadena Avenue and Marengo Avenue, packing restaurants, cocktail bars, live music venues, dessert spots, and rooftop lounges into one of the most active nightlife corridors in the San Gabriel Valley. Popular stops include The Tin Horse brewery, The Godfrey Hotel's rooftop terrace, the Yard House on Colorado, and dozens of independent restaurants across Raymond Avenue and Green Street. Street parking on Colorado is metered and enforced late, and the parking structures fill on Friday and Saturday nights by 9 p.m.
A party bus drops your group at the Colorado Boulevard curb and picks everyone up whenever the night ends — no parking scramble, no last-call scramble for rideshares. This is a guest fave for bachelorette parties and birthday crawls across the valley.
The Pasadena Convention Center (300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101) is a 55,000-square-foot convention facility that anchors one of Pasadena's busiest event corridors, hosting everything from medical and technology conferences to consumer expos and the annual Doo Dah Parade. The venue sits adjacent to the Civic Auditorium and the Convention Center Garage, and its proximity to the Hilton Pasadena and Westin Pasadena makes it a natural hub for hotel-to-venue shuttle loops. Drop-off access is available on Green Street curbside, with the bus parking off-site in designated commercial zones.
For conventions drawing attendees from multiple hotels across the 626, a charter bus keeps the shuttle running on time. Address: 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101. Phone: (626) 793-2122.
Descanso Gardens (1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011) is a 150-acre public garden in La Cañada Flintridge, just west of Pasadena, famous for its ancient oak woodland, its 5-acre rose garden (one of the largest in the country), and its celebrated Japanese tea house. The gardens host seasonal events including the popular Enchanted: Forest of Light installation each November through January, which draws tens of thousands of evening visitors and turns the surrounding streets into a parking problem — metered lots fill up well before the timed-entry windows. A charter bus drops your group near the main entrance on Descanso Drive and picks everyone up when the event ends, which is far preferable to hunting for street parking in La Cañada's residential grid after dark.
Address: 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011. Phone: (818) 949-4200.
The Pasadena Civic Auditorium (300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101) is a 3,038-seat performing arts and event venue that shares a campus with the Convention Center and has served as the broadcast home of the Daytime Emmy Awards and various television specials. It hosts a full season of concerts, comedy shows, Broadway touring productions, and high school graduation ceremonies for Pasadena Unified District schools — which means it fills to capacity on some of the most traffic-heavy days on the local calendar. Graduation weekend in June is among the most congested periods on Green Street all year, with families arriving from across Los Angeles County.
A Pasadena bus rental for graduation groups handles the entire day — from morning pickup at the hotel to a post-ceremony dinner downtown — and keeps every family member together without anyone circling the Civic Auditorium parking structure for 45 minutes. Address: 300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101. Phone: (626) 449-7360.