56 Passenger Charter Bus
Planning group transportation in the Coachella Valley doesn't have to be complicated. Whether you're heading to Acrisure Arena for a concert, shuttling guests to the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden, or organizing a weekend at Coachella, Cathedralcitycharterbuscompany.com puts buses, prices, and options from a large network of transportation companies right in front of you — in seconds, with no account required. Call 760-841-2880 or use the online quote tool now!
Cathedralcitycharterbuscompany.com helps you skip the part where you call five different bus companies, describe your trip five different times, and wait on five different callbacks. Fill out one quick form, and you'll instantly see vehicles, photos, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Palm Desert and the entire Coachella Valley. That's it — one form, one results page, all your options side by side.
Want a party bus with a built-in bar and LED lighting? A 56-passenger motorcoach with WiFi and reclining seats for a long haul to Los Angeles? A sprinter van for a small group airport run to Palm Springs International?
Request the amenities you want, compare pictures and prices side by side in seconds, and choose the bus that works for you. Buses are available statewide for both local trips through the valley and long-distance runs to LA, Las Vegas, and beyond. No account is needed, and a free quote is always available online or by phone at 760-841-2880.
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Your Palm Desert bus rental price depends on a handful of factors: the type and size of bus you need, how long you need it, where you're going, and the time of year you're traveling. Peak season in the Coachella Valley — January through April, when the BNP Paribas Open, Coachella, and Stagecoach all pack the valley — means higher demand and tighter availability across the entire region. Booking early is always the move.
The fastest way to see numbers for your specific trip is to use the 30-second online quote tool right on this page. Enter your date, group size, and pickup location, and you'll land on a results page showing vehicles, photos, amenities, and pricing from a network of bus companies serving Palm Desert — no account, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing, no guessing. Or call 760-841-2880 any time and a live agent will build a custom quote around your exact itinerary.
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| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205 – $385+ | $225 – $410+ | $1,650 – $2,950+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225 – $370+ | $255 – $385+ | $1,815 – $2,415+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.90 – $8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $355+ | $220 – $370+ | $1,540 – $2,255+ | $5.65 – $8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $350+ | $195 – $365+ | $1,420 – $2,180+ | $5.40 – $7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $330+ | $190 – $350+ | $1,210 – $1,990+ | $5.00 – $7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180 – $310+ | $180 – $330+ | $1,150 – $1,880+ | $4.75 – $6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $426+ | $265 – $460+ | $1,827 – $2,954+ | $6.75 – $9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190 – $373+ | $218 – $466+ | $1,395 – $2,848+ | $5.00 – $6.95+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| School Bus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.00 – $7.60+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an instant price quote for your trip, request an online quote or call 760-841-2880. | ||||

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Cross off group transportation from your planning list in minutes — Cathedralcitycharterbuscompany.com makes it genuinely that simple. Because Cathedralcitycharterbuscompany.com is not a local bus company and doesn't own any vehicles, you're never limited to whatever one fleet happens to have parked on a lot. Instead, you get access to a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley, all in one place.
You share your trip details once. You see your curated results with vehicle photos, amenity lists, and transparent pricing. You pick the bus that fits your group and your budget.
That's the whole process — and it happens in minutes, not days. Whether you need a compact sprinter van for a small executive group heading to a meeting in Palm Springs, or a fleet of 56-passenger motorcoaches to move hundreds of attendees through a multi-day convention, the network has options at every scale.
And if the results page doesn't show exactly what you need, a live support team is available every day of the year at 760-841-2880 to build a completely custom package around your headcount, your dates, and your itinerary. You get TONS of different bus types, TONS of different amenities, and prices to fit YOUR needs. Find your next bus rental the smart way!
Use Cathedralcitycharterbuscompany.com to find group transportation for virtually any occasion in Palm Desert and the surrounding Coachella Valley. From airport transfers and concert shuttles to corporate events, school field trips, weddings, and wine tours, the network covers every trip type. Browse the services below and find the one that fits your group!

Let a bus handle the airport run so nobody in your group is stuck figuring out parking, rideshare surge pricing, or how to split seven people across two cars with luggage. Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) (3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262) is the closest major airport to Palm Desert at roughly seven miles west via Highway 111 — a quick, straightforward run that's a natural fit for a sprinter van or minibus. For larger groups flying into Ontario International Airport (ONT) (2900 E Airport Dr, Ontario, CA 91761), about 75 miles west on I-10, or Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) roughly 125 miles out, a full-size charter bus with undercarriage luggage bays makes the longer drive comfortable for everyone.
At PSP, commercial vehicles and charter buses use the designated ground transportation curb on the arrivals level outside baggage claim. Have your group coordinator call for the bus once everyone has collected their luggage and is standing curbside together — not before. Compare airport shuttles from a network of bus companies serving Palm Desert and find the right size vehicle for your group in under 30 seconds!

It's one of the best live music regions in the country — and getting there is half the battle. Acrisure Arena (75702 Varner Rd, Palm Desert, CA 92211) hosts the Firebirds, major touring concerts, UFC events, and family shows year-round with a capacity of 11,000. The arena sits just off Cook Street and I-10, and oversized vehicle drop-off and parking are coordinated on a per-event basis — contact the arena's guest services in advance to confirm your bus's staging assignment for the night.
Then there's the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach at Empire Polo Club (81800 Avenue 51, Indio, CA 92201), about ten miles east of Palm Desert via Highway 111. Private charter buses use the designated motorcoach drop-off area on Avenue 51 near the main entrance during festival weekends. Jefferson Street and Monroe Street near Indio see massive congestion on festival days — a charter bus navigates the route while your group starts the party on board.
Coachella and Stagecoach weekends book out six months or more in advance, so don't wait!

Whatever your corporate event looks like in the Coachella Valley — a multi-day conference at the Palm Springs Convention Center (277 N Avenida Caballeros, Palm Springs, CA 92262), a client retreat at JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa (74855 Country Club Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260), or a team off-site spread across multiple valley properties — Cathedralcitycharterbuscompany.com makes the transportation the easy part. One bus keeps your attendees on the same schedule instead of splitting your team across a dozen rental cars on Highway 111.
Full-size charter buses come with WiFi, power outlets, reclining seats, and onboard restrooms — so your team can prep for the first session on the ride in and decompress on the way back. Compare corporate shuttle packages from a network of bus companies serving Palm Desert and the entire Coachella Valley. Call 760-841-2880 to get a custom quote built around your conference schedule!

A recurring employee shuttle takes the daily commute stress off your team's plate entirely. Instead of every employee navigating Highway 111 congestion or hunting for parking at a resort property or business campus, one bus picks everyone up, runs the route on your schedule, and drops them at the door. During peak Coachella Valley season — January through April — that commute can turn ugly fast, especially around major event weekends when the entire valley's road network tightens up.
Cathedralcitycharterbuscompany.com helps you find employee shuttle service built around the schedule your company actually runs. Set your pickup points, your timing, and your headcount, then compare available vehicles from a network of transportation providers serving Palm Desert. Daily routes, weekly runs, temporary coverage during a parking lot closure, or long-term recurring service — compare your options and find what fits.
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From personnel moves and training event shuttles to base transfers and multi-day government conference transportation, Cathedralcitycharterbuscompany.com helps you compare minibuses and full-size charter buses for official group travel throughout the Coachella Valley and the greater Inland Empire. Whether you're coordinating a group of 15 or moving 200 personnel across multiple pickup points, the network has vehicle options at every scale.
ADA-accessible buses with wheelchair ramps, wider aisle clearance, and accessible restrooms are available through the network — just mention your accessibility requirements when you submit your trip details. Compare government and military transportation options from a large network of independently owned bus companies serving Palm Desert and the surrounding region. Call 760-841-2880 any time for a custom quote!

Cathedralcitycharterbuscompany.com can help you find a full-size motorcoach for long-distance group travel from Palm Desert to Los Angeles (~2 hours west on I-10), Las Vegas (~4 hours north on I-15), San Diego (~2.5 hours southwest), or anywhere across California and the Southwest. Full-size 56-passenger charter buses come with reclining seats, climate control, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, and large undercarriage luggage bays — everything your group needs to actually enjoy the ride instead of enduring it.
Desert Hills Premium Outlets in Cabazon (48400 Seminole Dr, Cabazon, CA 92230) is a popular 30-mile group shopping run west on I-10, with designated free bus and RV parking on the west side of the property. Compare long-distance charter buses from a network of bus companies serving Palm Desert and find the right vehicle for your trip in under 30 seconds!

These are the moments that deserve a great ride — milestone birthdays, anniversary dinners, family reunions, graduation celebrations, and every other occasion that brings your people together. Instead of splitting your group across multiple cars and spending half the night coordinating who goes where, one bus keeps everyone together from the first pickup to the last drop-off.
Palm Desert's El Paseo Shopping District (El Paseo, Palm Desert, CA 92260) is a gorgeous two-mile stretch of galleries, boutiques, and restaurants perfect for a private group evening. Sunnylands Center & Gardens (37977 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270) makes a stunning backdrop for a private group visit — buses drop off at the main entrance on Bob Hope Drive. Compare private event buses from a network of transportation companies serving Palm Desert and find your perfect vehicle today!

If you're planning prom transportation for Desert Sands Unified, Palm Springs Unified, or Coachella Valley Unified students, the single most important thing to know is this: book early. Prom season in April and May is one of the busiest stretches of the year across the entire Coachella Valley bus market — Palm Desert High School, Xavier College Preparatory, Shadow Hills High School, La Quinta High School, and every other school in the valley all compete for the same vehicles on the same spring weekends. Waiting until March means higher prices and limited availability.
A 15- to 50-passenger party bus comes with a built-in bar, color-changing LED lighting, a premium Bluetooth sound system, flat-panel TVs, and wraparound perimeter seating — the perfect setup for a night your group will never forget. Compare prom party buses and minibuses from a network of bus companies serving Palm Desert. Call 760-841-2880 to lock in your date before it's gone!

With Cathedralcitycharterbuscompany.com, renting a bus for your congregation, retreat, or faith community event is straightforward and simple. Whether you need a 15-passenger minibus for a small group heading to a weekend retreat in the San Bernardino Mountains or a 56-passenger motorcoach for a full congregation trip to a regional conference, the network has vehicles at every scale to match your group's needs.
ADA-accessible buses are available through the network — just mention your accessibility requirements when you request your quote. Weekly service runs, one-time event shuttles, multi-day retreat transportation — compare religious group bus options from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Palm Desert and the Coachella Valley. Call 760-841-2880 any time to get started!

No more chasing down parent chaperone drivers or packing students into a fleet of minivans! Cathedralcitycharterbuscompany.com makes it easy to compare school buses, minibuses, and full-size charter buses for field trips and school events across the Coachella Valley. Living Desert Zoo and Gardens (47900 Portola Ave, Palm Desert, CA 92260) is one of the most popular field trip destinations in the valley — the zoo's own directions page notes that buses and RVs use the overflow lot on the south side of Portola Avenue, with group reservations required for groups of 15 or more.
Match the bus to your exact student-and-chaperone headcount, keep the whole class on one itinerary, and compare available options from a network of bus companies serving Palm Desert. ADA-accessible vehicles are available on request — just mention it when you submit your trip details. Compare field trip buses in under 30 seconds right online!

View instant online quotes for sporting event transportation to some of the biggest venues and events in the Coachella Valley! The Indian Wells Tennis Garden (78-200 Miles Ave, Indian Wells, CA 92210) hosts the BNP Paribas Open — one of the largest tennis tournaments in the world, with Stadium 1 holding 16,100 fans — in early March each year. The tournament's own transportation page confirms a general drop-off/pick-up zone at Gate 10 and free general parking accessed via Miles Avenue; private charter buses coordinate drop-off directly with the venue.
This is the single highest-demand week of the year for Coachella Valley bus rentals — book six months out or more.
For golf fans, PGA WEST (55955 PGA Blvd, La Quinta, CA 92253) hosts The American Express PGA Tour event each January. Compare sports team and sporting event charter buses from a network of transportation companies serving Palm Desert. Call 760-841-2880 to lock in your game-day bus!

Just imagine your guests arriving together, on time, without anyone stressing about parking on a resort property or navigating Highway 111 after a few glasses of wine. A wedding shuttle bus makes that happen — hotel pickups, ceremony transfers, reception shuttles, and late-night returns, all handled by one bus running on your itinerary.
The Coachella Valley is home to stunning wedding venues including the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa and The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage (68900 Frank Sinatra Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270). You can even request available white, black, or silver vehicles to match your wedding colors. Compare wedding shuttle buses from a network of transportation companies serving Palm Desert — and call 760-841-2880 to lock in your date well before peak season fills the calendar!

With Cathedralcitycharterbuscompany.com, booking a wine tour or brewery crawl in and around the Coachella Valley is easy — and the ride becomes part of the experience. The Temecula wine country (roughly 60 miles southwest via I-10 and I-215) is one of Southern California's most popular group wine tour destinations, and a charter bus or party bus gets your group there and back without anyone worrying about the drive home. Closer to home, the valley's casino resort scene — including Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa (32250 Bob Hope Dr, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270) — makes for a great evening itinerary with a bus handling all the logistics.
You set the stops. You set the timing. Your group rides together from the first pour to the last stop.
Compare wine tour and brewery buses from a network of transportation companies serving Palm Desert — enter your trip details to get instant pricing in under 30 seconds!
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Cathedralcitycharterbuscompany.com makes it easy to find group transportation throughout the entire Coachella Valley and beyond! Whether you need a bus in Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio, Cathedral City, Coachella, or Desert Hot Springs, the network of transportation companies covers the whole region. Fill out one form to compare vehicles and pricing from a large network of bus companies serving Palm Desert and every nearby city!

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The Coachella Valley has two very distinct seasons. Peak season runs January through April — the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden (early March), Coachella (Weekends 1 and 2 in April), and Stagecoach (Weekend 3 in April) are the three highest-demand windows of the year, and buses book out months in advance. The American Express golf tournament at PGA WEST in January and Modernism Week in Palm Springs in February add further pressure.
If your dates are flexible, late June through August and early September are the lowest-demand periods, though summer temperatures in the valley regularly exceed 110°F. The cheapest booking windows are typically mid-summer and mid-November outside of the holiday season.
Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) is the closest at roughly seven miles west of Palm Desert via Highway 111 — about 15 to 20 minutes off-peak. Ontario International Airport (ONT) is approximately 75 miles west on I-10, about 75 to 90 minutes off-peak. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is roughly 125 miles west, typically two to two-and-a-half hours depending on traffic.
For groups flying into ONT or LAX, a full-size charter bus with undercarriage luggage bays makes the longer drive comfortable for everyone.
Acrisure Arena sits just off Cook Street near the I-10 interchange in the Coachella Valley Expo complex. Buses use the designated drop-off area on Varner Road at the main entrance. Oversized vehicle parking and bus staging are coordinated on a per-event basis — contact the arena's guest services at 760-841-2880 before your event to confirm your bus's specific staging assignment.
The Acrisure Arena directions and parking page has current access details for each event.
Both festivals take place at Empire Polo Club, about ten miles east of Palm Desert via Highway 111. Private charter buses use the designated motorcoach drop-off area on Avenue 51 near the main entrance. Groups without valid wristbands are not permitted past security checkpoints.
Jefferson Street and Monroe Street near Indio see massive congestion on festival days — plan your arrival and departure windows accordingly and build in extra time. The official Coachella parking and transportation FAQ has current shuttle and drop-off details for each festival weekend. Coachella and Stagecoach weekends are the two most competitive booking periods in the entire Coachella Valley — book your bus six months or more in advance.
The Indian Wells Tennis Garden hosts the BNP Paribas Open in early March each year. Private charter buses coordinate drop-off directly with the venue; the tournament's own FAQ page confirms a drop-off/pick-up zone at Gate 10 and free general parking accessed via Miles Avenue. Complimentary shuttles are also available for guests with official hotel packages during peak attendance days — confirm your specific bus drop-off and staging plan with the venue's group services team before the tournament begins.
This is the single highest-demand period of the year for Coachella Valley bus rentals. Book six months out or more.
Yes — and it's one of the most popular long-day group trips from the Coachella Valley. Temecula wine country is roughly 60 miles southwest of Palm Desert via I-10 west to I-215 south, typically about 75 to 90 minutes each way depending on traffic. A charter bus or party bus keeps your whole group together for the ride, handles all the navigation, and means nobody in your group has to be the designated driver on the way home.
Party buses with built-in bars, LED lighting, and Bluetooth sound systems are especially popular for wine tour groups. Compare Temecula wine tour buses from a network of transportation companies serving Palm Desert — enter your trip details to get instant pricing in under 30 seconds!
For most Palm Desert trips, booking three to six months in advance gives you the best vehicle selection and the most competitive pricing. For the valley's peak demand windows — the BNP Paribas Open (early March), Coachella Weekend 1 and Weekend 2 (April), Stagecoach (April), and prom season (April through May) — book six months out or more. Waiting until the last minute on any of those dates means higher rates and a real risk of no availability at all.
For off-peak trips in summer or fall, two to four weeks of lead time is workable, though earlier is always better. Call 760-841-2880 right now to lock in your date!
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