Santa Barbara Winery Tour Charter Bus Rentals
Santabarbaracharterbuscompany.com makes finding wine tour transportation in Santa Barbara, California fast and easy! Fill out one quick form and compare vehicles and online rates from a large network of bus companies serving Santa Barbara in seconds! Whether your group is heading up US-101 to explore tasting rooms along Grand Avenue in Los Olivos, hopping between Pinot Noir producers through the Santa Rita Hills corridor on Highway 246, or spending the afternoon on the urban Santa Barbara Wine Trail in the Funk Zone, Santabarbaracharterbuscompany.com makes it incredibly easy to find and book the right bus for your wine country adventure.
Through a network of independent operators, you'll have your choice of sprinter vans, 15–35 passenger minibuses, and 56-passenger charter buses with quotes in just minutes. Call 805-364-0400 or use our 30-second online quote tool today!
Stop Calling Company After Company for Wine Tour & Brewery Transportation Quotes
Get a free wine tour transportation quote in under 30 seconds — no account required, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing, no calling five different companies to find out who has a bus open on your date! Santabarbaracharterbuscompany.com is a quote-comparison website, not a local bus company. Because we don't own any vehicles, you're never limited to a single fleet. Instead, you fill out one quick form and instantly see vehicles, photos, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Santa Barbara and all of Santa Barbara County.
Whether you need a compact Sprinter van for six wine enthusiasts or a full-size charter bus for a corporate group heading to the Santa Ynez Valley, the right option is right here. Call 805-364-0400 any time for a free quote, or use the online tool now!
Browse Party Buses, Minibuses, and Charter Buses for Wine Tour & Brewery Transportation
We understand that no two Santa Barbara wine tours look the same — and that's exactly why having access to a large network of different buses matters so much! A small group of eight friends exploring the Funk Zone's urban tasting rooms needs something totally different than a 45-person corporate group heading up to Zaca Mesa Winery (6905 Foxen Canyon Rd, Los Olivos, CA 93441) for a private event. Through Santabarbaracharterbuscompany.com, you can compare Sprinter vans and limos for intimate groups, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses for mid-size parties, and full-size charter buses for the biggest gatherings — all with different amenities, colors, and price points to match.
You're never stuck with whatever one company happens to have available. Compare what fits YOUR group and YOUR budget, all in one place!
56 Passenger Charter Bus
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Sprinter Van with Driver
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Vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a transportation company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 805-364-0400 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Explore Los Olivos and the Santa Ynez Valley With the Right Bus
With so many incredible tasting rooms clustered along Grand Avenue and Alamo Pintado Avenue in Los Olivos, a wine tour bus is the smartest way to keep your group together and on schedule! Tasting rooms like Stolpman Vineyards (2434 Alamo Pintado Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441), Beckmen Vineyards (2670 Ontiveros Rd, Los Olivos, CA 93441), and Carhartt Family Wines (2939 Grand Ave, Los Olivos, CA 93441) are all within easy reach of each other — and a minibus or Sprinter van can drop your group right on Grand Avenue, stage nearby, and have everyone back on board the moment the last glass is poured. You set the itinerary.
You pick the stops. You enjoy every pour. Compare available vehicles and pricing for your Santa Ynez Valley wine tour through Santabarbaracharterbuscompany.com today!
Ride the Santa Rita Hills Wine Trail in Comfort
A Sprinter van or minibus is the ideal vehicle for the Santa Rita Hills AVA — and here's why that matters. The Santa Rosa Road corridor that connects producers like Sanford Winery (5010 Santa Rosa Rd, Lompoc, CA 93436), Melville Winery (5185 E Highway 246, Lompoc, CA 93436), and Alma Rosa Winery (7250 Santa Rosa Rd, Buellton, CA 93427) runs through narrow rural stretches where full-size coaches are simply too large to navigate cleanly. A 15- to 25-passenger minibus or Sprinter van handles these roads with ease while still giving your group a comfortable, climate-controlled ride between some of California's best cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producers.
Through Santabarbaracharterbuscompany.com, you can compare the right-sized vehicles for this route — and find one that fits your group and your plans!
Tour the Funk Zone's Urban Wine Trail Without the Parking Headache
With Santabarbaracharterbuscompany.com, you can explore Santa Barbara's walkable urban wine trail — the Funk Zone — without anyone in your group worrying about parking, driving, or splitting up to find rideshares between stops! The Funk Zone's tasting rooms are clustered near Anacapa and Yanonali Streets in downtown Santa Barbara, including Municipal Winemakers (406 E Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101), Pali Wine Co. (205 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101), and Carr Winery (414 N Salsipuedes St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103). Street parking in this neighborhood is extremely limited — a Sprinter van or compact minibus drops your group right at the door and stages nearby while you taste, then picks everyone up when you're ready for the next stop.
No parking scramble. No surge pricing. Just great wine!
Take the Scenic CA-154 Route — In the Right Vehicle
Call it the most beautiful way to reach wine country from Santa Barbara! The San Marcos Pass Road (CA-154) cuts over the Santa Ynez Mountains and drops you straight into the Santa Ynez Valley — but here's what matters for your group: the pass climbs steep grades of up to 7% with tight curves, including the crossing at the historic Cold Spring Arch Bridge, making it a difficult route for full-size motorcoaches. A Sprinter van or a smaller minibus is the right call for this route, giving your group the stunning mountain scenery without the logistical headache.
Through Santabarbaracharterbuscompany.com, you can compare Sprinter vans and smaller minibuses from a network of independent operators serving Santa Barbara — and find the vehicle that handles this route the way it deserves to be handled. Call 805-364-0400 to talk through your options!
Book Early — Santa Barbara Wine Country Fills Fast
Santabarbaracharterbuscompany.com makes it easy to lock in your wine tour transportation well ahead of the busiest dates in Santa Barbara wine country! Harvest season runs September through October and is the single highest-demand stretch of the year — tasting rooms fill, the roads get busy, and buses book out fast. Solvang Danish Days (third weekend of September) draws enormous crowds to the Santa Ynez Valley, Thanksgiving weekend is one of the busiest wine country weekends of the year, and Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley in early October brings another surge of visitors.
Book three to six months ahead for any of those dates — and even further out for harvest weekends. Compare available vehicles and pricing in under 30 seconds through the online quote tool, or call 805-364-0400 any time to hold your date before it's gone!
Wine Tour & Brewery Transportation in Santa Barbara and All the Surrounding Areas
Wherever your group is starting from, Santabarbaracharterbuscompany.com can help you find wine tour transportation that works! Whether you're picking everyone up from hotels along State Street in downtown Santa Barbara, staging from a vacation rental in Solvang, or coordinating pickups across Goleta and Carpinteria before heading north to the vineyards, the network of transportation companies serving the area has you covered. Santabarbaracharterbuscompany.com also helps you find wine tour buses in nearby cities like Ventura, Oxnard, Thousand Oaks, and communities throughout the Central Coast. Fill out one quick form to compare vehicles and pricing from a network of independent operators serving Santa Barbara and the entire surrounding region — and find your perfect wine tour bus in seconds!
How Much Does Wine Tour & Brewery Transportation in Santa Barbara Cost?
| 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 805-364-0400. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Barbara Wine Tour & Brewery Transportation Services
Santabarbaracharterbuscompany.com helps you compare buses rental options; it is not a transportation company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. When you submit the quote form, your trip details go through a booking company so you can review pricing and available vehicles for your date. You compare the options and book through the process shown with your quote.
You fill out one quick form with your pickup location, date, group size, and preferred stops — and in about 30 seconds you'll see vehicles, photos, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara County. No account needed. No waiting for callbacks to get pricing.
Compare your options and book the bus that works for your wine tour, all in one place. Or call 805-364-0400 any time for a free personalized quote!
Santabarbaracharterbuscompany.com is a quote-comparison website, not a bus company. You share your trip details once through the online form, get taken to a results page showing available vehicles and pricing from a national booking platform, and book the bus you want right there online. Transportation is provided by independent operators, and the booking is completed through the national booking company — making the whole process fast, transparent, and easy from start to finish.
No — and this is one of the most important route details for Santa Barbara wine tours. CA-154 over San Marcos Pass has steep grades (up to 7% in sections) and tight curves, including at the Cold Spring Arch Bridge crossing, that make it a difficult route for full-size motorcoaches. If your group wants to take the scenic mountain shortcut to the Santa Ynez Valley, a Sprinter van or a smaller minibus is the right vehicle.
Mention your preferred route when you request your quote and the network will match you with the appropriate vehicle.
A Sprinter van or 15- to 25-passenger minibus is the best fit for the Santa Rita Hills corridor. Santa Rosa Road and the rural access roads connecting producers like Sanford, Melville, and Alma Rosa run narrow in sections, and full-size coaches can struggle with the turns and clearances. A smaller vehicle handles the route cleanly while still giving your group a comfortable, climate-controlled ride between some of California's finest cool-climate Pinot Noir estates.
Compare available Sprinter vans and minibuses through the online quote tool in under 30 seconds!
Harvest season — September through October — is the single highest-demand period for wine tour transportation in Santa Barbara County. Thanksgiving weekend is also extremely busy, as is Solvang Danish Days (third weekend of September) and Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley in early October. Memorial Day through Labor Day is peak summer season across the region.
For any of those dates, book three to six months in advance. Waiting until the last minute means limited vehicle availability and higher pricing — the earlier you compare, the better your options!
Yes! Street parking in the Funk Zone is extremely limited, which is exactly why a Sprinter van or compact minibus is such a smart choice for the urban wine trail. Your bus drops the group near the tasting room entrance — along Yanonali or Anacapa Street — and stages nearby while you taste.
When your group is ready for the next stop, the bus is right there. No parking scramble, no rideshare surge pricing, and nobody gets separated between stops. Mention the Funk Zone stops when you submit your quote request!
Most Santa Barbara wine tour groups comfortably visit three to five tasting rooms in a full day, depending on how long you linger at each stop and how spread out your route is. A Los Olivos village crawl — where tasting rooms are steps apart on Grand Avenue — can pack in more stops than a Santa Rita Hills route where wineries are spread along a 20-mile rural corridor. When you call 805-364-0400, a live agent can help you think through your itinerary and make sure the vehicle and timing work for the stops you have in mind!