Santa Monica Airport Transfer Charter Bus Rentals
View instant online quotes from a large network of bus companies serving Santa Monica, California — and find the right airport transportation for your group in under 30 seconds! Whether your group is heading to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) just 8 miles down Lincoln Boulevard, catching a flight out of Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), or landing at Long Beach Airport (LGB), Santamonicacharterbusservices.com makes finding group airport transportation fast and easy! Fill out one quick form, compare buses and pricing from a network of independently owned transportation companies, and book — all without creating an account.
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Santa Monica Airport Transportation Made Easy
Santamonicacharterbusservices.com lets you compare airport transportation options across Santa Monica and the entire Westside of Los Angeles from one simple form — without calling five different companies or waiting on callbacks. Santamonicacharterbusservices.com is not a bus company. It's a quote-comparison and referral website that brings together a large network of independently owned transportation companies so you can see more vehicles, more packages, and more price points than any single operator offers. You fill out your trip details once, and a results page loads with available buses, photos, and upfront pricing from providers serving Santa Monica and the surrounding area.
Whether you need a sprinter van for a small executive group or a 56-passenger charter bus for a large team, the options are right there to compare. Call 424-428-1160 any time or use the online quote tool to get started!
Browse Party Buses, Minibuses, and Charter Buses for Airport Transportation
Every group heading to or from a Los Angeles-area airport has different needs — and through Santamonicacharterbusservices.com, you can compare the exact vehicle that fits yours. A 15- to 35-passenger minibus is a great pick for mid-size groups shuttling between hotels along Ocean Avenue and the LAX Transportation Hub, with overhead compartments for carry-ons and climate control for the ride. A 56-passenger charter bus gives large groups undercarriage luggage bays for full-size suitcases, reclining seats, and onboard WiFi for longer runs to Ontario International Airport (ONT) (2500 E Airport Dr, Ontario, CA 91761) or John Wayne Airport (SNA) (18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707).
Sprinter vans handle smaller executive groups efficiently. Compare pictures, amenities, and pricing in one place — and find the bus that works for your group!
56 Passenger Charter Bus
35 Passenger Minibus
30 Passenger Minibus
28 Passenger Minibus
25 Passenger Minibus
20 Passenger Minibus
18 Passenger Minibus
15 Passenger Minibus
15-50 Passenger Party Buses
Sprinter Van with Driver
Sprinter Limo
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 424-428-1160 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
LAX Charter Bus Rentals & Airport Transfers From Santa Monica
Planning an airport run to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) (1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045) from Santa Monica? The drive is only about 8 miles, but Los Angeles drivers lose 119 hours per year to congestion according to the INRIX 2024 Global Traffic Scorecard — the worst in the United States — and the I-405 between Santa Monica and LAX is one of the most congested stretches in the country. A charter bus skips the caravan of cars and takes your whole group in one vehicle, with luggage handled and timing locked in.
One critical detail before you go: LAX's Automated People Mover (APM) is part of the airport's ongoing modernization, and charter buses use designated ground-transportation areas rather than the old terminal curbs. Confirm the approach on the LAX ground transportation page before your trip, and have your group coordinator call the bus once everyone is assembled at the hub, ready to board. LAX's charter bus lot is at 6226 W. 96th Street, with access from 96th Street, so your bus has a named staging point away from the terminal roadway when it is waiting for an arriving group; see the official LAX charter bus lot relocation instructions for the current access map.
Cross-Town Airport Transfers to Hollywood Burbank and Long Beach
Cross-town airport runs to Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) (2627 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505) and Long Beach Airport (LGB) (4100 Donald Douglas Dr, Long Beach, CA 90808) are two of the most popular alternatives for Santa Monica groups who want to avoid LAX entirely. BUR sits about 25 miles northeast via US-101 and I-5 — smaller, easier to navigate, and far less congested than LAX, with curbside pickup directly outside baggage claim at the arrivals level. LGB is roughly 28 miles southeast via I-405 and I-710, with ground transportation pickup on the south side of the terminal at the arrivals curb.
Both airports are well-suited for a minibus or full-size charter bus, and through Santamonicacharterbusservices.com, you can compare available vehicles and pricing for either run from one quick form. Call 424-428-1160 to get a quote for your specific dates and pickup location!
Check the Route Before You Book — Santa Monica to LAX Without the 405
Check this before your group plans its departure window: the fastest route from Santa Monica to LAX is often Lincoln Boulevard south to Sepulveda Boulevard — a surface-street run of about 8 miles that completely avoids the I-405 and its notorious congestion. Off-peak, this route takes 20 to 30 minutes. During morning rush (7–9am) or the brutal afternoon window (3–7pm), the I-405 southbound can add 40 to 60 minutes to the same trip, and that delay lands directly on groups trying to make a flight.
California law also caps commercial vehicle idling at 5 minutes per the California Air Resources Board idling regulations, so your bus stages nearby and pulls to the curb once your group is assembled and ready — not before. Build your departure window around the route, not just the flight time, and call 424-428-1160 to lock in a pickup schedule that holds even on a congested morning.
Through Santamonicacharterbusservices.com, Find Buses for Ontario and John Wayne Airport Runs
Through Santamonicacharterbusservices.com, finding a charter bus for longer airport runs from Santa Monica is just as easy as booking a quick LAX transfer. Ontario International Airport (ONT) sits roughly 55 miles east via I-10 — a 60- to 90-minute run off-peak that's become a popular LAX alternative as passenger volume grows. John Wayne Airport (SNA) is about 50 miles southeast via I-405, serving Orange County with a manageable 60- to 90-minute drive.
For either run, a full-size 56-passenger charter bus with reclining seats, onboard WiFi, and undercarriage luggage bays makes the longer distance comfortable for your group. Compare available vehicles for your specific dates from a network of transportation companies serving Santa Monica and the greater LA area — all in one place, no account needed!
With One Search, Compare Every Airport Bus Option for Your Santa Monica Group
With one search on Santamonicacharterbusservices.com, you can compare sprinter vans, minibuses, and full-size charter buses for any airport run from Santa Monica — and see pricing from a network of independently owned transportation companies in under 30 seconds. You're never limited to one fleet or one price point. Enter your pickup location, your airport, your date, and your group size, and a results page loads with available vehicles, photos, and upfront pricing side by side.
If you'd rather talk it through, a live team is available every day of the year at 424-428-1160 to help you find the right bus for your headcount and your schedule. No account required, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing, no guessing — just the bus that works for your group, booked and ready. Find your next airport bus rental the smart way with Santamonicacharterbusservices.com!
You Can Find and Book Airport Transportation in Santa Monica and Any Nearby City!
Whether your group is departing from a hotel on the Third Street Promenade, a corporate office in Brentwood, or a private residence in Pacific Palisades, Santamonicacharterbusservices.com helps you find airport transportation from Santa Monica and every nearby community. Need a bus from Venice, Culver City, West Hollywood, or Marina del Rey? The network of transportation companies serving this website covers the entire Westside of Los Angeles, so you can find and compare buses no matter where your group is starting from.
You can also easily find Los Angeles charter buses, Malibu bus rentals, and transportation from communities across the greater LA area — all from one quick form. Enter your pickup location, date, and group size to see instant pricing from providers serving your area!
How Much Does Airport Transportation in Santa Monica Cost?
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $215 – $400+ | $235 – $425+ | $1,720 – $3,040+ | $6.40 – $9.15+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $235 – $385+ | $265 – $400+ | $1,890 – $2,495+ | $6.40 – $9.15+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $215 – $380+ | $250 – $395+ | $1,740 – $2,415+ | $6.10 – $8.80+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $370+ | $230 – $385+ | $1,605 – $2,335+ | $5.85 – $8.45+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $365+ | $205 – $380+ | $1,480 – $2,260+ | $5.60 – $8.10+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $355+ | $200 – $370+ | $1,355 – $2,155+ | $5.35 – $7.70+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $345+ | $200 – $365+ | $1,260 – $2,065+ | $5.20 – $7.45+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $325+ | $190 – $345+ | $1,200 – $1,950+ | $4.95 – $7.15+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $260 – $445+ | $280 – $480+ | $1,905 – $3,065+ | $6.95 – $10.20+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $200 – $390+ | $230 – $485+ | $1,455 – $2,950+ | $5.20 – $7.15+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $200 – $355+ | $200 – $370+ | $1,355 – $2,155+ | $5.35 – $7.70+ |
| 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 424-428-1160. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Monica Airport Transportation Services
You fill out one quick form with your pickup location, airport, date, and group size — and a results page loads with available buses, photos, and upfront pricing from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Santa Monica and the LA area. Santamonicacharterbusservices.com is not a bus company; it's a quote-comparison and referral website that puts multiple options in front of you at once, so you're never limited to one fleet or one price. No account required. Call 424-428-1160 any time for a free quote!
Answer a few quick questions in the 30-second online quote tool, and you'll land on a results page showing available vehicles and pricing from a network of independent transportation companies serving your route through a national booking platform. Review the options side by side — bus size, amenities, price — pick the one that fits your group, and book right online. If you need help or have a specific itinerary in mind, call 424-428-1160 and a live agent will build a custom package around your trip details!
No. Santa Monica Airport (SMO) remains open as a general aviation airport; the City of Santa Monica plans to close it at midnight on December 31, 2028 under its agreement with the FAA. JSX operates from the airport under a permit through November 30, 2028, while the city plans future park uses for the site. Groups traveling to or from Santa Monica use LAX (8 miles south), Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) (25 miles northeast), Long Beach Airport (LGB) (28 miles southeast), or Ontario International Airport (ONT) (55 miles east).
Since the LAX Automated People Mover (APM) is part of the airport's 2026 modernization program, arriving passengers should follow the airport's current ground-transportation instructions rather than heading to an old terminal curb. Charter buses use designated charter-bus areas, and your group should be assembled with all luggage before calling for pickup. Confirm current details on the LAX ground transportation page before your trip.
Lincoln Boulevard south to Sepulveda Boulevard is often the fastest surface-street route — about 8 miles with no I-405 exposure. Off-peak, the drive takes 20 to 30 minutes. During morning rush (7–9am) or afternoon peak (3–7pm), the I-405 southbound can add 40 to 60 minutes.
Build your departure window around the actual traffic window, not just the posted drive time. A charter bus locks in your pickup schedule so your group leaves together, on time, without coordinating a caravan of cars through Westside congestion.
For most trips, booking two to four weeks out gives you the best vehicle selection and pricing. For peak travel windows — Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's, Spring Break (March–April), Coachella weekend (mid-April), and summer beach season (June–August) — book six to eight weeks out or more. Santa Monica is one of the most in-demand pickup markets on the Westside, and high-demand dates fill fast across the network.
The earlier you compare, the more options you'll have to choose from. Call 424-428-1160 to lock in your date!
Yes — multi-stop hotel loops are one of the most common airport setups booked through the network. A typical Santa Monica run might loop the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows (101 Wilshire Blvd), Shutters on the Beach (1 Pico Blvd), and Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel (1700 Ocean Ave) before heading south to LAX. Add roughly 10 minutes per stop when building your departure window, and list your stops in order when you submit the quote form so pricing reflects the full route.
Call 424-428-1160 to walk through a multi-stop itinerary with a live agent!
Yes! Through the network, you can find buses for transfers from Santa Monica to the Port of Los Angeles (425 S Palos Verdes St, San Pedro, CA 90731) roughly 28 miles south, or the Port of Long Beach approximately 30 miles southeast. Many groups combine a cruise port transfer with an airport pickup — flying into LAX, transferring to a Santa Monica hotel, and then riding to the cruise terminal on embarkation morning.
Fill out one form or call 424-428-1160 to compare vehicles and pricing for your full itinerary!