Shuttle Bus Rentals in Burbank

In October 2023, a Burbank-based production studio chartered a 56-passenger charter bus for a full-day company outing to Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. The trip began with a 7:30 a.m. pickup at the studio’s lot near Olive Avenue and Hollywood Way, with the driver navigating I-5 southbound through downtown Los Angeles to reach the park before 9:00 a.m. opening. The bus was able to drop the group off at the designated charter bus loading zone on Downtown Drive near Harbor Boulevard, then park in the Toy Story Lot for the duration of the day. The group reconvened at 7:00 p.m. for the return trip, arriving back in Burbank by 8:30 p.m. The total cost for the day—including base rate, driver, and parking fees—came to $1,900.

Approximate Travel Time: 1–1.5 hours each way, depending on traffic

Golden Oak Animation, a production studio located near the Burbank Empire Center, organizes an annual creative retreat to brainstorm upcoming projects away from the office distractions. For this year’s getaway, they booked a trip to the Ace Hotel & Swim Club in Palm Springs. To ensure their team of 50 animators and writers traveled together comfortably, they requested a premium 56-passenger motorcoach equipped with plush reclining seats, air conditioning to handle the desert heat, and onboard WiFi for last-minute emails. The group departed Burbank on a Friday at 9:00 AM and returned the following Sunday afternoon. Since the driver required overnight accommodation for this multi-day trip, the client covered the driver's hotel stay to ensure safety and compliance. The total cost for the three-day round trip reservation, including the 56-passenger charter bus rental and the driver’s lodging stipend, came to $5,150.

Approximate Travel Time: ~ 2 Hours

In May 2023, a production company in Burbank needed to transport a crew of 18 people to Santa Barbara for a two-day location shoot. They booked a 20-passenger minibus to ensure everyone had space for themselves and their equipment. The minibus picked up the crew at 6:00 a.m. from the company's office on Olive Avenue, made a quick stop at a coffee shop on Riverside Drive, and then took the 101 freeway north. The bus arrived in Santa Barbara by 8:30 a.m., parked at the base camp on Cabrillo Boulevard, and stayed with the crew all day while they moved between shooting locations. The minibus returned to Burbank at 7:00 p.m. The cost for this round-trip Burbank to Santa Barbara mini bus rental was $2,500.

Estimated travel time: 2 hours (one way)

A production company based in Burbank booked a mini bus to get their staff to a concert at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. The group of 18 was picked up at their office off Magnolia Blvd, shuttled down the 101 to the 110, and dropped off near the Pincay Drive rideshare lot for the event. The driver stayed onsite with the vehicle for the duration of the concert, then picked the group up at the same location for the return trip to Burbank. This Burbank minibus rental cost $1,340, including parking fees at SoFi. The company chose a minibus because it was the right size for their group and easier to maneuver in and out of the stadium area than a full-size charter bus or multiple rideshares.

Approximate travel time: 1 hour each way

When a local film production company needed to get a crew of 20 to the L.A. Convention Center for a three-day industry expo, they booked a Burbank minibus rental to keep everyone together and on time. The minibus picked up the group at their office on Magnolia Blvd. each morning at 7 a.m., navigated traffic down the 101 and 110 freeways, and dropped them at the convention center’s designated bus loading zone on Pico Blvd. The driver then parked nearby and waited until the group finished each day around 6 p.m. The minibus provided comfortable seating for everyone, storage space for camera equipment, and reliable transportation that kept the project on schedule.
The total cost for the three-day mini bus rental was $3,600, which included parking fees at the convention center.

Estimated travel time: 45-60 minutes (depending on traffic)

In May 2023, a local church organized a summer youth retreat and needed reliable transportation for 60 participants from Burbank to Huntington Beach. They scheduled a pickup at 7:00 AM from the church parking lot at 321 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank, CA 91502, aiming to arrive at Huntington Beach by 9:00 AM for a full day of activities. The trip included a return journey at 5:00 PM, ensuring everyone was back in Burbank by 7:00 PM. The church opted for two 40-passenger shuttle buses to accommodate the group comfortably, allowing space for coolers and beach gear. The driver followed the I-5 S and CA-22 W route to avoid downtown Los Angeles traffic during rush hour. The total cost for the day, including driver and fuel, was $3,800.

Estimated Travel Time: ~2 hours each way

For a large group attending a summer concert at the Hollywood Bowl, a local tour operator booked two 28-passenger shuttle buses to handle transportation for 45 guests staying at hotels near the Burbank Airport. The driver picked up each small group at their hotel curb, then took I-5 south to the Bowl, dropping everyone at the designated rideshare/shuttle lot on Odin Street. While guests attended the concert, the driver waited at a staging lot nearby, then returned the group to Burbank after the show. The trip was about 30 minutes each way depending on traffic. The operator paid $1,900 for both shuttle buses for the evening, which included a $50 parking fee at the Hollywood Bowl lot.

Estimated Travel Time: ~ 30 minutes

A film production company booked a private shuttle bus to transport 30 cast and crew members from Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) to Universal Studios Hollywood for a weeklong shoot. They needed a reliable, comfortable, and private transportation option to accommodate everyone and their luggage. The company chose Shuttlebus.net because we offer flexible scheduling, modern amenities like WiFi and power outlets, and a proven track record of serving the entertainment industry in Burbank. The shuttle bus picked up the group at BUR's designated charter zone and dropped them off at Universal's production entrance, completing the trip in under 30 minutes.
The total cost for the roundtrip shuttle bus rental was $1,800.

Estimated Travel Time: ~ 20 minutes

In 2023, a Burbank-based film studio organized a team-building event at Dodger Stadium for 60 employees. The event coordinator booked a 56-passenger shuttle bus to transport staff from the studio lot on Olive Avenue to the stadium. The bus departed at 4:30 p.m. for a 7:10 p.m. game, allowing for rush-hour traffic on I-5 South and the usual congestion at the Sunset Boulevard exit. The driver dropped the group at the designated charter bus unloading zone on Stadium Way and waited in Lot N during the game. After the final out, the group reboarded for a 30-minute ride back to Burbank. The studio paid $1,750 for the day, which included parking fees.

Approximate travel time: 30–45 minutes

A group of 12 friends from Burbank wanted to celebrate a 30th birthday with a night out in Hollywood, hitting bars along Hollywood Boulevard and ending at a club near Hollywood & Highland. Instead of splitting into multiple rideshares and worrying about parking, they booked a Burbank party bus rental with Shuttlebus.net for a 6-hour evening. The bus picked them up at a house near Magnolia Park in Burbank, took them to several stops along Hollywood Boulevard, and waited while they partied. The cost for the 20-passenger party bus rental was $1,700, which included the fuel surcharge. Divided among 12 people, it worked out to about $140 per person for private transportation and unlimited snacks on board.

Estimated Travel Time: ~25 minutes (one way)

An entertainment company in Burbank booked a party bus for a team outing to Crypto.com Arena for a Lakers game. The plan was to pick up 18 employees at their office near Olive Avenue at 5:30 PM, head downtown for a 7:30 PM tipoff, and get everyone home comfortably after the game. With rush hour traffic on the 5 and 110 freeways, the trip took about 45 minutes each way, but the group enjoyed the ride with drinks, music, and comfortable seating. Parking at the arena was handled by the driver, who dropped the group off curbside and parked the bus nearby until the game ended around 10:00 PM. The company paid $1,700 for a 6-hour party bus rental, which included driver accommodations.

Estimated Travel Time: ~45 minutes each way

A production company based in Burbank needed to transport a small film crew and equipment to a location shoot in Malibu. They booked a 15-passenger Sprinter Van to accommodate 10 crew members and several cases of camera gear. The van picked up the group at the company’s office near Olive Avenue at 7:00 AM for a direct drive to Malibu Bluffs Park, where the crew would spend the day filming. The production wrapped at 4:00 PM, and the Sprinter Van brought everyone back to Burbank by 5:30 PM. The company paid $1,450 for the full-day service, which covered both the early morning pickup and late afternoon return.

Approximate Travel Time: 1 hour each way

One local real estate firm planned a team-building night out at the Hollywood Bowl and needed a way to get everyone there and back without worrying about rideshares or parking. They booked a passenger sprinter van with Shuttlebus.net to pick up their 12-person group at their Burbank office and drop them off right at the Bowl’s parking lot entrance. Their driver waited onsite during the show and had cold water and snacks ready for the trip home. The company chose a 15-passenger sprinter van so everyone had space to spread out and store coolers. The total price for the night was $1,250, which included parking and a 5-hour rental.

Estimated travel time: ~35 minutes with traffic

A corporate group of 10 employees flew into Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) for a leadership retreat and wanted private transportation to SoFi Stadium for a concert. They needed a vehicle with captain’s chairs, Wi-Fi, and space for carry-on luggage. Their reservation specialist recommended a 10-passenger executive sprinter van with leather seating, tables, and a rear luggage area. Their driver picked them up curbside at BUR, took I-405 South to SoFi Stadium in Inglewood (about 25 miles), and waited in the designated bus lot while the group attended the event. The group paid $1,900 for a full-day sprinter van rental, including driver, fuel, and parking.

Estimated Travel Time: 1 hour

A production company booked a 15-passenger Sprinter Van to shuttle a dozen crew members from their Burbank studio to the Santa Monica Pier for an early morning commercial shoot. They loaded camera gear and coolers into the rear cargo space and appreciated the quick, curbside drop-off near Ocean Avenue. The driver parked nearby and waited with the van during the four-hour shoot, allowing the crew to return for a midday wrap and quick transfer back to Burbank. Because the trip was under six hours total, the company paid the base rate of $1,600 plus a $50 parking fee, totaling $1,650.

Approximate travel time: 45 minutes each way

In March 2024, a Burbank-based youth leadership group needed affordable transportation to Cal Poly Pomona for a full-day campus tour and workshop. The group included 48 high school students and 6 adult chaperones, so they booked a 54-passenger school bus to handle everyone in one vehicle. The bus picked up the group at 7:00 a.m. from Burbank High School, took I-5 south to the 57 freeway, and dropped them off at the university's designated bus loop near the Student Services Building by 8:20 a.m. The driver remained on-site during the day, and the group returned to Burbank by 4:00 p.m.
Because this trip included a full day of transportation and driver wait time, the total cost for the school bus rental was $1,650.

Approximate travel time: 1 hour and 20 minutes each way

In May, John Burroughs High School's music department booked a school bus to take 45 students and chaperones from their campus at 1920 W. Clark Ave. Burbank, CA 91506 to Universal Studios Hollywood for a year-end performance workshop. The rental included a 7:30 a.m. pickup from the school's designated loading zone on Clark Avenue, a short 20-minute drive via Barham Blvd., and an afternoon return trip at 3:00 p.m. after the students spent the day in the park. The school bus provided affordable, reliable transportation for the group, keeping everyone on schedule and within budget. The total cost for the roundtrip school bus rental was $1,190, making it a cost-effective option for local field trips like this one.

Estimated Travel Time: ~20 minutes

In May, a Burbank elementary school booked a school bus rental from Burbank to Dodger Stadium for a field trip. The group included 35 students and 10 chaperones, who were picked up at 8:30 AM from their school’s address in Burbank. The driver followed I-5 South to Stadium Way, arriving at Dodger Stadium by 9:00 AM for a morning tour. The school bus parked in Lot G, which is designated for bus parking at Dodger Stadium, and the students and chaperones spent the morning touring the stadium and eating lunch in the picnic area. The group boarded the bus at 1:00 PM for the return trip to Burbank, arriving back at the school by 1:30 PM. The total cost for the school bus rental was $1,250.

Estimated Travel Time: ~30 minutes

A local Burbank high school needed reliable, affordable group transportation to take 100 students and chaperones to the Hollywood Bowl for a special music appreciation field trip. The school booked two 47-passenger school buses to handle the round-trip journey from their campus to the venue. With pickup at 4:00 p.m. and return pickup scheduled for 10:00 p.m. after the concert, the trip fit perfectly into a full-day rate structure. Because it included one pickup and one drop-off at each end, the base price was $1,480 per bus, totaling $2,960 for the entire group. The school chose a school bus because it was cost-effective, large enough to accommodate their group, and they didn’t need amenities like WiFi or A/C. This was a simple, budget-friendly solution for a short-distance trip.

Estimated Travel Time: ~30 minutes

A local couple planned their dream beach wedding at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu and needed reliable transportation for their 50 guests from Burbank. They booked a 56-passenger charter bus to ensure everyone arrived on time and together. The bus picked up guests at 10:00 AM from a hotel near Hollywood Burbank Airport and made the 36-mile drive down the 101 and Kanan Dume Road, arriving at the venue by 11:30 AM. After the reception ended at 6:00 PM, the bus returned everyone comfortably to Burbank. The cost for this full-day charter bus rental was $1,950, which included a small parking fee at the venue.

Approximate travel time: 1 hour 15 minutes

A Burbank production company hosted a wrap party for their latest series at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu. To keep the 80-person crew comfortably after a long day on set, they booked two 40-passenger minibuses to shuttle everyone from the Warner Bros. Studios lot to the venue and back. The driver picked up the group at Gate 4 on Forest Lawn Drive at 4:00 p.m., navigated the 101 to Kanan Dume Road, and got everyone to the ranch by 5:30 p.m. After the party ended at 11:00 p.m., the driver waited in the designated parking area and brought everyone back to Burbank. The company paid $3,200 total for two minibuses, including parking at the venue.

Approximate travel time: 1 hour 30 minutes

A Burbank couple getting married at Malibu Rocky Oaks Estate Vineyards needed reliable transportation for their 150 guests to avoid the winding canyon roads and strict parking limitations at the venue. Their planner recommended Shuttlebus.net for a full-day wedding shuttle service. We provided two 56-passenger charter buses with reclining seats and WiFi for guests to relax during the 60–90-minute drive. The buses picked up guests from a hotel block in Downtown Burbank at 1:00 PM and shuttled them directly to the vineyard for a 3:00 PM ceremony. After the reception ended at 10:00 PM, the buses made two return trips to ensure everyone got back comfortably.
This full-day service cost $4,800 total. Guests appreciated the comfortable ride, and the couple didn't have to worry about anyone driving home late at night.

Estimated Travel Time: ~1 hour