28 Passenger Minibus Rental
Ready to stop calling five different companies and waiting on callbacks just to find out who has a bus available on your date? Berkeleycharterbusservices.com makes it so much easier than that! Fill out one quick form and instantly compare 28-passenger minibuses and rates from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Berkeley, California — no account required, and pricing loads in under 30 seconds. Whether your group is heading across the Bay Bridge into San Francisco, shuttling between UC Berkeley's campus and a conference hotel in Emeryville, or making the run down I-880 to Oakland International Airport, one bus keeps everyone together and on schedule.
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What Makes 28 Passenger Minibuses a Great Choice
Let's talk about why the 28-passenger minibus is such a smart pick for groups in Berkeley. It's big enough to seat your whole group comfortably, but compact enough to navigate Telegraph Avenue, handle the tight turn onto Bancroft Way near the UC Berkeley main gate, and pull up cleanly at hotel loading zones along University Avenue — without the oversized-vehicle headaches that come with a full 56-passenger motorcoach. Per the UC Berkeley visitor bus loading and unloading zones, groups unload in the red zone at the bottom of the Haas Grand Staircase (2227 Piedmont Avenue) and get picked up in the white loading zone at 2521 Bancroft Way at Telegraph — and since Bancroft Way runs one-way westbound, a nimble 28-passenger minibus is the vehicle that gets in and out clean.
You'll have your pick of popular models like the Glaval Universal, Starcraft Starlite, Turtle Top Terra Transit, and more. Every one of them gives you a center aisle, enough roof height to walk to your seat standing up, a climate-controlled cabin, and enough room that nobody's sitting on a lap. Why limit yourself to one fleet?
Compare 28-passenger minibuses from a network of providers serving Berkeley and the surrounding East Bay — all in one place, with instant online pricing and vehicle photos, no account needed!
Inside a 28 Passenger Minibus
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 341-254-6010 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Amenities Commonly Found on 28 Passenger Minibus Rentals
Finding the right amenities for your group is easy when you compare 28-passenger minibuses through Berkeleycharterbusservices.com! Every model in the network comes loaded with air conditioning and climate control — critical when August fog burns off and temperatures swing between the Berkeley marina and the hills. Seats are high-back reclining in leather or cloth depending on the model, with extra legroom so nobody arrives stiff after a long ride up from SFO.
Overhead compartments handle carry-ons and day bags (one bag per person), and a rear luggage area fits roller bags and duffels for groups with more gear. You'll also find power outlets and USB charging ports, flat-screen monitors with DVD or HDMI input, a PA system with wireless mic for tour guides or group leaders, and Bluetooth/AUX stereo so you can run your own playlist the whole way. WiFi is available on many models — great for the team that wants to stay productive on the ride from Berkeley to a South Bay campus.
Onboard restrooms are available on select models, and ADA-accessible vehicles with rear or side wheelchair lifts are available on request. Just mention what you need when you fill out your quote, and the results page will show you what's available!
Reclining Seats
Climate Control
Overhead Storage Racks
Tinted Windows
WiFi
USB Charging Ports
AUX/Bluetooth Sound System
And More!
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 341-254-6010 before booking.
How much is a 28 Passenger Minibus rental?
Use our 30-second online quote tool and you'll have pricing for your specific trip in under a minute — no account, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing, no guessing. 28-passenger minibus rentals in Berkeley cost $200–$370+ per hour, $1,605–$2,335+ per day, and $5.85–$8.45+ per mile depending on the provider, the date, and the specific vehicle. A Saturday wedding shuttle looping between a Downtown Berkeley hotel and a venue in the Berkeley Hills will price differently than a Tuesday airport transfer to OAK — and a handful of dates on the Berkeley calendar push demand across the whole East Bay at once. Cal commencement runs across roughly two weeks in May, and the Big Game against Stanford in November is the toughest date of the year to get a vehicle.
Enter your date, group size, and pickup location to land on a results page showing vehicles, photos, and pricing from a network of bus companies serving Berkeley and the East Bay — or call 341-254-6010 any time and a live agent will build a custom package around your itinerary!
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $370+ | $230 – $385+ | $1,605 – $2,335+ | $5.85 – $8.45+ |
| 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 341-254-6010. | ||||