56 Passenger Charter Bus
If you're coordinating group transportation across Berkeley — whether that's a Cal football charter to California Memorial Stadium (Stadium Rim Way, Berkeley, CA 94720), a field trip shuttle up to the Lawrence Hall of Science, or a concert run to the Hearst Greek Theatre — Berkeleycoachbuscompany.com makes finding the right bus fast, easy, and completely hassle-free. Fill out one quick form and compare vehicles and prices from a large network of bus companies serving Berkeley and the entire East Bay in seconds!
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With Berkeleycoachbuscompany.com, renting a bus in Berkeley has never been simpler. You fill out one quick form — no account required — and you're instantly taken to a results page showing vehicles, amenities, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Berkeley, the East Bay, and all of Northern California. Compare pictures and prices side by side in seconds!
Request the exact amenities you want — WiFi, reclining seats, power outlets, onboard restrooms — and find the bus that actually fits your group.
Not sure what size you need? No problem. Berkeleycoachbuscompany.com is an advertising and quote-comparison website, not a local bus company. That means you're never limited to one fleet.
You get options from across a large network of transportation providers so you can weigh every choice before you commit. Buses are available statewide for local Berkeley trips and long-distance runs alike — Sacramento, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and beyond are all within reach. Call 510-356-6370 any time or use the online quote tool right now to see what's available for your date!
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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 510-356-6370 before booking.
Berkeleycoachbuscompany.com makes it possible to see bus rental pricing in Berkeley in under 30 seconds — no account needed, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing, no waiting. Enter your date, group size, and pickup location and you'll land on a results page showing vehicles, photos, and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Berkeley and the East Bay. It really is that fast.
Pricing varies by bus type, date, trip length, and the amenities your group needs. A 15-passenger minibus for a short campus run costs differently than a 56-passenger motorcoach for a weekend trip to Napa. A Saturday night party bus for a bachelorette group costs differently than a Tuesday corporate shuttle to SFO.
The online tool accounts for all of it. And if you'd rather talk through the options, a team is available every day at 510-356-6370 to build a custom quote around your exact headcount, itinerary, and destination. Get your Berkeley charter bus prices in seconds — right here, right now!
| 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 510-356-6370. | ||||

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Why does the network matter? Because no single company has every bus type, every amenity, and every price point. When you compare across a network, you find the 28-passenger minibus with onboard WiFi that one company has, the 56-passenger motorcoach with an undercarriage luggage bay that another has, and the party bus with LED lighting and a built-in bar that a third has — all on one screen, in one search.
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Why search for transportation one service at a time? Berkeleycoachbuscompany.com covers every reason a group in Berkeley might need a bus — from airport transfers and corporate shuttles to prom night, field trips, weddings, and wine tours. Browse every service type below, fill out one quick form, and compare your options from a network of bus companies serving Berkeley and the entire Bay Area!

Your group deserves a smoother start to the trip than splitting into separate cars and hoping everyone makes it to the terminal on time. Airport transportation from Berkeley is one of the most popular uses for a charter bus or minibus in the East Bay — and for good reason. Whether you're heading 14 miles south to Oakland International Airport (OAK) (1 Airport Dr, Oakland, CA 94621) via I-580 to I-880, crossing the Bay Bridge to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) roughly 28 miles away, or making the 50-mile run down I-880 to San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) (1701 Airport Blvd, San Jose, CA 95110), one bus keeps your whole group on the same schedule.
At OAK, charter bus pickup is at the lower-level Arrivals curbside in the designated commercial vehicle zone — not the rideshare zone at the 3rd Curb, which is a separate location entirely and where groups end up stranded when they go to the wrong spot. At SFO, charter buses use the courtyards on Level 1 Arrivals — Courtyard 1 for Terminal 1, Courtyard 3 for Terminals 2 and 3, and Courtyards A and G for the International Terminal. At SJC, buses pick up at Terminal A Ground Transportation Center Stop #4, and at Terminal B, Stop #11 in the middle island — not Stop #12, which is for scheduled buses.
Charter service at SFO must be pre-arranged with the transportation operator, so everyone and every bag should be gathered at the assigned courtyard before the bus enters the pickup loop. Fill out one quick form to compare airport shuttle buses from a network of companies serving Berkeley!

With so many world-class venues within easy reach of Berkeley, concert transportation is one of the most popular reasons groups rent a bus in the East Bay. The Hearst Greek Theatre (2001 Gayley Road, Berkeley, CA 94720) hosts major touring acts from April through October in its iconic 8,500-seat outdoor amphitheater — and Gayley Road narrows significantly above Hearst Avenue, with event closures coordinated by UC Berkeley Parking & Transportation. A Berkeley concert bus rental drops your group at the Gayley Road entrance gate and stages on Hearst Avenue while you're inside, so nobody scrambles for parking on a winding campus road in the dark.
If anyone in your group needs a shorter, easier approach, the Greek Theatre's curbside drop-off area is on Gayley Road just north of the entrance, while accessible parking is at Upper Hearst Parking Garage at Hearst Avenue and Gayley Road; the garage provides a relatively level one-block path to the venue. Your bus can put passengers close to the entrance before moving out of the concert traffic, then return for pickup after the show through the agreed meeting point.
Heading across the Bay for a show at Chase Center in San Francisco or down to Oakland Arena (7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621)? A party bus keeps the energy going from the first pickup through the encore — and picks everyone up at the same spot when the show ends, no surge pricing required. Compare minibuses, charter buses, and party buses from a network of transportation companies serving Berkeley and the East Bay.
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For quick and easy corporate transportation across the East Bay and Bay Area, Berkeleycoachbuscompany.com makes the logistics the simplest part of your event. Whether you're shuttling a leadership team between the Hotel Shattuck Plaza (2086 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA 94704) and a conference in Emeryville, moving a group of clients from the Graduate Berkeley (2600 Durant Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704) to a dinner in San Francisco, or coordinating multi-stop transportation for a full-day off-site across the region, one bus keeps everyone on the same itinerary.
According to the INRIX 2025 Global Traffic Scorecard, San Francisco–Oakland metro drivers lose approximately 97 hours per year to congestion — among the worst in the country. A Berkeley corporate charter bus rental takes the Bay Bridge backup and the I-880 afternoon crawl completely off your plate. Compare buses with WiFi, power outlets, reclining seats, and climate control from a network of transportation companies serving Berkeley.
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Instead of sending your team into the Bay Bridge backup in a dozen separate cars every morning, a recurring employee shuttle makes the commute the easy part. Berkeleycoachbuscompany.com helps you find employee shuttle service in Berkeley built around the schedule your company actually runs — daily routes, weekly runs, temporary coverage while a parking lot is closed, or long-term shuttle programs between BART stations and your office campus.
A shuttle from the Downtown Berkeley BART Station (2160 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704) to an Emeryville office, a route connecting Richmond and El Cerrito employees to a Berkeley campus, or a cross-Bay shuttle to San Francisco's Financial District — the network has the bus for it. Employees arrive together, on time, and without the stress of hunting for parking or sitting in I-80 traffic alone. Compare minibuses and full-size charter buses from a network of transportation companies serving Berkeley.
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Berkeleycoachbuscompany.com makes coordinating government and military group transportation in Berkeley and across the East Bay straightforward. Whether you're moving personnel between facilities, coordinating transportation for a multi-day training event, or arranging group transit for a government conference at the UC Berkeley Clark Kerr Campus (2601 Warring St, Berkeley, CA 94720), a charter bus or minibus keeps the group together and on schedule.
Need an ADA-accessible vehicle? Just mention it when you request your quote — accessible buses are available through the network. Need multiple buses for a large group move?
Compare full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches alongside smaller minibuses to match the vehicle to your exact headcount. From short East Bay transfers to long-distance runs across California, Berkeleycoachbuscompany.com connects you to a network of transportation companies serving Berkeley and the surrounding region. Call 510-356-6370 any time or fill out the online quote form to compare your options!

With Berkeleycoachbuscompany.com, securing long-distance group transportation from Berkeley is just as easy as booking a local shuttle. Full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches with reclining seats, climate control, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, and large undercarriage luggage bays make the run to Sacramento, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, or anywhere across California a whole lot more comfortable than a caravan of cars.
A charter bus to Sacramento runs roughly 80 miles northeast on I-80 — about 90 minutes off-peak. A run to Los Angeles covers approximately 380 miles down I-5 or US-101. A trip to Las Vegas is roughly 570 miles via I-15 through the Mojave.
Whatever the distance, compare full-size coaches from a network of transportation companies serving Berkeley and statewide destinations. One form, one search, and you're comparing vehicles and pricing for your long-distance route. Call 510-356-6370 to build a custom long-distance package!

Use Berkeleycoachbuscompany.com to find private event transportation in Berkeley for any occasion — milestone birthdays, family reunions, anniversary dinners, graduation celebrations, and everything in between. Whether your group is heading to a private dinner in the Berkeley Hills, a celebration at the Claremont Club & Spa (41 Tunnel Rd, Berkeley, CA 94705), or a waterfront event at the Berkeley Marina (201 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710) along Seawall Drive, one bus keeps everyone together from the first pickup to the last drop-off.
Compare party buses with built-in bars and LED lighting for a milestone birthday, minibuses for a smaller family dinner group, or full-size charter buses when the whole extended group is coming along. You set the itinerary and the stops — the bus handles the rest. Fill out one quick form to compare private event buses from a network of transportation companies serving Berkeley and the East Bay!

Berkeleycoachbuscompany.com is here to make prom night as easy as it should be. Instead of coordinating a long line of parent carpools or splitting your friend group into multiple rideshares, a Berkeley prom party bus picks everyone up together, keeps the group together all night, and brings everyone home safely. Prom season runs April through May across Berkeley, Albany, El Cerrito, Oakland, and surrounding East Bay school districts — and it is one of the single busiest stretches of the year for buses across the entire Bay Area.
Book early! Waiting until the last minute means higher prices and fewer vehicle choices. Compare party buses with LED lighting, Bluetooth sound systems, and wraparound seating from a network of transportation companies serving Berkeley.
No account required — just fill out one quick form to see what's available for your prom date, or call 510-356-6370 to lock in your night!

Berkeleycoachbuscompany.com makes it easy to arrange religious group transportation for congregations, youth groups, retreats, and multi-day trips across Berkeley and the Bay Area. Whether you need a weekly shuttle between a congregation in the Elmwood neighborhood and a retreat center in Marin County, a minibus for a youth group outing to Tilden Regional Park (Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley, CA 94708), or a full-size charter bus for a large group pilgrimage or conference, the network has the right vehicle for your group size and schedule.
ADA-accessible buses are available through the network — just mention it when you submit your trip details. Compare 15-passenger minibuses through 56-passenger motorcoaches from a network of transportation companies serving Berkeley, Oakland, Richmond, El Cerrito, and the entire East Bay. Fill out one quick form to see your options, or call 510-356-6370 any time!

Moving a class of 30 students across Berkeley — or up the winding road to the Lawrence Hall of Science (1 Centennial Drive, Berkeley, CA 94720) — is so much smoother when everyone rides together on one bus. Berkeley school field trip transportation through Berkeleycoachbuscompany.com lets you compare buses sized to your exact student-plus-chaperone headcount, so you're not cramming 40 kids into a vehicle built for 30 or paying for a 56-passenger coach when a 28-passenger minibus is the right fit.
At Lawrence Hall of Science, bus drop-off is at the main parking lot entrance on Centennial Drive directly in front of the building, with bus parking available in the main lot — call ahead at 510-356-6370 to confirm availability on your visit date, as the lot is small and fills quickly on school visit days. For campus visits to UC Berkeley, 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, per the official UC Berkeley visitor bus zones. Compare school buses, minibuses, and charter buses from a network of transportation companies serving Berkeley.
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It just makes sense to arrive at California Memorial Stadium (Stadium Rim Way, Berkeley, CA 94720) together — especially on a Cal football Saturday when Gayley Road closes approximately two hours before kickoff and the campus roads around the stadium see heavy event traffic. A Berkeley sporting event charter bus rental drops your group at the designated motorcoach drop-off zone on Piedmont Avenue near Bancroft Way and stages along Stadium Rim Way while you're in the game, so nobody is circling the Berkeley Hills hunting for parking when the Bears kick off.
Heading to a Warriors game at Chase Center (1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158) across the Bay, or a Giants game at Oracle Park (24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107)? One bus keeps the whole fan group together from the first tailgate stop through the final whistle. Compare buses for Cal games, Warriors nights, Giants games, and sporting events across the Bay Area from a network of transportation companies serving Berkeley.
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From the rehearsal dinner to the last hotel return, Berkeley wedding transportation through Berkeleycoachbuscompany.com keeps every guest on the same schedule without anyone worrying about Bay Bridge traffic or parking in the Berkeley Hills. Whether you're celebrating at the Claremont Club & Spa, hosting a reception at a private venue in Tilden Regional Park, or shuttling guests between a downtown Berkeley hotel and a ceremony in the Oakland hills, one bus handles every leg of your wedding weekend.
You can even request available white, black, or silver vehicles to match your wedding colors — just mention it when you submit your quote. Compare minibuses for smaller wedding parties, full-size charter buses for large guest lists, and party buses for the bachelorette group that wants to keep the celebration going from cocktail hour to last call. Fill out one quick form to compare wedding buses from a network of transportation companies serving Berkeley and the entire Bay Area!

Berkeleycoachbuscompany.com puts the entire East Bay and Northern California wine and brewery scene within easy reach of your group — with one bus, one pickup, and no one worrying about who's driving home. Start local with a crawl through Berkeley's own craft taprooms like Fieldwork Brewing Co. (1160 6th St, Berkeley, CA 94710) in the Berkeley Marina area, then head across the Bay Bridge to San Francisco's brewery scene, or take the bus 60 miles north to Napa for a full day of wine tasting in the valley.
A Berkeley winery tour bus rental lets your group set the stops and the timing — the bus handles the navigation on SR-24 through the Caldecott Tunnel to Contra Costa wine country, or up US-101 to Sonoma. Compare party buses with built-in bars and Bluetooth sound, minibuses for smaller tasting groups, and full-size coaches for a large group Napa day trip from a network of transportation companies serving Berkeley. Fill out one quick form or call 510-356-6370 to plan your tour!
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With Berkeleycoachbuscompany.com, you're not limited to Berkeley city limits. The network covers the entire East Bay and beyond — so whether you need a Richmond charter bus, an Oakland bus rental, a Hayward charter bus, an Emeryville bus rental, or transportation from Albany, El Cerrito, Concord, Walnut Creek, or anywhere across Alameda and Contra Costa County, Berkeleycoachbuscompany.com connects you to a large network of transportation companies serving the whole region. Fill out one form and see your options across the entire Bay Area service area!

Berkeleycoachbuscompany.com is an advertising and quote-comparison website that makes it easy to find, compare, and book charter bus rentals in Berkeley, California. It is not a bus company, not a local operator, and not a motor carrier. Berkeleycoachbuscompany.com displays vehicles and pricing from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Berkeley and the East Bay, so you can compare options side by side and find the right bus for your group — all in one place, without calling multiple companies. Transportation is provided by independent operators; booking is completed through a national booking platform.
You fill out one quick form with your pickup location, date, group size, and trip details. Once submitted, you're taken to a results page on a national booking platform showing available buses, vehicle photos, amenities, and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving your area. Review your options side by side, choose the bus that fits your group and your budget, and book right online — all in just minutes.
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Charter buses drop off passengers at the designated motorcoach zone on Piedmont Avenue near the intersection of Bancroft Way, on the south and west sides of the stadium. Buses then proceed to staging along Stadium Rim Way, coordinated in advance through UC Berkeley Parking & Transportation at 510-356-6370 — walk-up bus parking is not available on Cal football game days. For major events, Gayley Road closes to through traffic approximately two hours before kickoff; buses approaching from the west use Hearst Avenue east to Gayley Road, and buses from the south use Bancroft Way east to Piedmont Avenue.
Confirm current event-day access at calparking.berkeley.edu/events before your visit, as assignments are coordinated on a per-event basis.
Charter buses drop off passengers on Gayley Road at the main theater entrance, just south of the intersection with Stadium Rim Way. Buses unload curbside at the Gayley Road entrance gate, then proceed to stage along Hearst Avenue between Gayley Road and La Loma Avenue — on-site bus parking is not available at the Greek Theatre itself. For concerts, Gayley Road above Hearst Avenue is subject to event-specific closures; operators should confirm the exact staging corridor with UC Berkeley Parking & Transportation at 510-356-6370 before the event.
Post-show, the group meet point is the same Gayley Road entrance where drop-off occurred — confirm this with your group before the show begins. Rideshare pickup is directed to the Upper Hearst Parking Structure at 1834 Arch Street, a separate location. If anyone needs an accessible approach, the venue's curbside drop-off area is on Gayley Road just north of the Greek Theatre entrance, and accessible parking is at Upper Hearst Parking Garage at Hearst Avenue and Gayley Road, with a relatively level one-block path to the theater.
Verify current access details at thegreekberkeley.com/plan-your-visit.
Oakland International Airport (OAK) is closest at approximately 14 miles via I-580 to I-880 — about 20–25 minutes off-peak, 35–45 minutes during afternoon commute. Charter bus pickup is at the lower-level Arrivals curbside in the designated commercial vehicle zone. Do not go to the rideshare zone — OAK places rideshare pickups at the 3rd Curb, sections 3C2 through 3C9, a completely different location.
Review the OAK interactive terminal map before your trip.
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately 28 miles via the Bay Bridge and US-101. Charter bus pickup is at the courtyards on Level 1 Arrivals: Courtyard 1 for Terminal 1, Courtyard 3 for Terminals 2 and 3, Courtyard 4 for Terminal 3, and Courtyards A and G for the International Terminal. Note that Level 3 Departures is restricted to vehicles seating 24 or fewer and under 30 feet — a 56-passenger motorcoach uses Level 2.
The bus stages in the TCP staging area on N McDonnell Road between runs. Charter service at SFO must be pre-arranged with the transportation operator, so gather everyone and every bag at the assigned courtyard before the bus enters the pickup loop. Confirm your courtyard at flysfo.com.
San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is approximately 50 miles via I-880 south. Charter buses pick up at Terminal A Ground Transportation Center, Stop #4; at Terminal B, charter buses use Stop #11 in the middle island — not Stop #12, which is for scheduled buses. SJC has no official charter bus staging area, so build extra time into your arrival pickup window.
Confirm stop assignments at flysanjose.com.
Charter buses drop off and park at the main parking lot entrance on Centennial Drive, directly in front of the Lawrence Hall of Science building. The main lot accommodates oversized vehicles — there is no separate bus-only lot. The lot charges standard parking rates (currently $15 for general admission visitors; confirm current rates at lawrencehallofscience.org/visit).
The lot is small and fills quickly on weekday school visit days, so call ahead at 510-356-6370 to confirm parking availability before your group's visit date. Centennial Drive is accessed via Gayley Road north from the UC Berkeley campus — the road is narrow and winding above campus, so confirm vehicle clearance with your operator before the trip.
Charter buses drop off passengers on Addison Street between Shattuck Avenue and Milvia Street, directly in front of the Roda Theatre (2015 Addison St) and Peet's Theatre (2025 Addison St, Berkeley, CA 94704). The block is wide enough for a coach to pull to the curb at either theater entrance. Bus parking is not available on Addison Street itself; the nearest oversized vehicle staging is at Center Street Garage (2025 Center St, Berkeley, CA 94704), approximately two blocks north, or along Allston Way between Shattuck and Milvia.
Contact Berkeley Rep's box office at 510-356-6370 to confirm current access for your event date, as the Addison Street block is subject to temporary closures for special productions. Verify current details at berkeleyrep.org/visit/plan-your-visit.
Charter buses access Tilden Regional Park (Tilden Regional Park, Berkeley, CA 94708) via Spruce Street north to Canon Drive, or via Wildcat Canyon Road from Richmond. For the main recreation area — the Merry-Go-Round, Little Farm, and Lake Anza — buses use Canon Drive to Central Park Drive. Bus parking is available in the main parking areas along Central Park Drive near the Merry-Go-Round and at the Lake Anza parking lot; neither lot has a designated bus-only zone, so buses park across multiple adjacent standard spaces.
For Little Farm field trips, the closest drop-off is at the Little Farm parking lot at the end of Central Park Drive. For large groups, the East Bay Regional Park District recommends calling the Tilden Nature Area at 510-356-6370 to coordinate access and parking before arrival. Confirm current details at ebparks.org/parks/tilden.
Book three to six months out for most Berkeley trips to get the best pricing and the widest vehicle selection. Stretch that to six months or more for the highest-demand dates on the East Bay calendar. Cal football Saturdays — especially the Big Game against Stanford in late November — are the single toughest dates to find a bus in the entire region.
Cal commencement fills the first half of May with campuswide and department ceremonies running across roughly two weeks. Prom season in April and May across Berkeley, Albany, El Cerrito, and Oakland school districts hits at the same time. Greek Theatre concert season runs April through October and can overlap with any of the above.
On the official 2026 Cal football schedule, home games include UCLA on September 5, Clemson on September 25, and the 129th Big Game against Stanford on November 21 at California Memorial Stadium — three dates that deserve early bus planning. The cheapest windows to rent a bus from Berkeley are typically mid-January through February and late November outside of Thanksgiving weekend. Waiting until the last minute almost always means higher rates and fewer choices — call 510-356-6370 as early as possible to lock in your date!
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