56 Passenger Charter Bus
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Redwood City Charter Bus Services
We help you compare charter buses, minibuses, party buses, and sprinter vans from a large network of transportation companies serving Redwood City, California — all in one place, with instant online pricing and no account required. Fill out one quick form and see vehicles, photos, and prices in seconds. Call 650-298-1250 or use the online quote tool right now!
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Planning group transportation in Redwood City doesn't have to mean calling five different companies, waiting on callbacks, and comparing quotes that never quite line up. Redwoodcitycharterbusservices.com makes it so, so easy! You fill out one quick form, and in under a minute you're looking at a results page showing different buses, photos, amenities, and prices from a large network of transportation companies serving Redwood City and the entire Bay Area — no account needed, no hassle.
Request the amenities you want — WiFi, onboard restrooms, LED lighting, a built-in bar, power outlets — and compare pictures and prices side by side in seconds. Whether you need a compact sprinter van for a small team or a 56-passenger motorcoach for a large group, you'll find it here. Buses are available statewide for local Peninsula trips and long-distance runs to Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and beyond. Redwoodcitycharterbusservices.com is a quote-comparison and referral website, not a local bus company — which means you're never limited to one fleet.
You get more options, more prices, and more ways to find exactly the right bus for your group. Call 650-298-1250 any time or use the online tool to get started!
Redwood City Charter Bus Rental Options
Whether you need a sprinter van for a small executive group, a 15–35 passenger minibus for a school field trip, a 15–50 passenger party bus loaded with LED lighting and a built-in bar, or a 56-passenger charter bus with reclining seats and onboard restrooms for a long-distance run, you'll find all of it right here. Compare them all in one place!
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 650-298-1250 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Redwood City Charter Bus Amenities for Every Kind of Trip
Reclining Seats
Onboard Restroom
Individual Climate Control
Onboard Wi-Fi
Power Outlets
Overhead Storage
Under-Bus Luggage Storage
TV Monitors
PA System
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 650-298-1250 before booking.
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Redwoodcitycharterbusservices.com makes finding charter bus prices in Redwood City fast and incredibly easy. Enter your date, group size, and pickup location into the 30-second online quote tool and you'll land on a results page showing vehicles, photos, and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving the Peninsula — no account required, no waiting on a callback.
Pricing depends on the bus type, your group size, the date, and your itinerary. A minibus for a short Peninsula hop prices differently than a full-size motorcoach for a multi-day run. Party buses with onboard bars and LED lighting carry a different rate than a straightforward charter bus.
The online tool surfaces all of those options at once so you can compare them side by side and choose the bus that fits your group and your budget. Or call 650-298-1250 any time — a live agent can build a custom quote around your exact headcount, dates, and destination!
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
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| 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 650-298-1250. | ||||
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You'll love that Redwoodcitycharterbusservices.com is not a local bus company. Because we don't own any vehicles, you're never limited to whatever one fleet happens to have parked in its lot on your date. Instead, Redwoodcitycharterbusservices.com brings together a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Redwood City and the entire Bay Area, so you can compare more options and more packages than any single operator could offer.
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Find Redwood City Charter Bus Services Built for Your Occasion
This website makes it easy to find group transportation for every occasion in Redwood City and across the Peninsula. From airport shuttles and concert nights to corporate events, weddings, school field trips, and sporting events — whatever brings your group together, there's a bus in the network ready for it. Browse the services below, fill out the quote form, and get moving!
Redwood City Airport Transportation
Because the Peninsula sits between three major airports, airport group transportation is one of the most common reasons Redwood City groups book a bus. San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is approximately 14–18 miles north via US-101 — a straightforward run off-peak, but a real slog during the AM rush from 7 to 9am or the PM crunch from 4 to 7pm. Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) is roughly 22–25 miles south, and Oakland International Airport (OAK) is about 30–35 miles northeast via US-101 and I-880.
At San Francisco International Airport, charter buses use Level 1 Arrivals at Terminals 1, 2, and 3; at the International Terminal, charter buses use Level 1. Charter-bus service must be pre-arranged, so your bus has a defined curb instead of circling the terminal; the SFO terminal map shows the exact ground-transportation levels.
Instead of splitting your group across a caravan of cars or juggling surge-priced rideshares on a tight departure window, one charter bus or minibus keeps everyone together and on schedule. Compare airport shuttle buses from a network of transportation companies serving Redwood City — just enter your airport, pickup address, and date to see what's available. Call 650-298-1250 for a fast custom quote!
Redwood City Concert Transportation
These are the nights when parking and rideshares let you down the hardest. Downtown Redwood City's Fox Theatre (2215 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063) draws sold-out crowds to a busy commercial corridor where Broadway street parking fills fast and rideshare surge pricing kicks in the moment the show ends. Your group ends the night hunting for a pickup spot instead of talking about the performance.
A concert charter bus rental changes that completely. Your bus drops the group right on Broadway, stages nearby while you're inside, and picks everyone up at a pre-arranged spot when the show lets out — no surge, no scramble, no splitting up. For bigger shows at Chase Center in San Francisco or the SAP Center in San Jose, a charter bus handles the US-101 traffic both ways so everyone arrives together.
Compare concert buses from a network of Peninsula providers and find the right size for your group!
Redwood City Corporate Event Transportation
Choosing a corporate shuttle bus in Redwood City means your team arrives together, on time, and without the stress of Peninsula traffic. US-101 between Redwood City and San Francisco or San Jose is one of the most congested corridors in California — and a bus that runs a dedicated route means your employees aren't burning focus time behind the wheel before a big meeting or client presentation.
Redwoodcitycharterbusservices.com helps you find corporate transportation for conferences, off-site meetings, client shuttles, and team events across the Bay Area. Whether you need a sleek sprinter van for a small executive group or a full-size motorcoach for a company-wide event, you can compare available vehicles, amenities, and pricing in one place. WiFi, power outlets, reclining seats — mention what your team needs when you request your quote.
Call 650-298-1250 to set up your corporate shuttle today!
Redwood City Employee Transportation
Whatever your commuter challenge looks like — daily routes between the Redwood City Caltrain station and a campus in Menlo Park, weekly shuttles to a South Bay office, or temporary transportation while a parking lot is under construction — Redwoodcitycharterbusservices.com helps you find the right employee shuttle bus for the schedule you actually run. Compare minibuses and full-size motorcoaches from a network of Peninsula providers and match the vehicle to your headcount and route.
One bus pulling a consistent route means your team arrives less stressed, more productive, and without the daily toll of stop-and-go traffic on US-101. Set your pickup points, your timing, and your passenger count — then compare what's available. Daily, weekly, or long-term arrangements are all possible through the network.
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Redwood City Government & Military Transportation
Call 650-298-1250 any time to get government and military group transportation sorted fast. Whether you're coordinating personnel moves, training event shuttles, base transfers, or multi-agency meetings across the Peninsula and Bay Area, Redwoodcitycharterbusservices.com helps you compare minibuses and full-size charter buses from a network of providers serving Redwood City and surrounding San Mateo County.
Group sizes vary and so do the vehicles — a 15-passenger minibus for a small delegation looks very different from a 56-passenger motorcoach for a large personnel movement. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network; just mention your requirements when you submit your trip details. Compare buses, packages, and pricing in one place and find the right vehicle for your mission.
Fill out the form or call 650-298-1250 to get a quote in under a minute!
Redwood City Long-Distance Transportation
With Redwoodcitycharterbusservices.com, you can find full-size motorcoaches for long-distance trips from Redwood City to Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Sacramento, San Diego, and destinations far beyond the Bay Area. A 56-passenger charter bus with reclining seats, climate control, onboard restrooms, WiFi, power outlets, and large undercarriage luggage bays makes a long run genuinely comfortable for your whole group — no one is stuck in a middle seat on a commercial flight or splitting into separate rental cars.
Compare long-distance charter buses from a network of providers serving Redwood City and all of California. Enter your destination, your dates, and your headcount to see what's available. One bus, one price, and everyone arrives at the same time.
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Redwood City Private Event Transportation
No two private events are exactly alike, and Redwoodcitycharterbusservices.com makes it easy to find transportation that fits YOUR plans. Birthday parties, anniversary dinners, family reunions, milestone celebrations — whatever has your group getting together in or around Redwood City, there's a bus in the network sized for it. A minibus for a dinner party of 20, a party bus for a birthday night through downtown Redwood City and Palo Alto, or a full-size charter bus when the whole extended family is coming along.
You set the itinerary. You set the stops. You enjoy the ride — and everyone gets home safely without anyone playing designated driver.
Compare private event buses from a network of Peninsula transportation companies and find the right vehicle for your celebration. Fill out the form or call 650-298-1250 to get started!
Redwood City Prom Transportation
With Redwoodcitycharterbusservices.com, you'll find party buses and minibuses for prom night across Redwood City and the entire Peninsula — but book early, because this is the single highest-demand period of the year for buses in San Mateo County. Sequoia High School, Woodside High School, Carlmont High School, and Menlo-Atherton High School all hold proms in April and May, and every group is looking for the same buses on the same Saturday nights.
A party bus with LED lighting, a Bluetooth sound system, and wraparound perimeter seating makes the ride to prom as memorable as the night itself — and everyone arrives together, on time, with no parking stress. Compare available buses, colors, and packages from a network of Peninsula providers. The earlier you start comparing, the more options you'll have.
Call 650-298-1250 to lock in your prom date now!
Redwood City Religious Group Transportation
Got 30 seconds? That's all it takes to fill out the online quote form and see bus options for your congregation, retreat, or religious group trip. Whether you're coordinating weekly service shuttles, a weekend retreat to the Santa Cruz Mountains, a multi-day conference, or a pilgrimage across California, Redwoodcitycharterbusservices.com helps you compare minibuses and full-size motorcoaches from a network of transportation companies serving Redwood City.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — just mention it when you request your quote. You can find buses for groups of any size, from a small prayer group to a full congregation. Compare pictures, packages, and pricing in one place and choose the bus that works for your group and your schedule.
Call 650-298-1250 any time for a fast, friendly quote!
Redwood City School Event Transportation
Coordinating a school field trip doesn't have to mean chasing down parent chaperone drivers and hoping everyone shows up at the right time. Redwoodcitycharterbusservices.com makes it easy to compare school buses, minibuses, and full-size charter buses for field trips from Redwood City to destinations across the Bay Area — the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, Filoli Historic House and Garden in Woodside, and Edgewood County Park right here in Redwood City.
Match the bus to your student-and-chaperone headcount instead of the other way around. Every seat comes with overhead storage for backpacks and jackets. ADA-accessible buses are available through the network — just mention it when you submit your trip details.
Compare field trip buses from a network of Peninsula providers and keep the whole class on one itinerary. Fill out the form or call 650-298-1250 to get a quote in seconds!
Redwood City Sporting Event Transportation
With Redwoodcitycharterbusservices.com, securing group transportation to a Stanford Cardinal game at Stanford Stadium or a Warriors night at Chase Center in San Francisco is fast and easy. Instead of sending your fan group into the US-101 and I-280 traffic in separate cars, one charter bus or party bus keeps everyone together — the pregame energy builds on the ride over, and the ride home is already handled when the final whistle blows.
Compare sporting event buses from a network of Peninsula transportation companies. Need undercarriage luggage bays for team equipment? A full-size motorcoach handles it.
Want the celebration to start before tip-off? A party bus with LED lighting and a Bluetooth sound system is right there in the results. You set the pickup, you set the timing, and you compare what's available.
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Redwood City Wedding Transportation
Get a wedding shuttle bus that keeps every guest on your timeline — from hotel pickups in downtown Redwood City to the ceremony, the reception, and the last return run of the night. Redwoodcitycharterbusservices.com helps you compare minibuses and charter buses from a network of Peninsula providers so you're never limited to whatever one fleet has available on your date.
You can request available white, black, or silver vehicles to match your wedding colors. Whether you're celebrating at a venue in the Woodside hills, a waterfront reception in Foster City, or a downtown Redwood City event space, a wedding shuttle means no guest is hunting for parking or waiting on a rideshare at the end of the night. Everyone arrives together, everyone gets home safely.
Compare wedding buses in one place and find the right fit. Call 650-298-1250 to hold your date!
Redwood City Wine Tour & Brewery Transportation
With Redwoodcitycharterbusservices.com, you get access to a network of transportation companies ready to take your group through the best wineries and taprooms in the region — and you compare them all in one place. The Santa Cruz Mountains AVA is right in Redwood City's backyard, with acclaimed producers like Thomas Fogarty Winery (19501 Skyline Blvd, Woodside, CA 94062) and Ridge Vineyards (17100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014) accessible via Skyline Blvd and I-280.
Closer to home, the Peninsula craft beer scene includes stops in San Carlos, San Mateo, and Palo Alto. You set the stops, you set the timing, and a party bus or minibus keeps the whole group together from the first tasting to the last. No one is the designated driver, and no one is left behind at stop three.
Compare wine tour and brewery buses from a network of Peninsula providers — fill out the form or call 650-298-1250 to get started!
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Charter Bus Rentals in Redwood City and All Across California
In addition to Redwood City, Redwoodcitycharterbusservices.com helps you find bus rentals in Menlo Park, Palo Alto, San Carlos, Belmont, San Mateo, Foster City, Burlingame, Woodside, Atherton, and every nearby city across San Mateo County and the Peninsula. Fill out one form and compare buses serving the whole region!
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Frequently Asked Questions About Redwood City Bus Rentals
Redwoodcitycharterbusservices.com is an advertising and quote-comparison website that makes it easy to find, compare, and book charter buses, minibuses, party buses, and sprinter vans serving Redwood City and the Bay Area. It is not a local transportation company and does not own any vehicles. When you fill out the quote form, you're taken to a national booking platform's results page showing vehicles and pricing from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving the area.
You review the options, choose the bus that fits your group, and book right online — all in just minutes, no account required.
Fill out the 30-second online quote form with your pickup location, destination, date, and group size. Once submitted, you land on a results page showing different buses, photos, amenities, and prices from a network of transportation companies serving Redwood City through a national booking platform. Review the options side by side, pick the vehicle that works for your group and your budget, and book right there online.
If you'd rather talk it through, call 650-298-1250 any time — a live agent can build a custom package around your exact itinerary.
The venue sits adjacent to the Redwood City Caltrain station, and the surface lots along Jefferson Ave near the station are the practical staging option for buses after drop-off on Veterans Blvd. The city's own guidance directs groups with oversized vehicles to coordinate with the facility manager in advance — call the Events Center at (650) 780-7300 before your event to confirm current drop-off and staging arrangements.
The San Mateo County Event Center (1346 Saratoga Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403) has a large surface parking area with vehicle entry off Saratoga Drive. Group and bus drop-off uses the main entrance gate on Saratoga Drive. Call the Event Center at (650) 574-3247 to confirm your drop-off plan before the event.
Bus drop-off at Filoli Historic House and Garden (86 Cañada Rd, Woodside, CA 94062) occurs at the main entrance gate on Cañada Road, a two-lane rural road with limited staging space. Filoli's own site states that groups of 15 or more must make advance reservations through their group sales team before visiting — contact Filoli at (650) 421-7388 or visit filoli.org/group-visits to arrange your visit. Those group reservations are required at least three weeks in advance, so your bus date gets a real planning window instead of a last-minute arrival scramble.
Bus parking on-site is limited, and the narrow Cañada Rd approach means the bus will typically drop passengers at the gate and relocate for the duration of the visit. A minibus is often the more practical vehicle choice for this approach road compared to a full-size 56-passenger coach.
Stanford Stadium (625 Nelson Rd, Stanford, CA 94305) hosts Stanford Cardinal Football with a capacity of 50,424. Stanford University publishes per-event parking and transportation guidance through its Transportation department. Charter buses and oversized vehicles are directed to perimeter lots — no bus or RV parking is available in the premium close-in Lots 1–4.
Specific lot assignments are published per-game on the Stanford Athletics parking page; check gostanford.com as your game date approaches. Stanford also operates free Marguerite Shuttle service from remote lots on game days. For group bus parking coordination, contact Stanford Event Parking at (650) 723-9933 in advance of your game date.
Tour-bus parking reservations are currently suspended, with [email protected] listed for questions on the Stanford tour-bus parking page. Your bus should be planned around the published suspension rather than a guaranteed reserved stall.
Maples Pavilion (641 Campus Dr W, Stanford, CA 94305) hosts Stanford Cardinal basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics. Stanford's transportation guidance directs event visitors to Lot 4 (adjacent to Maples) or Lot 3 for large events. Charter buses and oversized vehicles use designated drop-off zones on Campus Drive West — the bus drops passengers curbside and then relocates to a perimeter lot, as no dedicated charter bus parking at Maples is published.
Stanford enforces a 15 mph campus speed limit on event days. Contact Stanford Event Parking at (650) 723-9933 in advance to confirm your bus's drop-off and staging assignment, since lot assignments can shift by event. Current details are also available on the Stanford transportation events page.
The Fox Theatre Redwood City is on a busy commercial block in downtown Redwood City. Charter buses use the Broadway and Jefferson Ave corridor for drop-off, with the bus staging in the Caltrain station surface lots on Jefferson Ave (approximately 0.4 miles from the Fox, an 8-minute walk) or in the Middlefield Rd parking garage area while the group is inside. Coordinate your pickup window with your group before the show ends — post-concert Broadway foot traffic is heavy and a pre-arranged meeting point makes boarding much smoother.
Call the Fox at (650) 369-4119 for any venue-specific guidance on large group arrivals.
Book three to six months out for most Redwood City trips to secure the best price and the widest vehicle selection. For the Peninsula's highest-demand dates, six months or more is the safer window. Prom season (April–May) across Sequoia, Woodside, Carlmont, and Menlo-Atherton high schools is the single tightest stretch of the year — buses fill early and prices climb as the date approaches.
Stanford football Saturdays (September–November) and the San Mateo County Fair (June 4–13, 2027) create significant demand spikes across the entire Peninsula market. For everything else, two to four weeks of lead time is workable — but the earlier you compare, the more options you'll have and the better the price. Call 650-298-1250 right now to lock in your date!
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Popular Charter Bus Destinations in Redwood City
Ready to explore Redwood City and the Peninsula with your group? From historic estates and wildlife refuges to concert venues and world-class sports stadiums, there's no shortage of great destinations a charter bus can take you. Browse the highlights below and fill out the quote form to find the right bus for your next adventure!
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Redwood City Events Center
The Redwood City Events Center (1400 Veterans Blvd, Redwood City, CA 94063) is the city's primary facility for community events, private receptions, corporate gatherings, and public programs. The venue sits directly adjacent to the Redwood City Caltrain station, making it one of the most transit-accessible event spaces on the Peninsula. Bus drop-off uses Veterans Blvd, with staging available in the Caltrain station surface lots on Jefferson Ave. Groups with charter buses should contact the Events Center in advance at (650) 780-7300 to confirm oversized vehicle arrangements, as no standing bus lot is published.
Address: 1400 Veterans Blvd, Redwood City, CA 94063 Phone: (650) 780-7300
San Mateo County Event Center
The San Mateo County Event Center spans more than 100,000 square feet of flexible exhibit and event space, hosting the beloved San Mateo County Fair (June 4–13, 2027), home & garden shows, trade expos, and major public events year-round. The venue has a large surface parking area accessed off Saratoga Drive, with group bus drop-off at the main entrance gate. For high-demand events like the Fair, contact Event Center operations at (650) 574-3247 in advance to confirm oversized vehicle staging — the lot fills quickly during peak periods.
The next Fair is already on the calendar, so buses for that week belong in your comparison queue early; the official San Mateo County Fair calendar carries the current schedule.
Address: 1346 Saratoga Dr, San Mateo, CA 94403 Phone: (650) 574-3247
Filoli Historic House and Garden
Filoli Historic House and Garden is a National Trust Historic Site — a stunning 654-acre estate featuring a 36,000-square-foot Georgian Revival mansion, 16 acres of formal English gardens, and sweeping views of the Crystal Springs watershed. Open Tuesday–Sunday, 10am–5pm, Filoli draws visitors year-round for garden tours, seasonal events, and photography. Groups of 10 or more must book in advance through Filoli's group sales team.
Bus drop-off is at the main gate on Cañada Rd; a minibus is often the more practical choice for this two-lane rural approach road.
Address: 86 Cañada Rd, Woodside, CA 94062 Phone: (650) 364-8300
Stanford Stadium
Stanford Stadium is home to the Stanford Cardinal Football program and seats 50,424 fans in one of the most scenic college football settings in the country, with the Santa Cruz Mountains visible beyond the south end zone. The stadium has hosted two Super Bowls and two FIFA World Cup tournaments. Charter buses are directed to perimeter lots off Campus Drive West — Lots 1–4 do not permit buses.
Stanford Event Parking coordinates oversized vehicle assignments per-game; contact them at (650) 723-9933 and check gostanford.com for current game-day parking guidance.
Address: 625 Nelson Rd, Stanford, CA 94305 Phone: (650) 723-4418
Stanford's Maples Pavilion
Maples Pavilion is the home of Stanford Cardinal basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics, with a capacity of 7,391. It is one of the most electric indoor arenas in the Pac-12, hosting nationally ranked programs in multiple sports. Charter buses drop passengers curbside on Campus Drive West and relocate to a perimeter lot — Lot 4 is the closest published option.
Stanford enforces a 15 mph campus speed limit on event days. Contact Stanford Event Parking at (650) 723-9933 in advance for bus staging assignments, and check the Stanford transportation events page for current guidance.
Address: 641 Campus Dr W, Stanford, CA 94305 Phone: (650) 723-4418
Fox Theatre Redwood City
The Fox Theatre Redwood City is a beautifully restored 1,000-seat venue in the heart of downtown, hosting concerts, comedy, live theatre, and special events year-round. Built in 1929, the Fox is a Peninsula landmark and one of the best mid-size concert venues in the Bay Area. Charter buses drop off on the Broadway/Jefferson Ave corridor, with staging available in the Caltrain station lots approximately 0.4 miles away.
Coordinate your post-show pickup point with your group before the performance ends — Broadway foot traffic after a sold-out show is heavy.
Address: 2215 Broadway, Redwood City, CA 94063 Phone: (650) 369-4119
Bair Island Wildlife Refuge
Bair Island Wildlife Refuge (Bair Island Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063), part of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge, protects approximately 3,000 acres of restored tidal marsh on the western edge of Redwood City. It is critical habitat for the endangered Ridgway's rail and salt marsh harvest mouse, and a premier birdwatching destination on the Peninsula. The Blomquist Street trailhead provides access to walking trails and bay views.
Charter buses drop at the trailhead and stage on Veterans Blvd, as the access road has no formal bus parking. A great choice for school field trips and nature group outings!
Address: Access via Blomquist St, Redwood City, CA 94063
Edgewood County Park and Natural Preserve
Edgewood County Park and Natural Preserve (641 Edgewood Rd, Redwood City, CA 94062) is a 467-acre gem managed by San Mateo County Parks, featuring 11 miles of trails through serpentine grassland, chaparral, and oak woodland. It is one of the best wildflower destinations on the Peninsula, with spring blooms drawing hikers and botanists from across the Bay Area. The Edgewood Rd trailhead has a small surface parking lot — buses drop passengers and stage on Edgewood Rd. For large school or group visits, contact San Mateo County Parks at (650) 363-4020 in advance.
Address: 641 Edgewood Rd, Redwood City, CA 94062 Phone: (650) 363-4020