San Mateo Winery Tour Charter Bus Rentals
With so many incredible wine regions within reach of San Mateo — the hilltop Santa Cruz Mountains AVA, the sun-drenched Livermore Valley, and the world-famous vineyards of Napa and Sonoma — the only thing standing between your group and a perfect tasting day is figuring out how everyone gets there and back safely! Sanmateocharterbuscompany.com makes that part easy. Fill out one quick form and instantly compare vehicles and rates from a large network of bus companies serving San Mateo, California. Whether you need a nimble minibus for a ridge-top winery run on Skyline Boulevard or a full-size charter bus for a big group heading to Wente Vineyards in Livermore, you'll find the right ride in seconds.
Call 650-701-9175 or use our online quote tool today!
Wine Tour & Brewery Transportation From a Network of Independent Bus Companies
Sanmateocharterbuscompany.com makes it possible to compare wine tour buses, sprinter vans, minibuses, and full-size charter buses from a large network of independently owned transportation companies — all in one place, with no account required and a free quote online or by phone. Because Sanmateocharterbuscompany.com is not a local bus company, you're never limited to whatever a single fleet happens to have available on your date. You get access to a wide range of vehicle types, sizes, and amenities so you can match the right bus to your group, your itinerary, and your budget.
From a 10-passenger sprinter van for a private tasting at Thomas Fogarty Winery to a 56-passenger motorcoach for a full group heading to Livermore Valley, the options are right here. Call 650-701-9175 or fill out the form to compare in seconds!
Browse Party Buses, Minibuses, and Charter Buses for Wine Tour & Brewery Transportation
For quick and easy group transportation to any winery in the region, Sanmateocharterbuscompany.com gives you access to every major bus type through a large network of independent operators serving San Mateo! Sprinter vans and 15-passenger minibuses are ideal for the narrow mountain roads leading up to Thomas Fogarty Winery (19501 Skyline Blvd, Woodside, CA 94062) and Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello (17100 Montebello Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014) — roads that simply aren't built for a full-size coach. Larger groups heading east to Livermore or north to Napa will love the comfort of a 40- to 56-passenger motorcoach with reclining seats, onboard WiFi, and plenty of storage.
Party buses with built-in bars and LED lighting are a fantastic pick for bachelorette wine tours and birthday celebrations. Whatever your group needs, you'll find it here!
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
School Bus
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 650-701-9175 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Santa Cruz Mountains Winery Tours From San Mateo
Every great Santa Cruz Mountains wine tour starts with one important decision: what bus fits on the road? SR-35 (Skyline Boulevard) and the access roads leading to hilltop wineries like Thomas Fogarty Winery and Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello are narrow, winding, and steep — and they are not suitable for full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches. Through the network on this site, you can easily compare 10- to 28-passenger sprinter vans and minibuses that handle those mountain roads beautifully, keeping your group together on the 20- to 35-minute drive from San Mateo via I-280.
Tasting appointments at most Santa Cruz Mountains wineries must be reserved in advance — so lock in your bus at the same time you book your tastings and your day runs exactly as planned!
Livermore Valley Wine Tour Buses From San Mateo
Sanmateocharterbuscompany.com connects you to full-size charter buses and minibuses perfectly suited for the 50- to 60-minute run from San Mateo to Livermore Valley's celebrated wineries. Cross the Bay via SR-92 to the Dumbarton Bridge (SR-84), then pick up I-580 east — it's one of the most straightforward wine-country drives in the Bay Area, and it's fully motorcoach-friendly the whole way. Your group can spend the day at Wente Vineyards (5050 Arroyo Rd, Livermore, CA 94550), America's oldest continuously family-owned and operated winery, then swing through Murrieta's Well (3005 Mines Rd, Livermore, CA 94550) and Concannon Vineyard (4590 Tesla Rd, Livermore, CA 94550) before heading home.
Wente's large parking area handles full-size coaches with ease. Compare buses for your Livermore tour in seconds — call 650-701-9175 or use the online form now!
Napa and Sonoma Wine Tour Buses From San Mateo
If you're planning the ultimate Bay Area wine experience, a Napa or Sonoma charter bus from San Mateo is the way to do it. The drive north on US-101 through Marin County takes roughly 60 to 90 minutes depending on traffic — and US-101 through the San Mateo and Redwood City corridor is consistently among the most congested stretches in the Bay Area, especially on weekend afternoons when your group is heading home from a long day of tasting. A charter bus means nobody watches the clock, nobody worries about the drive back, and everyone enjoys the ride.
SR-29 through Napa and the Sonoma Valley roads are fully motorcoach-accessible, and the network on this site gives you access to 40- to 56-passenger coaches with reclining seats, WiFi, and onboard restrooms for the longer haul. Compare your options in seconds!
Bachelorette Wine Tours, Birthday Parties, and Private Group Tastings
Planning a bachelorette wine tour through the Santa Cruz Mountains or a milestone birthday tasting day in Livermore? A party bus makes the celebration start the moment everyone boards — not when you arrive at the first pour. The 15- to 50-passenger party buses available through the network on this site come loaded with a full-length bar, color-changing LED lighting, a premium Bluetooth sound system, flat-panel TVs, and wraparound perimeter seating.
Your group sets the playlist, pops a bottle on the way to the first winery, and keeps the energy going between stops. You choose the itinerary, you choose the stops, and you enjoy every minute of it. Compare party buses and minibuses for your San Mateo wine tour in one quick form — or call 650-701-9175 and a live agent will help you build the perfect package!
Harvest Season and Weekend Wine Tour Transportation
We know that the best wine tour dates fill up fast — and so do the buses. Taste: The Livermore Valley Wine Experience (October 15–18, 2026) is one of the busiest wine-bus weekends in the entire Bay Area. The Wente Vineyards Live Music Series runs June through October and draws huge groups combining tasting with live music.
Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Passport Celebration Days happen a few times a year — including June and October dates — and Napa harvest season (September through October) sends demand across every bus network in Northern California. Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day weekends are perennial sellouts for wine tour buses across the Peninsula. Book three to six months out for any of these dates — and the sooner you compare on this site, the more options you'll have at the best prices.
Call 650-701-9175 to lock in your date today!
Wine Tour & Brewery Transportation in San Mateo and All the Surrounding Areas
Bringing together a group from across the Peninsula? No problem! Sanmateocharterbuscompany.com helps you find wine tour transportation not just in San Mateo but across every nearby city, too. Whether your group is gathering in Redwood City, Foster City, Burlingame, San Carlos, or Belmont, the network of bus companies on this site can stage a pickup right where your group is.
Multi-city pickup loops — hotel to downtown to the first winery — are easy to arrange and easy to price through the quote tool. Fill out one form with your pickup locations, your tasting stops, and your group size, and you'll see vehicles and pricing in under 30 seconds. Call 650-701-9175 any time to talk through your itinerary with a live agent!
How Much Does Wine Tour & Brewery Transportation in San Mateo Cost?
| 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 650-701-9175. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About San Mateo Wine Tour & Brewery Transportation Services
Sanmateocharterbuscompany.com helps you compare buses rental options; it is not a transportation company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. When you submit the quote form, your trip details go through a booking company so you can review pricing and available vehicles for your date. You compare the options and book through the process shown with your quote.
Sanmateocharterbuscompany.com is a quote-comparison and referral website — not a bus company. You fill out one quick form with your pickup location, winery stops, group size, and date, and you'll instantly see vehicles and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving San Mateo and the surrounding region. No account required, and a free quote is always available online or by phone at 650-701-9175.
Once you submit your trip details through the online quote tool, you're taken to a results page on a national booking platform showing available buses, photos, amenities, and pricing from independent operators serving your route. You review the options, pick the vehicle that fits your group and your itinerary, and book right online — all in just minutes. If you'd rather talk it through, call 650-701-9175 any time and a live agent will build a custom package for you.
No — and this is one of the most important planning decisions for a Santa Cruz Mountains wine tour. SR-35 (Skyline Boulevard), Montebello Road, and the access roads to hilltop wineries like Thomas Fogarty Winery and Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello are narrow, steep, and winding — not suitable for full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches. When you request your quote, mention that your stops are in the Santa Cruz Mountains, and the results will show sprinter vans and 15- to 28-passenger minibuses that handle those roads safely and comfortably.
The fastest and most bus-friendly route is SR-92 east from San Mateo to the Dumbarton Bridge (SR-84), then I-580 east into Livermore — typically 50 to 60 minutes without traffic. This route avoids San José entirely and is fully accessible for full-size charter buses. Tesla Road and Mines Road in Livermore are paved and flat, and wineries like Wente Vineyards have large parking areas that accommodate full-size coaches with ease.
Book three to six months in advance for most wine tour dates, and stretch that to six months or more for peak weekends. Taste: The Livermore Valley Wine Experience (October 15–18), the Wente Vineyards Live Music Series (June–October), and Santa Cruz Mountains Wine Passport Celebration Days (held a few times a year) all pull heavy demand across the entire Bay Area bus network. Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day weekends fill early every year.
Waiting until the last minute means higher prices and fewer vehicle choices — book as early as you can!
Three to four wineries is the sweet spot for a full-day San Mateo wine tour. Most tasting appointments run 60 to 90 minutes, and drive times between stops in the Santa Cruz Mountains or Livermore Valley add 15 to 30 minutes each. Build in time for lunch — Wente Vineyards has a full restaurant on-site, and Testarossa Winery (300 College Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95030) pairs well with a downtown Los Gatos lunch stop.
When you call 650-701-9175, a live agent can help you map the itinerary and price the full day in one quote.
Yes! The network of transportation companies on this site includes sprinter vans and smaller minibuses that are perfect for intimate private groups of 8 to 15 passengers. These vehicles are also the right choice for Santa Cruz Mountains ridge-top wineries where road access limits larger buses.
Fill out the quote form with your group size and preferred stops, and the results page will show you the vehicle types and pricing that fit your headcount — no account needed, and pricing appears in under 30 seconds!