Tour Bus Rentals for Travel Agencies in San Francisco, California

How to Rent a Tour Bus in San Francisco

First things first—give us a call at (415) 462-2870 and talk to a reservation representative about your needs for a tour bus rental. Our team is available 24/7 to go over the details of your trip and recommend a type of charter bus (like whether you need a full-size motorcoach or can get away with a 20-passenger minibus for your group). Then, based on the information you provide, we’ll be able to calculate your bus rental costs and offer a free quote with no obligation to book with us.

Charter Bus Rentals to the Golden Gate Park

Rent a bus to Golden Gate Park if you plan to bring a tour group there to explore. There are two designated loading zones near the Conservatory of Flowers (100 John F Kennedy Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118)—one is on the north side of JFK Drive, just west of the conservatory, and other is where JFK Drive intersects with Nancy Pelosi Drive, a little closer to the pickleball courts. Alternatively, there’s paid parking options along Music Concourse Drive, where you could also load and unload if your group would prefer to start their visit at the California Academy of Sciences (55 Music Concourse Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118) or the de Young Museum (50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Dr, San Francisco, CA 94118).

Renting a Bus for a Group Trip to Alcatraz Island

No—our buses can’t float across the San Francisco Bay and drop you off at the front doors of Alcatraz Island, but we can transport you and your group comfortably to the ferry terminal where your journey begins! The departure point for the Alcatraz City Cruises ferry (Pier 33 Suite 200, San Francisco, CA 94111) is located near Pier 33 at The Embarcadero, close to Bay Street and southeast of Fisherman’s Wharf.

While there may be space for your bus rental to idle for five minutes for a (very) quick unloading at the ferry terminal, if you want to ensure a smooth drop-off, there is a designated loading/unloading zone for tour buses on the northside of Bay Street between Taylor Street and Jones Street, which is just a 15 minute walk to the pier. Plus, because of the constantly heavy road and foot traffic in this area, if you’re traveling with a group, renting a bus for a trip to Alcatraz Island is the way to go.

Tour Buses to Visit Fisherman’s Wharf & PIER 39

A charter bus to PIER 39 and Fisherman’s Wharf is the best way for a group to travel to this popular tourist destination—even if many of the surrounding streets are restricted for large sightseeing vehicles. Tour buses are allowed to cruise along The Embarcadero, so you can easily roll up with your group to the taxi-loading zone at PIER 39 (The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94133) for a drop-off or pick-up. However, the spots here are first-come, first-serve, so if you’d prefer something more concrete, you could plan around a designated tour bus-only loading/unloading zone, like the one on Powell Street next to Pier 39 garage—a mere five-minute walk.

Bus Rentals for Custom Sightseeing Tours of San Francisco

Travel agents and tour operators can use a San Francisco charter bus service for custom sightseeing tours in town. Plan a full day for your group, including photos at the vista points around the Golden Gate Bridge (Golden Gate Brg, San Francisco, CA), lunchtime at PIER 39, shopping at Ghirardelli Square (900 North Point St E204A, San Francisco, CA 94109), and exploring the streets of Chinatown. In between stops, you may need to find reliable spots to park a bus. Check out our San Francisco Charter Bus Parking Guide to thoroughly plan your custom group tour!

Private Charter Buses for Group Day Trips

If you’re planning a group day trip from San Francisco to a nearby attraction, our services are ideal for large tourist groups who want to travel together. Charter a bus to Berkeley (and enjoy views of the San Francisco skyline crossing the Bay Bridge), head to Point Reyes National Seashore for a beach day, or plan a whole weekend away to explore Yosemite National Park. You can even plan a custom tour of San Francisco Wine Country and visit top local wineries in Napa Valley and Sonoma County, like Chateau Montelena (1429 Tubbs Ln, Calistoga, CA 94515) and Rodney Strong Vineyards (11455 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg, CA 95448).

Book a San Francisco Tour Bus Today with GOGO Charters

With a private San Francisco tour bus rental, there’s no limit to where you can go and what you can do with a group. Call us today to get a free charter bus quote for a San Francisco tour bus and get your show on the road!