Party Buses Los Angeles makes group transportation in Glendale simple — no parking nightmares on Brand Boulevard, no splitting your crew across three Ubers on a Friday night. Book a Sprinter van, minibus, party bus, or full-size charter bus with an all-inclusive quote in under 30 seconds. Call 213-354-7147 or use our online tool to lock in your date today!
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Party Buses Los Angeles has been coordinating group transportation across the greater LA metro since 2011 — and Glendale sits right in the middle of our most-traveled corridors. Whether your group is heading up the 2 Freeway toward the Verdugo Mountains for a brewery crawl, heading south on the 5 toward Dodger Stadium, or catching a show at Crypto.com Arena downtown, we keep everyone together in one vehicle at one flat, transparent price.
Our 24/7 reservation team answers every routing question you have before your trip — and since our quotes are all-inclusive with no surprise charges at the end, you will know the total before you ever confirm. We offer a wide range of vehicles, so you're not stuck paying for more capacity than your group actually needs. A quinceañera of 20 guests calls for something very different than a 52-person corporate off-site, and we match you to the right bus for both.
With over 15 years of coordinating school field trips, wedding shuttles, concert runs, and airport transfers across LA County and the San Fernando Valley, we are fully ready to handle whatever brings your group together in Glendale. Call 213-354-7147 any time for a no-obligation quote.
From compact Sprinter vans and 14-passenger Sprinter limos to 15–50 passenger party buses, 15–35 passenger minibuses, and 40–56 passenger charter buses — our fleet covers every group size. Browse our full vehicle lineup or call 213-354-7147 to find the right fit for your Glendale trip.
Party buses in our network come loaded with color-changing LED lighting, a full-length onboard bar, premium Bluetooth sound, flat-panel TVs, and wraparound perimeter seating with a center dance area — the right pick when your crew wants the celebration to start the moment they step on board. Minibuses offer powerful A/C and plush reclining seats, perfect for corporate shuttles or wedding guest loops through Glendale's hillside venues. Full-size charter buses add WiFi, power outlets, overhead storage, onboard restrooms, and cavernous undercarriage bays for luggage, equipment, or gear-heavy field trips.
ADA-accessible vehicles are always available — just mention your needs when you book and we'll have the right vehicle ready.
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Party bus and charter bus rental prices in Glendale depend on vehicle size, total hours, and your travel dates. Here are current ranges: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $294–$490/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day.
Weekend rates and peak dates — Rose Parade weekend in January, Dodgers postseason, and Pasadena bowl game weekends — run 20–30% higher than standard weekday pricing. Pricing is always all-inclusive with no hidden charges. You will know the full number before you confirm a single thing.
Call 213-354-7147 for an exact quote built around your date and itinerary, or use our online tool for instant availability.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $170 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $187 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $312+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $113 – $246+ | $147 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $158 – $327+ | $162 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| Rates vary by trip length, travel dates, passenger count, amenities, and availability. Use our online quote form or call 213-354-7147 for exact pricing. | |||
Glendale is hemmed in by the 2, the 134, and the 5 — three freeways that look manageable on a map and turn into parking lots without warning on any given Thursday evening, let alone a game day or holiday weekend. Add the limited street parking in the Americana on Brand corridor, the near-zero oversized vehicle options along Brand Boulevard itself, and the surge-pricing spiral that sets in any time a big event lets out at Crypto.com Arena or the Greek Theatre, and coordinating a group trip without a single bus starts to feel like a logistics project you didn't sign up for.
Party Buses Los Angeles cuts through all of it. One call or one online quote gives you a fixed price, a confirmed vehicle, and a reservation handled by a team that answers 24/7/365 — not a chatbot window that closes at 5 PM. We have coordinated hundreds of Glendale-area trips, from Crescenta Valley High School field trips to corporate shuttles out of the Glendale Galleria corridor.
We offer a massive variety of vehicles, meaning you never pay for seats you do not actually need. And because our quotes are all-inclusive, the number you see is the number you pay. Call 213-354-7147 to get started — no obligation, answer in under 30 seconds.
Party Buses Los Angeles coordinates group transportation for every kind of occasion in Glendale and across LA County — airport transfers, weddings, proms, corporate shuttles, sporting events, brewery crawls, and more. Whatever brings your group together, we have a vehicle and a plan ready. Call 213-354-7147 to get your group moving today!
Getting a group to or from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) (1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045) from Glendale means roughly 20 miles via the 134 West to the 101 South — a drive that runs 30 minutes at 10 AM on a Tuesday and well over an hour during any weekday rush. The 405 interchange near the airport makes things worse, and rideshare surge pricing on early-morning and late-night flights adds a cost spike on top of the stress.
A Glendale airport shuttle bus keeps your whole group together in one air-conditioned cabin with room for every piece of luggage in the undercarriage bays — no Tetris in the trunk of someone's SUV. We also serve Bob Hope Airport / Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) (2627 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505), which is 5 miles from central Glendale via the 5 North and the practical choice for groups flying Southwest or Alaska. BUR's curbside arrivals setup is far less chaotic than LAX, and a direct bus pickup there cuts the total airport ordeal significantly.
Call 213-354-7147 to book your Glendale airport shuttle today.
Silver Lake, Los Feliz, and Hollywood are all within 15 minutes of Glendale on a good night — but nobody in a bachelorette party should be navigating Sunset Boulevard at midnight after two hours of celebrating. A Glendale party bus rental takes care of the entire night's routing so the whole group stays together from the first venue to the last call, with no one drawing straws for designated driver duties.
Build an itinerary that hits cocktails in the Arts District, dancing in Hollywood, and a late-night stop at any spot along Cahuenga Boulevard — our 15–50 passenger party buses come with a full bar, wraparound seating, color-changing lights, and a sound system loaded with whatever playlist the group wants. We will build the route around your stops and have the bus waiting for pickup when you are ready to head home. For a smaller crew of 8–14, a Sprinter limo keeps things intimate with premium leather and tinted windows.
Call 213-354-7147 to plan your Glendale bachelorette night.
Glendale has a vibrant Armenian-American community that treats quinceañeras and milestone birthdays as the full-scale celebrations they deserve — and a party bus arrival is an entrance nobody forgets. Our 15–50 passenger party buses can be set up to match your event's color scheme, and the onboard LED lighting, Bluetooth sound for your custom playlist, and wraparound seating create a rolling celebration that turns travel time into part of the party.
Whether the event is at a venue in the Montrose corridor, a banquet hall on San Fernando Road, or a reception space in Burbank or Pasadena, we handle pickup from home, hotel, or wherever the group gathers and deliver everyone to the venue entrance in style. For adult milestone birthdays heading to a night out in Hollywood or a rooftop bar in downtown LA, a party bus keeps the group together without anyone needing to stay sober for the drive. Call 213-354-7147 any time to plan your Glendale birthday celebration.
Glendale sits within easy striking distance of several of LA's biggest concert venues, and every one of them turns into a parking and rideshare nightmare the moment a sold-out show ends. The Greek Theatre (2700 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027) is 6 miles south via the 2 and Los Feliz Boulevard — a gorgeous outdoor venue tucked into Griffith Park with extremely limited on-site parking and a narrow approach road that backs up badly after a show. The Hollywood Bowl (2301 N Highland Ave, Hollywood, CA 90068) is 9 miles away and is the textbook example of why private group transportation makes sense: the Bowl's own Park & Ride lots sell out weeks in advance for major acts, and the post-show Highland Avenue exit crawl can take 45 minutes just to get to the freeway.
A Glendale concert bus rental handles the drop-off and pickup so nobody is hunting for a rideshare at midnight in a dark parking lot. Keep the energy going before the show with the party bus's onboard bar and sound system — the concert starts when you board. Call 213-354-7147 for a quote.
Glendale's business corridor along Brand Boulevard and the Glendale Galleria area generates a steady demand for corporate shuttles — executives moving between downtown LA meetings, teams heading to the Los Angeles Convention Center (1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015) for trade shows, and employee groups making the run to Burbank or the Westside without sitting alone in stop-and-go traffic on the 134.
A Glendale corporate bus rental puts your team in a cabin with WiFi and power outlets so the commute turns into productive time instead of lost hours. Minibuses handle smaller executive transfers with plush reclining seats and individual climate control; full-size charter buses take larger staff groups to off-site retreats or multi-day conferences with luggage bays for presentation materials. For recurring conference shuttles during events like NAB Show at the Convention Center or E3-era events, we can set up a scheduled loop that runs at set departure times and keeps your group on the agenda.
Call 213-354-7147 to discuss corporate shuttle options for your Glendale team.
Family reunions scattered across the LA metro, church retreats heading out to the San Gabriel Valley, holiday parties where nobody wants to fight the 134 home — Glendale private event transportation covers all of it with one bus and one flat rate.
The Pasadena Convention Center (300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101) is 9 miles east via the 134 and pulls large private events year-round. The Americana on Brand (889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA 91210) draws steady shuttle demand from groups visiting the outdoor shopping and dining complex who don't want to deal with the parking garage wait on a weekend. And during the Rose Parade on January 1st — Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena, 9 miles from Glendale — route closures around the parade corridor make driving nearly impossible.
A charter bus drops your group at a designated viewing spot and has you back home before the post-parade traffic peaks. Call 213-354-7147 to build a private event transportation plan for your Glendale group.
Crescenta Valley High School, Hoover High, Glendale High, and Clark Magnet High all hold proms and homecoming events within a compressed spring window, and Glendale-area demand for prom party buses peaks hard between late April and the end of May. For prom: book by December or expect premium pricing or zero availability by March.
A typical 6-hour prom rental for 25–30 students — school pickup, pre-prom photos at Brand Park or the Griffith Observatory parking area, venue drop-off at a banquet hall or hotel ballroom, and an after-party return — runs $1,800–$2,200 all-inclusive when booked 4–6 months early. Last-minute bookings in April routinely cost $2,800–$3,400 for the same vehicle and hours, if anything is even available. We work with parent committees and student groups across the Glendale Unified district to lock in the right bus for prom night — good photos, smooth ride, everyone accounted for.
Call 213-354-7147 today to secure your date.
Glendale Unified operates multiple campuses across Glendale and La Cañada Flintridge, and coordinating a field trip through a carpool network is both a liability concern and a logistical headache that school administrators do not need. A single charter bus takes care of pickup, drop-off, and the return — no staggered parent arrival times, no students in different cars wondering where everyone else went.
Popular Glendale school field trip destinations include the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007), the California Science Center (700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037), and the Griffith Observatory (2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027) — which requires all oversized vehicles to use the Western Canyon Road bus approach and drop students at the upper lot before relocating. Our fleet includes TVs and PA systems for educational content on the ride over, overhead storage for lunches and bags, and undercarriage bays for equipment. ADA-accessible buses are always available — just flag it when you book.
Call 213-354-7147 for school field trip bus rentals in Glendale.
Glendale sits at a genuinely convenient hub for LA sports venues — Dodger Stadium (1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012) is 8 miles south via the 2 and the Stadium Way exit, and Dodger home games draw 50,000+ fans into a neighborhood where Sunset Boulevard and Stadium Way back up 45 minutes before first pitch. The stadium's preferred lot fills by 90 minutes before game time on weekends. Crypto.com Arena (1111 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015) is 14 miles southwest and hosts Lakers, Clippers, and Kings games plus major concerts, with buses using the drop-off zone on Chick Hearn Court.
A Glendale sporting event bus rental changes the math: one vehicle for your whole group, no designated driver debate, and the charter bus waits nearby for pickup when the final buzzer sounds. For Rams or Chargers games at SoFi Stadium (1001 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA 90301), the 20-mile run from Glendale via the 134 and I-10 is manageable until kickoff traffic hits — at that point, a bus is the clear answer. Call 213-354-7147 to book your Glendale game-day bus.
Glendale and the surrounding Verdugo Hills area have no shortage of wedding venues — the Oakmont Country Club (3100 Country Club Dr, Glendale, CA 91208), the Hilton Los Angeles North/Glendale (100 W Glenoaks Blvd, Glendale, CA 91202), and venues across adjacent Pasadena and Burbank all draw wedding guests from hotel blocks scattered across the 134 corridor.
A Glendale wedding shuttle keeps your guests from navigating Foothill Boulevard's one-way segments in formal wear or waiting in a post-reception rideshare line at 11 PM. We arrange staggered loops from hotel pickups to ceremony, ceremony to reception, and reception back to hotels — clear pickup windows, staged departures, and a single point of contact from first quote to final drop-off. A 14-passenger Sprinter limo handles the bridal party on the wedding morning; a minibus or full-size charter bus carries the guest wave.
Call 213-354-7147 for a free Glendale wedding transportation quote.
Glendale's craft beer scene has grown steadily along the Glenoaks and San Fernando corridors, and the Pasadena and Monrovia taproom trail is a natural extension for any group wanting a full afternoon. Glendale Tap (143 S Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA 91205) anchors the local bar scene. A short hop east on the 134 opens up the Pasadena taproom circuit — Craftsman Brewing Co. (1260 Lincoln Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103) and Goldmark Craft (214 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016) both draw day-trip groups from across the San Gabriel Valley.
For groups going bigger, the wine country of Temecula is 85 miles south via the 210 to the 15 — a full-day run where a 56-passenger charter bus with onboard restrooms makes the drive painless and every stop responsible. Your group stays in one vehicle from the first pint to the last pour, with no parking to find at every stop and nobody counting drinks because they have to drive home. Call 213-354-7147 for a Glendale pub crawl or winery tour bus quote.
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Party Buses Los Angeles serves Glendale and the entire surrounding region — Burbank, Pasadena, La Cañada Flintridge, Los Angeles, and beyond. Whether you need a Burbank airport shuttle, a party bus to Dodger Stadium from the San Fernando Valley, or a charter bus to a Pasadena convention, our fleet has you covered. Call 213-354-7147 for a free, all-inclusive quote!
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Party Buses Los Angeles proudly serves Glendale, California and every nearby community across Metro Los Angeles. If you don't see your city listed, call us at 213-354-7147 — we go anywhere your group needs to roll!
The bus showed up right on time and looked even better than I expected. We rolled around Glendale for the evening and the whole group had a blast. The seating was comfortable, the lights and sound were on point, and nobody had to deal with driving or parking. Booking was quick and the price was reasonable. This is going to be my go-to for any future group event.
Malik T.
Verena S.
Such a fun way to spend an evening with friends. The bus had a great atmosphere and plenty of room for our group to spread out and enjoy ourselves. The ride was smooth and the timing went exactly as arranged. I appreciated how transparent the pricing was when I booked it. Everyone kept saying we should do it again, so clearly it was a hit all around.
Bartholomew K.
Booked this on a bit of a whim for a celebration and I'm so glad I did. The whole process was painless, the quote was honest, and the bus was comfortable and clean. We cruised around with the music going and it turned an ordinary night into something memorable. Pickup and drop-off were right on schedule. Genuinely impressed and I'll be using them again.
Nadia J.
Loved everything about it. The booking was simple, the communication was clear, and the bus arrived exactly when they said it would. Inside it was roomy and comfortable with great lighting for photos. We had a big group and it fit everyone easily. Riding together instead of in separate cars made the night so much more fun. Highly recommend for any group occasion.
Glendale party bus rental prices depend on vehicle size, the number of hours you need, and your travel dates. Current ranges: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $294–$490/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. Weekend and peak-event dates run 20–30% higher.
The fastest way to get an exact number is to call 213-354-7147 — we provide all-inclusive pricing in under 30 seconds with no hidden charges.
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) (2627 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505) is just 5 miles from central Glendale via the 5 Freeway — the practical choice for most groups flying in. LAX is 20 miles southwest and the right pick when flight options or fares make it the better call. At BUR, commercial buses use the curbside Ground Transportation area on the Arrivals level; gather your full group at baggage claim first, then call 213-354-7147 to confirm the bus is pulling to the curb.
At LAX, charter bus pickup follows the designated commercial staging area — have the whole group together with luggage before making that call, since LAX loading windows are timed.
From Glendale, the most direct route to Dodger Stadium is south on the 2 Freeway to Stadium Way, then east into the stadium campus. Charter buses and oversized vehicles use the designated bus lot accessible via Academy Road on the north side of the stadium — pre-purchased parking passes are required for all lots, and none are sold at the gate on game days. Bus parking runs approximately $35–$50 per vehicle depending on the event.
Drop-off is coordinated at the designated charter zone before the bus relocates to its parking area. We recommend checking the official Dodger Stadium transportation page for current lot assignments before your visit. Call 213-354-7147 to book your Glendale game-day bus.
Two windows drive the hardest demand. Prom season (late April through May) books out the area's party buses fast — high schools across Glendale Unified and Burbank Unified hold events within the same 6-week stretch, and the best vehicles are confirmed months ahead. The second surge is Rose Parade week around January 1st, when groups from across the metro want transportation into Pasadena and supply tightens significantly.
Summer wedding season (June through August) is the third pressure point, particularly on Saturdays when the Burbank and Pasadena venue calendars are running at full capacity. Book any of these dates at least 3–6 months early.
Yes — and it's genuinely the smartest way to do it. Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena closes to vehicle traffic well before the parade begins on January 1st, and parking within walking distance of the parade route requires either a paid reserved spot purchased weeks in advance or a very long walk from remote public lots. A charter bus drops your group at a designated bus staging area near the parade route and picks everyone up at an agreed time when it wraps — no parking hunt, no splitting the crew.
The 134 East from Glendale to Pasadena is the natural approach, but expect lane restrictions and early closures on New Year's morning. Lock in your Rose Parade bus before November — availability drops fast in December.
For most standard dates — a weeknight out, a weekend birthday, a casual brewery run — two to four weeks of lead time is workable, though earlier always means better vehicle selection. For high-demand dates, the window is much tighter: prom season requires a December booking to secure both the vehicle and a reasonable rate; Rose Parade weekend fills up by late November; and Dodger postseason runs during October draw groups from across the Valley with almost no warning. For weddings and large corporate events, 6–9 months is the reliable window.
Call 213-354-7147 right now to check availability for your date — the 30-second online quote shows you what's open immediately.
A Glendale party bus itinerary can reach some of Southern California's most iconic venues in under 30 minutes. These are the destinations our Glendale groups request most — with the local detail that actually matters for a group arrival.
The Americana on Brand is Glendale's open-air shopping, dining, and entertainment district — an outdoor promenade anchored by a 14-screen movie theater, a rotating roster of restaurants from Shake Shack to a Cheesecake Factory, and a dancing fountain that doubles as a meeting-point landmark. Weekend evenings draw significant foot traffic, and the adjacent parking structures fill by mid-afternoon during peak retail seasons. For groups using the Americana as a starting point for a night out or a birthday dinner, a bus drops everyone at the Brand Boulevard entrance and waits nearby while the group moves through the property.
On-site parking for oversized vehicles is not available inside the structure — the Brand Boulevard curbside drop zone is the practical bus approach.
Address: 889 Americana Way, Glendale, CA 91210
Phone: (818) 637-8982
Dodger Stadium is 8 miles from central Glendale via the 2 Freeway south to the Stadium Way exit — a drive that goes sideways fast on game days when Stadium Way backs up from the I-5 interchange. The stadium holds 56,000, and all parking requires pre-purchased passes with zero day-of sales at any gate. Charter buses use the north side bus staging area accessible via Academy Road.
The closest lot to the main pavilion entrance fills by 90 minutes before first pitch on any Friday or Saturday home game. Post-game, the Stadium Way exit backs up significantly — a bus waits nearby and departs on a coordinated signal instead of sitting in the lot scramble. We recommend reviewing the official Dodger Stadium transportation page before your visit.
Address: 1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (323) 224-1507
Griffith Observatory is perched above Los Feliz on a ridgeline with panoramic views of the LA basin and the Hollywood sign — one of the most photographed public buildings in California, and genuinely spectacular at sunset. For groups, the approach logistics require attention: the observatory sits at the end of a narrow, winding road where oversized vehicles must use the Western Canyon Road bus approach rather than the main Observatory Road. Buses drop passengers at the upper lot near the west lawn, then relocate to a designated bus staging area at the bottom of the hill.
General public parking on Observatory Road fills completely on weekends, often before noon. A bus arrival bypasses that entirely and lets the group focus on the Samuel Oschin Planetarium and the roof-deck telescopes instead of a 45-minute parking search below. We recommend checking the official Griffith Observatory visit page for current bus routing details.
Address: 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Phone: (213) 473-0800
The Hollywood Bowl is 9 miles southwest of Glendale and one of the most beloved outdoor concert venues in the country — 17,500 seats built into the Santa Monica Mountains, with a season that runs May through September and draws everyone from the Los Angeles Philharmonic to major touring pop acts. Parking is the Bowl's central logistics challenge: the venue operates its own Park & Ride system from remote lots including the Hollywood & Highland structure and the Cahuenga Pass lots, but these sell out weeks ahead for headlining shows. Rideshare demand spikes severely post-concert as 17,000 people reach for their phones simultaneously.
A charter bus from Glendale handles the approach via the 134 West to the 101 South and Highland Avenue, drops your group at the Bowl's commercial vehicle zone, and is waiting for a coordinated post-show pickup. We recommend confirming current drop-off locations on the official Hollywood Bowl transportation page.
Address: 2301 N Highland Ave, Hollywood, CA 90068
Phone: (323) 850-2000
Hollywood Burbank Airport is 5 miles from central Glendale via the 5 Freeway north — the most practical commercial airport for groups departing or arriving in the Glendale area. BUR operates a single terminal with a straightforward curbside arrivals setup on the ground level, making group bus pickup far simpler than LAX's multi-terminal sprawl. Commercial buses pick up passengers curbside at the Ground Transportation area on the Arrivals level — have your full group assembled with luggage before calling for the bus, since the BUR curbside loading window is timed.
Southwest, Alaska, and United are the main carriers. For groups landing at LAX instead, a Glendale airport bus handles the 20-mile run via the 405 North and 134 East. We recommend checking the official BUR ground transportation page before your trip.
Address: 2627 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505
Phone: (818) 840-8840
The Rose Bowl Stadium is 9 miles east of Glendale via the 134 East — home to UCLA Bruins football, the annual Rose Bowl Game on January 1st, and LAFC's home matches, plus major concert events. The stadium holds 90,888 and sits in a residential neighborhood where parking is managed entirely through a permit system — all lots require pre-purchased passes, and oversized vehicle access is routed through specific entry gates depending on the event. Charter buses use designated commercial vehicle gates, typically on the north or east perimeter, with bus parking in the large surface lots closest to those gates.
The neighborhood streets surrounding the Rose Bowl go to permit-only parking hours before any major event, making a charter bus the cleanest group arrival option available. We recommend checking the official Rose Bowl parking page for current bus gate assignments before your visit.
Address: 1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103
Phone: (626) 577-3100