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Whether you are heading to a Warriors watch party in Uptown, shuttling a wedding party across the Bay Bridge, or planning a crawl through Temescal's craft brewery corridor, Party Bus Oakland makes it easy to move your whole group at once. Call 415-796-8301 or get an all-inclusive quote online in under 30 seconds — no hidden costs, no surprises.
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Your Ideal Party Bus Company in Oakland
Party Bus Oakland has been coordinating group transportation across Oakland and the East Bay for over 15 years. In a city where I-880 can turn a six-mile drive into a forty-minute crawl and parking in Uptown on a concert night runs $30 or more before doors even open, keeping your group in one vehicle is not a luxury — it is just the smarter way to get there. We have handled Warriors championship runs at the Oakland Arena, sold-out nights at the Fox Theater, prom season across Oakland Unified, and morning cruise departures out of the Port of Oakland, and we have learned every loading zone, permit requirement, and post-game exit route along the way.
Book everything from a 14-passenger Sprinter limo for a bridal party pickup to a full 56-passenger charter bus for a corporate conference shuttle from OAK. Our 24/7 reservation team is one call away for any logistics question, and because we give you exact all-inclusive pricing before you ever book, there are no unpleasant surprises at the end of the night. We offer a massive variety of vehicles, which means you never pay for seats your group does not actually need.
Call 415-796-8301 any time to get started.
Buses in Our Oakland Bus Network
Our Oakland party bus fleet spans 14-passenger Sprinter limos, 15- to 50-passenger party buses, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses, and 40- to 56-passenger charter buses. One vehicle or several — whatever your headcount calls for, we match you to the right size so nobody is crammed in and nobody is paying for empty seats. Browse the full fleet or call 415-796-8301 for instant availability.
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Inside Our Oakland Party Buses and Charter Buses
For groups who want the party to start the moment the doors close, our 15- to 50-passenger party buses come loaded with a full-length built-in bar, color-changing LED cabin lighting, a premium Bluetooth sound system, flat-panel TVs, and wraparound perimeter seating with an open floor area in the center. Minibuses keep things comfortable for corporate runs and wedding guest shuttles with powerful climate control and plush reclining seats. Step up to a full-size charter bus for longer hauls — to Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, or a Napa Valley itinerary — and you get reclining seats, overhead storage bins, WiFi, power outlets at every row, an onboard restroom, and deep undercarriage luggage bays for wine cases, ski gear, or catering equipment.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available on request — just tell us before your departure date.
Air-conditioning
Wraparound Leather Seats
Premium AUX / Bluetooth Sound System
LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Bar Areas With Ice Storage and Cup Holders
TVs and Premium Entertainment Systems
How Much Is a Party Bus in Oakland?
Party Bus Oakland gives you an all-inclusive price in under 30 seconds — you will know exactly what you are paying before you ever confirm a booking. Oakland party bus and charter bus rental rates run as follows: 14-passenger Sprinter limos from $170–$344/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses from $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses from $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses from $294–$490/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses from $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day.
Pricing moves with mileage, time of year, and vehicle type. Peak dates — Warriors playoff runs, Outside Lands weekend in August, prom season in May — push rates up, so locking in early is always the better move. Call 415-796-8301 for a free quote, or use the online tool for an instant number with no commitment required.
| 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+ |
| The prices listed above are estimates only. All pricing varies by independent operator, and there are no guarantees regarding final costs or vehicle availability. Actual rates are subject to change based on trip length, travel dates, passenger count, requested amenities, and current availability. For exact rates, please call 415-796-8301. | |||
Why Book Your Oakland Party Bus With Us?
The East Bay is not an easy place to move a group. The MacArthur Maze interchange at the junction of I-580, I-880, and I-980 is among the most congested merge points in Northern California, and on any night when the Oracle Arena or the Fox Theater lets out at the same time, surface streets through Uptown back up from Telegraph Avenue to Broadway in under twenty minutes. Rideshare surge pricing on those nights routinely doubles — and with a group of twenty or more, you are looking at six or seven separate cars anyway.
That is where a single Oakland charter bus rental changes the math entirely.
With Party Bus Oakland, your whole group boards once, travels together, and arrives at the curb you actually want — not a rideshare staging lot two blocks away. Our reservation team knows which loading zones at the Oakland Arena require advance coordination and which streets around Laney College close on graduation weekend. We have arranged everything from single-van airport runs to multi-bus convention shuttles at the Oakland Convention Center, and since 2011 we have sent thousands of groups across the Bay Area without a missed pickup.
The quote you see online is the price you pay — no add-ons waiting at the end of the ride. Call 415-796-8301 and let us put together a plan for your group.
Party Bus Services for Every Oakland Occasion
Party Bus Oakland coordinates group transportation for every occasion across Oakland and the wider East Bay — from OAK airport runs and concert shuttles to prom nights, sporting events, corporate conferences, and beyond. Whatever the occasion, we have a vehicle and a route ready. Call 415-796-8301 to get your group moving today!

Oakland Airport Shuttles & Transportation
Oakland International Airport (OAK) (1 Airport Drive, Oakland, CA 94621) sits just off Hegenberger Road at the bottom of I-880 — a straightforward approach in light traffic that becomes genuinely painful when the freeway backs up, which it does on nearly every weekday afternoon. For groups arriving on different flights, coordinating multiple rideshares from the terminal means juggling staggered ETAs, different lot pickups, and bags that take twenty minutes to reach the carousel.
Charter buses and larger commercial vehicles use the Ground Transportation Center on the lower level of the terminal — have your group coordinator wait until every bag is collected and the full group is together, then call 415-796-8301 so the bus pulls from where it's waiting to the designated commercial pickup lane. That single call replaces the scramble. We also run transfers from OAK to the Port of Oakland cruise terminal, to downtown San Francisco hotels, and to convention properties along Broadway in Uptown.
We highly recommend reviewing the official OAK ground transportation page before your arrival day to confirm current staging locations.

Oakland Bachelor & Bachelorette Transportation
Oakland's nightlife has enough range to fill a full evening without ever leaving the East Bay. Start with cocktails at a Temescal wine bar on Telegraph Avenue, move to a live music set at Yoshi's Jazz Club (510 Embarcadero W, Oakland, CA 94607) in Jack London Square, and close the night at a late-hour spot in the Uptown Entertainment District near 17th and Broadway — all without anyone figuring out parking at four different locations or drawing straws over who stays sober.
Our 15- to 50-passenger party buses come with a built-in bar, color-changing LED lighting, and a premium sound system, so the celebration is in full swing from the first pickup. Nobody has to manage a caravan across Oakland's one-way grid, and nobody's navigating the I-580/I-980 split at midnight after a few rounds. Just tell us your stops — we handle the rest.
Call 415-796-8301 now and let's put the itinerary together.

Oakland Birthday, Sweet 16, & Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals
Oakland is home to a deeply rooted quinceañera and Sweet 16 tradition, with celebration venues ranging from ballrooms in the Fruitvale neighborhood to waterfront event spaces along the Embarcadero. A party bus arrival — pulling up to the venue with the whole court aboard, cabin lights going — is one entrance your guests will remember long after the cake is gone.
Our party buses can be set up around your color scheme and pre-loaded with a custom playlist before pickup. Whether the event is at a venue in Fruitvale, a hall near Lake Merritt, or a catered space in the Oakland Hills, we match the vehicle to your group size so nobody is crammed and nobody is paying for empty rows. For adult milestone birthdays heading to a dinner in Jack London Square or a night out in Uptown, a bus rental through Party Bus Oakland means your guests arrive together, the parking situation is entirely someone else's problem, and everyone gets home safely.
Call 415-796-8301 any time to plan your Oakland celebration.

Oakland Concert Transportation & Shuttles
The Fox Theater (1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612) does not have a dedicated parking structure — the closest public lot is a two-block walk, and on sold-out nights every metered space on Telegraph Avenue fills before the opener takes the stage. The Oakland Arena (7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621) sits adjacent to the BART Coliseum station, which sounds convenient until 19,000 people try to board the same two trains after a headliner finishes at 11 p.m.
An Oakland concert bus rental drops your group at the venue entrance and picks everyone up at a pre-arranged spot when the show ends — no hunting for the car, no $6 surge fare per person to get home. For arena shows, the commercial vehicle drop zone runs along Coliseum Way; for Uptown venues like the Fox or the Paramount Theatre (2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612), curbside drop-off on Broadway is the smoothest approach. Our party buses come loaded with a built-in bar and Bluetooth sound so the energy is already at concert pitch before the doors open.
Call 415-796-8301 for a quote.

Oakland Corporate Event Transportation
Oakland's commercial core has grown significantly, with the Oakland Convention Center (550 10th St, Oakland, CA 94607) and the surrounding Marriott and Hilton properties hosting multi-day conferences year-round. Getting a team of forty from SFO or OAK to a downtown hotel, then shuttling them between conference sessions and evening dinners in Jack London Square, involves exactly the kind of logistics that unravel when everyone is in separate rideshares.
A dedicated Oakland corporate bus rental keeps your group on one timeline. Charter buses drop directly in front of the Convention Center's 10th Street entrance — no loading dock confusion, no parking garage clearance issues. For smaller executive groups coming in from the Silicon Valley corridor, a minibus on I-880 North with WiFi and power outlets turns the commute into productive time.
We also set up recurring shuttle loops between BART stations and campus offices for companies based in the Jack London or Uptown districts. Call 415-796-8301 to discuss corporate rates and recurring routes.

Oakland Private Event Transportation Services
Some of the East Bay's biggest crowd draws create exactly the kind of transportation chaos that a private charter bus sidesteps entirely. Outside Lands in Golden Gate Park across the Bay draws massive BART demand every August, and the Sunday night exit from the festival is a forty-five-minute BART queue for tens of thousands of people. A private bus drops your group near the Fulton Street entrance and picks everyone up at a pre-arranged time on Crossover Drive — no standing in line, one flat rate for the whole crew.
Closer to home, the Eat Real Festival along the Jack London Square waterfront in September and Art Murmur's monthly First Fridays along Telegraph Avenue both draw crowds that turn street parking in the surrounding blocks into an hour-long hunt. A private Oakland party bus rental keeps your group together from the first food stall to the last gallery and gets everyone home without splitting into six different rideshares at 10 p.m. Call 415-796-8301 and we will put together a plan for your event.

Oakland Homecoming & Prom Party Bus Rentals
Oakland Unified School District high schools — Skyline, Oakland Technical, Fremont, Oakland High among them — hold prom season across a tight window in April and May each year. Demand for party buses across the East Bay spikes hard during those six weeks, and the buses that were available in January are fully booked by March. For prom: book by January or expect premium pricing and limited availability.
A standard 6-hour prom rental covering school pickup, a photo stop at Lake Merritt or the Oakland Museum of California, venue drop-off at a downtown Oakland or San Francisco hotel ballroom, and after-party return typically runs $1,800–$2,200 all-inclusive when booked four to six months out — and $2,800–$3,500 or more when booked in the final weeks before the date. Party Bus Oakland works directly with parent committees and student organizers across Oakland Unified to build the right pickup sequence and keep the night running on schedule. Call 415-796-8301 today to lock in your date before the window closes.

Oakland School Event & Field Trip Transportation
Teachers and school administrators across Oakland trust Party Bus Oakland for field trip transportation because a single booking covers pickup, on-time arrival, and return — no carpooling logistics, no parent volunteer waivers, no parking headaches at venues that were not designed for school groups. Oakland's public school field trip circuit hits Chabot Space & Science Center (10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619) in the hills, the Oakland Museum of California (1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607) near Lake Merritt, and the Oakland Zoo (9777 Golf Links Rd, Oakland, CA 94605) in the Knowland Park area — each with distinct access routes that a charter bus handles far more cleanly than a parade of parent cars.
At the Oakland Zoo, field trip bus parking is on Golf Links Road with designated group unloading near the main gate. At Chabot, Skyline Boulevard narrows significantly on the approach, so a properly sized vehicle matters. Our charter buses offer climate control, reclining seats, TV monitors, and undercarriage storage for lunch coolers — students aren't hauling bags through exhibits.
ADA-accessible vehicles are always available; just let us know when you call 415-796-8301 so we can pair you with the right configuration.

Oakland Sporting Event Transportation
Oakland Arena (7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621) and the adjacent Oakland Coliseum parking lots run a familiar game-day pattern: lots open two to three hours before tip-off or first pitch, general parking runs $30–$40 per vehicle, and every exit route — Hegenberger Road, 66th Avenue, and the I-880 on-ramps — backs up badly in the first thirty minutes after the final buzzer. The BART Coliseum station is directly across from the venue, but post-game platform crowding means a 20-minute wait to board just to ride four stops.
An Oakland charter bus rental handles the whole equation differently. Your group boards at one pickup point — a hotel in Uptown, a house in the Temescal, a lot in Fremont — rides together with the pregame energy building on board, and gets dropped at the Coliseum Way commercial vehicle zone. After the game, the bus is already waiting, not circling a full lot looking for a cash exit.
For Warriors home games, A's games, or arena concerts, this is the no-stress answer. Call 415-796-8301 and let's lock in your game-day plan.

Oakland Wedding Transportation & Shuttle Service
Oakland's wedding venue landscape is genuinely beautiful — the gardens at Piedmont Community Hall, the industrial chic of the Castaway in Jack London Square, the classic ballroom at the Scottish Rite Center (1547 Lakeside Dr, Oakland, CA 94612) overlooking Lake Merritt — and almost every one of them presents a guest parking challenge on a Saturday evening in a residential or mixed-use neighborhood.
Rather than asking out-of-town guests to navigate I-580 off-ramps and hunt for metered spaces in unfamiliar Oakland neighborhoods, a wedding shuttle through Party Bus Oakland runs a timed loop from the hotel to the ceremony and back — or a point-to-point run from a church in the Rockridge neighborhood to a waterfront reception in Jack London Square. Nobody in formal wear walks four blocks in the Oakland summer fog. A 14-passenger Sprinter limo is the right vehicle for the bridal party on the wedding day itself.
Because we have coordinated wedding timelines across the East Bay since 2011, your pickup windows stay tight and your single point of contact is the same person from first quote to final drop-off. Call 415-796-8301 for a free wedding transportation quote.

Oakland Winery Tour & Pub Crawl Transportation
Move over Napa Valley — the East Bay has built a legitimate urban wine and craft beer circuit worth a full day on the bus. The stretch along Broadway and Telegraph Avenue through Temescal holds some of the densest craft taproom concentration in the Bay Area: Federation Brewing (432 35th St, Oakland, CA 94609), Ghost Town Brewing (1960 Adeline St, Oakland, CA 94607), and Original Pattern Brewing (292 4th St, Oakland, CA 94607) in Jack London Square all within a navigable circuit. For winery stops, the Livermore Valley wine country sits about 45 minutes east on I-580 — a straight shot to over fifty tasting rooms that genuinely rivals Napa for a fraction of the traffic.
Your group stays together in a comfortable Oakland party bus rental, sharing every tasting stop without anyone calculating whether they are okay to drive. No splitting into multiple cars, no rotating designated driver, no parking hunt at each new address. We plot the route, handle the stops, and get everyone home.
Call 415-796-8301 for a free quote and let's build the crawl.
How to Book Your Oakland Party Bus
Submit Your Request
Use the Party Bus Oakland online quote tool to share your trip details, including the date, passenger count, and pickup/drop-off locations. You can receive a personalized quote in under 30 seconds.
Compare Options From Different Local Operators
Compare pricing estimates and vehicle photos from our network of local bus operators. You can browse various makes, models, and amenity packages to find the perfect fit for your group.
Finalize Your Details
Once you find a vehicle that fits your needs, call us at 415-796-8301. We will help you verify availability, confirm your exact final rate, and guide you through any questions.
Party Bus Service Near You in Oakland & Beyond
Party Bus Oakland serves Oakland and the full East Bay and beyond — our fleet reaches wherever your group needs to go. Whether you need a Berkeley party bus, a Fremont charter bus, a San Leandro minibus, transportation to Alameda, or a run down to San Jose, Party Bus Oakland has the right vehicle for your trip. Call 415-796-8301 to check availability for your city.
We Go Anywhere!
Party Bus Oakland is proud to serve all cities in and around Oakland, including the ones below. If you don't see your city listed, call us at 415-796-8301 — we go anywhere your group needs to roll!
Frequently Asked Questions About our Oakland Bus Rentals
How much does a party bus cost in Oakland, California?
Oakland party bus and charter bus rental prices depend on vehicle size, your date, and the total hours of service. Current rate ranges: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; small party buses (15–20 passengers) run $204–$378/hour; mid-size party buses (20–30 passengers) run $244–$414/hour; large party buses and minibuses (35–50 passengers) run $294–$490/hour; and full-size charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. The fastest way to get an exact number for your specific date and itinerary is to call 415-796-8301 — we give you all-inclusive pricing in under 30 seconds with no hidden costs.
Where does a charter bus drop off at the Oakland Arena?
Commercial vehicles and charter buses drop passengers along Coliseum Way on the west side of the complex, near the main arena entrance. After drop-off, buses wait in the designated oversized vehicle area within the Coliseum parking complex — all event-day parking requires a pre-purchased pass, and the general lots run $30–$40 per vehicle. Because BART's post-game platform crowds and the Hegenberger/I-880 backup make leaving independently genuinely painful, having the bus nearby for a coordinated pickup is almost always the better exit plan.
We recommend reviewing the official Oakland Arena directions page before your event to confirm current drop-off protocols.
How does a charter bus pick up at Oakland International Airport (OAK)?
At Oakland International Airport (1 Airport Drive, Oakland, CA 94621), commercial buses use the Ground Transportation Center on the lower level of the terminal for passenger pickup. Once your group has retrieved all luggage from baggage claim and is fully assembled — do not call for the bus until everyone is together — your group coordinator calls 415-796-8301 to bring the vehicle from the holding area to the designated commercial lane. OAK's layout is compact compared to SFO, which makes the process relatively straightforward, but the Hegenberger Road approach can back up during peak afternoon hours.
We track your flight from the moment you book, so delays do not leave your group waiting at the curb. For current lane assignments, check the official OAK ground transportation page before you land.
Can a party bus go to Napa or Livermore Valley for a wine tour?
Absolutely. Both destinations are well within our service range. Napa sits roughly 55 miles northeast of Oakland via I-80 and CA-29 — about 70–90 minutes in clear traffic, though Friday afternoon Bay Area congestion on I-80 through Vallejo can push that to two hours.
Livermore Valley wine country is closer at 35–45 miles east on I-580, making it a popular half-day option for Oakland groups. Our full-size charter buses and larger minibuses are the right fit for these runs — undercarriage bays handle the wine cases on the return trip, and an onboard restroom means no pulling over on CA-29. Let us know your tasting room list and we will build the routing.
Call 415-796-8301 for a quote.
What is the best vehicle for a wedding shuttle in Oakland?
For most Oakland wedding guest shuttles, a 35-passenger minibus or a 40-passenger charter bus is the right fit — comfortable for a hotel-to-venue loop, easy to maneuver through the Oakland Hills roads or tight Jack London Square streets, and significantly cheaper per head than splitting into multiple smaller vehicles. For the bridal party itself on the wedding morning, a 14-passenger Sprinter limo offers premium leather seating, individual USB charging, and tinted privacy windows — distinct from the guest shuttle so the wedding party travels separately. Call 415-796-8301 and tell us your venue and approximate guest count; we will match you to the right configuration right away.
How far in advance should I book a party bus in Oakland?
For most Oakland events, booking three to six months in advance secures the best vehicle and the best rate. That window is especially important for Outside Lands weekend in August, Warriors playoff runs (dates vary but East Bay bus demand spikes fast), and prom season across Oakland Unified in April and May. For prom specifically, book by January — the six-week window when every OUSD high school holds prom means East Bay inventory fills quickly.
For weddings with a Saturday date in summer, six to nine months out is safer. For everything else — corporate shuttles, birthday outings, bar crawls — two to four weeks of lead time is usually workable, but the earlier you call 415-796-8301, the better your vehicle options.
Popular Oakland Party Bus Destinations
An Oakland party bus itinerary can cover waterfront piers, hilltop observatories, landmark music venues, and some of the most storied cultural institutions in the Bay Area. This list of popular destinations is a strong starting point for planning your trip — call 415-796-8301 and we will help you build the full route.

Oakland Arena
The Oakland Arena (7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621) is the East Bay's primary indoor entertainment venue, seating up to 19,596 for concerts and sporting events. Home to NBA G League Oakland Roots and a full calendar of touring headliners, the arena sits directly adjacent to the Oakland Coliseum and the BART Coliseum station. Commercial vehicle drop-off runs along Coliseum Way.
All event parking requires pre-purchased passes — general lots start at $30 and sell out for major shows. BART is efficient for two-person trips, but the post-event platform at Coliseum Station backs up severely after sellout crowds. A charter bus to the Oakland Arena cuts out both the parking search and the transit queue.
We recommend checking the official Oakland Arena directions page for current lot assignments before your event.
Address: 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621
Phone: (510) 569-2121

Fox Theater Oakland
The Fox Theater (1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612) is one of the best-restored art deco concert halls on the West Coast — a 2,800-capacity venue that draws national touring acts to Oakland's Uptown Entertainment District virtually every weekend of the year. Opened in 1928 and reopened after a full restoration in 2009, the Fox is now an anchor of the Telegraph Avenue corridor alongside the Paramount Theatre two blocks away. Street parking on Telegraph disappears by 7 p.m. on show nights, and the closest public garage on 19th Street fills by the time doors open.
A party bus drops your group curbside on Telegraph and picks everyone up at a pre-arranged Uptown corner after the final encore — no parking search, no $5 surge per person for the ride home.
Address: 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
Phone: (510) 302-2250

Oakland Museum of California
The Oakland Museum of California (1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607) anchors the Lake Merritt neighborhood with three floors covering California art, history, and natural sciences — plus the beloved Friday Nights at OMCA event series, which draws food trucks, live music, and outdoor markets to the museum's terraced gardens every Friday evening from spring through fall. The museum's parking structure on Oak Street accommodates standard vehicles but can fill quickly on OMCA Friday nights and weekend blockbuster openings. Bus drop-off works cleanly from Oak Street near the main entrance.
For school groups, the museum offers structured curriculum-linked programs that benefit from the advance coordination we handle as part of the booking — one fewer thing for the chaperones to manage. Check the official OMCA visit page before group visits for current hours and program availability.
Address: 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 318-8400

Chabot Space & Science Center
Chabot Space & Science Center (10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619) sits in the Oakland Hills above Lake Chabot Regional Park — a 86,000-square-foot science museum with three working telescopes, a full-dome digital planetarium, and hands-on STEM exhibits that make it one of the most popular East Bay field trip destinations for Oakland and Alameda County schools. The approach on Skyline Boulevard narrows and winds through forested terrain; a properly sized bus navigates it far more predictably than a caravan of parent vehicles. Bus parking is available on site, and the planetarium's Megadome shows book out quickly on school days — we recommend reserving programs at least four weeks in advance.
Check the official Chabot visit page for current show schedules and group booking availability.
Address: 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619
Phone: (510) 336-7300

Jack London Square
Jack London Square (Broadway at the Embarcadero, Oakland, CA 94607) is Oakland's waterfront dining, entertainment, and event district — a stretch of restaurants, brewpubs, live music venues, and weekend farmers markets running along the estuary between the Port of Oakland and the I-880 overpass. Yoshi's Jazz Club anchors the entertainment end; the weekly Sunday Farmers Market draws crowds from across the East Bay. Parking in the surface lots and the Broadway garage runs $10–$20 on event evenings and sells out for major waterfront festivals like the Eat Real Festival in September.
Because the district spans multiple blocks along the Embarcadero and Broadway, a party bus gives your group the flexibility to move between venues without reforming in a parking lot between every stop. Drop-off works easily from the Broadway side closest to whichever venue you are hitting first.
Address: 1 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607

Lake Merritt
Lake Merritt is a 155-acre tidal lagoon and National Wildlife Refuge at the center of Oakland — the first officially designated wildlife refuge in the United States (1869) — ringed by a 3.1-mile walking path, boathouse rentals, a historic amusement park at Children's Fairyland, and manicured park spaces that host everything from weekend drum circles to Pilates classes. The surrounding neighborhoods — Grand Lake, Lakeshore, Adams Point — pack some of Oakland's most popular brunch spots and coffee shops into the blocks immediately east and north of the lake. For groups using Lake Merritt as a photo backdrop before a wedding or a quinceañera, bus drop-off works from Grand Avenue along the north shore.
Weekday evenings and Sunday mornings bring the busiest foot traffic; street parking is metered and competes with neighborhood residents the rest of the time.
Address: Lake Merritt, Oakland, CA 94612