Party Bus Salinas connects groups across the South Bay to a full fleet of minibuses, party buses, and charter buses sized from 14 to 56 passengers. Whether your crew is heading to a Sharks playoff run at SAP Center or kicking off a bachelorette weekend in the SoFA District, get an all-inclusive quote in under 30 seconds. Call 831-328-6530 today!
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Party Bus Salinas has been coordinating group transportation across Monterey County and the greater South Bay for over 15 years. We book Sprinter vans, 14-passenger Sprinter limos, 15- to 50-passenger party buses, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses, and 40- to 56-passenger charter buses — all with transparent, all-inclusive pricing you see before you commit to anything. No hidden add-ons, no after-the-fact surprises.
San Jose is the heart of Silicon Valley, which means the transportation demands here are anything but ordinary. A corporate shuttle running between Diridon Station and a Santana Row hotel is a completely different job than a 40-person fan group heading north on US-101 to SAP Center for a playoff game. We handle both, because we've matched the right vehicle to the right trip across thousands of group bookings.
Our 24/7 reservation team fields calls any hour — midnight before an early departure, 6 a.m. before a field trip, Saturday afternoon when the plan changes. Whatever your headcount and wherever you're going in San Jose or the surrounding region, the right bus is one call away. Call 831-328-6530 for a free, no-obligation quote!
From a 14-passenger Sprinter limo for a bridal party pickup at Mineta San Jose International to a 56-passenger charter bus for a convention shuttle circuit between downtown hotels and the San Jose Convention Center, our fleet covers every group size. Browse our full range or call 831-328-6530 to find the right fit in minutes.
Party buses in our fleet come stocked with full-length bars, color-changing LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, and wraparound perimeter seating — the ride itself becomes part of the event. Minibuses deliver powerful A/C, plush reclining seats, and overhead storage for a cleaner, quieter trip to a corporate meeting or wedding reception. Full-size charter buses add onboard restrooms, WiFi, power outlets at every row, and undercarriage luggage bays deep enough to swallow conference materials, camping gear, or a full team's equipment.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available across the fleet — just let us know your needs when you book.
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A San Jose party bus rental through Party Bus Salinas is priced all-in with zero hidden line items. Rates by vehicle: 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.
Pricing shifts based on mileage, date, and vehicle type — a Friday night party bus during SAP Center's sold-out concert season prices differently than a Tuesday afternoon minibus for a corporate shuttle. The fastest way to get an accurate number is to call 831-328-6530 with your date, headcount, and itinerary. You'll have a quote in under 30 seconds, exact price locked in before you book.
| 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 831-328-6530 for exact pricing. | |||
Booking a San Jose party bus rental is easy with Party Bus Salinas — and we mean that practically, not just as a tagline. Our online quote tool returns an all-inclusive price in under 30 seconds. Our 24/7 reservation team picks up at any hour.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available at no additional cost with advance notice.
What actually separates us is the depth of coordination on the day itself. San Jose's transportation puzzle is genuinely complicated: US-101 through downtown backs up at the interchange with I-280 on any weekday evening; the SAP Center lot fills within the first 20 minutes of opening for a Sharks home playoff game; and Diridon Station's light-rail connections don't run late enough for groups coming out of an 11 p.m. concert. We've routed buses around all of it.
Groups heading to the San Jose McEnery Convention Center get dropped at the right entrance on West San Carlos Street before the garage hits capacity. Wedding shuttles between Santana Row hotels and Mission Santa Clara navigate the Sunday-morning back streets without the first-timer wrong turn. Since 2011 we've moved thousands of groups through this exact terrain — corporations, school districts, wedding planners, and fan clubs — and that experience is what shows up in your quote and on your travel day.
Call 831-328-6530 and let's build your plan.
Party Bus Salinas coordinates group transportation for every occasion across the South Bay. From airport pickups at SJC to Sharks game shuttles, prom nights to winery tours in the Santa Cruz Mountains — whatever brings your group together in San Jose, we have a vehicle and a plan ready. Call 831-328-6530 to get your group moving!
Mineta San Jose International Airport (1701 Airport Blvd, San Jose, CA 95110) processes millions of passengers annually through three terminals, and getting a large group in and out cleanly takes planning that rideshare apps simply can't provide. Charter buses and oversized vehicles use the designated commercial ground transportation lanes on the Arrivals level — the exact lane varies by terminal, and loading time limits are enforced. Have your group coordinator contact our team once everyone has cleared baggage claim and is ready curbside, not before, to keep the pickup tight and avoid the mandatory vehicle movement rule.
Groups connecting to Monterey Peninsula Airport, or flying into San Francisco International for a lower fare before heading south on US-101, can book a single coordinated transfer that covers the whole route. We recommend reviewing the official SJC ground transportation page before your arrival date so your group knows exactly which exit and lane to aim for. Call 831-328-6530 to book your San Jose airport shuttle today.
San Jose's nightlife corridor along South First Street — the SoFA District — runs from VBAR and Singlebarrel through The Ritz to the rooftop at The Continental, and it keeps going until 2 a.m. on weekends. The problem with five people trying to get from bar to bar on South First on a Saturday night isn't finding the next spot; it's keeping the group together once someone's stuck waiting for a rideshare that's 12 minutes away.
A San Jose bachelorette party bus keeps the whole crew in one vehicle, the playlist already going, the bar already stocked. Build the custom route: start at a rooftop cocktail hour in Santana Row, work through SoFA, end the night at the Fairmont lobby bar. Nobody draws the short straw to stay sober and drive, and nobody gets separated at last call.
Call 831-328-6530 — our team will put the schedule together around your stops.
San Jose has one of the largest Latino communities of any major American city, and quinceañera celebrations here are serious productions — multi-venue days that move from the church to the photo location to the reception hall, with a full court in formal wear on every leg. A 15- to 30-passenger party bus keeps the birthday party and their chambelanes together from Our Lady of Guadalupe to the reception at Seven Seas Banquet Hall, LED lights already set to the right color, sound system ready for the waltz.
For adult milestone birthdays heading to Santana Row for dinner at The Sea by Alexander's Steakhouse or a night out in the SoFA District, a party bus rental in San Jose means your guests arrive together and leave together — no one standing outside waiting for a car while the table gets cold inside. Call 831-328-6530 to plan the celebration.
SAP Center at San Jose (525 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113) hosts everything from Taylor Swift stadium runs to Sharks playoff nights, and the parking situation around the arena on event nights is one of the South Bay's most reliable headaches. The SAP Center garage fills fast, street parking on West Santa Clara disappears hours before doors open, and rideshare queues after the final note stretch well past midnight. A San Jose concert bus rental drops your group at the arena entrance and waits nearby for pickup when the show lets out — no waiting in a surge queue, no hunting for a car on a dark side street at 1 a.m.
Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View (1 Amphitheatre Pkwy, Mountain View, CA 94043) draws some of the biggest touring acts in the country, and the exit from the parking lots onto Amphitheatre Pkwy routinely backs up for 45 minutes after a sell-out. One charter bus handles your whole crew from San Jose for a single flat rate. Call 831-328-6530.
Silicon Valley's corporate calendar is relentless — Cisco Live, VMworld, and Google I/O-adjacent events pack the San Jose McEnery Convention Center (150 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95113) and every nearby hotel lobby from spring through fall. Getting your team or your VIP clients from the Marriott or Hilton on Almaden Boulevard to the right entrance on West San Carlos — without losing anyone to a confusing one-way downtown grid — is where a minibus or charter bus earns its place in the budget.
Employee shuttle routes between the light-rail stops at Diridon Station and tech campuses in North San Jose or Milpitas solve the last-mile problem that public transit can't close. WiFi and power outlets keep your team productive on the I-880 run, so nobody arrives to a 9 a.m. meeting having already wasted an hour in traffic. Call 831-328-6530 to discuss ongoing corporate shuttle contracts and one-day event rates.
The California Prune Festival, the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest along South First Street in August, and Christmas in the Park at Plaza de Cesar Chavez in December all create the same transportation problem: everyone wants to leave at once, and rideshare demand spikes the moment the main act ends. A private charter bus keeps your group on a schedule that isn't dictated by surge pricing.
Family reunions spanning multiple San Jose neighborhoods — from a morning gathering at Kelley Park to afternoon barbecue at Lake Cunningham — work cleanly on one bus, one itinerary. Religious group outings, nonprofit retreats heading up into the Santa Cruz Mountains, fan travel packages for away games at Oracle Park in San Francisco: if your group has more than a car's worth of people and more than one stop, a San Jose party bus rental makes the coordination disappear. Call 831-328-6530 to build a custom plan.
Prom season in San Jose — late April through May — is the single busiest stretch of the year for party bus bookings across Santa Clara County. Every high school from Leland to Bellarmine to Willow Glen holds their prom within the same six-week window, and vehicles committed to one school's date aren't available for another. The gap between booking in December and booking in late March is often the difference between the vehicle you want at the price you budgeted and paying significantly more for what's left.
For prom: lock in your date before the winter break or expect limited availability in the spring.
A typical San Jose prom rental — school pickup, a photo stop at Alum Rock Park or Guadalupe River Park, venue drop-off at the San Jose Marriott or the Hayes Mansion, and after-party return — runs 5 to 6 hours. Call 831-328-6530 and a reservation specialist will walk through the full itinerary with you.
Teachers coordinating field trips in San Jose deal with the same logistical tangle every time: the Tech Interactive (201 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113) doesn't have a dedicated school bus lot, parking on Market Street is metered and time-limited, and trying to wrangle 40 middle schoolers across a busy downtown intersection in two separate minivans is nobody's idea of an educational morning. One charter bus solves the whole problem — curbside drop-off on South Market, undercarriage storage for lunchboxes and backpacks, and the group stays together from campus to exhibit floor.
Longer day trips to Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (1300 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95112) or Alum Rock Park benefit from onboard restrooms on select vehicles, cutting out the roadside pit stop entirely. Student-athletes heading to regional tournaments on I-280 or US-101 can use the WiFi and power outlets to stay on top of schoolwork between games. ADA-accessible buses are always available — just let us know before your travel date.
Call 831-328-6530 for school field trip bus rentals in San Jose.
Sharks season at SAP Center runs October through April, and playoff games pack the arena to its 17,562-seat capacity while the surrounding blocks of West Santa Clara Street fill with fans by late afternoon. The SAP Center parking garage maxes out early, and the walk from the nearest available street parking on game nights can stretch to 20 minutes or more in the wrong direction. A San Jose charter bus drops your crew at the arena's main entrance on West Santa Clara and waits nearby — so when the overtime buzzer sounds, the bus is right there and your group isn't competing with 17,000 other people for a rideshare at 11:30 p.m.
San Jose Earthquakes matches at PayPal Park (1123 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110) draw passionate supporters groups that travel together, and the stadium's location near the airport on Coleman Avenue doesn't make casual parking any easier. Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara — home of the 49ers — is 5 miles up the Bayshore Freeway, and game day on US-101 north of downtown San Jose is genuinely painful. One charter bus handles your whole fan group for one flat rate, and everyone arrives pregame-ready instead of post-traffic frazzled.
Call 831-328-6530.
San Jose wedding venues are spread across a wide geography — the Italian-garden elegance of Villa Ragusa in Campbell, the historic ballrooms of the Fairmont San Jose (170 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113) downtown, the wine-country feel of Cinnabar Hills Golf Club in South San Jose — and out-of-town guests staying in a South First Street hotel are not going to navigate that on their own in formal wear after cocktail hour.
A San Jose wedding shuttle runs continuous loops between your hotel block and the ceremony and reception venues, keeping the timeline tight and keeping guests from arriving in scattered waves. The 14-passenger Sprinter limo handles the bridal party on the wedding day itself, with premium leather seating and tinted windows for the pre-ceremony photos. Nobody needs to park, nobody needs to stay sober to drive everyone home, and nobody shows up at the wrong entrance of the Fairmont because their GPS routed them to the loading dock.
Call 831-328-6530 for a free wedding transportation quote.
Move over, Napa Valley — Monterey County's wine country is less than an hour south of San Jose on US-101, and the wineries along the River Road Wine Trail in the Salinas Valley deliver serious Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with a fraction of the weekend crowd. A San Jose winery tour party bus handles the whole route: pickup in Los Gatos or Willow Glen, south on 101 through Gilroy, and into the trail at places like Hahn Estate Winery (37700 Foothill Rd, Soledad, CA 93960) or Paraiso Vineyards — and no one in the group is watching their pour count because they're the one driving back.
For pub crawls closer to home, San Jose's craft brewery scene along The Alameda and in the Japantown corridor — Camino Brewing, Original Gravity, Uproar Brewing — makes for a walkable-ish circuit that's a lot more fun when a bus connects the stops instead of a caravan of Ubers. Call 831-328-6530 to plan your South Bay tasting route.
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Party Bus Salinas serves San Jose and the entire surrounding region — Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Gilroy, Morgan Hill, Los Gatos, Campbell, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, and all points between the coast and the valley floor. Whether you need a Gilroy charter bus for a garlic festival group or a Santa Cruz party bus for a boardwalk day trip, our fleet covers the whole corridor. Call 831-328-6530!
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Party Bus Salinas proudly serves San Jose, California and every nearby community across Metro Salinas. If you don't see your city listed, call us at 831-328-6530 — we go anywhere your group needs to roll!
The whole thing was seamless. From reserving the bus to the final drop-off, everything went exactly as planned. The ride was comfortable and the atmosphere was fun and lively. We got to spend the time together instead of worrying about driving. It made the night feel really special.
Priscilla E.
Roman K.
Booked this for a group outing and it was money well spent. Spacious inside, great sound, and a smooth ride the whole way. Pickup around San Jose was right on time and they kept us on schedule. Everyone had a blast and we're already talking about the next trip. Couldn't be happier.
Vivienne S.
Such a relaxing way to get a big group around. No one had to drive, no one got lost, and we all stayed together. The bus was clean and comfortable and the booking was straightforward. They confirmed everything ahead of time which I really appreciated. A wonderful experience overall.
Cedric L.
I planned a group night and they made my job so much easier. On-time pickup, clean roomy bus, and a fun vibe inside. The booking process was quick and clear. Everyone in our crew had a fantastic time. I'd recommend them to anyone looking to ride together in style.
San Jose party bus rental prices vary by vehicle size, date, and how long you need the bus. 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. The fastest way to get a number specific to your date and itinerary is to call 831-328-6530 — exact, all-inclusive pricing in under 30 seconds.
SJC designates commercial bus pickup on the lower Arrivals level of each terminal. Once your entire group has retrieved luggage and is assembled at the agreed-upon terminal exit, your group coordinator calls so the bus can move from its waiting spot to the correct commercial lane. Do not call until everyone is together — SJC enforces vehicle circulation rules on the Arrivals curb, and a bus idling without passengers risks being waved off.
We recommend reviewing the official SJC ground transportation page before your arrival day for current terminal assignments.
SAP Center's primary bus and oversized vehicle drop-off is on West Santa Clara Street at the arena's main entrance. After drop-off, buses typically wait in available commercial zones on nearby blocks or in the SAP Center surface lots when oversized spaces are available — these require pre-purchased permits for major events. For sold-out playoff games and top-tier concerts, available waiting space fills up quickly, which is why we confirm your specific event's approach and pickup plan when you book.
Check the official SAP Center directions and parking page before your visit for current lot availability and any road closures on West Santa Clara.
Yes. Levi's Stadium (4900 Marie P DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara, CA 95054) has designated charter bus and oversized vehicle parking in the South Lot off Tasman Drive, with access from Great America Pkwy. The lot requires a pre-purchased oversized vehicle pass — these sell out well in advance of playoff games and premium matchups. Drop-off runs curbside on Marie P DeBartolo Way near Gate A. Because Santa Clara restricts commercial vehicle access on several surrounding blocks during game days, we confirm the current approach route for your event date when you book.
The earlier you lock in for a 49ers game, the better the pricing and parking options. Call 831-328-6530.
US-101 south from San Jose to Salinas, then CA-68 west into Monterey, runs about 75 miles and takes roughly 90 minutes in clean traffic. A 56-passenger charter bus handles the full group for a single predictable rate — far simpler than coordinating a 10-car caravan or hoping everyone's GPS routes the same way at the CA-156/101 split. For Monterey Bay Aquarium visits (886 Cannery Row, Monterey, CA 93940), Pebble Beach outings, or Cannery Row nights, the charter bus is the answer.
Undercarriage storage handles golf bags, beach gear, or luggage for an overnight stay without anyone holding anything on their lap for 90 minutes.
For most San Jose events, booking three to six months ahead secures the best vehicle at the best rate. That window narrows dramatically for specific dates: SAP Center playoff games sell out party bus inventory within days of the matchup announcement; prom season in Santa Clara County — late April through May — is committed months ahead by school districts booking in December and January; and summer weddings at popular venues like the Fairmont San Jose require the same lead time as the venue itself. For the California Prune Festival in Yuba City or San Jose Jazz Summer Fest in August, book as soon as your group's dates are finalized.
Waiting until 30 days out almost always means paying more for fewer options. Call 831-328-6530 and lock in your date now.
A San Jose party bus itinerary can reach an enormous range of venues — from the arena floor at SAP Center to the vine rows of the Santa Cruz Mountains, from tech-campus conference halls to the surf-side chaos of the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. Here are six destinations our groups return to most often.
SAP Center (525 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113) is the beating heart of San Jose sports and live entertainment — a 17,562-seat arena that's hosted everything from Sharks playoff series to major touring concerts to the WWE. Opened in 1993, it sits at the edge of downtown adjacent to Diridon Station, which sounds convenient until a sold-out night floods the streets with 17,000 people and the parking garage closes its gates an hour before tip-off. Charter bus drop-off runs on West Santa Clara at the main entrance; oversized vehicle parking requires coordination because the surface lots around the arena have clearance limits.
The walk from the nearest rideshare lot at 10th Street runs nearly 15 minutes after a game. We always recommend checking the official SAP Center parking page before event day.
Address: 525 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113
Phone: (408) 287-7070
Levi's Stadium (4900 Marie P DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara, CA 95054) opened in 2014 and holds 68,500 for 49ers home games — making it the largest venue within easy range of San Jose and one of the most complicated to reach on game day. The stadium sits five miles north of downtown San Jose off the US-101/CA-237 interchange, and northbound 101 on a Sunday afternoon already carries the full weight of South Bay traffic before a single game-day lane closure kicks in. Charter buses park in the South Lot with a pre-purchased oversized vehicle pass; buses must enter from Tasman Drive off Great America Pkwy. Drop-off runs on Marie P DeBartolo Way near Gate A. Rideshare pickup is designated in Lot H — a walk that feels much longer after a late game in November cold.
Review the official Levi's Stadium transportation page before your trip.
Address: 4900 Marie P DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Phone: (415) 464-9377
PayPal Park (1123 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110) is a 18,000-seat soccer-specific stadium opened in 2015 and home to the San Jose Earthquakes. It sits near Mineta San Jose International Airport on Coleman Avenue — which is both its geographic advantage (easy freeway access from I-880) and its challenge (Coleman Avenue backs up in both directions when a sold-out Earthquakes match lets out at 10 p.m. on a weeknight). Supporters groups traveling together from South San Jose, Morgan Hill, or Gilroy have a long homeward crawl if they drove separately.
A charter bus from the South Bay keeps the whole supporters section together, undercarriage bays holding gear and game-day supplies, and one pickup point at the end of the night instead of a scattered rideshare scramble. We recommend checking the official PayPal Park parking page for current lot details.
Address: 1123 Coleman Ave, San Jose, CA 95110
Phone: (408) 556-7700
The Tech Interactive (201 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113) occupies 132,000 square feet of hands-on science and technology exhibits in the heart of downtown San Jose, drawing school groups, family visits, and team-building outings year-round. It's open Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours on select event days. Group admission rates apply for parties of 15 or more.
The biggest logistical wrinkle for school groups: the building's address puts you on South Market Street, a one-way corridor with metered loading zones and no dedicated bus lot. Charter buses drop students on South Market and must relocate immediately — undercarriage bays store all the lunches, backpacks, and jackets while students are inside, keeping the group from hauling everything through the galleries. We recommend reviewing the official Tech Interactive visit page for current group policies.
Address: 201 S Market St, San Jose, CA 95113
Phone: (408) 294-8324
Santana Row (334 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128) is San Jose's upscale retail and dining corridor — a six-block stretch of restaurants, boutiques, and hotel bars running along Winchester Boulevard in the west side of the city. On a Friday or Saturday night, parking in the structured garage fills within an hour of dinner rush, valet queues at the front of Hotel Valencia stretch down the block, and the surrounding residential streets post no-parking signs that are actively enforced. Groups coming from downtown San Jose or from the South Bay suburbs have a straightforward 10-to-20 minute drive that turns into a 40-minute ordeal when everyone's trying to self-park at 7:30 p.m.
A party bus rental drops your group at the Row's main entrance and picks everyone up at the same spot when the evening ends — no garage, no valet tab, no one wandering three blocks to find the car.
Address: 334 Santana Row, San Jose, CA 95128
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo (1300 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95112) packs 16 acres with 200 animals, a children's amusement park, and puppet theater into Kelley Park along Coyote Creek — making it one of the most popular field trip destinations in Santa Clara County. It's open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with group rates available for parties of 20 or more. The parking lot on Senter Road handles regular traffic fine but gets tight when multiple school groups arrive on the same morning, which is frequent on weekdays from March through June.
Charter buses have a designated drop-off and pickup area at the main entrance; buses must then relocate to available parking along Senter Road or wait off-site during the visit. Onboard restrooms on select vehicles save the pre-entry bathroom scramble entirely. See the official Happy Hollow visit page for current school group procedures.
Address: 1300 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: (408) 794-6400