Downey groups deserve transportation that actually keeps up with the plan. Party Bus Long Beach makes it simple to book a party bus in Downey — from a 15-passenger minibus for a birthday night to a 56-passenger charter bus for a corporate outing — with all-inclusive pricing in under 30 seconds. Call 562-664-0520 any time to get your group moving.
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Party Bus Long Beach has been coordinating group transportation across the greater Los Angeles and Long Beach area since 2011. Downey sits right at the junction of I-5 and I-605, which sounds convenient until a Rams game lets out at SoFi Stadium and every lane between Firestone Boulevard and the 105 interchange backs up completely. We handle those routes every weekend — and the booking process is built to match that reality.
Get an exact, all-inclusive price in under 30 seconds online, zero hidden costs, zero guesswork about what the final number will be.
Our fleet covers every group size: 14-passenger Sprinter limos for bridal parties and VIP transfers, 15- to 50-passenger party buses with onboard bars and LED lighting for nights out along Downey Avenue, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses for airport runs and school trips, and full 40- to 56-passenger charter buses for convention shuttles and long-haul drives up the 5 to LA or down to Orange County. One reservation locks in the vehicle, the route, and the price. Our 24/7 reservation team is always a quick call away at 562-664-0520 — whether you're planning a prom pickup three months out or need a quote for a corporate shuttle next week.
Choose from 14-passenger Sprinter limos, 15- to 50-passenger party buses, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses, and 40- to 56-passenger charter buses. Every group size has a match — so you never end up paying for empty seats. Browse online or call 562-664-0520 for an instant quote.
The right amenities depend on where your group is headed. Party buses come loaded with a full-length bar, wraparound perimeter seating, color-changing LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, and flat-panel TVs — ideal for bachelorette nights down Downey Avenue and on into Long Beach. Minibuses handle airport runs to LAX or LGB with powerful A/C, plush reclining seats, and overhead storage for carry-ons.
Full-size charter buses add undercarriage luggage bays, onboard restrooms, WiFi, and power outlets at every seat — built for long drives or full-day corporate shuttles. ADA-accessible vehicles are always available; just mention it when you book.
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Downey party bus rental prices vary by vehicle size, date, and how many hours you need. Here's how the ranges break down: 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; 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. Weekend rates typically run 20–30% above weekday equivalents, and peak dates like prom season (April–May) tighten availability fast.
Every quote is all-inclusive — the number you see is the number you pay, with no surprise add-ons at the end. Call 562-664-0520 or use our 30-second online tool to lock in your price today.
| 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 562-664-0520 for exact pricing. | |||
Downey is hemmed in by some of the most congested freeway interchanges in Southern California. The I-5/I-605 merge at the southeast corner of the city, I-710 runs along the western edge, and the 105 cuts across the southern end — when any one of those corridors backs up, surface streets through Firestone, Paramount, and Lakewood Boulevards absorb the overflow. Navigating that tangle in a caravan of cars, everyone watching their own GPS, is exactly how groups arrive scattered and late.
Party Bus Long Beach solves the coordination problem before it starts. One vehicle keeps everyone together from the first pickup to the last drop-off. You get exact pricing before you ever commit, a 24/7 team available for any last-minute logistics question, and vehicles matched to your actual headcount so no one is squeezed and no seat goes empty.
We handle everything — the route, the timing, and parking at your destination — so the only thing your group has to manage is having a good time.
Since 2011, we've handled thousands of trips across LA County and the South Bay: weddings, field trips, stadium runs, airport transfers, and late-night bar crawls. That experience runs through every booking. Call 562-664-0520 any time for a no-obligation quote in under 30 seconds.
Whatever brings your group together in Downey — a concert up in LA, a school trip, a wedding weekend, a sporting event, or a night out on the town — Party Bus Long Beach has a vehicle and a plan ready. Call 562-664-0520 to get started.
Downey sits roughly 12 miles from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) (1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045) — close enough to feel manageable, far enough that Century Boulevard and the 105 westbound can turn a 20-minute drive into a 55-minute crawl when terminals are busy. LAX's commercial bus pickup uses the dedicated LAX-it lot on the lower/arrivals level; your group gathers there after baggage claim rather than waiting at individual terminal curbs. Long Beach Airport (LGB) (4100 Donald Douglas Dr, Long Beach, CA 90808) is an easier approach — roughly 8 miles from central Downey — with commercial ground transport staging just outside the single terminal on Donald Douglas Drive.
For cruise departures, the Long Beach Cruise Terminal (231 Windsor Way, Long Beach, CA 90802) handles Carnival embarkations year-round and is about 11 miles from Downey via the 710. One charter bus covers the transfer for your entire group, with undercarriage bays handling every suitcase. Call 562-664-0520 to coordinate your Downey airport or cruise transfer today.
Downey's location puts your party within 20 minutes of multiple serious nightlife corridors on a good traffic night — Belmont Shore's Second Street in Long Beach, the East Village bars near Pine Avenue downtown, and the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood if the group wants to push further north. The problem is that "good traffic night" evaporates after 10 PM on the 710 northbound, when a single SoFi or Crypto.com event puts 20,000 people on the same freeway.
A Downey party bus rental cuts out the designated-driver argument entirely. Your group boards with a full-length bar stocked to your preference, color-changing LEDs setting the tone before you've even hit the 605, and Bluetooth sound for the pre-game playlist. Set the stops, tell us the timeline, and the route is handled for you — all the way to last call and back.
Call 562-664-0520 now to plan the night.
Downey has a deep quinceañera and Sweet 16 culture, and a party bus arrival at the reception venue is one of the most memorable moments of the entire event. Our 15- to 50-passenger party buses are fully bookable in white, black, or silver to coordinate with your color theme — pre-load a custom playlist, set the LED colors to match the décor, and the entrance is already planned before the night starts.
Popular Downey-area reception venues include the Stonewood Center area banquet halls, Heritage Park community facilities, and venues along Firestone Boulevard. For adult milestone birthdays heading into Long Beach or LA for dinner and a late night out, your group stays in one vehicle instead of splitting into cars across three different parking situations. Tell us your stops and headcount — Party Bus Long Beach handles the logistics.
Call 562-664-0520 any time to plan your celebration.
The concert calendar within 30 miles of Downey is relentless. SoFi Stadium (1001 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA 90301) hosts stadium-scale tours from May through November, and parking at the venue requires pre-purchased passes that routinely sell out — general event parking on the SoFi lot runs $50–$75 per car. The Hollywood Bowl (2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068) draws 17,000 on peak summer nights, and the single-road approach up Highland Avenue backs up for over a mile before doors.
Crypto.com Arena (1111 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015) hosts Staples Center-level tours year-round with limited paid parking options near the venue.
A Downey concert party bus rental takes all of that off your plate. Your group loads up in Downey, rides together on the way there — built-in bar, LED lighting, and sound system already running — and gets picked up at the venue exit rather than waiting for rideshare surge pricing to settle. Call 562-664-0520 to book yours.
The Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center (300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802) is the most common corporate destination for Downey-based companies — about 12 miles southwest via the 710 — and its event calendar runs dense from January through June. The loading zone for commercial vehicles is on Linden Avenue at the north end of the facility. For teams heading downtown to LA, the Los Angeles Convention Center (1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015) is 23 miles up the 110 from Downey, and rush-hour commute time through the I-5/I-110 interchange can exceed an hour each way.
A corporate charter bus keeps your team productive in transit — WiFi and power outlets at every seat on a full-size coach mean the commute becomes a mobile work session instead of 45 minutes of bumper-to-bumper frustration on the 710. Executive Sprinter vans handle smaller leadership transfers with leather seating and tinted privacy windows. Call 562-664-0520 for corporate shuttle contracts and group rates.
Downey's calendar includes events that push parking and surface streets beyond their limits. The Downey Civic Light Opera productions at the Barbara Riley Performing Arts Theatre (8435 Firestone Blvd, Downey, CA 90241) draw audiences from across the South Bay and LA County, and Firestone Boulevard parking fills fast on weekend performance nights. Rancho Los Cerritos (4600 Virginia Rd, Long Beach, CA 90807) and Rancho Los Alamitos (6400 Bixby Hill Rd, Long Beach, CA 90815) — both about 12 miles from Downey — are popular private event venues for family reunions, milestone parties, and corporate receptions.
For any multi-stop private itinerary — museum visit, brunch, reception venue — a single charter bus keeps the group together and cuts out the five-car caravan problem entirely. One flat rate, one vehicle, no one getting lost between stops. Call 562-664-0520 and we'll build the transportation plan around your event itinerary.
Prom season in Downey runs from mid-April through late May, with Warren High School, Downey High School, and Columbus High School all scheduling within that same six-week window. Demand for party buses across the LA/South Bay corridor spikes hard during those weeks — vehicles that cost $185–$300/hour in December routinely jump to $337–$490+/hour when booked two weeks before prom, and availability at any price gets thin by mid-March. A group of 30 students booking a 6-hour prom package by December saves $1,000–$1,700 compared to waiting until April.
For prom: book by December or expect premium pricing or no availability. We coordinate with parent committees and student groups across Downey and the surrounding LA County corridor. Your pickup plan, vehicle, and timeline get confirmed well in advance so prom night runs exactly on schedule.
Call 562-664-0520 to lock in your date.
Downey Unified School District serves over 20,000 students across the city's schools, and coordinating field trip transportation through a mix of parent carpool and yellow buses is the kind of logistical headache that eats a teacher's planning day. A private charter bus from Party Bus Long Beach handles the whole group in one vehicle, with climate control, reclining seats, overhead storage for lunches and backpacks, and TV monitors with DVD playback to keep younger students engaged on the ride.
Popular Downey-area field trip destinations include the Columbia Memorial Space Center (12400 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242) — the former NASA facility where the Apollo missions were planned, located right in the city — and the Aquarium of the Pacific (100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802), about 14 miles southwest. For longer drives to Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007) or any state capital trip, onboard restrooms on select vehicles mean zero unplanned pit stops. ADA-accessible buses are available — mention it when you book.
Call 562-664-0520 for school transportation in Downey.
SoFi Stadium (1001 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA 90301) is 18 miles from Downey via the 105 West — a straight shot on paper, but on Rams or Chargers game days, Century Boulevard clogs from La Cienega all the way back to the 405 interchange. Stadium parking requires pre-purchased passes at $50–$75 per vehicle, and the walk from the general lots to the gates runs 15–20 minutes even when you've got a pass.
Dodger Stadium (1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012) is 16 miles north on the 5, but Stadium Way becomes one of the worst post-game bottlenecks in all of LA County — rideshare cars avoid it and fans who drove out of the general lots can wait 45 minutes just to reach the freeway. A Downey charter bus rental parks once, drops your group at the stadium entrance, and waits nearby for the post-game pickup — no scramble, no surge pricing, no one waiting alone at a lot exit. Call 562-664-0520 to reserve your game-day transportation.
Wedding guests flying into LAX and trying to get to a Downey ceremony venue will hit every possible pain point the city's freeway geography creates: Century Boulevard to the 105 East, or surface streets through Inglewood and Hawthorne. Guests coming from the 605 corridor have it easier, but hotel blocks in Long Beach or Torrance put them on the 710 northbound on a Saturday afternoon — and that stretch backs up reliably from 3 PM onward.
A wedding shuttle loop coordinated through Party Bus Long Beach handles all of it. One minibus runs staggered loops from your hotel block to the ceremony venue and back, so no guest in formal wear is navigating unfamiliar Downey surface streets or parking a half-mile from the venue entrance. Our Sprinter limos handle the bridal party run with premium leather, individual reading lights, and tinted privacy windows.
Because we've been coordinating wedding transportation since 2011, your timeline stays tight — confirmed departure times, clear pickup windows, and a single contact from first quote to final drop. Call 562-664-0520 for a free wedding transportation quote.
Downey's craft beer scene has grown considerably over the past decade, with local options complemented by a strong brewery corridor in Long Beach about 15 minutes south. Beachwood BBQ & Brewing (210 E 3rd St, Long Beach, CA 90802) consistently earns national recognition for its barrel-aged releases. Belmont Brewing Co. (25 39th Pl, Long Beach, CA 90803) sits steps from the sand in Belmont Shore with a waterfront patio.
Trademark Brewing (233 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA 90813) and Ambitious Ales (4700 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, CA 90804) round out a walkable East Long Beach tasting loop.
A Downey party bus pub crawl means your group hits every stop together, no one gets left behind at the second brewery because they couldn't find parking, and nobody is quietly calculating who had fewer drinks before the ride home. Tell us the taprooms, set the order, and the route is handled. Call 562-664-0520 for a free quote.
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Party Bus Long Beach serves Downey and the entire surrounding region across LA County and the South Bay. Whether you need transportation to Lakewood, Norwalk, Bellflower, Paramount, or Pico Rivera — or a longer run up to Los Angeles or down to Long Beach — our fleet covers the route. Call 562-664-0520 for an all-inclusive quote.
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Party Bus Long Beach proudly serves Downey, California and every nearby community across Metro Long Beach. If you don't see your city listed, call us at 562-664-0520 — we go anywhere your group needs to roll!
For my 25th I just wanted all my people in one place, so we made a loop of my favorite spots. Keeping everyone on one bus meant the group never thinned out as the night went on. We stayed together start to finish. That was the whole point and it worked.
Mira
Gael
Winery day out in the country and nobody got stuck being the sober one, so we all got to enjoy it equally. There was room to stretch out between stops, which on a long day matters. We stayed together the whole time. A relaxed, easy way to spend the afternoon.
Shanice
Girls' night for a friend going through a breakup, and we turned it into a celebration of her around Downey. Getting everyone together and just rolling around lifted her mood right away. She needed the night and her people in one place. It did exactly what we hoped.
Quentin
Big group to a music festival outside town. The thing I dreaded was parking miles away and finding a ride back at midnight, and this took both off the table. We arrived together and left together when we were ready. Made a long day out way less of a hassle.
Downey party bus rental prices depend on vehicle size, your travel date, and how many hours you need. As a general guide: 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; larger 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 for a full day. Weekend dates and peak-demand periods like prom season push rates higher.
The fastest way to get the exact number for your specific date and group is to call 562-664-0520 — we provide all-inclusive pricing in under 30 seconds with no hidden costs.
For most Downey groups heading to LAX, a 15- to 35-passenger minibus is the ideal fit — enough room for luggage, powerful A/C, and overhead storage, without the size of a full coach that can be harder to stage at LAX's busy commercial pickup areas. For larger groups traveling together, a 40- to 56-passenger charter bus with undercarriage bays handles serious luggage volume. LAX commercial buses use the LAX-it lot rather than terminal curbs, so your coordinator calls our team once the group is assembled there and the bus comes directly to the loading zone.
For Long Beach Airport (LGB), the approach is simpler — commercial staging is just outside the main terminal on Donald Douglas Drive.
Yes, and it's genuinely the better option on game days. The standard drive from central Downey to SoFi Stadium is about 18 miles via the 105 West, but on Rams or Chargers days the 105 westbound backs up past the 605 interchange hours before kickoff, and Century Boulevard near the stadium can add 45 minutes on its own. A charter bus parks once in the stadium's pre-purchased commercial or oversized vehicle lot while your group walks directly to the gates — no circling for spots, no walking a half-mile from a remote lot.
The pregame energy starts on the bus, everyone arrives together, and pickup after the final whistle is coordinated in advance so the group isn't standing outside the stadium waiting on rideshare surge pricing. Call 562-664-0520 to book your SoFi game-day run.
The Long Beach Cruise Terminal (231 Windsor Way, Long Beach, CA 90802) handles Carnival embarkations from Cruise Terminal B. Charter buses approach via Shoreline Drive westbound to the terminal entrance on Windsor Way, where curbside passenger drop-off is available directly in front of the terminal building. The distance from central Downey is about 11 miles via the 710 South — typically 20–25 minutes off-peak, but embarkation mornings push traffic on the 710 toward the terminal, so we build in buffer time. Every suitcase rides in the undercarriage bays, your group unloads curbside at the terminal door, and there's no parking cost to manage.
We also coordinate transfers from LAX or LGB for groups flying in on embarkation day. Call 562-664-0520 to set up your cruise transfer.
School field trip bookings work just like any other group reservation — call 562-664-0520 with your date, student headcount, and destination, and we'll match you with the right vehicle and provide an all-inclusive quote. For Downey Unified schools, popular destinations like the Columbia Memorial Space Center (12400 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242) are literally minutes away, while longer trips to the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Natural History Museum, or the California Science Center require vehicles with onboard restrooms for the drive. ADA-accessible buses are available for any student who needs them — just flag it when you book.
We recommend securing your field trip date at least four to six weeks out, especially for spring trips when demand across LA County schools spikes significantly in April and May.
For most Downey events, booking three to six months out secures the best vehicle at the best rate. That window gets compressed fast for high-demand dates: prom season (mid-April through late May) books out across the entire LA County corridor by January or February, and Rams home-game weekends at SoFi fill up well ahead of kickoff. For prom specifically: book by December.
Waiting until March means either premium pricing or no availability at any price. For concerts, weddings, and quinceañeras, the earlier you lock in the date, the more vehicle options you have — and the lower the rate. For everything else outside peak periods, two to four weeks of lead time is workable, but earlier always wins.
Call 562-664-0520 to check availability for your date right now.
A Downey party bus itinerary can reach dozens of Southern California's best venues and attractions in under an hour. Here are six of the most popular destinations our groups travel to from Downey — with the logistics detail you actually need before you go.
Downey's most distinctive attraction is right in the city itself. The Columbia Memorial Space Center (12400 Columbia Way, Downey, CA 90242) occupies the former Rockwell International facility where North American Aviation built the Apollo command modules and the Space Shuttle orbiter. The museum now serves as a hands-on STEM destination open Tuesday through Sunday (10 AM–5 PM), with exhibits on mission history, real spacecraft hardware, and a digital planetarium.
Group admission is available for parties of 15 or more at reduced rates. Bus drop-off is on Columbia Way at the main entrance, with surface lot parking for oversized vehicles on-site. Phone: (562) 231-1200.
It's the one stop on any Downey group itinerary that requires no freeway time at all.
SoFi Stadium (1001 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA 90301) is the home of the LA Rams and LA Chargers and the largest stadium in the NFL at 70,240 capacity. It also hosts major concerts, Super Bowls, and the 2028 Olympic ceremonies — so the event calendar stays full year-round. All event parking requires pre-purchased passes ($50–$75 per car for general lots), and the stadium lot system requires a clear-bag policy at the gates.
From Downey, the approach is I-105 West to Prairie Avenue or Crenshaw Boulevard — both of which back up for miles on game days. Charter buses park in the stadium's commercial vehicle section. Phone: (833) 763-4849.
For Downey groups, locking in a bus well before the season's marquee games is smart — SoFi weekends move fast.
The Aquarium of the Pacific (100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802) is one of the largest aquariums in the United States, with over 12,500 animals across 50 exhibits covering 156,000 square feet of gallery space. It's about 14 miles from central Downey via the 710 South — a 20-minute drive off-peak, though the Shoreline Drive approach can slow on busy summer weekends. Group admission for parties of 15 or more is available at reduced rates, and dedicated school group entry lanes are separate from general admission on busy days.
Bus drop-off is on Aquarium Way at the main entrance, with parking for oversized vehicles in the adjacent Aquarium of the Pacific lot. Phone: (562) 590-3100. Peak months are June through August; booking school trips for those months requires advance coordination with the group sales office.
Dodger Stadium (1000 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012) is 16 miles north of Downey via the I-5 North — about 25–30 minutes on a clear weekday, and 50–70 minutes on a Friday or Saturday night game day. The stadium sits atop a hill accessed entirely via Stadium Way, which becomes a one-lane-each-direction crawl after the final out. There is no public transit that reaches the gates directly — the Dodger Stadium Express shuttle from Union Station stopped running in 2023.
All parking is pre-purchased through the Dodgers website ($15–$35 per vehicle depending on lot and proximity). A charter bus from Downey parks in the designated bus and oversized vehicle section, drops the group steps from the preferred entrance gates, and waits near the stadium for the post-game pickup. Phone: (323) 224-1507.
The walk from rideshare drop to the stadium gates is 15–20 minutes — a charter bus cuts that out entirely.
Crypto.com Arena (1111 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015) is the home of the Lakers, Clippers, and Kings, and hosts over 250 events per year including major concert tours. It sits 19 miles from Downey — about 30 minutes in off-peak conditions, and well over an hour during downtown LA rush hour or post-game on a Friday night. The surrounding downtown LA block has limited parking, with the most accessible options in the LA Convention Center lot across Chick Hearn Court or the Figure 8 Garage on Figueroa.
Charter bus commercial drop-off is on Chick Hearn Court on the south side of the arena. Phone: (213) 742-7100. For Downey groups heading to a Lakers playoff game or a sold-out concert, booking a bus well in advance is the only way to guarantee the vehicle you want — those dates routinely clear out months ahead.
The Hollywood Bowl (2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068) is 28 miles from Downey — roughly 40 minutes with clear freeways, but the last two miles on Highland Avenue northbound are notoriously slow on summer concert nights, backing up past Franklin Avenue before the venue's lots even open. The Bowl has its own dedicated Park & Ride system from lots around Hollywood and the Valley, but those require a separate shuttle ticket and a 20-minute bus ride to the venue. The official charter bus and shuttle drop-off is in the designated zone off Highland Avenue near the main plaza entrance.
Phone: (323) 850-2000. Parking costs for self-driving groups run $25–$35 per vehicle depending on the lot, with the closest lots selling out weeks before a marquee summer night. A Downey party bus to the Hollywood Bowl solves all of it — one flat rate, door to door, and no one navigating the Highland hill on the way home after the encore.