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The Sororities and Fraternities Go-To Party Bus Company

Bay Area College Event
Party Bus.

From Berkeley’s Fraternity Row to Stanford’s Row houses, downtown San Jose to the Mission — Cali Party Bus is the Bay Area’s large-group transportation specialist for formals, date nights, sisterhood and brotherhood events, tailgates, and every night your crew wants to go out together.

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Custom Pricing For Campus Groups

Large Group Discounts For College Events

College formals, mixers, tailgates, and chapter events qualify for custom large-group discount pricing, available by email inquiry. Email info@calipartybus.com with your event date, pickup and drop-off times, location(s), and number of guests, and our team will send back custom discounted pricing for your group.

Built for Campus Groups

We regularly run dozens of college events across the Bay Area every year. Here’s what that experience gets you.

Logistics

Coordinated pickup at chapter houses, dorms, and off-campus complexes, with routing planned around campus event traffic, road closures, and venue drop-off rules.

Safety

Licensed, insured drivers and a zero-tolerance policy that keeps every rider accounted for from pickup to drop-off — the reason chapter advisors and parents trust us with formals and mixers.

Entertainment

Premium sound systems, LED lighting, and dance-floor party buses that turn the ride itself into part of the night — Bluetooth-ready for your own playlist.

Scale

We accommodate groups from 20 to several thousand — Sprinter vans for small date nights up to 45-passenger party buses for full-chapter formals and tailgates, with multi-vehicle fleets available for the biggest campus events.

Bay Area College Guide

Explore Our Bay Area Campuses

From Cal’s Fraternity Row to Santa Clara’s off-campus house scene, we know the streets, curfews, and drop-off spots around every major Bay Area college — and we’re ready with door-to-door luxury transportation for whatever the campus calendar brings.

Campus 01

UC Berkeley

Berkeley, CA · Golden Bears · Berkeley Blue & California Gold

  • Formals & Date Parties Fall & Spring

    Fraternity and sorority formals run heavy in the fall and spring semesters, with chapter houses clustered along Piedmont Avenue and Warring Street.

  • Sisterhood & Brotherhood Events

    Retreats, mixers, and philanthropy events for Cal’s large Panhellenic and IFC community, one of the biggest Greek scenes in the Bay Area.

  • Tailgates & Game Days

    Cal Bears football Saturdays at California Memorial Stadium bring stadium crowds and closed campus streets — a private bus skips both.

Pickup Locations

Channing Circle and 2401 Piedmont Ave are our go-to Berkeley loading spots, with the Prospect Lot available depending on gameday access. We confirm the exact spot with your chapter or event host ahead of time.

Campus 02

Stanford University

Stanford, CA · Cardinal · Cardinal Red & White

  • Formals & Row Parties

    Stanford’s social scene centers on “The Row” — a strip of student residences that host formals, date-dashes, and theme parties throughout the year.

  • Date Nights & Group Outings

    Groups heading off campus to San Francisco or Palo Alto for dinner, wine country, or a night out — a common ask for Stanford students without cars on the Farm.

  • Tailgates & Game Days

    Cardinal football Saturdays at Stanford Stadium mean permit-only campus lots — bus drop-off access is a major perk on game day.

Pickup Locations

Tresidder Memorial Union, Jane Stanford Way, and the Stanford Oval are our regular Stanford loading spots. We confirm the exact spot with your dorm, Row house, or event host ahead of time.

Campus 03

San José State University

Downtown San Jose · Spartans · Spartan Blue & Gold

  • Formals & Mixers

    SJSU’s fraternities and sororities host formals and mixers throughout the year, with many chapter houses within a few blocks of downtown San Jose’s nightlife.

  • Sisterhood & Brotherhood Events

    Retreats, big-little reveals, and philanthropy nights for Spartan Greek life, plus general campus-org socials heading into downtown San Jose.

  • Tailgates & Game Days

    Spartans football at CEFCU Stadium and basketball at the Provident Credit Union Event Center draw campus crowds into downtown San Jose traffic.

Pickup Locations

Most areas around SJSU are bus accessible, so we can typically pick up right at your dorm, Greek house, or event venue — no need to walk the group to a separate loading zone.

Campus 04

San Francisco State University

Lake Merced, San Francisco · Gators · Purple & Gold

  • Formals & Date Nights

    SF State’s fraternities, sororities, and clubs regularly book formals and date-night outings into SoMa and the Mission, a short ride from the Lake Merced campus.

  • Sisterhood & Brotherhood Events

    Retreats and socials for Gator Greek life and multicultural student organizations, many of which head off campus for their bigger events.

  • Game Days & Campus Events

    Gators athletics (CCAA, Division II) plus graduation season and major campus events keep the Lake Merced campus busy year-round.

Pickup Locations

Most areas around SF State are bus accessible, so we can typically pick up right at your dorm or house near Lake Merced and build the venue drop-off into the same route.

Campus 05

Santa Clara University

Santa Clara, CA · Broncos · Santa Clara Red & White

  • Formals & Date Nights

    SCU’s social sororities and fraternities operate off campus (not officially affiliated with the university) and are active planners of formals, mixers, and date nights around Santa Clara and San Jose.

  • Sisterhood & Brotherhood Events

    Recruitment week, big-little reveals, and philanthropy events keep Bronco Greek life and club social calendars full each quarter.

  • Game Days & Campus Events

    Broncos basketball at the Leavey Center and soccer at Stevens Stadium draw campus crowds throughout the West Coast Conference season.

Pickup Locations

Most areas around Santa Clara are bus accessible, so we can typically pick up right at the off-campus house or apartment complex, then route the group into downtown San Jose or SF for the night.

A Track Record With Bay Area College Groups

Cali Party Bus has been running Bay Area group transportation since 2007, and college events are one of the things we do most often. We regularly perform services for hundreds — and over the years, thousands — of formals, mixers, date nights, sisterhood and brotherhood retreats, and football Saturdays for chapters and student groups at Cal, Stanford, San José State, SF State, and Santa Clara.

Chapter advisors, event chairs, and parents book us because the logistics are handled: pickup coordinated with the house or dorm, a route planned around campus traffic and street closures, and a licensed, insured driver who keeps the group together from the first pickup to the last drop-off. Add premium sound, LED lighting, and enough room for the whole chapter, and the ride becomes part of the night instead of a hassle before it.

Off-Campus Event Spaces

Large Group Venues By Region

When a formal, mixer, or date party heads off campus, here are some great large-group venue options across the Bay Area — each linked to its website, map, and phone number for booking.

Region 01

East Bay

Oakland’s Jack London, Uptown, and downtown districts offer some of the East Bay’s best large-group event spaces.

BLOC15New

A 10,000+ sq ft, two-level event venue in Oakland’s Jack London District, built for versatility and large private parties.

CrybabyNew

A 600-person music venue and dance club in Oakland’s Uptown district, across from the historic Fox Theater.

CeremonyNew

A 1,000-capacity music venue in downtown Oakland, steps from 12th St BART — operated by the same owners as Crybaby.

Continental Club

A historic West Oakland venue with multiple rooms and a rooftop, hosting private and corporate events up to 1,000+ guests.

Eve’s Waterfront

A waterfront restaurant and event space on the Oakland Estuary, holding up to 800 guests for private events.

Mersea on Treasure Island

A casual restaurant, bar, and event venue on Treasure Island’s Great Lawn with sweeping bay views, accommodating groups of 20–250.

Oakland Scottish Rite Center

An Italian Renaissance-style landmark overlooking Lake Merritt, with event spaces ranging from intimate receptions to 3,000-attendee galas.

Region 02

San Francisco

SoMa, the Marina, and the Mission host most of the city’s large-group nightlife venues.

Bus-Accessible Venues

715 Harrison

A 15,000 sq ft SoMa event space with three rooms and two dance floors, hosting all-ages and 18+ events up to 2,000 guests.

Temple

A landmark SoMa nightclub known for its immersive lighting and sound, with a private event space near Moscone Center.

The Grand

A Vegas-style nightclub in Mission Bay with multiple levels, VIP tables, and views across the dance floor from every seat.

Westwood

A country-themed bar and entertainment venue in the Marina with line dancing, live music, and space built for large groups.

Halcyon

A restored early-1900s SoMa warehouse turned nightclub and event space, with skylights that work for both day and night events.

Audio

An intimate 400-person SoMa club built around a Funktion One sound system, a favorite for electronic music nights.

DNA Lounge

An all-ages SoMa institution since 1985, with seven bars, two stages, and four dance floors for events of any size.

Not Bus Accessible
Region 03

San Jose & South Bay

From historic downtown San Jose to the hills of Almaden Valley and Saratoga, the South Bay has room to go big.

Blanco Urban Venue

A design-forward three-story venue in historic San Pedro Square, pairing 150-year-old exposed brick with a modern rooftop terrace. Up to 400 guests, one block from SAP Center.

Boulder Ridge by Wedgewood Weddings

A hilltop golf club venue with 360-degree Almaden Valley views, an outdoor bar, and fire pits. Up to 200 guests.

Coyote Creek Golf Club

A South San Jose venue on two Jack Nicklaus-designed courses, with a ceremony garden overlooking a lake. Up to roughly 250 guests.

The Mountain Winery

A hilltop Saratoga venue with panoramic Silicon Valley views, an amphitheater, and versatile indoor/outdoor event spaces.

Why Chapters Choose Us

The Bay Area’s #1-rated charter for formals, mixers, tailgates, and every campus event in between.

Newest & Safest Vehicles

The newest and safest equipment available — Sprinter vans for 4 up to 45-passenger party buses with premium sound, coolers, and full LED packages.

Best Rate Guarantee

Price shopping? We will price match or beat any competitor’s quote for vehicles of comparable age, size, and features. Email info@calipartybus.com with your event details for custom college group discount pricing.

Awesome Customer Support

Mon–Fri 8am–7pm, Sat–Sun 11am–5pm. Hundreds of successful Bay Area college events every year, with party planning experts on hand by phone or email.

Book Your Campus Event Bus in Four Easy Steps

Our streamlined booking process gets your formal, mixer, or tailgate on the road on time.

01

Email Your Event Details

Send your event date, pickup/drop-off times, location(s), and number of guests to info@calipartybus.com for custom large-group college discount pricing.

02

Choose Your Ride

Sprinter vans for 4 up to 45-passenger party buses and executive coaches. Pick the vehicle that fits your chapter or crew and click “Reserve.”

03

Fully Licensed & Insured

Cali Party Bus SF is fully licensed and insured, TCP#30559 — a critical requirement for these events. $5 million COI available upon request. Verify your transportation provider is fully licensed and insured as required by Panhellenic and nationals at the CPUC TCP portal.

04

Refundable Deposit

A fully refundable $250/bus security hold locks in your reservation, pending no incidentals or damage. We handle the route and the parking so you don’t have to.

Rules Reminder

A few must-knows to keep every college trip safe, smooth, and damage-free.

  • No alcohol is permitted on the buses for mixed-age groups.
  • No outside containers of any kind (Gatorade, juice, flasks, etc.).
  • Stilettos and pumps are not permitted, to prevent costly holes in seats. Wedges are OK.
  • Rude, hostile, or belligerent behavior will not be tolerated.
  • Food and snacks are not permitted — no chips, snacks, pizza, etc.
  • Opening of emergency exits is prohibited at all times.

Ready to Book Your Chapter’s Next Event?

Email info@calipartybus.com with your event date, times, location(s), and guest count for custom large-group college discount pricing — then get your whole crew there and back, door-to-door, in luxury.

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