Charter Bus Transportation to Port of Los Angeles Cruise Terminal
San Pedro's Los Angeles Cruise Terminal, formerly the World Cruise Center, is the homeport for Princess, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, and Virgin Voyages cruises.
Why charter a bus to Port of Los Angeles Cruise Terminal?
Charter bus logistics for the Port of Los Angeles Cruise Terminal in San Pedro, formerly the World Cruise Center, covering homeport lines, distances, and parking.
The Port of Los Angeles now calls its San Pedro cruise terminal the Los Angeles Cruise Terminal, though it is still widely known by its former name, the World Cruise Center. Located at 100 Swinford Street, the terminal is the homeport for Princess, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, and Virgin Voyages; Princess runs roundtrip sailings from here to Mexico, the California coast, and Hawaii. Carnival cruises sail from the separate Long Beach Cruise Terminal, not from San Pedro, so it's worth confirming which terminal your cruise line uses before you plan transportation.
The Port publishes a distance of 18 miles from the terminal to LAX and 25 miles to Union Station in downtown LA, giving a sense of the trip your group is facing on embarkation or disembarkation day. Oversized vehicle parking at the terminal runs up to $40 per day, on top of the standard vehicle rate. The Port set a record of 241 cruise calls and 1.6 million passengers in 2025 and expects nearly 1.7 million passengers in 2026, so plan your group's arrival and departure well ahead of your sailing.
A charter bus keeps a cruise group and its luggage together for the ride from LAX or a downtown hotel to the terminal, instead of splitting everyone across several rideshares. Buslane connects Los Angeles groups with charter bus operators who meet our published standards, detailed at /safety, for airport and cruise transfers. Explore more Los Angeles cruise ship shuttle transportation for pricing and planning details.
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Logistics at Port of Los Angeles Cruise Terminal
The Port of Los Angeles cruise terminal in San Pedro is now called the Los Angeles Cruise Terminal, though it was formerly known as the World Cruise Center. It is the homeport for Princess, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, and Virgin Voyages sailings. Carnival ships sail from the separate Long Beach Cruise Terminal, not San Pedro, so confirm your cruise line's terminal before booking. The Port publishes distances of 18 miles to LAX and 25 miles to Union Station, and oversized vehicle parking runs up to $40 per day.
Bus options for Port of Los Angeles Cruise Terminal
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Charter bus pricing for Port of Los Angeles Cruise Terminal events
Pricing for charter bus transportation to Port of Los Angeles Cruise Terminal depends on group size, vehicle type, trip duration, and distance. Here are typical hourly rates by bus type:
| Bus Type | Capacity | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Charter Bus | 50-56 passengers | $150 – $275/hr |
| Minibus | 24-35 passengers | $125 – $200/hr |
| Shuttle Van | 14-24 passengers | $120 – $200/hr |
| Sprinter Van | 8-14 passengers | $125 – $250/hr |
Most operators require a minimum of 4-5 hours. Pricing may be higher for weekend events, holidays, and peak seasons. Get an exact quote for your specific trip.
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