Media, PA · Party bus, limo & coach quotes
Media Party Bus Quotes & Route Planning
Dining Under the Stars on State Street, shows at the Media Theatre, Linvilla Orchards hayrides, and quick PHL runs from Delaware County's seat.
- From
- $300/hr
- Most trips
- 4 hours
- Popular
- Weddings
Quick answer
Share your date, group size, and stops in one request, and independent providers who may serve Delaware County can reply with quotes. The local detail that matters most in Media is the trolley: the Route 101 runs right down the middle of State Street, so the bus meets your group on a side street.
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What a Media party bus costs
Pennsylvania quotes · June 2023 – September 2026
- Per hour, starting around
- $300–$345
- Typical night out (4 hours)
- $1,275–$1,750
| Party size | Per hour, from |
|---|---|
| 1–10 passengers | $225–$315 |
| 11–15 passengers | $240–$340 |
| 16–20 passengers | $260–$365 |
| 21–30 passengers | $280–$400 |
| 31–40 passengers | $305–$450 |
| 41–60 passengers | $300–$450 |
Your price depends on the date, the city, how many hours you need, the bus and your group size. These come from quotes we have actually sent: the low end up to the middle of the range. Busy Saturdays cost more, quiet weeknights less. Minimum hours, the drive to your pickup, tolls and gratuity all move the final number.
Planning a night out in Media
Media calls itself Everybody's Hometown, and State Street is the reason: a few blocks of restaurants, pubs, shops, and the Media Theatre, with SEPTA's Route 101 trolley rolling down the center of the street. Because the tracks share the roadway, group vehicles pick up on Front, Baker, or Jackson Street rather than out front. The Delaware County Courthouse anchors the downtown too, so weekdays feel busier than you might expect. Just outside the borough, Linvilla Orchards, Tyler Arboretum, and Ridley Creek State Park draw families and wedding parties, and Penn State Brandywine is nearby. Media also has an unusual edge for travel: PHL is a short run down I-476 and I-95, and the Media/Wawa Line reaches Center City without a car.
What Media groups book it for
Summer is Media's signature season. On Dining Under the Stars nights, State Street closes to traffic and fills with tables, and birthday and bachelorette groups book rides so no one has to drive home. The Media Theatre stages Broadway-style musicals, which makes dinner-and-a-show outings popular with families and office groups. Fall pulls crowds to Linvilla Orchards for pumpkin picking and hayrides. Weddings often use garden and estate settings in the surrounding Delaware County townships, with guests shuttled from hotels along Baltimore Pike. Prom groups from Penncrest and Strath Haven round out spring.
What moves the price
Media trips are usually short, which helps: PHL, Swarthmore, and the Main Line are all close. The hours you book matter more than miles here. Dinner-and-show nights include a long wait while you're inside, so ask whether the bus stays or returns. Trips into Philadelphia or to the sports complex add drive time on I-476 and I-95. Compare minimum hours, gratuity, and any charge for extra stops.
When to book
Summer weeknights with Dining Under the Stars are the busiest time downtown, so plan side-street pickups. Fall weekends bring heavy traffic around Linvilla Orchards. Spring is prom and graduation season across Delaware County. December means holiday shows at the Media Theatre and parties at local restaurants. Snow can make the hilly township roads outside the borough slow going.
What we see in real requests
Taken from quote requests people sent us. These are requests, not completed trips.
61% of every request we get is for a Saturday, and another 20% for a Friday. That is why Saturday availability is the first thing to ask about.
All markets · June 2023 – August 2026
Requests peak in April, July, and August, when prom, graduation, and wedding season all land at once. Spring dates are the ones that go first.
All markets · June 2023 – August 2026
4 hours is by far the most common ask: 71% of the requests that name a length come in at exactly that. Another 18% want 6 hours or more.
All markets · June 2023 – August 2026
The Pennsylvania rules worth knowing
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission's Forms & Applications page lists passenger authority types it issues, including Limousine Carrier (except Philadelphia City), Group and Party Carrier for 11-15 passengers (except Philadelphia City), Group and Party Carrier for 16+ passengers, Airport Transfer, and Contract Carrier of Passengers, and states that proof of insurance under 52 Pa. Code 32.11-32.15 must be filed and that some carriers complete a safety fitness review.
Read the full Pennsylvania rulesWhich size fits your group
Matched to what Media groups book most. Tap a size to see the layout and seating.
Example renderingSmall groups
Up to 14 passengers
Limousines, sprinter-style vans, and compact buses.
Example: 12 Passenger Limo Sprinter
Example renderingMid-size groups
15 to 24 passengers
Smaller party buses and limo buses.
Example: 20 Passenger Party Bus
Example renderingLarge groups
25 to 40 passengers
Full-size party buses.
Example: 34 Passenger Party Bus
Pictures show the size and style, not the exact bus you will get. Ask for photos of the actual vehicle before you pay.
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What to think about for each kind of night.
Five minutes that saves the night
Full booking checklist- Pay the company named on the contract, nobody else.
- Ask for photos of the actual bus and its legal seat count.
- Get one total with hours, travel, tolls, tax and gratuity listed out.
- Read the cancellation and bad-weather terms before you put money down.
Where we checked our Media facts
We checked the facts on this page against these public sources on the dates shown. Schedules and rules change, so double-check anything close to your date.
- Media Borough Parks and Recreation(opens in a new tab)reviewed 2026-08-01
- PennDOT 511PA travel information(opens in a new tab)reviewed 2026-08-01
Media questions, answered
How much does a party bus cost in Media, PA?
Quotes we have sent across Pennsylvania start around $300–$345 an hour, which puts a typical four-hour night at $1,275–$1,750. Your price depends on the date, the city, how many hours you need, the bus and your group size. Price comes down to the vehicle, the date, and the hours you book more than distance, since most Media trips are short. A theater night with a long wait costs more than a quick drop-off. Send the same schedule to every provider and compare the minimum hours, gratuity, and waiting charges.
Can we use a party bus for Dining Under the Stars in Media?
Yes, and it is a great way to avoid driving after dinner. Because State Street is closed to traffic on those evenings, the bus will drop you on a side street a short walk away. Choose that meeting spot ahead of time and share it with your group and the provider.
Can a bus take our group from Media to the Media Theatre and dinner?
Yes. Many groups have dinner on State Street and then walk to the theater, since both are downtown. The bus handles the ride in and the ride home. Share the curtain time and the end time of the show so the driver is waiting when you come out.
How long is the ride from Media to Philadelphia International Airport?
PHL is one of the closest major airports to any Delaware County town, usually a short drive by I-476 and I-95. Allow extra time on weekday afternoons. Give providers your airline, terminal, flight time, and bag count so they choose a vehicle with enough room for luggage.
Can we plan a group trip to Linvilla Orchards from Media?
Yes, it is a favorite fall outing for families, schools, and birthday groups. Weekends in October get very crowded, so arrive early. Ask the orchard where large vehicles should park, then share that with providers when you request a quote.
Can guests ride the Media/Wawa Line and join the bus in Media?
Yes. Guests from Center City or the western suburbs can take the train to Media station and meet your group nearby. Choose a pickup spot a short walk from the platform, and share the train time with the provider so the bus is waiting.
What size party bus do most Media groups need?
61% of every request we get is for a Saturday, and another 20% for a Friday. That is why Saturday availability is the first thing to ask about. That's what other Media planners asked for — your own headcount is what decides it. Count everyone who is actually getting on, then add room for luggage, coolers, instruments or formalwear. Ask each company for the legal seated capacity of the exact vehicle they're offering. Most Media requests are for weddings, bachelor parties, and bachelorette parties, and those nights want different amounts of floor space for the same headcount. A bus rated for twenty seats is not twenty comfortable seats in formalwear.
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