Monterey Peninsula
Seaside limo and black car service
Seaside sits between the airport and the Monterey waterfront, which makes it the Peninsula's practical base — closest to MRY, on the Highway 1 corridor, and ten minutes from Cannery Row without resort-village parking constraints.
Quick answer
How does chauffeured car service in Seaside work?
Short MRY transfers plus an evening hold for Cannery Row or Carmel dining — three to six hours covers most Seaside work. You are met by one CPUC-licensed chauffeur who stays with the party for the whole booking, in a luxury sedan, Chevrolet Suburban LT or 14-passenger Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Everything here has real parking, so any vehicle in the fleet works, including the 14-passenger Sprinter for university and sports groups. Reserve at +1 (408) 461-8899.
- From MRY
- 8–12 min
- From SJC
- 1 hr 25 min – 1 hr 55 min
- From SFO
- 2 hr 5 min – 2 hr 35 min
- Landmarks served
- CSU Monterey Bay, Bayonet & Black Horse golf, Del Monte Boulevard hotels
Driving Seaside with a chauffeur
Because Seaside is the first exit off Highway 1 after the airport, it is where we stage vehicles during busy Peninsula weekends. Guests staying at the hotels along Del Monte and Canyon Del Rey get the shortest airport transfers on the Peninsula, and a chauffeur can hold locally between legs instead of deadheading back to Monterey.
The bookings themselves are a mix: California State University Monterey Bay visits and graduations, sports groups using the fields and courses nearby, and families who chose Seaside lodging and want a chauffeur for the Aquarium, Cannery Row dinners and a 17-Mile Drive afternoon without moving the car twice.
University events, youth and college sports travel and value-conscious Peninsula lodging keep Seaside demand steady midweek.
Where we collect you in Seaside
- CSU Monterey Bay
- Bayonet & Black Horse golf
- Del Monte Boulevard hotels
- Seaside Beach
- Highway 1 corridor
Vehicle photographs and passenger capacities are on the chauffeured fleet page.
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Inside the Seaside fleet
A short look at the vehicles and chauffeur standards behind every Seaside transfer, tour and evening hold.
Pricing
Seaside hourly rates
Published hourly pricing, five-hour minimum on as-directed work. Airport transfers can be quoted flat instead of hourly.
Black Car
Executive sedans for one to three passengers — airport runs, board meetings, and point-to-point Peninsula work.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Hourly | Min. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury Sedan | Up to 3 passengers | $130/hr | 5 hrs |
SUV
Full-size Suburban LT for up to six passengers with room for golf bags, ski gear, and international luggage.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Hourly | Min. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet Suburban LT SUV | Up to 6 passengers | $150/hr | 5 hrs |
Sprinter
Executive Mercedes-Benz Sprinters in three capacities for teams, wine tours, weddings, and multi-stop group itineraries.
| Vehicle | Capacity | Hourly | Min. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | Up to 6 passengers | $175/hr | 5 hrs |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 7–10 passengers | $200/hr | 5 hrs |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 11–14 passengers | $225/hr | 5 hrs |
One-way transfers
Hourly rates above apply to as-directed bookings. For a point-to-point or city-to-city one-way transfer, check our instant price on our website — enter your pickup and drop-off and you will see a flat all-in quote in seconds, with no hourly minimum.
PDF includes hourly rates by vehicle class, airport coverage, popular one-way routes and a 51-city service summary.
Text and WhatsApp: +1 (408) 394-3575 · Phone dispatch: +1 (408) 461-8899 — available 24/7.
Seaside car service questions
How long is the drive to Seaside from the airports?
Plan 8–12 min from Monterey Regional (MRY), 1 hr 25 min – 1 hr 55 min from San Jose Mineta (SJC), and 2 hr 5 min – 2 hr 35 min from San Francisco International (SFO). Those are door-to-door ranges in normal traffic, including the terminal walk and bag handling — not best-case map estimates.
What does a chauffeur in Seaside cost?
Hourly as-directed service is $130/hour for a luxury sedan, $150/hour for a Chevrolet Suburban LT and $200–$225/hour for a 7–14 passenger Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, with a five-hour minimum. Airport transfers can instead be quoted as a flat all-in fare that includes tolls, parking, fuel and gratuity guidance. Call +1 (408) 461-8899 for the number on your exact date.
Which vehicle suits Seaside?
Everything here has real parking, so any vehicle in the fleet works, including the 14-passenger Sprinter for university and sports groups. Every vehicle carries full luggage, golf bags or cases, and your chauffeur loads and secures them at each stop.
How long should we book for a day in Seaside?
Short MRY transfers plus an evening hold for Cannery Row or Carmel dining — three to six hours covers most Seaside work. We would rather quote the honest length than sell you a short block and hand you back a rushed day.
Do you cover Seaside at night and on short notice?
Yes. Dispatch is staffed 24/7 and the Peninsula fleet is based locally, so late dinner returns, red-eye departures and same-day requests are normal work rather than exceptions. University events, youth and college sports travel and value-conscious Peninsula lodging keep Seaside demand steady midweek. On those peak dates, reserve early — vehicles commit weeks ahead.
Other Monterey Peninsula towns we chauffeur
- Carmel-by-the-Sea chauffeur service (15–20 min from MRY)
- Pebble Beach chauffeur service (20–25 min from MRY)
- Pacific Grove chauffeur service (12–18 min from MRY)
- Carmel Valley chauffeur service (25–35 min from MRY)
- Big Sur chauffeur service (45–70 min from MRY)
- Marina chauffeur service (12–18 min from MRY)
- Monterey Peninsula limo service overview — Peninsula hub page
- Seaside service area details and coverage map
Book Your Ride
Reserve a chauffeur in Seaside
Give us the date, the party size and the pickup corner — dispatch answers 24/7 at +1 (408) 461-8899.