School Bus Rental
You can count on Santacruzcharterbuscompany.com to make finding a school bus rental in Santa Cruz fast, simple, and completely hassle-free. Instead of calling company after company and waiting around on callbacks, fill out one quick form and instantly compare school buses, photos, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Santa Cruz and the surrounding areas. Whether you need a compact Type A mini school bus for a small youth group or a full-size Type C conventional school bus for a larger class, Santacruzcharterbuscompany.com puts all your options in one place. No account needed!
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More About School Buses
Make your Santa Cruz school bus rental work perfectly for your group by choosing the right size from the start. Through Santacruzcharterbuscompany.com, you can compare Type A mini and Type B small school buses that seat approximately 10 to 24 adults, ideal for smaller youth groups, daycare outings, or tight coastal routes along Highway 1. Need to move a bigger crowd?
A Type C large conventional school bus seats approximately 44 to 48 adults, giving your group plenty of room for a comfortable ride to Natural Bridges State Beach or the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060). School buses park free in the Boardwalk's River Lot past section 4 at the corner of Beach and Third streets, but parking is limited and not guaranteed, so your class has a shared bus destination without a search for individual vehicle spaces. You are never limited to just one school bus option!
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Vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a transportation company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 831-888-8620 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Common Amenities Available on School Bus Rentals
Compare school bus types and amenities side by side through Santacruzcharterbuscompany.com and find the features your group actually needs for a Santa Cruz trip. The network's Type C conventional school bus options feature high-backed bench seating, climate control, overhead lighting, and wide center aisles that make loading and unloading large student groups smooth and efficient. Smaller Type A and Type B school buses offer a more nimble ride through Santa Cruz's narrower neighborhood streets near the University of California, Santa Cruz campus (1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064).
For group campus tours, charter buses use Cowell Circle or Rachel Carson College for drop-offs and pickups, then park off campus on Meder Street. Bus parking arrangements for campus tours require at least five business days' advance notice, giving your group designated loading points without a campus parking hunt. A live support team is available every single day of the year at 831-888-8620 to match you with the right bus and amenities for YOUR trip!
High-back vinyl bench seating
Large opening windows
Overhead interior lighting
PA/microphone system with AM/FM radio
Air conditioning on select vehicles
Under-seat storage for bags and equipment
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 831-888-8620 before booking.
What does a School Bus rental cost?
Moving a group through Santa Cruz on a school bus rental is more affordable than most people expect, and Santacruzcharterbuscompany.com makes it easy to see pricing in under 30 seconds. School bus rental rates in Santa Cruz typically run $205 to $365 per hour on weekdays and $240 to $380 per hour on weekends, with full-day rates ranging from $1,670 to $2,335 per day depending on bus size, route, and provider. Factors like your total passenger count, trip distance, and whether you are heading to Roaring Camp Railroads (5401 Graham Hill Rd, Felton, CA 95018) or shuttling students across the Santa Cruz metro area all influence your final quote.
Fill out one quick form to compare school bus quotes from a large network of independently owned Santa Cruz transportation companies, or call 831-888-8620 right now and a live agent will build a custom package around your exact itinerary. No account needed. Yes, it really is that easy!
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Bus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.00 – $7.60+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an instant price quote for your trip, request an online quote or call 831-888-8620. | ||||