School Bus Rental
Keep your whole group together from the very first pickup to the very last drop-off with a school bus rental in Santa Cruz, California! Whether you're organizing a field trip to the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, shuttling a youth sports team to a tournament in San Jose, or coordinating a church group outing along the coast, Busrentalsantacruz.com makes finding the right bus fast and easy. Fill out one quick form and instantly compare school buses and rates from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Santa Cruz — no account required, and a free quote is always available online or by phone at 831-461-8911!
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More About School Buses
Waiting on callbacks from five different companies just to find out who has a bus available on your date? That scramble ends here. Busrentalsantacruz.com is not a local bus company — and that is exactly the point. Because the site connects you to a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Santa Cruz, you are never limited to whatever one fleet happens to have parked in its lot.
You can compare school buses side by side and find the right fit for your group in seconds.
Two size categories cover most groups. The Type A mini and Type B small school buses seat approximately 10–24 adults — compact enough to navigate the narrow residential streets near UC Santa Cruz's campus or pull cleanly into a church parking lot off Mission Street. The Type C large conventional school bus seats approximately 44–48 adults — the right call when a full class, a large youth group, or an entire congregation is making the trip together.
Both types carry forward-facing seats, high seatbacks, and the overhead clearance to stand and move through the aisle. Compare pictures, packages, and pricing across both categories in one place!
Inside a School Bus
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 831-461-8911 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
Get the features your group actually needs on a Santa Cruz trip — and compare them across a large network of buses all in one place! School buses available through the network come with forward-facing high-back seats built for comfort on longer rides, climate control to handle the coastal fog rolling in off Monterey Bay or the warmer inland temperatures when your route heads toward Watsonville, and overhead storage for backpacks, day bags, and equipment. ADA-accessible vehicles with wheelchair lifts are available through the network too — just mention it when you fill out your quote.
Amenities do vary by bus and operator, so the more detail you share about your group's specific needs when you request a quote, the better your results will be. Compare everything in one place and choose the bus that works for you!
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 831-461-8911 before booking.
What does a School Bus rental cost?
It just got easier to find school bus pricing in Santa Cruz — and you can see numbers in under 30 seconds! School bus rentals in Santa Cruz cost $205–$365 per hour on weekdays, $240–$380 per hour on weekends, and $1,670–$2,335 per day. Your actual quote depends on the bus size you need, your specific pickup location, how many hours you need the vehicle, and the date — a Saturday afternoon outing along West Cliff Drive prices differently than a Tuesday field trip to Seymour Marine Discovery Center (100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060).
Enter your date, group size, and pickup location to land on a results page showing available buses, photos, and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Santa Cruz — no account needed. Or call 831-461-8911 any time and a live agent will build a custom package around your itinerary!
| 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 831-461-8911. | ||||