School Bus Rental
Whether you're coordinating a class trip to the Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History, shuttling a youth sports team down Highway 1 to a tournament in Monterey, or organizing a field trip for a homeschool co-op to Seymour Marine Discovery Center (100 McAllister Way, Santa Cruz, CA 95060), Santacruzcoachbusservice.com makes finding the right school bus rental in Santa Cruz fast and completely stress-free. Fill out one quick form and compare school buses, minibuses, and rates from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Santa Cruz and the surrounding areas — no account needed, and a free quote is ready online or by phone at 831-888-8650!
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More About School Buses
Not every group trip out of Santa Cruz looks the same, and the school buses available through this website reflect that. Type A mini and Type B small school buses seat approximately 10–24 adults, making them the right call for a smaller classroom group heading to Santa Cruz Wharf (21 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz, CA 95060) or a scout troop making the winding climb on Highway 9 up to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Need to move a bigger crowd?
Type C large conventional school buses seat approximately 44–48 adults — plenty of room for a full grade level heading to Santa Cruz charter bus rental territory like the Monterey Bay Aquarium or a multi-school academic competition across town.
Santacruzcoachbusservice.com connects you to a network of independently owned transportation companies, so you're comparing school buses from multiple operators in one place instead of calling five different offices during business hours and waiting on callbacks. You set the itinerary. You plan the stops.
You enjoy the ride — and the booking is completed right through a national booking platform in just minutes.
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 831-888-8650 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Common Amenities Available on Santa Cruz School Bus Rentals
School buses available through the network may include features built for group travel — air conditioning for those warm Santa Cruz afternoons, high-backed padded seating, overhead storage for backpacks and gear, and PA systems so chaperones can actually keep everyone in the loop. Heading up to Big Basin Redwoods State Park on a longer run? A Type C conventional bus can give your group room to spread out and may include undercarriage storage for hiking packs, climate control to handle the temperature drop in the redwoods, and three-point seatbelts throughout.
Amenities do vary by operator and vehicle, so when you call 831-888-8650 or submit your trip details online, mention the specific features your group needs and quote-request help can help you compare available options.
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 831-888-8650 before booking.
How much does a School Bus cost in Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz school bus rental prices run $205–$365 per hour on weekdays, $240–$380 per hour on weekends, and $1,670–$2,335 per day for full-day trips. Your final rate depends on the bus size, how many stops you're making along the way, and the time of year — spring field trip season fills up fast across Santa Cruz County, and weekend availability near events like the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (400 Beach St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060) summer concert series books out earlier than most planners expect. Enter your trip details once using the online quote tool — it takes about a minute — and you'll land on a results page showing available school buses, photos, and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Santa Cruz.
Or call 831-888-8650 any time for a free, personalized quote built around your exact headcount and 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 831-888-8650. | ||||
Browse More Bus Rental Options in Santa Cruz
If the School Bus doesn't fit your group's size, luggage needs, itinerary, or preferred amenities, browse the other bus types available.