56 Passenger Charter Bus
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Pricing for Merced charter bus rentals will vary based on your bus type, group size, trip duration, and the time of year you're booking. A compact 15-passenger minibus for a quick round trip across Merced County will run differently than a full-size 56-passenger motorcoach for a multi-day trip up to the Bay Area. For a personalized breakdown, call 209-934-1530 any time — a live agent will walk you through the available options and prices. Yes, it's really that easy!
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205 – $385+ | $225 – $410+ | $1,650 – $2,950+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225 – $370+ | $255 – $385+ | $1,815 – $2,415+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.90 – $8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $355+ | $220 – $370+ | $1,540 – $2,255+ | $5.65 – $8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $350+ | $195 – $365+ | $1,420 – $2,180+ | $5.40 – $7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $330+ | $190 – $350+ | $1,210 – $1,990+ | $5.00 – $7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180 – $310+ | $180 – $330+ | $1,150 – $1,880+ | $4.75 – $6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $426+ | $265 – $460+ | $1,827 – $2,954+ | $6.75 – $9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190 – $373+ | $218 – $466+ | $1,395 – $2,848+ | $5.00 – $6.95+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| 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 209-934-1530. | ||||
A wide range of group transportation services are available through Mercedcharterbus.com in Merced, California. From airport shuttles and prom night buses to corporate shuttles and wedding transportation — whatever brings your group together, there's a bus in the network ready for it. Compare bus options and prices from a large network of Merced-area transportation providers, all in one place!

With Merced sitting roughly 120 miles southeast of San Francisco and about 50 miles north of Fresno, airport transfers are a big deal for groups traveling through the Central Valley. Merced Regional Airport (MCE) at 1860 Airport Way, Merced, CA 95341 handles regional flights, but many groups heading to major hubs use Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) at 5175 E Clinton Ave, Fresno, CA 93727 or San Francisco International Airport (SFO). A Merced airport shuttle bus from Mercedcharterbus.com takes the stress out of group airport transfers entirely — no juggling rideshares, no splitting up the group, no hunting for parking.
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Let Mercedcharterbus.com help you arrange your next Merced-area concert transfer so the whole group can enjoy the show without anyone playing designated driver! Merced groups frequently travel to major venues in Fresno, Modesto, Sacramento, and the Bay Area for big-name acts — and a concert bus rental keeps everyone together, on schedule, and ready to celebrate from the first stop to the last song. Whether you're heading to Save Mart Center in Fresno at 1800 N Sunnyside Ave, Fresno, CA 93727 or making the drive up to Golden 1 Center at 500 David J Stern Walk, Sacramento, CA 95814, a party bus or charter bus from the network turns the whole ride into part of the experience.
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Cross "transportation logistics" off your corporate to-do list when you book a Merced corporate charter bus rental through Mercedcharterbus.com. Whether you need a daily employee shuttle between Merced offices and the UC Merced campus, a network of buses for a company retreat up in the Sierra Nevada foothills, or a single coach to transport your executive team to a conference in San Jose, Mercedcharterbus.com connects you with a large network of independent transportation providers serving Merced and the Central Valley. Amenities like onboard WiFi, power outlets, and reclining seats mean your team can work or decompress in transit instead of stressing about I-5 traffic.
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Fill out one quick form and instantly compare employee shuttle bus options from a network of transportation providers serving Merced businesses. Whether your company operates near downtown Merced, out by the UC Merced campus on Lake Road, or in one of the industrial parks along Highway 99, a recurring employee shuttle bus cuts commute stress, reduces parking headaches, and gives your team a genuine reason to show up on time. Workers riding together bond during the commute, arrive relaxed instead of frazzled, and can use onboard WiFi and power outlets to get a head start on the day.
UC Merced's CatTracks bus service connects campus with nearby neighborhoods and downtown Merced, while a group shuttle can provide a direct ride for employees traveling together. Planning an employee shuttle to the campus? Its bus staging zone is on the south side of Bellevue Lot and holds up to four buses; if it is full, the bus must leave campus and return for pickup.
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You'll love how easy Mercedcharterbus.com makes it to arrange government and military transportation in and around Merced, California. The Central Valley is home to significant military activity, with Castle Air Force Base — now the site of Castle Airport Aviation Museum at 5050 Santa Fe Dr, Atwater, CA 95301 — just minutes north of Merced in Atwater. Current military operations, National Guard training events, and civilian government agency transportation needs are all served through Mercedcharterbus.com's large network of independent transportation providers.
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Use Mercedcharterbus.com to book a long-distance charter bus rental from Merced and take your group anywhere in California — or beyond. Merced sits at the crossroads of Highway 99 and Highway 140, making it a natural launching point for long-haul group travel. Groups frequently charter buses from Merced to Yosemite Valley (about 75 miles east via Highway 140), to the Bay Area via I-580, or south to Los Angeles on Highway 99 connecting to I-5.
Full-size motorcoaches from the network come loaded with reclining seats, onboard restrooms, WiFi, power outlets, climate control, and undercarriage luggage bays — everything your group needs to travel comfortably for hours. A 56-passenger charter bus holds your whole group in one vehicle, which means no caravan coordination and no one getting lost. Call 209-934-1530 to plan your long-distance Merced bus trip today!

Mercedcharterbus.com is ready to help you book private event transportation for any occasion in Merced, California! Family reunions at Lake Yosemite Regional Park. Birthday celebrations rolling through downtown Merced.
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Why show up to prom in a rideshare when your whole group can arrive together in a prom party bus that makes the night unforgettable from the very first pickup? Merced high schools including Merced High School at 205 W Alexander Ave, Merced, CA 95348 and Golden Valley High School at 1900 Dictator Ave, Merced, CA 95341 hold their proms each spring — and that means buses book up fast! Party buses from the Mercedcharterbus.com network come with color-changing LED lighting, premium Bluetooth sound systems, flat-panel TVs, wraparound perimeter seating, and a full-length bar for non-alcoholic celebrations.
Parents can arrange group transportation so students travel together. Students love the experience. Book early for your Merced prom shuttle bus!
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Get your congregation, youth group, or faith-based organization to its next event comfortably and on time with a religious group charter bus rental in Merced, California. Whether your church is planning a retreat to the Sierra Nevada foothills, a pilgrimage to a religious site in the Bay Area, or a group trip to a regional faith conference in Fresno or Sacramento, Mercedcharterbus.com makes it incredibly easy to find the right bus for your group's size and budget. Merced's faith community is active and diverse, and group travel is a meaningful part of that life together.
With Mercedcharterbus.com, you fill out one quick form, compare vehicles and packages from a large network of transportation providers, and book the bus that works for YOUR group — no account needed. Call 209-934-1530 any day of the year to talk through your itinerary with a live agent!

Finding school field trip transportation in Merced just got a whole lot easier with Mercedcharterbus.com! Skip the scramble for volunteer drivers and the discomfort of aging yellow buses. Through Mercedcharterbus.com's large network of transportation providers, teachers, administrators, and trip coordinators can compare minibuses and full-size charter buses equipped with overhead storage, PA systems, air conditioning, and — for longer trips — onboard restrooms.
Merced-area schools frequently plan field trips to Yosemite National Park, Applegate Zoo in Merced, the UC Merced campus, and science centers in Fresno and Sacramento. ADA-accessible buses are available through the network too — just mention it when you fill out your quote request. Whether you need one bus or a whole fleet for a large student group, Mercedcharterbus.com makes it fast and easy to compare your options and book the right bus for your next school trip. Call 209-934-1530 to get started!

For sports team transportation in Merced, California, Mercedcharterbus.com is the fastest way to find and book the right bus for your team, club, or fan group. Whether you're moving a youth soccer league to a tournament in Fresno, transporting a high school varsity team to an away game across the San Joaquin Valley, or organizing a group fan trip to a Sacramento Kings game at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, Mercedcharterbus.com connects you with a large network of providers ready to help arrange the trip. Full-size charter buses from the network include undercarriage luggage bays — perfect for storing equipment — plus overhead storage, reclining seats, WiFi, and climate control to keep your athletes comfortable between the locker room and the field.
Coaches and athletic directors love how easy it is to compare buses, packages, and pricing all in one place. Call 209-934-1530 or fill out one quick form to get your Merced sports bus quote today!

Book a Merced wedding shuttle bus through Mercedcharterbus.com and take transportation completely off your wedding day worry list! Whether you're shuttling guests between a hotel in downtown Merced and a vineyard ceremony in the foothills, or running a loop between multiple venues throughout the day, Mercedcharterbus.com connects you with a large network of independent transportation providers serving Merced and the surrounding Central Valley. Minibuses are perfect for smaller wedding parties and bridal prep pickups.
Full-size charter buses handle large guest lists with ease. And if you want to make a statement, party buses from the network come with premium interiors, LED lighting, and sound systems you can customize for your big day. Venues like The Merced Loft and Applegate Park fill up fast on weekends — and so do the buses!
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The most popular and most scenic route from Merced to Yosemite Valley is Highway 140 East through the town of Mariposa and into the park via the Arch Rock Entrance. This route is generally the most accessible for large vehicles and stays open year-round under normal conditions. Highway 41 from Fresno is another option, entering through the South Entrance near Wawona.
For groups traveling to Yosemite Valley, buses use the designated drop-off area in front of Yosemite Valley Lodge and park in the special bus parking area there. The bus parking area is about a five-minute walk from the drop-off point. Use Yosemite National Park's official travel page to plan your route.
UC Merced at 5200 N Lake Rd, Merced, CA 95343 has a bus staging zone on the south side of Bellevue Lot that holds up to four buses. If the staging zone is full, the bus must leave campus and return for pickup later. For a campus tour, conference, or sporting event, a group riding together can use the designated staging area before pickup.
UC Merced's bus staging information has the location and capacity details.
Several Merced venues are well-suited for charter bus drop-off. Applegate Park at 1045 W 25th St, Merced, CA 95340 has open parking areas accommodating large vehicles. The Merced Theatre at 301 W Main St, Merced, CA 95340 in the heart of downtown has curbside drop-off on Main Street.
For large events at the Merced County Fairgrounds at 900 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Merced, CA 95341, designated bus and motorcoach parking areas are typically available — call the fairgrounds in advance to confirm placement during specific events. For a show at The Merced Theatre, the shared lot behind the building is at MLK and 18th, and the Shannon Parcade is at M and 18th; a charter bus can bring the group together for drop-off rather than having guests search for individual parking. The Merced Theatre's parking information lists these nearby options.
Highway 99 is the primary north-south corridor through the San Joaquin Valley and is the main artery for Merced groups traveling to Fresno, Modesto, Stockton, and Sacramento. Congestion is most significant during morning commute hours (7–9 AM) and late afternoon (4–7 PM), particularly near Fresno and Modesto interchanges. For long-distance trips, it's a good idea to build 20–30 minutes of buffer into your travel plan during peak hours.
Your group can ride together while leaving room in the schedule for traffic on the route.
Yes — charter buses and motorcoaches are permitted in Yosemite National Park, but the park's rules specify where commercial passenger vehicles may drop off and park. In Yosemite Valley, buses over 21 feet use the Yosemite Falls Day Use Bus Parking area at the west side of Yosemite Valley Lodge for drop-off and bus parking. In 2026, Yosemite does not require an entrance reservation.
Use the Yosemite National Park reservations page for the current entrance-reservation information.
Spring and summer are the busiest seasons for Merced-area charter bus rentals, driven largely by Yosemite National Park tourism, UC Merced graduation events, and the Merced County Fair each June. Prom season (April–May) also creates high demand for party buses across Merced County. For the best vehicle selection and pricing, book three to six months in advance for any spring or summer trip.
Winter bookings for ski trips to Mammoth Mountain or holiday events should also be made early, as bus availability across the Central Valley tightens significantly during those windows.
For most events in Merced, California, booking your charter bus two to four months in advance is a smart baseline — but the earlier you book, the better your vehicle selection and pricing will be. Events tied to UC Merced's academic calendar, the Merced County Fair, peak Yosemite season, and prom nights fill up the fastest. Waiting until the last minute almost always means fewer options and higher rates.
A live support team is available every day of the year at 209-934-1530 to discuss availability and your date!
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