School Bus Rental
Finding the right school bus rental in Merced, California just got a whole lot easier with Mercedcharterbus.com! Fill out one quick form and instantly compare school buses, photos, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Merced and the surrounding San Joaquin Valley. Mercedcharterbus.com is a website, not a bus company, so you're never stuck with whatever one fleet happens to have open on your date. No account needed!
Get your free quote online in seconds, or call 209-934-1530 and a live agent will help you find the right school bus for YOUR trip!
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More About School Buses
Just because you need a school bus rental in Merced doesn't mean you're stuck with one boring option. Through Mercedcharterbus.com, you get access to TONS of different bus types from a large network of independent transportation companies serving Merced. Need a compact solution for a small group?
A Type A mini school bus or Type B small school bus seats approximately 10 to 24 adults and offers a compact option for pickup routes around Merced College or through the neighborhoods surrounding UC Merced (5200 N. Lake Road, Merced, CA 95343). Heading out with a larger crowd? A Type C large conventional school bus seats approximately 44 to 48 adults, so you can match group size to vehicle capacity.
Why limit your options? Compare Merced school buses from a large network in seconds!
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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 209-934-1530 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
Let Mercedcharterbus.com connect you with a Merced school bus rental that actually has the features your group needs. Compare Merced school bus options with padded bench seating, climate control, and a PA system for announcements and group communication, whether you're headed to Applegate Park (1045 W 25th St, Merced, CA 95340) for a community event or shuttling students across the UC Merced campus for orientation day. Compare school bus options with overhead storage for bags and supplies, plus pickup routing around the stops your group needs.
Amenities vary by bus and provider, so mention any must-haves when you request your free quote and a live support team will match you with the right fit. Yes, it's really that easy! At the UC Merced bus-staging zone, buses stage on the south side of Bellevue Lot, with space for up to four buses.
If the zone is full, the bus must leave campus and return later for pickup, so plan your orientation group’s pickup around that staging limit.
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 209-934-1530 before booking.
What does a School Bus rental cost?
Choose your Merced school bus rental with full confidence in the pricing because Mercedcharterbus.com makes it simple and transparent. Weekday school bus rentals in Merced run $205 to $365 per hour, while weekend rates range from $240 to $380 per hour. Planning a full-day trip to Castle Air Museum (5050 Santa Fe Dr, Atwater, CA 95301) or a longer excursion into Yosemite National Park?
Daily school bus rental rates in Merced come in at $1,670 to $2,335, covering your group from pickup to drop-off. Factors like group size, trip distance, and the time of year can all shift your final bus rental price, so the fastest way to lock in an accurate number is to fill out one quick form right here or call 209-934-1530 any time. A live support team is available 365 days a year to put together a custom group transportation package built around YOUR itinerary, YOUR headcount, and YOUR budget. No account needed!
| 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 209-934-1530. | ||||