School Bus Rental
Getting a group across Berkeley — whether that's a classroom of third-graders headed to the Lawrence Hall of Science on Centennial Drive or a youth sports team making the trip down I-80 to a tournament in Oakland — doesn't have to mean juggling a dozen parent carpools and hoping everyone shows up at the right parking lot. Berkeleycharterbuscompany.com makes it incredibly easy to find and compare school bus rentals in Berkeley, California, all in one place. Fill out one quick form, and you'll instantly see school buses and pricing from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving the East Bay. No account required.
No waiting on callbacks. Call 510-780-3332 or use the online quote tool and you'll have pricing in under a minute!
Check Berkeley School Bus Pricing & Availability
More About School Buses
School buses in the network come in two configurations, and picking the right one starts with your headcount. Type A mini and Type B small school buses seat approximately 10 to 24 adults — a smart fit for smaller Berkeley field trip groups, a single classroom section, or a youth team heading across the Bay Bridge. Need more room?
Type C large conventional school buses seat approximately 44 to 48 adults, which handles a full grade level, a large club, or a multi-team travel day without splitting your group across separate vehicles. Both types are offered by independent companies serving Berkeley and the surrounding East Bay, so you're comparing available options — not a generic catalog. The right size bus is already out there. Berkeleycharterbuscompany.com just makes it easy to find it fast.
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 510-780-3332 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Common Amenities Available on Berkeley School Bus Rentals
School buses keep things practical — and that's exactly the point. Expect comfortable bench seating built to handle high-energy groups, large windows that give passengers a clear view of the Bay on the way over the Richmond–San Rafael Bridge or the hills coming down Grizzly Peak Boulevard, and a layout that keeps everyone contained and accounted for. Chaperones love the open sightlines down the aisle.
And because the bus handles the logistics, your group coordinator isn't stuck navigating surface streets through downtown Berkeley or hunting for a parking spot near the UC Berkeley campus while keeping track of 40 kids. Amenities do vary by operator and vehicle, so mention any specific needs — like accessibility requirements — when you request your quote through Berkeleycharterbuscompany.com!
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 510-780-3332 before booking.
How much does a School Bus cost in Berkeley?
School bus rental pricing in Berkeley runs $205 to $365 per hour on weekdays and $240 to $380 per hour on weekends. Need the bus for a full day — a UC Berkeley campus tour, an all-day trip to the Oakland Museum of California, or a round-trip run out to Point Reyes? Full-day rates come in at $1,670 to $2,335.
Your final price depends on trip length, the specific vehicle, and the operator — which is exactly why comparing options through Berkeleycharterbuscompany.com makes so much sense. You see pricing from multiple companies side by side, not a single quote from whoever happened to pick up the phone. Call 510-780-3332 any time or use the online quote tool right now — pricing takes under 60 seconds to pull up!
| 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 510-780-3332. | ||||