School Bus Rental
Whatever your group needs in San Mateo, California, a field trip to the California Academy of Sciences, a student athletics trip down US-101, or a recurring school shuttle across San Mateo County — a school bus rental is a convenient way to move your group. Charterbusrentalsanmateoca.com is not a bus company. Because we don't own or operate any vehicles, you're never stuck with whatever one fleet happens to have open on your date. Instead, fill out one quick form and instantly compare school buses, packages, and online pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving San Mateo and the greater Bay Area. No account needed!
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More About School Buses
Fill out one quick form and you'll instantly see what's available from a large network of independently owned bus companies serving San Francisco, San Mateo, and the surrounding Peninsula. Through the network, you can compare Type A mini school buses and Type B small school buses, both of which seat approximately 10 to 24 adults and are a smart, nimble fit for smaller student groups navigating the tighter streets of downtown San Mateo or heading to a local campus like College of San Mateo (1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402). Need to move a much larger group?
Type C large conventional school buses seat approximately 44 to 48 adults, making them the go-to option for full-class field trips, athletic team travel, and multi-group academic events across San Mateo County. You choose the bus that fits YOUR headcount and YOUR trip!
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 650-715-2790 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
What’s Typically Included on School Bus Rentals
Moving a group of students through the Peninsula is already a big logistical lift, so comparing school bus amenities can help teachers, chaperones, and students plan group travel. Compare bus options by amenities like climate-controlled cabins for the Bay Area's unpredictable coastal fog and afternoon heat, PA systems so teachers and chaperones can make announcements without shouting over a full bus, and overhead storage for backpacks and gear. Visiting the California Academy of Sciences (55 Music Concourse Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118)?
School buses load and unload at the front of the Academy, and bus street parking is often available on the west side of Golden Gate Park near JFK Drive and Lindale Meadow. That gives your class a shared arrival point. For an outdoor education day at Coyote Point Recreation Area (1701 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA 94401), school buses pay a $20 bus-entry fee, and a separate vehicle-entry fee applies.
One bus keeps students together, and those park entry charges aren't included in your free price quote. Transporting your team to a tournament at San Mateo Athletic Club? A school field trip bus rental keeps students together on the ride so educators can focus entirely on the students.
ADA-accessible school bus rentals are available through the network too — just mention it when you request your quote!
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 650-715-2790 before booking.
How much does a School Bus cost?
What does a school bus rental in San Mateo actually cost? Weekday hourly rates typically run $205 to $365 per hour, while weekend hourly pricing ranges from $240 to $380 per hour. Planning a full-day trip to Filoli Historic House & Garden (86 Cañada Rd, Woodside, CA 94062) or a multi-stop academic outing across San Mateo County?
Full-day school bus rentals run $1,670 to $2,335 per day. Filoli's group admission package is for groups of 15 or more and requires a reservation at least three weeks in advance. A school bus keeps the class together on the trip to Woodside.
Final pricing depends on your group size, trip duration, the type of school bus you select, and your specific itinerary. The fastest way to nail down an exact figure for your date is to fill out one quick form online and instantly compare school bus rates across the Bay Area from a large network of independently owned school bus companies serving the Bay Area, or call 650-715-2790 and a live agent will build a custom quote around your exact headcount, pickup location, and schedule. No account needed.
Compare school bus prices in under 30 seconds and check transportation off your list today!
| 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 650-715-2790. | ||||