School Bus Rental
Moving a class of students from Downey High School to the California Science Center in Exposition Park without turning your chaperone list into a carpool nightmare is exactly what a school bus rental was built for! And with Downeycharterbusrentals.com, you are not calling five companies hoping someone picks up. Fill out one quick form and instantly compare school buses and rates from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Downey, CA — no account required!
Whether your group is heading north on the I-5 toward downtown Los Angeles or making the short run down Lakewood Boulevard to a local event, there is a bus in the network ready for it. Call 562-399-9440 or use the 30-second online quote tool right now to see what is available for your dates!
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More About School Buses
The school Buses Available through the network come in two configurations, and the right one depends entirely on how many students and chaperones you are moving. Type A mini and Type B small school buses seat approximately 10–24 adults — compact enough to navigate the drop-off loop at Warren High School or pull up to the Downey Civic Theatre at 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, CA 90241 without blocking traffic. Need more room?
Type C large conventional school buses seat approximately 44–48 adults, giving you the capacity to load an entire grade-level cohort in one trip instead of two. Because Downeycharterbusrentals.com pulls from a large network of independently owned transportation companies, you are never stuck with whatever one fleet has left on the calendar — compare sizes, compare pricing, and find the bus that actually fits your headcount!
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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 562-399-9440 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Popular Amenities on School Bus Rentals
School bus models commonly include features built around what actually matters on a field trip: keeping students comfortable and accounted for from the first pickup to the last drop-off. Many models include high-back padded seating, climate control, and emergency exits clearly marked and accessible. ADA-accessible school buses with wheelchair lifts and wider aisle clearance are available through the network — just mention it when you submit your quote so a suitable vehicle can be matched to your group.
Overhead storage handles backpacks and lunch bags without cluttering the aisle, and many models include PA systems so teachers and chaperones can address the whole group without shouting. Whatever your students need on the ride from Downey to the La Brea Tar Pits or the Getty Center, there is a school bus in the network that covers it!
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 562-399-9440 before booking.
How much is a School Bus rental?
School bus rental prices in Downey vary depending on the vehicle size, the date, and your specific itinerary. A Tuesday field trip from Downey Unified School District to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County at 900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007 — a trip up the I-710 toward Exposition Park — prices differently than a Saturday all-day excursion with multiple stops across the metro. The fastest way to see numbers for your exact trip?
No need to fear, 30-second online pricing is here! Enter your date, group size, and pickup location to land on a results page showing vehicles, photos, and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Downey and the surrounding area — no account, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing, no guessing. Or call 562-399-9440 any time and a live agent will build a custom package around your 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 562-399-9440. | ||||