
School Bus Rental
Charterbuspasadenaca.com makes it possible to skip the back-and-forth phone calls and instantly compare school bus rentals in Pasadena, California from a large network of independently owned transportation companies, all in one place. Whether you're coordinating a Pasadena field trip or organizing student travel for a local event, you can compare school bus options for your group. Fill out one quick form and compare vehicles, photos, and pricing in seconds. No account needed!
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More About School Buses
Make it easy for your students to travel together when you rent a school bus in Pasadena through Charterbuspasadenaca.com. The network includes both compact and full-size options depending on how many passengers you're moving. A Type A mini or Type B small school bus seats approximately 10 to 24 adults — a smart pick for smaller class groups or specialty programs.
Need to move a larger crowd? A Type C large conventional school bus seats approximately 44 to 48 adults, making it ideal for full-class field trips, athletic team travel, or multi-group academic excursions across the greater Pasadena and San Gabriel Valley area. Compare both options side by side through Charterbuspasadenaca.com!
Planning a field trip to the Norton Simon Museum (411 W Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105)? Tour buses unload passengers on Colorado Boulevard adjacent to the Museum and may park on Colorado Boulevard or Walnut Street where city signs permit, but cannot unload passengers or park in the Museum lot. Your class can ride together to the street-side unloading point instead of coordinating separate cars.
For student travel to a Rose Bowl event at Rose Bowl Stadium (1001 Rose Bowl Dr, Pasadena, CA 91103), you can organize a shared arrival for your group.
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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 747-268-6010 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
Start building your ideal Pasadena school bus rental by choosing the amenities that actually matter for your trip. Depending on the vehicle and provider in the network, your school bus can come equipped with air conditioning to handle Southern California's warm inland temperatures, a PA system so teachers and chaperones can communicate clearly with students on board, and overhead storage for backpacks, gear, and supplies. Compare reclining seats and cushioned benches as amenities for longer rides to destinations like the Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens (1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino, CA 91108) or the California Institute of Technology campus.
The Huntington requires school and tour groups arriving by bus to make reservations and use its designated route from the north, with 1800 Orlando Road as the GPS address. Your student group can arrive together by bus instead of coordinating separate car drop-offs. Because Charterbuspasadenaca.com connects you with a large network of independently owned bus companies, you can compare TONS of amenity packages and bus options in one place!
Mention your must-haves when you request your free 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 747-268-6010 before booking.
How much is a School Bus rental?
Cross school bus pricing off your to-do list in seconds with Charterbuspasadenaca.com. School bus rental costs in Pasadena run $205 to $365 per hour on weekdays and $240 to $380 per hour on weekends, with full-day rates ranging from $1,670 to $2,335 per day. Your final rate depends on your group size, the bus type, how many stops you need, and the time of year you're booking.
Peak periods like spring field trip season and fall academic travel fill up fast across Pasadena and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley. Fill out one quick form to instantly compare school bus types, packages, and pricing from a network of independent providers serving Pasadena — or call 747-268-6010 and a live agent will build a custom quote around your exact itinerary. No account needed. Yes, it really is that easy!
| 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 747-268-6010. | ||||