School Bus Rental
Mercedcoachbusservice.com makes finding a school bus or minibus rental in Merced, California fast and completely painless. Whether you're coordinating a field trip from Merced High School (205 W Olive Ave, Merced, CA 95348) out to Yosemite National Park, shuttling a youth sports team up CA-99 to a tournament in Fresno, or moving a church group across town to a community event at Merced Civic Center (678 W 18th St, Merced, CA 95340), Mercedcoachbusservice.com puts you in front of multiple options from a large network of transportation companies in seconds. You fill out one quick form — or call 350-503-8810 — and compare school buses, minibuses, and charter buses side by side without creating an account or waiting on callbacks.
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More About School Buses
Merced sits right along CA-99 in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, which means your group is never more than a short drive from Yosemite Valley, Castle Air Museum, or UC Merced's campus — and the right bus makes all the difference in how smoothly that trip runs. Through this website, you can compare Type A mini school buses and Type B small school buses seating approximately 10 to 24 adults, ideal for smaller classroom groups, youth club outings, or a tight-knit church ministry heading across Merced County. Need more room?
Type C large conventional school buses seat approximately 44 to 48 adults, so a full grade level or a large athletic squad fits comfortably without splitting into multiple vehicles and losing half the group somewhere on R Street. Every vehicle in the network is sourced from independently owned transportation companies serving Merced and the surrounding Central Valley region — so you're comparing availability from multiple companies, not a single company's leftover calendar.
Got a smaller group heading to Castle Air Museum (5050 Santa Fe Dr, Atwater, CA 95301) just north of town on Barclay Road? A Type A or Type B minibus keeps the trip nimble and the cost in line with your budget. Organizing a full school assembly trip to UC Merced (5200 N Lake Rd, Merced, CA 95343) for a college preview day?
A Type C conventional school bus handles the whole group in one run instead of a caravan of parent cars scattered along Lake Road.
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 350-503-8810 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Common Amenities Available on Merced School Bus Rentals
Depending on your group size, your destination, and how long you're on the road, the amenities that come with your school bus rental in Merced can make a real difference in how the trip goes. Type A and Type B minibuses are compact enough to navigate Merced's surface streets and parking areas with ease — drop-offs at Main Street Gallery or curbside at the Merced Theatre — while still offering overhead storage and climate control to keep the group comfortable on warm Central Valley afternoons. Type C conventional school buses give larger groups the space to spread out for longer hauls, like a day trip east on CA-140 toward the Yosemite Valley floor, with seating for up to 48 adults and undercarriage storage for gear, luggage, and equipment.
Amenities vary by vehicle and by the independent operator providing your rental, so when you call 350-503-8810 or fill out the online quote form, mention exactly what your group needs — and the results page can show you what's available and what each option runs.
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 350-503-8810 before booking.
How much does a School Bus cost in Merced?
School bus rental pricing in Merced runs $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 depending on vehicle size, the independent operator, and your specific itinerary. A Type A minibus for a short hop from Merced High School to the Merced County Courthouse Museum (21st and N Streets, Merced, CA 95340) lands at a very different number than a Type C conventional school bus running your group all the way out to Yosemite and back on a full school day. Enter your date, passenger count, and pickup location into the online quote tool and you can see pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Merced after submitting your request — no account, no wait, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing.
Or call 350-503-8810 any time and a representative can walk you through the options and help you review the available choices.
| 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 350-503-8810. | ||||
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If the School Bus doesn't fit your group's size, luggage needs, itinerary, or preferred amenities, browse the other bus types available.