School Bus Rental
Rent a school bus in Raleigh, North Carolina and compare buses and rates from a large network of independently owned transportation companies, all in one place and all in under 30 seconds! Raleighcoachbusservice.com is a bus-rental website, so you can explore options across that network instead of relying on a single provider's fleet. You get TONS of different vehicle options, TONS of different packages, and instant online pricing without creating an account. Whether you are coordinating a field trip across Wake County, a church group outing, or a youth sports team heading to a tournament, there are school bus options to consider for YOUR trip!
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More About School Buses
Through a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Raleigh and the surrounding Triangle area, Raleighcoachbusservice.com gives you access to multiple school bus types sized for groups of every kind. A school bus rental in Raleigh typically falls into two main categories. Type A mini and Type B small school buses seat approximately 10 to 24 adults — a perfect fit for a compact youth group or a small academic cohort heading to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences (11 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601).
Need to move a bigger crowd? A Type C large conventional school bus seats approximately 44 to 48 adults comfortably, making it ideal for full-class field trips to Marbles Kids Museum (201 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601) or a large athletics squad traveling to a regional competition. At the Museum, school buses unload in the bus lane in front, with the bus parking lot at 201 E. Jones Street.
If the lane is full, groups unload at that lot instead, giving your class a clear group arrival point without separate-car coordination.
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 984-742-7710 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 your group around Raleigh in a school bus rental keeps your passengers together, so you can focus on the field trip instead of coordinating separate cars. School buses available through the network come with padded bench seating, climate control to handle North Carolina's sticky summer humidity and cold winter mornings, a PA system your chaperones will actually use, and overhead storage for backpacks, gear, and equipment. Larger Type C conventional school buses also offer undercarriage storage access, which is a serious advantage when your team is hauling athletic equipment to a game at WakeMed Soccer Park (101 Soccer Park Dr, Cary, NC 27511).
Call 984-742-7710 and a live agent will match you with the right bus and the right amenities for YOUR group!
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 984-742-7710 before booking.
How much does a School Bus cost?
No guesswork, no hidden fees, and no waiting around on callbacks: just fast, transparent school bus pricing built around the specific details of your Raleigh trip. Weekday school bus rentals in Raleigh run $205 to $365 per hour, weekend rates come in at $240 to $380 per hour, and full-day packages are available starting at $1,670 to $2,335 per day, making it easy to budget whether you need a quick two-hour run to Pullen Park (520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27606) or an all-day excursion across the Research Triangle. Fill out one quick form to compare bus types and packages from a large network of bus companies serving Raleigh, or call 984-742-7710 any time.
A live support team is available 365 days a year to put together a custom package for YOUR trip. 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 984-742-7710. | ||||