School Bus Rental
Getting a group of students, chaperones, or staff from one end of Tulare County to the other is already a logistical puzzle — and that's before you start calling bus companies one by one and waiting on callbacks. Tularecoachbusservice.com makes finding a school bus rental in Tulare, California fast and genuinely easy. Fill out one quick form and compare school buses, minibuses, and rates from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Tulare and the surrounding San Joaquin Valley — no account required, no runaround. Whether your group is heading to a field trip at Tulare County Museum (27000 S. Mooney Blvd, Visalia, CA 93277), making the drive up SR-99 to a regional competition, or shuttling staff between district buildings across town, the network can include a school bus sized for your headcount.
Call 559-605-7930 or use the online quote tool to compare Tulare school bus pricing!
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More About School Buses
Not every group trip needs the same bus, and that's exactly why comparing across a network beats calling a single company and taking whatever they have available. Through this website, you'll find Type A mini and Type B small school buses seating approximately 10–24 adults — the right pick for smaller classroom groups, staff shuttles between Tulare Unified School District buildings, or a quick run down Prosperity Avenue to a community event. Need more room?
Type C large conventional school buses seat approximately 44–48 adults, making them the go-to for full-grade field trips, large athletic travel groups, or district-wide events at venues like Lake Kaweah Recreation Area (43784 CA-198, Lemon Cove, CA 93244). You set the headcount. The network can help you compare buses for it — so you're not paying for 48 seats when your group only fills 20.
Transportation is provided by independently owned operators and booking is completed through a national booking platform, so you're comparing real instant pricing from competing companies rather than getting one quote and hoping it's fair. Give Tularecoachbusservice.com your date, your group size, and your pickup location, and you can review the results page.
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 559-605-7930 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Common Amenities Available on Tulare School Bus Rentals
Heading out to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks via CA-198 east of Tulare? The drive through the foothills takes time, and the right bus can make it more comfortable. Depending on the vehicle you select through the network, school buses can come with air conditioning to handle the Central Valley heat, overhead storage for backpacks and gear, and large windows that make the Sierra Nevada foothills feel like part of the experience.
Smaller Type A and Type B models are nimble enough to navigate tighter school drop-off loops and community center parking lots, while the full-size Type C conventional buses can offer the legroom and storage capacity your group needs for an all-day outing. Amenities do vary by bus and by operator, so confirm the specifics when you review your results — but through a large network of companies, you can compare options to match your group's needs.
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 559-605-7930 before booking.
How much does a School Bus cost in Tulare?
Tulare school bus rental prices run $205–$365 per hour on weekdays, $240–$380 per hour on weekends, and $1,670–$2,335 per day for full-day bookings. Those ranges shift based on the bus size you need, how many stops are on the itinerary, and the time of year — a Type C conventional bus for a full-day trip to Fresno Chaffee Zoo (894 W Belmont Ave, Fresno, CA 93728) up SR-99 will price differently than a Type A minibus for a two-hour in-district shuttle. The fastest way to review a number for your specific date and group is to use the online quote tool — it takes about a minute to fill out, and once you submit, you can review instant pricing from a network of transportation providers serving Tulare on the results page.
No account needed, no waiting on a callback. Or call 559-605-7930 and a live agent will walk you through the options!
| 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 559-605-7930. | ||||
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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.