School Bus Rental
Santaanaminibuscompany.com makes finding a school bus rental in Santa Ana, California easier! Fill out one quick form and compare school buses, minibuses, and rates from a large network of transportation companies serving Santa Ana and all of Orange County — no account needed, no callbacks to chase down. Whether you're coordinating a field trip to the Discovery Cube Orange County (2500 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92705), shuttling students to the Bowers Museum (2002 N Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92706), or organizing a community group run along the 55 Freeway corridor, Santaanaminibuscompany.com connects you to school bus options that fit your group and budget.
Call 657-966-7980 or use the 30-second online quote tool today to request quotes for your Santa Ana school bus rental!
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More About School Buses
Heading out with a small group of 10 to 24 passengers? A Type A mini or Type B small school bus is the right fit — compact enough to navigate Santa Ana's tighter surface streets around downtown and the Santa Ana Unified School District campuses, but roomy enough for a full classroom group and their gear. Need to move a bigger crowd?
A Type C large conventional school bus seats approximately 44 to 48 adults, making it the go-to for large-scale field trips, community shuttles, and group travel up the I-5 or out toward the OC Fair & Event Center (88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626).
Because Santaanaminibuscompany.com pulls from a network of independently owned transportation companies rather than a single fleet, you're comparing multiple school bus options at once — so you match the bus to your actual headcount instead of overpaying for seats your group will never fill. Enter your trip details once and see what's available for your date!
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 657-966-7980 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Common Amenities Available on Santa Ana School Bus Rentals
Depending on your group's needs and the length of the run, the school buses available through this network come with a range of practical features to keep your passengers comfortable from pickup to drop-off. Larger Type C conventional school buses typically include overhead storage compartments, climate control, and wide aisle seating built for groups with backpacks, equipment, or luggage. Smaller Type A and Type B models are a great fit for shorter hops around Santa Ana — think a quick run from a school campus near South Main Street over to Santiago Oaks Regional Park (2145 N Windes Dr, Orange, CA 92869) — where a full-size coach would be more bus than you need.
Amenities do vary by vehicle and operator, so when you fill out your quote request, mention anything specific your group needs — extra luggage space, ADA accessibility, or a particular pickup window — and the network will surface what matches. Call 657-966-7980 any time and a live agent can help you request a custom 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 657-966-7980 before booking.
How much does a School Bus cost in Santa Ana?
Santa Ana school bus rental prices run $205 to $365 per hour on weekdays and $240 to $380 per hour on weekends, with full-day rates available at $1,670 to $2,335 per day depending on the vehicle size, your itinerary, and how many stops you're making. A Type A mini school bus for a small-group run down the 22 Freeway to Huntington Beach will land at a very different number than a Type C conventional bus booked for an all-day field trip looping through multiple Orange County destinations — and the online quote tool accounts for all of it automatically.
Rather than calling three different Santa Ana transportation companies and waiting on callbacks that never quite line up, you enter your trip details once and compare pricing from a network of independent operators side by side. Use the online quote tool to request a Santa Ana school bus rental quote — or call 657-966-7980 and a live agent can help you request a custom quote around your exact headcount and schedule!
| 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 exact price for your trip, request an estimate online or call 657-966-7980. | ||||
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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.