School Bus Rental
Getting your whole group — students, chaperones, and all — from one end of the Charleston peninsula to the other without splitting into a caravan of personal vehicles is exactly what a school bus rental was built for! Whether your class is heading down Folly Road to the Folly Beach County Park, making the trip across the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge into Mount Pleasant for a field trip to the USS Yorktown at Patriots Point, or shuttling a youth sports team down I-26 to a regional tournament, Charlestoncharterbusrentals.com makes finding the right bus fast and easy. Fill out one quick form and compare school buses and rates from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Charleston, SC — no account needed, and a free quote is always available online or by phone at 843-872-0150!
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More About School Buses
Not every group is the same size, and the school Buses Available through the network come in sizes to match yours! Type A mini and Type B small school buses seat approximately 10–24 adults — great for a smaller class, a youth group heading to Middleton Place along Ashley River Road, or a team shuttling between practice facilities across West Ashley. Need more room?
Type C large conventional school buses seat approximately 44–48 adults, making them a natural fit for a full classroom heading to the South Carolina Aquarium on Aquarium Wharf or a congregation loading up for a weekend retreat. Because Charlestoncharterbusrentals.com pulls from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Charleston and the surrounding Lowcountry, you can compare both sizes side by side — and find the one that actually fits your headcount instead of settling for whatever one company has parked in its lot!
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 843-872-0150 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Common Amenities Available on School Bus Rentals
School buses available through the network come with the practical features your group actually needs on a Charleston trip! Every model includes climate control — critical when August heat and humidity hit the Lowcountry hard — plus high-backed padded seating, emergency exits, and overhead storage for backpacks, lunch bags, and day packs. Many builds include PA systems so chaperones and group leaders can address the whole bus without shouting over the engine on the way down US-17.
ADA-accessible school buses with wheelchair lifts and wider aisles are available through the network on request — just mention it when you fill out your quote! Whether you need a Type A for a small youth group or a full-size Type C for a 48-person class heading to the Charleston Museum on Meeting Street, you'll find amenities that make the ride comfortable from the first pickup to the final drop-off!
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 843-872-0150 before booking.
What does a School Bus rental cost?
School bus rentals in Charleston cost $205–$365 per hour on weekdays, $240–$380 per hour on weekends, and $1,670–$2,335 per day. A Tuesday field trip to the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry on Ann Street prices differently than a Saturday youth sports run down I-526 toward Trident Technical College — and spring graduation season across Charleston County school districts fills the calendar fast. The fastest way to see numbers for your specific date and headcount?
No need to fear, 30-second online pricing is here! Enter your pickup location, date, and group size to land on a results page showing school buses, photos, and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Charleston — no account required. Or call 843-872-0150 any time and a live agent will put together a custom package around your itinerary!
| 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 843-872-0150. | ||||