- Weekdays
- $205–$385+/hr.
- Weekends
- $225–$410+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,650–$2,950+
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Berkeley Charter Bus Rentals for School Trips
For special deals, call us! Call (707) 230-5410
Forget calling five local bus companies and waiting around on callbacks just to plan your next educational outing! Because we're a comparison website and don't own the vehicles, you're never stuck with whatever one single fleet happens to have parked in its lot on your field trip date! Share your pickup location, date, and headcount in one quick form to see live availability, photos, and prices in under 30 seconds—with NO account needed. Prefer to chat with a person? Call the live support team 365 days a year at (707) 230-5410 for custom packages and exclusive phone deals!

- 30 sec.to see online pricing and availability, with no account needed
- All paymentsaccepted when you book online
- Instantbooking confirmation, then a call to go over your itinerary
- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans
Serving Every School & Field Trip Destination Through One of the Largest Bus Networks in Berkeley
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- M. H. de Young Memorial Museum
- California Academy of Sciences
- Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco
- California Academy of Sciences
- San Francisco Zoo
- Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
- Oakland Zoo
- California Academy of Sciences
- Aquarium of the Bay
- San Francisco Botanical Garden
- Conservatory of Flowers
- Berkeley Rose Garden
- University of California Botanical Garden
- University of California
- University of California, Berkeley
- San Francisco State University
- California State University, East Bay
30-Second Online Pricing + Live Availability for School Event Transportation
Fill out one quick form with your travel date, student headcount, and Berkeley pickup spot, and you'll instantly compare bus rental pricing from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies competing for your business! In under 30 seconds, you'll land on an easy-to-view results page showing buses, interior pictures, and transparent rates side by side, plus you'll get a copy sent straight to your phone by text and email so it's easy to share with your school board or principal. Whether you're locking in spring field trips and May graduation shuttles months ahead or need a last-minute, same-day bus rental when plans change, our network has your class covered. If you only need a quick one-way transfer that's below the standard 2- to 5-hour windows, just call (707) 230-5410 and our reservation specialists will build a budget-friendly custom package for YOUR school!
Types of Buses Available
Check Out the Buses Available for Your School Event Transportation
Give your students, teachers, and chaperones a major upgrade from bumpy, outdated yellow school buses! Through Charter
- Weekdays
- $225–$370+/hr.
- Weekends
- $255–$385+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,815–$2,415+
- Weekdays
- $205–$365+/hr.
- Weekends
- $240–$380+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,670–$2,335+
- Weekdays
- $190–$355+/hr.
- Weekends
- $220–$370+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,540–$2,255+
- Weekdays
- $190–$350+/hr.
- Weekends
- $195–$365+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,420–$2,180+
- Weekdays
- $190–$340+/hr.
- Weekends
- $190–$355+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,300–$2,080+
- Weekdays
- $190–$330+/hr.
- Weekends
- $190–$350+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,210–$1,990+
- Weekdays
- $180–$310+/hr.
- Weekends
- $180–$330+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,150–$1,880+
- Weekdays
- $248–$426+/hr.
- Weekends
- $265–$460+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,827–$2,954+
- Weekdays
- $190–$373+/hr.
- Weekends
- $218–$466+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,395–$2,848+
*Photos and vehicles shown above are examples of typical bus types and may not be the exact make or model offered for your trip. We are a bus rental comparison website—not a transportation company—and do not own or operate vehicles, so you're never stuck with whatever one single fleet has parked in its lot! Fill out the (no account needed!) or call 707-230-5410 any day of the year to compare current vehicle options, photos, live availability, and pricing from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies, and confirm your exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Recurring University & Off-Campus Housing Shuttles in Berkeley

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Bus Rentals for School Sports Teams

Rather than cramming athletes and bulky gear into a caravan of parent minivans, keep your whole roster together with sports team charter bus rentals in Berkeley! Whether you're coordinating travel for a high school varsity squad or bringing a visiting college team to play the California Golden Bears, there is a bus in our network built for game day. Headed to California Memorial Stadium on Piedmont Avenue or Haas Pavilion along Bancroft Way? Your charter bus can drop players and coaches off right at the red curb loading zone beneath the Haas Grand Staircase or along Spieker Way, then relocate to designated oversized vehicle parking off campus while you focus on the win. Travelling out of town along I-80 or I-580 for an away game in Oakland, San Francisco, or Sacramento? Book a round-trip or multi-day package on a 56-passenger motorcoach with huge undercarriage storage bays for equipment coolers and duffel bags, plus reclining seats so your athletes arrive rested and ready to play!
Bus Rentals for Berkeley School Clubs, Academic Meets & Competitions

With so many incredible STEM centers and cultural landmarks right in the East Bay, planning an educational excursion or academic tournament trip is a breeze when you book through Charter
Charter Bus Rentals for College Tours

When high school counselors and youth organizations plan multi-campus college tours across Northern California, Charter
Frequently Asked Questions About Berkeley School Field Trip & Campus Bus Rentals
Not sure what you need? Let us help! Just call us at (707) 230-5410, every single day of the year.
Contact usHow does Charterbusberkeley.com work for booking a school bus rental?
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Can we book a last-minute bus or multiple buses for a large school trip?
Yes, because we don't own the vehicles and aren't limited to a single local company's fleet, you can book a same-day bus rental for last-minute trips or reserve 10+ buses for an entire school! Call our 365-day live support team at (707) 230-5410 and we'll coordinate one bus or a custom fleet for your roster.
Where can our charter bus drop off students and park near UC Berkeley?
For campus tours and events, charter buses typically load and unload passengers along Oxford Street by Crescent Lawn, on Bancroft Way near Sproul Plaza, or at the red curb zone beneath the Haas Grand Staircase on Piedmont Avenue. Because on-campus oversized parking is limited and requires advance permits through UC Berkeley Parking and Transportation, drivers usually stage in commercial lots off I-80 or at the Lawrence Hall of Science East Lot. Just text your driver when your class is gathered and ready for pickup!
Are parking fees and tolls included in our school charter bus quote?
Your quote covers your bus rental and driver's fees, while outside costs like Bay Bridge tolls, campus bus parking permits, and overnight driver hotel rooms on multi-day trips are paid separately so there are never any hidden fees. Our reservation specialists will break down every detail upfront so your school budget stays right on track!
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