School Bus Rental
Getting a group of students, chaperones, or staff across Long Island doesn't have to mean juggling yellow school bus schedules or splitting everyone into a caravan of personal vehicles. Longislandcoachbusservice.com makes finding a school bus rental in Long Island, New York incredibly fast — fill out one quick form and compare school buses, minibuses, and rates from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Nassau County, Suffolk County, and everywhere in between. Whether you're organizing a field trip from Huntington to the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, shuttling students from a Smithtown school to a science museum in Garden City, or coordinating a multi-stop academic tour along the North Shore, the network may include a bus sized and priced for your trip. Call 363-210-0280 or use the 30-second online quote tool to request your Long Island school bus rental today!
Check Long Island School Bus Pricing & Availability
More About School Buses
Long Island school groups come in all sizes, and the network may have buses for different headcounts. Type A mini and Type B small school buses seat approximately 10–24 adults — the right call for a smaller class heading to the Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum (200 Main St, Sag Harbor, NY 11963) or a compact group making a day trip to Fire Island National Seashore without the overhead of a full-size coach. When the headcount climbs, a Type C large conventional school bus seats approximately 44–48 adults — plenty of room for a full grade-level trip heading out on the Long Island Expressway (I-495) toward Old Westbury Gardens or a STEM excursion to Brookhaven National Laboratory (98 Rochester St, Upton, NY 11973) on the eastern end of Suffolk County.
Compare the sizes side by side through this website and match the bus to your actual headcount — not the other way around.
Transportation is provided by independently owned operators, and booking is completed through a national booking platform. You fill out one form, review the available school buses and pricing for your specific date and route, and book through the platform — no account required, no callbacks to wait on.
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 363-210-0280 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Common Amenities Available on Long Island School Bus Rentals
Traveling with students across Long Island — whether it's a 20-minute hop from Mineola to the Cradle of Aviation Museum (Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City, NY 11530) or a longer haul east on the Sunrise Highway (NY-27) toward the Hallockville Museum Farm in Riverhead — is a whole lot smoother when the bus is built for the job. School buses in the network may include high-backed safety seating, climate control to keep everyone comfortable on a hot June field trip or a cold March morning, and overhead storage for backpacks, lunch bags, and gear. Larger Type C coaches may offer aisle space and extra storage capacity for instruments, art supplies, or athletic equipment.
Need an ADA-accessible vehicle for a student with mobility needs? Mention it when you request your quote and the platform can help identify available options — just give at least 48 hours' notice so availability can be checked for your date.
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 363-210-0280 before booking.
How much does a School Bus cost in Long Island?
Long Island school bus rental prices vary based on vehicle size, the day of the week, your route, and how long you need the bus — and the fastest way to get an accurate number for your specific trip is to use the online quote tool right on this page. That said, here are the posted rates to give you a starting point. Weekday rentals run $240–$380 per hour.
Weekend rentals run $205–$365 per hour. Full-day rentals are priced at $1,670–$2,235. A small Type A or B minibus for a half-day Nassau County field trip may land toward the lower end of that range, while a full Type C coach for an all-day Suffolk County run may sit closer to the top.
Enter your trip details — date, passenger count, pickup location, and stops — and the platform can show pricing from the network in under 30 seconds. Or call 363-210-0280 any time and a live agent can help build a quote 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 363-210-0280. | ||||
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