School Bus Rental
Whether your group is heading to a field trip at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh, shuttling students across Duke University's West Campus to East Campus along Campus Drive, or organizing a youth group outing to Marbles Kids Museum (201 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601), Durhamminibuscompany.com makes it incredibly easy to find and compare school bus rentals in Durham, North Carolina in seconds. Fill out one quick form and continue to a national booking platform to review school buses, minibuses, and more from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Durham and the surrounding Triangle area — no account required, and a free quote is available online or by phone at 984-380-0870!
Instead of calling company after company and waiting on callbacks that never come, you enter your trip details once and see available vehicles, photos, and pricing from a network of transportation providers right on your screen. You get tons of different bus types, tons of different amenities, and custom prices to fit YOUR group's exact needs — all in just minutes.
Check Durham School Bus Pricing & Availability
More About School Buses
Not every group headed out of Durham is the same size, and the network reflects that. Type A mini and Type B small school buses seat approximately 10 to 24 adults — a great fit for smaller youth groups, church outings, or a single classroom heading to Durham Performing Arts Center (123 Vivian St, Durham, NC 27701) for a matinee performance. When your headcount climbs, a Type C large conventional school bus seats approximately 44 to 48 adults, making it the go-to for full-grade field trips, large athletic teams, or community organizations shuttling a crowd to an event at Durham Bulls Athletic Park (409 Blackwell St, Durham, NC 27701).
The network gives you options across both categories, so you match the bus to your actual headcount instead of cramming everyone into a vehicle that's too small or paying for rows of empty seats. You set the itinerary. You plan the stops.
You enjoy the ride!
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 984-380-0870 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Common Amenities Available on Durham School Bus Rentals
Heading up I-85 toward Hillsborough or cutting across NC-147 into Research Triangle Park? A school bus rental in Durham can help keep your entire group together for the whole trip — no splitting into separate cars, no coordinating a caravan on the Durham Freeway, and no hunting for parking at every stop. Type C conventional school buses typically include overhead storage, climate control, and high-capacity seating with wide rows, which is a genuine comfort upgrade for longer hauls.
Smaller Type A and Type B minibuses are nimble enough to navigate tighter drop-off zones, like the turnaround at Durham Central Park (501 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701), without the maneuvering headaches a full-size coach brings.
Amenities do vary by vehicle and provider, so confirm the specifics when you request your quote — but through this website, you can continue to the booking platform to browse what's available from a large network of companies serving Durham, Orange County, and the broader Triangle region.
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 984-380-0870 before booking.
How much does a School Bus cost in Durham?
Durham 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. Pricing shifts based on vehicle size, the number of stops, your pickup location, and the time of year — a game-day run to Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium (420 Anderson St, Durham, NC 27705) on a Duke Football Saturday will land differently than a Tuesday morning field trip on a quiet week. The fastest way to see what fits your budget is to enter your trip details into the online quote tool — it takes about a minute, no account needed, and you'll continue to a results page showing available vehicles and pricing from the network.
Prefer to talk it through? Call 984-380-0870 any time to request a quote around your exact headcount, date, and destination — whether that's a single pickup at Durham Academy or a multi-stop run across the city.
| 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 984-380-0870. | ||||
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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.