School Bus Rental
Whether you're coordinating a class trip from Cornell University (Day Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853) down to the Sciencenter (601 First St, Ithaca, NY 14850), shuttling a youth group along Route 79 toward Taughannock Falls, or moving a small team from downtown Ithaca Commons out to the Cayuga Lake waterfront, Ithacacoachbusservice.com makes finding a school bus rental in Ithaca fast and completely painless. Fill out one quick form and compare school buses, minibuses, and rates from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Ithaca and the surrounding Finger Lakes region — all in seconds, no account required. Call 607-288-4570 or use the online quote tool to submit your trip details and continue to the booking platform!
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More About School Buses
Not every group trip out of Ithaca needs a full 56-passenger motorcoach, and the network gives you the flexibility to match the vehicle to your actual headcount. Through the network, you'll find Type A mini and Type B small school buses seating approximately 10 to 24 adults — the right call for a smaller class cohort heading to the Herbert F. Johnson Museum of Art (114 Central Ave, Ithaca, NY 14853) or a youth sports team loading up near Cayuga Street. Need more room?
Type C large conventional school buses seat approximately 44 to 48 adults, which is plenty of space for a full grade-level field trip rolling south on Route 96 toward the Watkins Glen State Park gorge trail. You set the headcount — the network can show buses that fit it.
Because Ithacacoachbusservice.com connects you to a large network of independently owned transportation companies rather than a single local fleet, you can compare more than whatever one company happens to have available on your date. Compare school buses from multiple providers serving Ithaca, Tompkins County, and the broader Finger Lakes corridor all in one place — and see vehicle photos and instant pricing without picking up the phone a dozen times.
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 607-288-4570 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Common Amenities Available on Ithaca School Bus Rentals
Heading out on a longer run — say, an all-day trip from Ithaca High School down to a science museum in Syracuse or a performing arts field trip along I-81 toward Binghamton? School buses in the network may include features that help keep your group comfortable for the full ride. Depending on the vehicle, you can find amenities like climate control, overhead storage, PA systems for chaperone announcements, and reclining seats on larger Type C coaches — so students and staff can arrive ready to engage instead of stiff from a two-hour ride.
Smaller Type A and Type B minibuses keep things nimble for shorter hops around the Ithaca Commons area or out to Buttermilk Falls State Park (106 E. Buttermilk Falls Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850), where a full-size coach would struggle with the approach road anyway.
Amenities do vary by bus and by operator, but through this website you can easily compare what each vehicle offers from a network of companies serving Ithaca and Tompkins County — so your group can compare the right features for the trip, not just whatever shows up. ADA-accessible school buses are available through the network too; just mention it when you request your 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 607-288-4570 before booking.
How much does a School Bus cost in Ithaca?
Ithaca 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 from $1,670 to $2,335 — a strong option for all-day field trips to destinations like the Rochester Museum and Science Center or a full afternoon at Watkins Glen where an hourly clock doesn't make sense. The fastest way to nail down a number for your specific date, headcount, and itinerary is to use the online quote tool — it takes under a minute to fill out, no account needed, and the booking platform can show school buses and instant pricing from a network of transportation companies serving the Ithaca area.
Pricing shifts based on vehicle size, the day of the week, how many stops you need, and any additional amenities your group requires. Rather than calling five different Ithaca-area companies and waiting on callbacks that never quite line up, enter your trip details once and compare options side by side. Call 607-288-4570 any time for a free, personalized quote — or use the online tool and have Ithaca school bus rental pricing in front of you in seconds!
| 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 607-288-4570. | ||||
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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.