School Bus Rental
Moving a group through New Orleans without a caravan of parent drivers or a patchwork of rideshares is exactly what a school bus rental was designed to handle! Whether your class is heading to the Audubon Aquarium on the riverfront, your youth group is shuttling between hotels near the French Quarter and a conference at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, or your team needs a reliable ride down I-10 to a tournament in Metairie, Neworleanscharterbusrentals.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 New Orleans in seconds — no account required!
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More About School Buses
Not every group in New Orleans needs the same vehicle, and the school Buses Available through the network come in two distinct size categories to match your headcount. Type A mini and Type B small school buses are designed for smaller groups — compact enough to navigate the tight turns on Magazine Street, pull cleanly into loading zones along St. Charles Avenue, and handle drop-offs near the narrow approach roads around City Park without the oversized-vehicle headaches that come with a full coach. Need to move a bigger group?
Type C large conventional school buses are designed for larger groups, making them a natural fit for full-grade field trips to the Louisiana Children's Museum (15 Henry Thomas Drive, New Orleans, LA 70124) or cross-city shuttles for athletic teams heading to Yulman Stadium on Tulane University's Uptown campus. Why limit yourself to one fleet? Compare school buses from a network of providers serving New Orleans and the surrounding area — all in one place, with online pricing and vehicle photos when available, no account needed!
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 504-517-1560 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
What’s Typically Included on School Bus Rentals
The school buses available through the network come with the practical features your group actually needs on a New Orleans trip! Many models include climate control — critical when August humidity on the Gulf Coast turns a short ride on the Pontchartrain Expressway into a miserable experience without it. High-back padded seating is commonly available for longer hauls, whether you're crossing the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway or making the run down US-90 toward the Westbank.
School buses commonly include emergency exits and safety lighting, while available equipment varies by vehicle. Some builds also include overhead parcel racks for day bags, sack lunches, and jackets — so the aisle stays clear and nobody's holding gear on their lap the entire ride. ADA-accessible school buses with wheelchair lifts may be available through the network on request — just mention it when you fill out your quote!
Compare amenities side by side from a network of independently owned companies serving New Orleans and find exactly what your group needs!
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 504-517-1560 before booking.
How much does a School Bus cost to rent?
School bus rentals in New Orleans cost $205–$365 per hour on weekdays, $240–$380 per hour on weekends, and $1,670–$2,335 per day depending on the provider, the vehicle size, and the specific date. A Tuesday field trip from a Lakeview school to the Audubon Zoo (6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118) prices differently than a Saturday shuttle during the 2027 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, scheduled for April 22–25 and April 29–May 2 at the Fair Grounds Race Course — and a handful of New Orleans dates make the entire metro tight on availability early. The 2027 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in April and May and Mardi Gras season from January 6 through Fat Tuesday on February 9, 2027 are dates to book furthest in advance.
The fastest way to see an estimate for your exact trip? Well, no need to fear, 30-second online pricing is here! Enter your date, group size, and pickup location to land on a results page showing vehicles, photos, and pricing from a network of bus companies serving New Orleans — no account, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing, no guessing.
Or call 504-517-1560 any time and a live agent will build 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 504-517-1560. | ||||