56 Passenger Charter Bus
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Give yourself 30 seconds and you'll have bus rental pricing for Merced right on your screen — no account, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing, no waiting. Just enter your date, group size, and pickup location, and you'll land on a results page showing vehicles, photos, and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving the area. It's that fast.
Pricing depends on the bus type and size, the day of the week, how long you need the vehicle, how many stops are on your itinerary, and any specific amenities your group wants. A 15-passenger minibus for a short run across Merced costs differently than a 56-passenger charter bus heading to Yosemite or Sacramento for the day. The best way to know what YOUR trip costs is to fill out the form and see the options — or call 350-238-1850 any time and a live agent will build a custom quote around your exact details.
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| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205 – $385+ | $225 – $410+ | $1,650 – $2,950+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225 – $370+ | $255 – $385+ | $1,815 – $2,415+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.90 – $8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $355+ | $220 – $370+ | $1,540 – $2,255+ | $5.65 – $8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $350+ | $195 – $365+ | $1,420 – $2,180+ | $5.40 – $7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $330+ | $190 – $350+ | $1,210 – $1,990+ | $5.00 – $7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180 – $310+ | $180 – $330+ | $1,150 – $1,880+ | $4.75 – $6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $426+ | $265 – $460+ | $1,827 – $2,954+ | $6.75 – $9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190 – $373+ | $218 – $466+ | $1,395 – $2,848+ | $5.00 – $6.95+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| 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 350-238-1850. | ||||

Find and Compare Options From Providers Serving Merced
Planning group transportation in Merced used to mean calling company after company, describing your trip over and over, and waiting on callbacks that never quite lined up. Cerescharterbuscompany.com replaces all of that with one simple form. You share your trip details once, and you're taken to a results page showing available buses, photos, and pricing from a large network of transportation companies — all in seconds, all in one place.
Because Cerescharterbuscompany.com is not a bus company and does not own any vehicles, you're never stuck with whatever one fleet happens to have on the lot that day. The network includes everything from compact sprinter vans to full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches, so you can match the bus to your actual headcount and budget instead of settling for the closest available option. Whether you need a one-way airport transfer to Fresno Yosemite International, a round-trip shuttle for a UC Merced event, or a multi-day charter for a group heading to the Bay Area, the options are right there to compare.
And if you'd rather talk it through, a support team is available every day of the year at 350-238-1850 to answer questions, walk you through the options, and put together a custom package for your trip. Find your next bus rental the smart way — call 350-238-1850 or fill out the form right now!
Ready to find the right bus for your next event? Cerescharterbuscompany.com makes it easy to compare transportation for every occasion in Merced and across the Central Valley. From airport transfers and field trips to weddings, prom nights, and Yosemite-bound group tours, there's a bus in the network ready for your trip. Browse the services below, fill out one quick form, and get pricing in seconds!

Browse airport shuttle options for Merced and find the bus that gets your whole group to the terminal together and on time! Most Merced travelers use Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) (5175 E Clinton Way, Fresno, CA 93727), about 55 miles south via CA-99 — roughly 55 to 65 minutes off-peak, longer during the afternoon commute window on southbound CA-99 between Merced and Madera. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) (6900 Airport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95837) is about 100 miles north, a 90-minute run on a clear CA-99 morning that stretches past two hours during peak periods.
San Jose International Airport (SJC) (1701 Airport Blvd, San Jose, CA 95110) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are both reachable for groups with early departures or late arrivals. Instead of splitting your group across multiple cars and juggling parking at the terminal, one bus keeps everyone together from pickup to curbside drop-off. Compare available vehicles and get airport shuttle pricing in seconds — call 350-238-1850 or fill out the form now!

That concert or performance night should be about the show, not about who's driving and where everyone is parking afterward. Whether you're heading to a performance at the Merced Theatre (301 W Main St, Merced, CA 95340), catching a show at the Merced Multicultural Arts Center (645 W Main St, Merced, CA 95340), or making the run up to Modesto or down to Fresno for a larger venue event, a charter bus or party bus keeps your group together from the first pickup through the last song. Downtown Merced street parking fills fast on event nights along W Main Street, and metered spots are limited — a bus drops your group at the door and stages nearby so nobody's circling blocks or paying surge pricing to get home.
Party buses come loaded with a built-in bar, color-changing LED lighting, and a Bluetooth sound system to keep the energy high before the first note even plays. Compare concert bus options and get pricing in seconds — call 350-238-1850 or use the online form!

Cerescharterbuscompany.com will help you make the transportation the easy part of your next corporate event, conference, or client visit in Merced. Whether you're moving a team between the UC Merced campus and a downtown hotel, shuttling employees to a regional training at a Modesto or Fresno facility, or coordinating ground transportation for a multi-day conference, one bus keeps everyone on the same itinerary and on schedule. Full-size charter buses come with reclining seats, climate control, WiFi, power outlets, and overhead storage — so your team can stay productive or simply decompress on the ride instead of fighting CA-99 traffic in separate cars.
Minibuses are a great fit for smaller executive groups or client shuttles that need to move quickly between downtown Merced stops. Compare corporate bus options, choose the vehicle that fits your headcount and schedule, and get pricing in seconds — call 350-238-1850 or fill out the form now!

Ready to compare employee shuttle options for your Merced-area business? A recurring commuter shuttle keeps your team off CA-99 during peak hours, turns dead commute time into productive or restful time, and gives your company one predictable transportation cost instead of reimbursing parking across a full staff. Whether your employees are commuting between Merced and a facility in Turlock, Atwater, or Fresno, or you need temporary shuttle service while your parking situation changes, Cerescharterbuscompany.com makes it easy to find and compare buses sized for your route and headcount.
Full-size motorcoaches handle larger teams with ease; 15- to 35-passenger minibuses are a great fit for smaller daily routes. WiFi, power outlets, and reclining seats make the ride to work feel a lot less like the commute your team was dreading. Compare employee shuttle options and get pricing in seconds — call 350-238-1850 or fill out the form now!

We make it easy to find and compare bus rentals for government agencies and military groups serving the Merced area and across the Central Valley. Whether you need to move personnel between facilities, coordinate transportation for a training event, or arrange ground transit for a government delegation visiting the region, the network includes full-size charter buses and minibuses equipped to handle the logistics of official group travel. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network as well — just mention it when you submit your trip details or call 350-238-1850.
Because Cerescharterbuscompany.com pulls from a large network of independently owned transportation companies, you're never limited to a single fleet or a single price point. Compare available vehicles, packages, and pricing in one place and find the right bus for your mission — call 350-238-1850 or use the online form to get started!

Bringing your group from Merced to Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, or anywhere across California and beyond? A full-size 56-passenger motorcoach makes the long haul comfortable for everyone aboard. Reclining seats, climate control, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, and large undercarriage luggage bays mean your group arrives rested instead of road-worn.
Merced sits right on CA-99, which puts Sacramento about 100 miles north and Fresno about 55 miles south — and with I-5 accessible via CA-140 west, the whole state is within reach. One bus, one flat rate, and no one splitting the drive across a caravan of cars. Compare long-distance charter bus options from a network of transportation companies serving Merced and get pricing in seconds — call 350-238-1850 or fill out the form now!

Wherever your private event takes you — a family reunion at Lake Yosemite Regional Park (7200 N Lake Rd, Merced, CA 95340), a milestone birthday dinner in downtown Merced, a group outing to Castle Air Museum (5050 Santa Fe Dr, Atwater, CA 95301), or a multi-stop day trip through the Central Valley — Cerescharterbuscompany.com makes it easy to find and compare the right bus for your occasion. Instead of splitting your group into a five-car caravan and hoping everyone ends up at the same place at the same time, one bus keeps the whole party together on your schedule. Party buses come with a built-in bar, LED lighting, and a premium sound system for groups that want the celebration to start before the first destination.
Minibuses and charter buses are a great fit for more relaxed outings where comfort and convenience are the priority. Compare private event bus options and get pricing in seconds — call 350-238-1850 or fill out the form!

Fill out one form and find the perfect prom bus for your group before the date fills! Prom season across Merced Union High School District, El Capitan High School, Golden Valley High School, and Livingston High School runs April through May — and that's the single busiest stretch of the year for party buses and minibuses across the Central Valley. Waiting until the last minute means higher prices and fewer choices, so the earlier you start comparing, the better your options.
Party buses are the most popular pick for prom groups: a full-length bar, color-changing LED lighting, flat-panel TVs, and a Bluetooth sound system keep the energy up from the first pickup to the last drop-off. You set the itinerary, you choose the stops, and everyone rides together instead of splitting into separate cars. Compare prom bus options and get pricing in seconds — call 350-238-1850 or use the online form now!

Don't let logistics get in the way of your congregation getting where they need to go! Cerescharterbuscompany.com makes it easy to find and compare buses for weekly services, retreats, youth group outings, and multi-day religious conferences serving Merced and the surrounding region. Whether your group is heading to a retreat in the Sierra foothills, a regional conference in Fresno or Sacramento, or a local service event in the Merced area, there's a bus in the network sized for your group. Minibuses are a great fit for smaller congregations; full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches handle larger groups with room to spare.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — just mention it when you request your quote. Compare religious group transportation options and get pricing in seconds — call 350-238-1850 or fill out the form!

Compare school buses, minibuses, and full-size charter buses for field trips across Merced and the Central Valley — and find the right vehicle for your student headcount without the hassle of organizing a parent carpool chain! Popular field trip destinations from Merced schools include the Applegate Park & Zoo (1045 W 25th St, Merced, CA 95340), where bus staging is feasible along W 25th St and adjacent side streets, the Merced County Courthouse Museum (21st and N Streets, Merced, CA 95340), and the Castle Air Museum, which has a large paved lot with plenty of room for buses to park. For groups making the trip east on CA-140 to Yosemite National Park, confirm current vehicle size guidance with the park before booking, since road conditions can affect which coach size is the right call for a given route.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network; just mention it when you request your quote. Compare school field trip bus options and get pricing in seconds — call 350-238-1850 or fill out the form!

You'll love how easy it is to find and compare transportation for sports teams and fan groups in Merced! Whether you're moving a youth league team to a tournament in Fresno or Modesto, shuttling a UC Merced Bobcats fan group to an away game, or organizing travel to a major sporting event in Sacramento or the Bay Area, Cerescharterbuscompany.com makes it easy to compare buses sized for your roster and your gear. Full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches come with large undercarriage luggage bays — plenty of room for duffels, equipment bags, and everything your team needs on the road.
Minibuses are a great fit for smaller squads or coaching staff travel. And for fan groups that want the tailgate to start on the bus, party buses with a built-in bar and premium sound system are ready for game day. Compare sports team and sporting event bus options and get pricing in seconds — call 350-238-1850 or fill out the form!

Just imagine your wedding day running exactly on schedule — guests picked up from their hotels, shuttled to the ceremony, and transported to the reception without a single person getting lost or parking in the wrong lot. Cerescharterbuscompany.com makes finding wedding transportation in Merced easy! Whether your venue is in downtown Merced, out at Lake Yosemite Regional Park, or at a private estate in the surrounding countryside, a wedding shuttle bus keeps every guest on your timeline from the first pickup to the last hotel return. You can even request white, black, or silver buses to match your wedding colors.
Minibuses are perfect for smaller wedding parties; full-size charter buses handle larger guest lists with ease. Compare wedding bus options and get pricing in seconds — call 350-238-1850 or fill out the form now!

Fill out one quick form and find the perfect bus for your next wine tour or brewery crawl in and around Merced! Start the day at Yosemite Valley Brewing Company (3074 G St, Merced, CA 95340) right in downtown Merced, then head north to the Dust Bowl Brewing Co. taproom (3000 Fulkerth Rd, Turlock, CA 95380) about 20 miles up CA-99 — or head south about 40 miles to the Quady Winery (13181 Road 24, Madera, CA 93637) and Ficklin Vineyards (30246 Ave 7½, Madera, CA 93637) in Madera wine country. You set the stops, you set the timing, and the whole group rides together from the first tasting to the last pour — no one driving, no one splitting off, no one waiting on a rideshare at the end of the night.
Compare wine tour and brewery bus options from a network of transportation companies serving Merced and get pricing in seconds — call 350-238-1850 or fill out the form!
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Waiting on one company to call you back is a thing of the past! Cerescharterbuscompany.com helps you find bus rentals in Merced and every nearby city across the Central Valley — including Atwater, Livingston, Los Banos, Turlock, Modesto, Fresno, Madera, and Stockton. Fill out one quick form to compare vehicles and pricing from a large network of transportation companies serving the entire region in seconds!

Cerescharterbuscompany.com helps you compare buses rental options; it is not a transportation company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. When you submit the quote form, your trip details go through a booking company so you can review pricing and available vehicles for your date. You compare the options and book through the process shown with your quote.
Cerescharterbuscompany.com is a quote-comparison and referral website that makes it easy to find, compare, and book bus rentals serving Merced, California. It is not a bus company and does not own any vehicles. Instead, Cerescharterbuscompany.com connects you to a large network of independently owned transportation companies through a national booking platform, so you can compare buses, amenities, and pricing in one place without calling multiple companies.
Transportation is provided by independent operators; booking is completed on the national booking platform.
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is the closest major airport to Merced, about 55 miles south via CA-99 and roughly 55 to 65 minutes off-peak. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is about 100 miles north, a 90-minute run in light traffic. San Jose International Airport (SJC) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are both reachable for groups with flexible timing.
Compare airport shuttle options for any of these terminals using the online form or by calling 350-238-1850!
Yes — and Merced is the primary gateway city to Yosemite, about 75 miles east via CA-140. Road and parking conditions can limit which coach size works best on a given route, so confirm current vehicle guidance with the park and mention your Yosemite destination when you request your quote so the right vehicle is matched to your trip. The park recommends arriving before 9 AM or after 5 PM during the spring-through-fall season to avoid entrance congestion, and CA-140 gets busiest on summer weekends — build extra time into your itinerary.
Bus rental pricing in Merced depends on the type and size of bus, the day of the week, the length of the trip, how many stops are on your itinerary, and the specific amenities your group needs. A compact 15-passenger minibus for a short local run costs differently than a 56-passenger motorcoach heading to Sacramento or San Francisco for the day. The fastest way to see pricing for your specific trip is to fill out the online form — you'll have pricing in under 30 seconds.
Or call 350-238-1850 any time and a live agent will build a custom quote around your exact details!
Prom season (April and May) is the single busiest stretch for party buses and minibuses across the Merced area. UC Merced Commencement in mid-May also drives high demand for all bus types. Summer — Memorial Day through Labor Day — is peak season for Yosemite-bound charters and group tours along CA-140.
The Merced County Fair in June at the fairgrounds (900 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Merced, CA 95341) brings additional demand. Book three to six months in advance for any of these peak periods, and six months or more for prom and commencement dates to secure the best pricing and vehicle selection.
Yes. ADA-accessible vehicles with wheelchair lifts, wider aisle space, and accessible restrooms are available through the network of transportation companies serving Merced. When you fill out the quote form or call 350-238-1850, mention your accessibility needs and the number of passengers requiring accommodation — that information is used to match your group with a vehicle equipped for your trip.
Absolutely. Multi-day charters are available through the network for groups heading to destinations like Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and beyond. Full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches come with reclining seats, climate control, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, and large undercarriage luggage bays — everything your group needs for a comfortable multi-day journey.
When you request your quote, include all travel dates, destinations, and overnight stops so the platform can return the most accurate pricing for your full itinerary. Call 350-238-1850 for help putting together a custom multi-day package!
Book three to six months in advance for most Merced-area trips to secure the best pricing and the widest vehicle selection. For prom season (April and May), UC Merced Commencement in mid-May, and summer Yosemite charters from Memorial Day through Labor Day, book six months out or more — those dates fill fast across the Central Valley and waiting until the last minute means higher rates and fewer options. For off-peak trips outside those windows, two to four weeks of lead time is often workable, but earlier is always better.
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