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Transportation

Simplify your morning and afternoon routines by using Parker's bus service. Stops are conveniently located across San Diego County. Our service makes it a breeze to get to and from school.

WHY TAKE THE BUS?

It’s Safe — According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, students are about 20 times more likely to arrive safely at school taking the bus compared to being driven by a parent. Additionally, each of the buses in Parker's new fleet is equipped with the latest safety features, including well-padded high-back seats and a 3-point lap/shoulder seat belt for each rider, and all drivers undergo comprehensive safety certification training/testing.

Go Green
 — Riding a bus is a simple but effective method to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve traffic congestion. According to the American School Bus Council, one school bus will typically take 36 cars off the road. Plus Parker's new fleet of buses not only meet but also exceed new bus emission regulations that took effect in 2010.

 Cindy Zwartjes

Director of Transportation

858 / 569-7900 x 4125

transportation@francisparker.org

2023–24 FLAT RATE PRICING*

$1,700/STUDENT 

$2,700/FAMILY

 

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

WHAT AREAS DO PARKER BUSES SERVE?

  • Carmel Valley
  • Chula Vista
  • College Area
  • Coronado
  • Del Mar
  • Del Sur
  • Downtown San Diego
  • Eastlake
  • Encinitas
  • Kensington
  • La Jolla
  • La Mesa
  • Liberty Station
  • National City
  • Point Loma
  • Poway
  • Rancho Bernardo
  • Rancho Santa Fe
  • Scripps Ranch
  • Solana Beach
  • University City

MOBILE APP

Get real-time school bus updates through a school bus locator shows parents and school administrators where the school bus is along its route, while the Expected Arrival Times are displayed for each bus stop. Transportation staff also have the ability to send real-time service notifications to parents through the Alerts & Messaging Center.


DRIVER CERTIFICATION

In addition to being courteous and professional, all of Parker’s drivers are also fully qualified and licensed. School bus drivers are required by law to receive more training than any other driver in the United States. They receive training in first aid, student management, safe driving practices and drug/alcohol detection.


LATE BUS

Pricing for the late bus is included this year for all current home-to-school bus service subscribers. Late bus-only pricing is $900/student annually (or $300/student per trimester) for the 2023-2024 school year. Ridership requires registration for the service. Space is limited to 55 students per bus at this time. Contact the Transportation Department at transportation@francisparker.org for more information.

Francis Parker School is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school for students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12 from across San Diego County. Parker's mission is to inspire a diverse community of independent thinkers whose academic excellence, global perspective and strength of character prepare them to make a meaningful difference in the world.

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