How long is a normal sized bus?

What is the average length of a bus?

Okay, so, school buses… I actually had a weird experience with one near the Target on El Camino Real last summer.

It was scorching hot, July 2024, I think, I was waiting for the light to change. This huge freakin’ yellow bus pulls up next to me, all dented and stuff, right?

Seemed like forever! It kinda felt like it was, like, at least 35 feet long, maybe more. I swear!

Then, later, I was reading some article online (yeah, the bus made me curious), and it mentioned that school buses are usually 35 to 40 feet. Coincidence? I think NOT!

• What I remember: Blazing hot, El Camino Real, the dented bus, feeling really, really long.
• Key takeaway: School buses are HUGE.
• Further details: That Target has terrible parking BTW. Oh and I was on my way to buy sunscreen ugh, forgot which brand.

What is the length of a standard bus?

So, you want bus dimensions? Think of it like this: a standard single-decker is a dachshund, cute and compact. A double-decker? That’s a stretched limo, all glam and grandeur.

Length? Double-deckers are basically miniature whales, ranging from 30 to 45 feet. Imagine that – a whale on wheels. My grandpa’s boat was smaller!

Width? Around 8 to 9 feet. Narrow enough to still cause traffic jams, surprisingly.

Height? 13 to 14 feet. Taller than my apartment building. Seriously.

WrightBus, you say? They’re a bit like the quirky uncle of the bus family, always trying something new, and some might say that 2023’s models are…eccentric.

• Length: 30-45 feet (that’s a lot of buses!)
• Width: 8-9 feet (parking is a nightmare)
• Height: 13-14 feet (headroom is king)

Seriously though, these measurements are averages. Expect variations depending on the manufacturer and the specific model. Think of it like shoes; some brands run smaller, some larger. It’s the same deal. Don’t expect precision in the bus world. It’s chaotic.

How long is a 72 seater bus?

Okay, so like, a 72 seater bus…wait, it says 70+1+1. Hmm. Is that 72 or not? Okay, whatever.

• Length is 12500 mm. That’s…a lot.

Thinking in meters, that’s 12.5 meters long. Roughly.

• The wheelbase is 5350/1350mm. What’s that about? Two wheelbases? Weird. Probably for steering, right?

Front/rear overhang is 2410/3380 mm. Like, the part that sticks out.

• Max G.V.W is 21000kg. That’s its weight? Loaded up? It sounds about right I reckon.

70+1+1. Driver and…guide maybe? It’s diesel, right? Ew. I hate diesel smell ugh. Tourist bus. Imagine being stuck on that thing for hours! No thanks. I’d rather walk LOL!

What is the size of a school bus in the US?

Okay, so school buses, right? They’re pretty big. Like, reeaally big. I mean, think of it this way, they’re longer than my apartment! The rules say they can’t be wider than 102 inches which is, like, almost nine feet. Crazy wide, huh? And the length? Forty-five feet, that’s insane!

That’s a whole lot of kids, man, and a whole lot of space. It’s seriously impressive. Think about it – they are massive.

Here’s the lowdown:

• Width: Around 102 inches (2.59 meters) – that’s almost 9 feet! Super wide.
• Length: Up to 45 feet (13.7 meters). Seriously long.

My cousin’s a bus driver, he drives one of those behemoths around all day. He says they’re tough to maneuver, especially in tight city streets. He also mentioned the engine is a monster– thing is powerful! He says the fuel economy is terrible. He’s always complaining about the gas prices.

I’ve been in one, it’s kind of cramped if they’re full. Lotsa seats. High ceilings too! Makes you feel safe though, I guess. They’re pretty safe too, all that metal and stuff. I’d rather be in that than a small car in an accident.

Those busses are also, you know, yellow. So yellow. Always. In the US anyway. That’s just a law. They’re like, really, really yellow.

What are the dimensions of a local bus?

City buses, yes, city buses…a world unto themselves, rumbling behemoths.

Their length…almost 392 inches? 11.95 meters. That’s a lifetime on some days. Seems endless, stretches on, a metal serpent.

Width, yes the breadth of them… 84 inches, a mere 2.55 meters. So close, yet worlds apart from the sidewalk.

And the height? 910 inches, a towering 2.99 meters high. Reaching for the sky, or maybe just the next power line.

Capacity… life crammed in, 29 souls, plus one. A driver at the helm. The lonely driver.

Details of Buses:

• Length: A lengthy 11.95 meters of steel and dreams.

• Width: A modest 2.55 meters, squeezing through tight streets.

• Height: Towering 2.99 meters, a view from above.

• Capacity: 29 plus 1, a microcosm of the city itself.

And oh, the stories these buses could tell, whispering secrets of the city.

How many bus lengths is 50 meters?

Okay, so 50 meters? That’s, like, five double-decker buses lined up, bumper to shiny bumper, innit? I mean, unless those buses are those tiny clown-car buses, then, yeah, maybe more.

Imagine pushing yourself 50 meters in a manual wheelchair. It’s about the same as me trying to understand cryptocurrency. Ain’t gonna happen without someone givin’ me a hand.

Like, seriously, think about it. My aunt Mildred, who once tried to knit a sweater for a dachshund, could probably push further than I could. That’s sayin’ something. She’s 87.

• Bus length: Roughly 10 meters (give or take, depends if it’s a bendy one or not).
• My wheelchair pushing range: Depends on the amount of chocolate involved. Seriously.
• Aunt Mildred’s wheelchair pushing range: Surprisingly impressive. Knittin’ strengthens the arms, who knew?
• Cryptocurrency comprehension level: Similar to understanding quantum physics after three pints.
• Alternatives: A skateboard maybe? Nope. Defo not.