Harrisonburg City Schools school bus service is provided by the City of Harrisonburg's Public Transportation Department. This service began in 1983 and has provided a quality service at reasonable cost to taxpayers. Presently the department operates approximately 40 school buses and provides transportation for all field trips and athletics. School bus routing is computerized and monitored regularly to insure safe and efficient transportation. Schools and parents are asked to communicate with the department to provide current information.
Buses are set up to arrive at Thomas Harrison Middle school at approximately 7:20am, Harrisonburg High School at approximately 7:25am, and elementary schools by 8:20am. Some buses have two elementary routes, both morning and afternoon.
The departure time for Thomas Harrison Middle School is approximately 3:00pm, Skyline Middle School at approximately 3:05pm, Harrisonburg High School at approximately 2:26pm, and the elementary schools at approximately 3:25pm.
School buses must comply with state and federal regulations.