Class 2 bus driver training
Class 2 Commercial Bus Driver Training & Licensure
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A commercial driver training program preparing you to pass ICBC testing and operate transit, tour, and school buses safely.
Ways to get this paid for
Government money that can cover this course. Check who qualifies before you pay.
WorkBC training funding
Up to $7,500 tuitionIf you are out of work or underemployed, a WorkBC case manager can approve and pay for this training. Get approval before you pay.
Canada Training Credit
Half your tuition back, up to $5,000 in your lifeNot yet verifiedFederal tax credit. $250 a year builds up from age 26. Claim it on your tax return.
THE ROUTE
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Step 1 of 6
What you need to get in
- At least 19 years old
- A full BC Class 5 licence (motorcycle licences do not count)
- Driver's medical exam sent to RoadSafetyBC
- Class 2 knowledge test and air brake course + test
- Minimum 19 years of age
Step 2 of 6
How to apply
- Obtain ICBC commercial driving learner kit and schedule commercial knowledge tests
- Complete ICBC driver medical examination form with a family physician or nurse practitioner
- Enrol directly with an ICBC-licensed commercial driving academy across BC
- Choose between flexible individual lesson packages or comprehensive 12-to-51 hour bus programs
Step 3 of 6
Class 2 bus driver training
⏱ 12 to 51 hours (1 to 4 weeks)- 2 to 4 weeks of blended training including 16-hour ICBC-approved air brake course
- Pre-trip commercial bus mechanical inspection procedures and air brake leak-down testing
- Behind-the-wheel dual-control bus driving: rear overhang clearance, passenger mirror checks, and cornering
- Defensive driving techniques, emergency stopping distances, and passenger safety management
- Preparation for BC transit transit authority and school district recruitment assessments
Step 4 of 6
Where to take it
⏱ 12 schools in BC- B.V. Driving School Ltd. — 5 days (About $1,100 for the whole program)
- Burnaby Professional Driving School Inc. — 21 hours (About $2,100 for the whole program)
- CSTT Complete School of Truck Transportation Ltd. — 4–8 hours (Tuition not yet verified)
- Extreme Professional Driver Training Inc. — 21 hours (About $2,400 for the whole program)
- Gold Star Professional Driving School Inc. — 4–8 hours (About $2,100 for the whole program)
- Insurance Corporation of British Columbia — 1.5 hours (Tuition not yet verified)
- Integrity Driving School Ltd. — 12–24 hours (About $2,000 for the whole program)
- Mountain Transport Institute (Kootenay Driver Training) — 51 hours (About $4,500)
- and 4 more, see the list below
Step 5 of 6
Exams and registration after
- Class 2 road test, including a pre-trip inspection
Step 6 of 6
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SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(12 schools)
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Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 8 September 2026.
Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 8 September 2026.
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Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 7 September 2026.
Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 6 September 2026.
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Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 7 September 2026.
Tuition changes every year. Confirm on the school's page. Last checked 7 September 2026.
We have not checked this school's tuition yet. See the school's page.