485410 — School and Employee Bus Transportation
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing buses and other motor vehicles to transport pupils to and from school or employees to and from work (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Operating local and suburban bus transit systems (except mixed mode)--are classified in U.S. Industry
- 485113, Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems;
- Providing interurban and rural bus transportation--are classified in Industry 485210, Interurban and Rural
- Bus Transportation; and
- Providing buses for charter--are classified in Industry 485510, Charter Bus Industry.
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 4119 - Local Passenger Transportation, NEC (via SIC1987:4119→NAICS1997:48541→2002:485410→2007:485410→2012:485410→2017:485410→2022:485410)
- SIC 4151 - School Buses (via SIC1987:4151→NAICS1997:48541→2002:485410→2007:485410→2012:485410→2017:485410→2022:485410)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC V226 — Taxicab Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 485410 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 485410 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'School and Employee Bus Transportation' under Sector 48-49 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 485410? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $30,000,000 for NAICS code 485410 (School and Employee Bus Transportation), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 485410? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 485410 (School and Employee Bus Transportation) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 4119 - Local Passenger Transportation, NEC, 4151 - School Buses.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 485410:
- Sector 48-49 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Transportation and Warehousing sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 485410 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (School and Employee Bus Transportation).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.