Long Beach School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
With one quick form, you can instantly compare field trip buses and rates from a large network of transportation companies serving Long Beach, California — no account required! Whether your class is heading to the Aquarium of the Pacific, exploring living history at Rancho Los Cerritos, or making the run up I-110 to the California Science Center, Longbeachcoachbuscompany.com makes it incredibly easy to find the right bus for your group. Call 562-363-5210 or use the 30-second online quote tool to get started today!
School Event Transportation From a Network of Independent Bus Companies
Keeping every student together, on schedule, and safely at the right destination is the whole job on a field trip day — and Longbeachcoachbuscompany.com makes the transportation side of that simple. Because Longbeachcoachbuscompany.com is not a local bus company, you're never limited to a single fleet or whatever one operator happens to have parked on its lot. Instead, you compare vehicles and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Long Beach and the surrounding area, all in one place.
Fill out one quick form, review your options side by side with vehicle photos and upfront pricing, and choose the bus that fits your headcount and your destination. A support team is also available every day of the year at 562-363-5210 to help you put together the right package for your school group!
The Easiest Way to Compare Buses for School Event Transportation
Getting the right bus for a field trip means matching the vehicle to your actual group size and your specific destination. A smaller class heading to Rancho Los Alamitos (6400 Bixby Hill Rd, Long Beach, CA 90815) or the El Dorado Nature Center (7550 E Spring St, Long Beach, CA 90815) fits comfortably in a 15- to 35-passenger minibus — compact enough for tighter drop-off zones and surface lot parking. A full-class or multi-class trip to the Aquarium of the Pacific or the California Science Center calls for a 56-passenger charter bus with undercarriage luggage bays for backpacks and gear.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network too — just mention it when you request your quote! Whatever the size of your group and wherever you're headed, you'll find the right fit right here.
56 Passenger Charter Bus
35 Passenger Minibus
30 Passenger Minibus
28 Passenger Minibus
25 Passenger Minibus
20 Passenger Minibus
18 Passenger Minibus
15 Passenger Minibus
15-50 Passenger Party Buses
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Vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a transportation company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 562-363-5210 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Take Your Class to the Aquarium of the Pacific Without the Parking Headache
That familiar scramble of coordinating parent drivers, hunting for parking on Aquarium Way, and hoping everyone arrives at the same time? A field trip bus to the Aquarium of the Pacific (100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802) eliminates all of it. Charter buses drop off directly at the main entrance plaza on Aquarium Way, then relocate to nearby parking while your class explores more than 11,000 animals across 50+ exhibits — including the Pacific Visions immersive theater, which is built specifically for student groups.
The aquarium requires advance reservations for school groups of 15 or more, so book your bus and your group visit together and get both confirmed early. The Aquarium parking structure sits on the water side of Shoreline Drive between Chestnut Place and Aquarium Way, and validated Aquarium parking is $8 for the day; the Aquarium of the Pacific parking page gives you the exact structure location and drop-off details. Compare available buses and pricing through the online quote tool, or call 562-363-5210 to lock in your date!
With So Many Long Beach Field Trip Options, One Bus Keeps Everyone Together
With so many great field trip destinations spread across Long Beach and the greater LA area, the logistics of getting there can get complicated fast — especially when you're moving a full class through I-405 or I-710 traffic. The Queen Mary (1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802) is a short ride from most LBUSD schools and offers student history tours with bus parking in the Queen Mary Events Park lot right off Queens Hwy. Student matinees at the Long Beach Performing Arts Center (300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802) mean navigating the convention center complex downtown — straightforward for a charter bus, a real headache for a caravan of parent cars. One bus keeps your whole class on one itinerary, on one schedule, and at the right door when it opens.
Compare your options in seconds using the online quote tool!
Need a Bus to the California Science Center or El Dorado Nature Center? Find It Here!
Need a bus for a science-focused field trip? Longbeachcoachbuscompany.com makes it easy to find the right vehicle for two of the most popular school destinations in the region. The El Dorado Nature Center is a 105-acre wildlife sanctuary right in Long Beach, with charter bus parking in the El Dorado Regional Park main lot off Spring Street — a great fit for a 15- to 35-passenger minibus for smaller classes. For the California Science Center (700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037), about 25 miles north on I-110, a full-size 56-passenger charter bus handles the highway run and parks in the Exposition Park bus lot off Figueroa Street — advance reservation required.
For school groups, bus parking goes through a reservationist at 213-744-2019, and your final headcount is due seven days before the visit; the California Science Center field trips and groups page gives you both deadlines. Your bus reservation and your student count can move on the same seven-day clock, so you know exactly when to finalize the trip. Longbeachcoachbuscompany.com helps you compare buses sized to your class and your destination. Call 562-363-5210 to get started!
Browse Buses for Living History Field Trips to Rancho Los Cerritos and Rancho Los Alamitos
Browse the network and you'll find buses sized perfectly for the smaller, more intimate field trips that make Long Beach's living history sites so memorable. Rancho Los Cerritos (4600 Virginia Rd, Long Beach, CA 90807) and Rancho Los Alamitos are two of the most visited historic adobe ranch sites in Southern California — and both are better served by a 15- to 35-passenger minibus than a full-size coach, given the smaller lots and residential-adjacent drop-off areas at each site. Rancho Los Alamitos organizes private group visits for 15 to 50 visitors, requires requests at least one month in advance, and sends groups larger than 50 into a separate site-rental inquiry because of parking capacity; the Rancho Los Alamitos group visits page lays out that planning window.
A minibus keeps your class within the site's regular group-visit range instead of pushing a larger class into a separate parking-capacity process. A minibus keeps your group together, handles the neighborhood streets with ease, and gives students the same comfortable, climate-controlled ride as a full charter bus. Compare minibuses and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Long Beach — enter your trip details and see your options in under 30 seconds!
Finding Field Trip Buses for Long Beach Schools Is Easy With Longbeachcoachbuscompany.com!
Finding the right bus for your next Long Beach school field trip has never been simpler. Longbeachcoachbuscompany.com brings together a large network of bus companies so you can compare more vehicle types, more packages, and more price points than any single operator offers — all from one quick form. Spring field trip season fills up fast across Long Beach Unified and every surrounding district, and the same vehicles that serve field trips also handle prom season in April and May, so the earlier you compare and book, the better your options and pricing will be. Whether your trip is next month or next semester, getting started takes about 30 seconds online.
Enter your date, group size, and pickup location to see pricing from transportation companies serving Long Beach — or call 562-363-5210 any time for a free quote!
Heading Outside Long Beach? You Can Still Compare School Event Transportation Options
With Longbeachcoachbuscompany.com, booking field trip transportation for a Long Beach school group is fast and easy — and it doesn't stop at the city limits. The network of transportation companies on this platform serves Long Beach and every surrounding community, so you can find buses for groups starting in Lakewood, Signal Hill, Carson, Compton, Torrance, Downey, or anywhere across Los Angeles and Orange County. Whether your school is part of Long Beach Unified School District, ABC Unified, or any other district in the region, Longbeachcoachbuscompany.com helps you compare buses, packages, and pricing from one simple form.
Enter your pickup city, your date, and your group size to see what's available for your route — or call 562-363-5210 any time for a free, personalized quote!
How Much Does School Event Transportation in Long Beach Cost?
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205 – $385+ | $225 – $410+ | $1,650 – $2,950+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225 – $370+ | $255 – $385+ | $1,815 – $2,415+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.90 – $8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $355+ | $220 – $370+ | $1,540 – $2,255+ | $5.65 – $8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $350+ | $195 – $365+ | $1,420 – $2,180+ | $5.40 – $7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $330+ | $190 – $350+ | $1,210 – $1,990+ | $5.00 – $7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180 – $310+ | $180 – $330+ | $1,150 – $1,880+ | $4.75 – $6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $426+ | $265 – $460+ | $1,827 – $2,954+ | $6.75 – $9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190 – $373+ | $218 – $466+ | $1,395 – $2,848+ | $5.00 – $6.95+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| School Bus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.00 – $7.60+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an instant price quote for your trip, request an online quote or call 562-363-5210. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Long Beach School Event Transportation Services
Longbeachcoachbuscompany.com helps you compare buses rental options; it is not a transportation company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. When you submit the quote form, your trip details go through a booking company so you can review pricing and available vehicles for your date. You compare the options and book through the process shown with your quote.
Longbeachcoachbuscompany.com is a quote-comparison and referral website — not a local bus company. You fill out one quick form with your trip details, and you're taken to a results page showing available buses and pricing from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Long Beach. Compare vehicles, photos, and packages in one place, then book the bus that fits your class size and destination right online.
A support team is available at 562-363-5210 every day of the year.
You enter your pickup location, date, number of students and chaperones, and your destination into the 30-second online quote tool. Once submitted, you land on a results page through a national booking platform showing available vehicles and pricing from transportation companies serving your route. Review your options side by side — no account required — and book the bus you want directly online.
For a custom package or questions, call 562-363-5210 any time.
Charter buses drop off student groups directly on Aquarium Way at the main entrance plaza. After unloading, buses relocate to nearby parking — the Pike Outlets parking structure and the Rainbow Harbor area are the closest options. The aquarium requires advance reservations for school groups of 15 or more, so confirm your group visit booking and your bus on the same call.
Check current group visit logistics on the Aquarium of the Pacific group visits page before your trip.
The California Science Center has a dedicated bus parking area in the Exposition Park bus lot off Figueroa Street. Bus parking must be reserved in advance — rates typically run $1,150–$2,950 per bus per day, and the lot fills on busy school days. Drop-off is at the Science Center's main entrance on Exposition Park Drive.
Confirm current bus parking reservation procedures on the California Science Center directions and parking page before your trip.
For most Long Beach field trips, booking four to eight weeks in advance gives you the best vehicle selection and pricing. For spring trips in March through May — the busiest field trip window across Long Beach Unified and surrounding districts — aim for two to three months out. Spring also overlaps with prom season, which puts additional pressure on the same vehicle inventory across the LA metro.
The earlier you compare and book, the more options you'll have at the best price.
Most elementary school field trips in Long Beach run 20–35 students plus chaperones, which makes a 25- to 35-passenger minibus the most common fit. Minibuses are compact enough to navigate tighter drop-off zones at sites like El Dorado Nature Center and Rancho Los Cerritos, while still giving every student a comfortable, high-back seat with overhead storage for backpacks. For larger multi-class trips to the Aquarium of the Pacific or the California Science Center, a 56-passenger charter bus keeps everyone together in one vehicle.
Yes — ADA-accessible buses with wheelchair lifts, wider aisles, and accessible restroom features are available through the network of transportation companies on this platform. Just mention your accessibility needs when you fill out the quote form or call 562-363-5210, and the results will reflect vehicles that meet your requirements. Availability varies by operator and date, so the earlier you request an accessible vehicle, the more options you'll have for your Long Beach field trip.