School Field Trip Bus Rentals in Bakersfield
Wherever your Bakersfield class is headed (the California Living Museum, the Kern County Museum, or a campus tour at Cal State Bakersfield), Busrentalcompanybakersfield.com makes booking field trip transportation fast and easy. Fill out one quick form and instantly compare minibuses, charter buses, and sprinter vans from a large network of independent bus companies serving Bakersfield and the surrounding Central Valley. No account needed!
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Get a free quote for Bakersfield field trip transportation in under 30 seconds, and never feel stuck with whatever one company happens to have available. Busrentalcompanybakersfield.com is not a bus company. Because we don't own or operate any vehicles, you're never limited to just one fleet. Instead, we connect schools, youth groups, and chaperones with a large network of independent transportation companies serving Bakersfield and Kern County.
You get TONS of different bus types, TONS of different packages, and TONS of pricing options to fit YOUR trip, not the other way around. Share your group size, travel date, and pickup location once, and compare options instantly. Yes, it really is that easy!
Pick From Every Bus Type for School Event Transportation
Check out the full range of vehicle options available through Busrentalcompanybakersfield.com for Bakersfield field trip transportation, and you'll quickly see why one quick form beats calling company after company. Need a compact ride for a small enrichment group? A 15-passenger minibus fits perfectly.
Transporting an entire grade level to a science center or outdoor education site? A full-size 56-passenger charter bus with reclining seats, overhead storage, WiFi, and an onboard restroom keeps every student comfortable for the long haul. Through a large network of independent bus companies serving Bakersfield, you can compare bus types, photos, amenities, and online prices all in one place, no account needed!
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
Sprinter Van with Driver
Sprinter Limo
School Bus
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 661-596-1160 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Bakersfield School Bus Rentals for California Living Museum Trips
Don't let logistics derail your next science field trip. The California Living Museum (CALM) (10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93306) asks schools to arrange transportation before requesting field trip dates, so lining up school buses or a charter bus comes first. CALM field trips run Tuesday through Friday, with the earliest arrival at 9:15 am and the zoo closing at 4:00 pm, and from September through January field trip capacity is limited during Holiday Lights setup.
CALM also requires one chaperone for every 10 students, so count those adults when you pick a bus size. With a Bakersfield field trip charter bus found through Busrentalcompanybakersfield.com, your students arrive together, relaxed, and ready to learn, not scattered across three parent carpool lanes. Fill out one quick form to rent the right vehicle and see pricing from a network of bus companies serving Bakersfield!
Kern County Museum Field Trip Transportation in Bakersfield
Fill out one quick form and you can compare Bakersfield field trip transportation for your next visit to the Kern County Museum (3801 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301) in minutes. Its Native American Life guided tours top out at 75 participants, and larger groups split across two days, so a full-size charter bus paired with a 25-passenger minibus can carry a maxed-out tour group in one trip. A 25-passenger minibus also works perfectly for smaller class groups, while a full-size motorcoach handles entire grade-level field trips with ease.
Kern County Museum's hours run Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, with no admission after 3:30 pm, so a class that rides over together gets through the gate before the cutoff. Busrentalcompanybakersfield.com makes comparing your options a piece of cake!
Charter Buses for CSUB Campus Tours in Bakersfield
With Busrentalcompanybakersfield.com, renting a charter bus for a California State University, Bakersfield campus tour or academic event is straightforward. CSUB (9001 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93311) offers guided campus tours for groups of 10 to 100, and group tour requests must go in at least two weeks ahead, so a charter bus sized to your approved headcount fits right into the plan. A school group charter bus rental keeps your entire group together and eliminates the need for a convoy of parent cars.
CSUB shares complimentary guest parking information once a group confirms its tour and requires one chaperone for every 10 students, so add those adults to your passenger count when you request your quote.
Bakersfield Science Museum Field Trip Transportation
For field trip transportation to Bakersfield's top STEM destinations, Busrentalcompanybakersfield.com makes it easy to rent the right bus. The Maturango Museum in Ridgecrest (100 E. Las Flores Ave, Ridgecrest, CA 93555) and the Buena Vista Museum of Natural History (2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301) are both excellent destinations for elementary and middle school science units, and the Maturango's galleries cover the natural and cultural history of the Upper Mojave Desert. Buena Vista school tours must be reserved at least two weeks ahead and cap each session at 60 children, with larger groups split into multiple sessions, so one bus per session keeps the day simple.
Buena Vista Museum's parking is free 90-minute street parking on Chester Avenue plus a City structure at 18th and Eye Streets, with no bus-specific parking published, so riding together spares your class a downtown parking hunt on the way to the main entrance on the west side of the building. For longer excursions out of Kern County, a full-size 56-passenger charter bus with an onboard restroom and WiFi keeps students comfortable on the road. Get charter bus pricing in under 30 seconds online, no account needed!
Arts and Culture Field Trip Bus Rentals in Bakersfield
Busrentalcompanybakersfield.com can connect your school group with the right bus for arts and culture field trips throughout Kern County. Heading to the Dignity Health Arena, Theater and Convention Center (1001 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301), formerly Mechanics Bank Arena? Its parking sits off N Street between Truxtun Avenue and California Avenue, with rates that vary by event and aren't included in your free price quote.
Dignity Health Arena's security rules put metal detectors at every entrance and check every guest's bag, so a class that steps off one bus together clears the line as a group. The Bakersfield Museum of Art (1930 R St, Bakersfield, CA 93301) is another beloved destination for visual arts field trips, with group tours for 10 to 50 guests that last about 60 minutes, Tuesday through Friday between 10 AM and 3 PM. Every group meets outside the museum's front doors while one representative checks in at the front desk, so arriving on a single bus keeps the whole class in one spot from the start.
Whether you're transporting 20 students in a compact minibus or 56 students in a full-size coach, Busrentalcompanybakersfield.com makes it easy to rent the right vehicle and compare packages from a large network of independent bus companies serving Bakersfield. Call 661-596-1160 any time. Live support is available 365 days a year!
Not in Bakersfield? You Can Still Find School Event Transportation Nearby
In Kern County and across the Central Valley, Busrentalcompanybakersfield.com connects you with field trip transportation in Bakersfield and surrounding communities. Whether your school is based in Oildale, Shafter, Delano, Wasco, Tehachapi, or Arvin, you can compare buses from the network for your group. Planning a longer day trip to Los Angeles or Fresno?
Long-distance school field trip bus rentals are available through the network too. Check the full list of cities we serve to find group transportation near your school. No matter where your itinerary takes your class, Busrentalcompanybakersfield.com makes it easy to find the right bus at the right price, fast!
How Much Does School Event Transportation in Bakersfield 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 661-596-1160. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Bakersfield School Event Transportation Services
Busrentalcompanybakersfield.com is a comparison and quote-request website that connects schools and youth groups with a large network of independent bus companies serving Bakersfield. Instead of calling company after company, you fill out one quick form to compare minibuses, charter buses, and sprinter vans, with photos, amenity details, and instant online pricing, all in one place. No account needed!
Share your pickup location, travel date, group size, and destination once using the online quote tool or by calling 661-596-1160. You'll instantly see vehicle options and pricing from a network of bus companies serving Bakersfield and Kern County. Choose the bus that fits your group, book right through the platform, and a local operator supplies the vehicle. Yes, it's really that easy!
For most single-classroom elementary field trips in Bakersfield, a 25-passenger minibus is the sweet spot. It fits a standard class of students plus chaperones comfortably. CALM, CSUB and the Buena Vista Museum each require one adult for every 10 students, so count those chaperones when you choose a size.
For larger groups or multi-class trips to destinations like CALM or the Kern County Museum, a full-size 56-passenger charter bus is the better fit. Compare both options side by side using Busrentalcompanybakersfield.com's online quote tool!
Yes! If your student group includes passengers with mobility needs or disabilities, mention it when you request your quote or call 661-596-1160. Through the network, you can ask about wheelchair-accessible charter buses in Bakersfield, including buses with wheelchair lifts, widened aisles, and wheelchair tie-downs.
Booking two to three months ahead is a good rule of thumb for Bakersfield field trip transportation, especially for spring field trip season (March through May). Venue deadlines matter too: CSUB and the Buena Vista Museum want tour requests at least two weeks out, and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County asks California schools to request a free field trip at least three weeks before the visit. Schools planning trips tied to specific curriculum units or end-of-year events should book even earlier.
The sooner you lock in your date, the more vehicle and pricing options you'll typically have. Call 661-596-1160 to get started today!
Absolutely! Long-distance field trip transportation from Bakersfield to Los Angeles is available through the Busrentalcompanybakersfield.com network, including destinations like the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007), the Getty Center (1200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049), or Griffith Observatory. Full-size charter buses with reclining seats, onboard restrooms, WiFi, and power outlets make the drive of about two hours down I-5 or SR-99 comfortable for students of all ages.
At the Natural History Museum's bus drop-off on Exposition Park Drive in front of the South Lawn, the whole class unloads in one spot, and charter buses park in the Green Lot off Hoover Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard for $42 per vehicle, which isn't included in your free price quote. The Getty Center includes reserved oversized-vehicle parking with a group reservation, but it won't accept group reservations in 2027 while it closes for a modernization project, and it expects groups back in spring 2028. Griffith Observatory needs no reservation for school or charter buses, which drop off at the designated area near the building and then leave because no bus may park or wait there, so gather everyone before calling for pickup.
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Amenities vary by vehicle type and provider, but through the Busrentalcompanybakersfield.com network you'll find buses with overhead storage, reclining seats, climate control, WiFi, power outlets, PA systems, and onboard restrooms. Minibuses are great for shorter Bakersfield-area trips, while full-size charter buses are ideal when students need comfort for longer rides. Compare amenities side by side using the online quote tool, or call 661-596-1160 to discuss your specific needs!