School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals in Bakersfield
View instant online quotes and compare field trip transportation in Bakersfield, California from a large network of independent bus companies, all in one place, in under 30 seconds! Whether you're organizing a class trip to the Kern County Museum, a science day at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace, or a multi-school excursion across the Central Valley, Busrentalbakersfield.com makes it fast and easy to find the right bus for your group. No account needed!
Fill out one quick form and instantly compare minibuses, charter buses, and more, or call 661-520-9380 to speak with a live agent today!
Why Limit Yourself to One Fleet? Compare School Event Transportation From a Network of Bus Companies
Through a network of independent bus companies serving Bakersfield and the surrounding Central Valley, Busrentalbakersfield.com gives schools, youth groups, and educational organizations access to TONS of different vehicle types, TONS of different packages, and competitive pricing, all without making repeated calls and waiting on callbacks. You fill out one quick form and instantly compare minibus rentals, full-size 56-passenger charter buses, and everything in between. Because Busrentalbakersfield.com is not a bus company and doesn't own any vehicles, you're never stuck with whatever one fleet happens to have open on your date.
You get MORE options, more packages, and more peace of mind for your Bakersfield field trip transportation. Call 661-520-9380 or get started online, no account needed!
Every Bus You Can Book for School Event Transportation
Whether you need a compact 15-passenger minibus for a small classroom group heading to Bakersfield Museum of Art (1930 R St, Bakersfield, CA 93301) or a full-size motorcoach for an entire grade level visiting Kern County Museum (3801 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301), there is a bus in the network that fits your headcount, your budget, and your schedule. Larger groups can take advantage of reclining seats, onboard restrooms, WiFi, power outlets, and undercarriage luggage bays on a full-size charter bus. Smaller groups love the nimble, easy-to-park 25-passenger minibus for inner-city Bakersfield stops.
ADA-accessible charter bus rentals are available too, just mention it when you request your quote! Compare your options online or call 661-520-9380 any time!
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 661-520-9380 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Bakersfield Elementary and Middle School Field Trips Made Easy
Busrentalbakersfield.com makes booking elementary and middle school field trip transportation in Bakersfield faster and simpler than anything you've tried before. Instead of tracking down transportation options during business hours and waiting on callbacks, teachers and administrators fill out one quick form and instantly compare vehicles, photos, and pricing from a network of Bakersfield-area operators. Plan a hands-on science day at the California Living Museum (CALM) (10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93306), where students explore native California wildlife up close, or take the class to Bakersfield College (1801 Panorama Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93305) for a campus exploration event.
CALM Zoo schedules field trips Tuesday through Friday and is closed Mondays, so your Bakersfield field trip bus rental can be planned around its school-visit days. A single bus keeps students and chaperones together for the ride, leaving chaperones free to focus on the students. Need ADA-accessible seating or a PA system for educational commentary en route?
Just mention it when you get your free quote!
High School and College Group Field Trip Transportation in Bakersfield
Every high school and college group trip in Bakersfield deserves transportation that keeps up with a packed itinerary. Whether your class is visiting Mechanics Bank Arena (1001 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301) for a performing arts event, heading to California State University, Bakersfield (9001 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93311) for a STEM showcase, or making the drive out to the Temblor Range for a geology field study, a full-size charter bus keeps your entire group together and on schedule. Full-size motorcoaches come equipped with reclining seats, onboard restrooms, WiFi, and power outlets, exactly what older students need for longer drives.
Compare charter bus pricing from a network of providers serving Kern County, or call 661-520-9380 and a live agent will build a custom package around your school's exact itinerary!
Kern County Nature and Science Field Trips Deserve the Right Bus
Don't let transportation logistics get in the way of an unforgettable outdoor learning experience. Bakersfield sits at the gateway to some of California's most dramatic natural landscapes, the Sequoia National Forest, Carrizo Plain National Monument, and the Kern River canyon corridor are all within striking distance of a well-organized field trip. A school group bus rental with undercarriage storage handles all the gear, backpacks, sample collection kits, and packed lunches, while students relax in a climate-controlled cabin for the ride out.
Riding together gives chaperones one group to coordinate for the trip and pickup. That's one less logistical headache for every teacher and chaperone on the trip. Fill out one quick form online or call 661-520-9380 to compare vehicle options and pricing in seconds, no account needed!
Museums, Cultural Sites, and Arts Field Trip Transportation in Bakersfield
Busrentalbakersfield.com connects you with the right bus for every cultural and arts field trip your Bakersfield school has planned. The Kern County Museum — one of the largest outdoor history museums in the western United States — welcomes school groups year-round and offers designated bus drop-off and parking near the main entrance on Chester Avenue. The Bakersfield Museum of Art hosts rotating exhibitions and student education programs, with street-level drop-off available along R Street.
Bakersfield Museum of Art group tours are limited to 50 guests, so larger classes can plan their transportation with separate tour groups in mind. Heading to a theater production at The Rabobank Theater? The venue is now called Dignity Health Theater.
A bus rental keeps your group together for the arrival. Compare bus types from a network of Kern County operators and book the one that fits your group, all in one place!
Long-Distance and Multi-Day Field Trip Transportation from Bakersfield
It's easier than ever to plan long-distance or multi-day field trip transportation from Bakersfield when you book through Busrentalbakersfield.com. A full-size 56-passenger charter bus with reclining seats, an onboard restroom, WiFi, and undercarriage luggage bays is exactly what a multi-day trip demands, whether your group is heading to Sacramento for a state capitol tour, making the run down to Los Angeles for a science center visit at the California Science Center (700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037), or traveling north toward San Francisco for a multi-day academic program. Group and bus parking is available at the California Science Center, giving a Bakersfield school group a place to arrive together. Busrentalbakersfield.com also connects groups with long-haul pricing options and live support 365 days a year at 661-520-9380 to help coordinate every pickup, stop, and drop-off on your itinerary. Yes, it's really that easy!
Compare School Event Transportation Options in Bakersfield and Beyond
With one search, you can compare field trip transportation in Bakersfield and every surrounding community across Kern County and the broader Central Valley. Busrentalbakersfield.com connects schools and youth organizations with independent bus companies serving Delano, Shafter, Wasco, Tehachapi, Taft, McFarland, and well beyond. Whether your group is departing from a school campus in East Bakersfield or picking up students across multiple stops in Oildale, the network covers it. Need a Fresno charter bus for a longer Central Valley excursion, or transportation toward the Los Angeles metro for a museum day?
That's covered too. Check the full list of cities we serve and see just how far the network reaches, then fill out one quick form to get started!
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 661-520-9380. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Bakersfield School Event Transportation Services
Busrentalbakersfield.com is a website that helps you rent buses online, not a bus company. Instead of making multiple calls and waiting on callbacks, you fill out one quick form and instantly compare minibuses, charter buses, and pricing from a network of independent bus companies serving Bakersfield and Kern County. No account needed.
A live support team is available every day at 661-520-9380 if you need help building a custom package for your school group.
You share your trip details once — pickup location, travel date, destination, and passenger count — and Busrentalbakersfield.com connects you with vehicle options and pricing from a network of independent Bakersfield-area bus companies. Browse photos, compare amenities, and book right through the platform. Because Busrentalbakersfield.com doesn't own any vehicles, you're never limited to one fleet.
You get TONS of different bus types and TONS of different packages to fit YOUR trip.
Yes. The Kern County Museum accommodates school group bus drop-off near its main entrance on Chester Avenue, with space for larger motorcoaches in the adjacent parking area. It's always a good idea to contact the museum in advance to confirm your specific drop-off timing and any event-day parking adjustments, especially during peak school field trip season in the spring.
Booking at least six to eight weeks ahead is strongly recommended for most Bakersfield school field trips, and even earlier for spring semester dates, which fill fast across Kern County. Multi-day or long-distance trips to destinations like Los Angeles or Sacramento should be booked three to four months out to secure the right vehicle size and the best available pricing from the network. Waiting until the last minute limits your options and typically costs more.
Yes. ADA-accessible charter bus rentals are available through the network serving Bakersfield and Kern County. These vehicles can include wheelchair lifts, widened aisles, and wheelchair securement systems.
Simply mention your accessibility needs when you fill out your quote request or call 661-520-9380, and a live agent will help you compare bus options for your group.
Absolutely. Because Busrentalbakersfield.com connects you with a large network of independent bus companies, booking multiple vehicles for the same date and destination is straightforward. Whether you need two minibuses for a split classroom group or four full-size charter buses for an entire grade level, you can compare multi-vehicle packages in one place.
Call 661-520-9380 and a live agent will coordinate the full logistics for your large-group Bakersfield field trip.
Itinerary changes happen, especially with school groups. When you book through Busrentalbakersfield.com, your independent transportation provider can work with you on schedule adjustments. The best approach is to communicate any changes as early as possible.
A live support team is available 365 days a year at 661-520-9380 to help you update your reservation, add stops, or adjust pickup times so your Bakersfield field trip stays on track.