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Santa Monica Charter Bus Rentals for School Trips

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Santamonicashuttlebuscompany.com is here to make booking student and campus travel across the Westside fast, simple, and completely stress-free! Because we are a comparison website and don’t own any vehicles, you’re never stuck with whatever one single bus company happens to have parked in its lot. Instead, fill out one quick form to compare charter bus prices, interior pictures, and packages from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies in Santa Monica and all of California through one of America's largest national booking platforms! You’ll see live options in under 30 seconds with no account needed. Need a custom field trip itinerary? Call the live support team 365 days a year at (424) 525-8900!

30 sec.to see online pricing and availability, with no account needed
All paymentsaccepted when you book online
Instantbooking confirmation, then a call to go over your itinerary
Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans

Serving Every School & Field Trip Destination Through One of the Largest Bus Networks in Santa Monica

Getty Center
J. Paul Getty Museum
La Brea Tar Pits
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles Zoo
Aquarium of the Pacific
Heal the Bay Aquarium
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Aquarium of the Pacific
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Descanso Gardens
Desert Garden Conservatory
University of Southern California
University of California, Los Angeles
University of the People
California State University, Long Beach

Getty Center
J. Paul Getty Museum
La Brea Tar Pits
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles Zoo
Aquarium of the Pacific
Heal the Bay Aquarium
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
Aquarium of the Pacific
The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Descanso Gardens
Desert Garden Conservatory
University of Southern California
University of California, Los Angeles
University of the People
California State University, Long Beach

Finding Santa Monica School Event Transportation Has Never Been Easier

Keep your entire class together from the first bell to the final drop-off with a Santa Monica school field trip bus rental! Make it a coastal science day at the Heal the Bay Aquarium under the Santa Monica Pier! Your driver can navigate down Colorado Avenue and use the designated commercial loading zone along Ocean Avenue near the pier bridge, then park in Beach Lot 1 North at 1550 Appian Way, where oversized vehicle spaces keep your bus close by. Heading to the California Heritage Museum on Main Street? Your group steps off together without anyone circling Ocean Park for parking. Plus, after you book online, our confirmation department calls to verify every stop!

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Types of Buses Available

What Types of Buses Can I Rent for School Event Transportation?

Santamonicashuttlebuscompany.com can help you compare tons of different bus types in one quick search so you can ditch the outdated yellow school bus! Smaller academic clubs and faculty groups love renting a 20-passenger minibus or 35-passenger minibus with overhead storage, WiFi, and power outlets for quick trips down Wilshire Boulevard. Moving an entire grade level? Book one or several full-size 56-passenger charter buses featuring seat belts, climate control, flat-screen TVs, a PA system for teacher announcements, undercarriage luggage bays, and an onboard restroom to minimize highway stops! You can even rent a party bus with LED lighting and Bluetooth sound for prom and homecoming! You choose the exact bus that fits YOUR roster and YOUR budget!

56 Passenger Charter Bus

Weekdays: $205–$385+/hr.
Weekends: $225–$410+/hr.
Full day: $1,650–$2,950+

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35 Passenger Minibus

Weekdays: $225–$370+/hr.
Weekends: $255–$385+/hr.
Full day: $1,815–$2,415+

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30 Passenger Minibus

Weekdays: $205–$365+/hr.
Weekends: $240–$380+/hr.
Full day: $1,670–$2,335+

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28 Passenger Minibus

Weekdays: $190–$355+/hr.
Weekends: $220–$370+/hr.
Full day: $1,540–$2,255+

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25 Passenger Minibus

Weekdays: $190–$350+/hr.
Weekends: $195–$365+/hr.
Full day: $1,420–$2,180+

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20 Passenger Minibus

Weekdays: $190–$340+/hr.
Weekends: $190–$355+/hr.
Full day: $1,300–$2,080+

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18 Passenger Minibus

Weekdays: $190–$330+/hr.
Weekends: $190–$350+/hr.
Full day: $1,210–$1,990+

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15 Passenger Minibus

Weekdays: $180–$310+/hr.
Weekends: $180–$330+/hr.
Full day: $1,150–$1,880+

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15-50 Passenger Party Bus

Weekdays: $248–$426+/hr.
Weekends: $265–$460+/hr.
Full day: $1,827–$2,954+

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Sprinter Van with Driver

Weekdays: $190–$373+/hr.
Weekends: $218–$466+/hr.
Full day: $1,395–$2,848+

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*Photos and vehicles shown above are examples of typical bus types and may not be the exact make or model offered for your trip. We are a bus rental comparison website—not a transportation company—and do not own or operate vehicles, so you're never stuck with whatever one single fleet has parked in its lot! Fill out the (no account needed!) or call 424-525-8900 any day of the year to compare current vehicle options, photos, live availability, and pricing from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies, and confirm your exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.

Tour Santa Monica Colleges and Universities

Get your high school juniors and seniors excited for their future with a private campus tour bus rental through Santamonicashuttlebuscompany.com! When visiting Santa Monica College (SMC), your charter bus can avoid residential permit streets around Pearl Street and drop students off right along Pico Boulevard near the main quad, so nobody has to hunt for space in the packed campus structures. Planning a multi-campus tour day up the I-10 and I-405? Your driver can easily shuttle your students from SMC to UCLA in Westwood—unloading at the Charles E. Young Drive East turnaround near Bruin Plaza—or down to Loyola Marymount University and Pepperdine University up the Pacific Coast Highway! Book a full-day package in under 30 seconds, and one bus stays with your group across every campus!

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Senior Class Trips and Overnight Adventures

With one quick form on Santamonicashuttlebuscompany.com, you can compare vehicles and lock in long-distance charter buses for grad nights, senior class trips, and overnight academic tours across California! Round up the graduating class at Santa Monica High School (Samohi) for an unforgettable celebration at Disneyland in Anaheim, Universal Studios Hollywood, or Six Flags Magic Mountain—your driver handles the I-10 and I-5 traffic while chaperones relax in reclining seats! Planning a multi-day history tour to Sacramento or a marine biology camp trip up to Monterey? Because multiple independent operators in our network compete for your business, you get amazing rates on multi-day packages, plus quotes sent straight to your text and email so they’re easy to share with the school board! Need to book a fleet of buses for 300 seniors? We can handle it in minutes!

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After-School Bus Rentals for Clubs and Extracurricular Programs

Don’t need a full-day rental for a quick afternoon competition? Call the 24/7 reservation team at (424) 525-8900 to ask about flexible hourly, one-way, or split-time packages and special below-minimum phone deals that fit your booster club’s budget!

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Santa Monica Charter Buses for Student Athletes & School Sports Teams

santa monica charter buses for student athletes and school sports teams

Whatever the season, Santamonicashuttlebuscompany.com makes sports team transportation a breeze for Santa Monica high schools, middle schools, and collegiate athletes! Heading to an away football game or track meet at Corsair Field? Your team charter bus can unload players and equipment crates along 16th Street or Pico Boulevard, then stage at designated oversized vehicle parking while your athletes warm up. From CIF playoff road trips across Los Angeles, Culver City, and Beverly Hills to weekend tournaments in San Diego, your roster rides together in climate-controlled comfort with plenty of legroom to stretch out before game time. You can book a single minibus for the varsity golf squad or reserve a consistent season-long charter bus shuttle for the whole athletic department!

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Frequently Asked Questions About Santa Monica School Field Trip & Campus Bus Rentals

Not sure what you need? Let us help! Just call us at (424) 525-8900, every single day of the year.

How can I get a quote for a school bus rental in Santa Monica?

Enter your pickup location, date, destination, and student headcount into our 30-second online quote tool to see live photos and pricing with no account needed! You can also call (424) 525-8900 any day of the year for a custom package.

Does Santamonicashuttlebuscompany.com own the charter buses?

No, and that’s the best part! Santamonicashuttlebuscompany.com is a bus rental comparison website, not a single local fleet, which means you’re never stuck with whatever one company happens to have open on your field trip date. You compare options from a massive California network of independent providers, book through a national booking platform, and get service from a local operator!

What amenities can we request for our student field trip bus?

You can compare buses with all the modern features students and teachers love! Full-size 56-passenger charter buses can include seat belts, cushioned reclining seats, climate control, onboard restrooms, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, a PA system for announcements, WiFi, power outlets, and undercarriage bays for lunches and gear. Minibuses for 15 to 35 passengers offer AC, overhead racks, and WiFi, while party buses for prom feature LED lighting and Bluetooth sound systems. Just mention your must-haves when you call (424) 525-8900!

Can we book multiple buses or request an ADA-accessible bus for our school?

Yes, absolutely! Because we connect you with one of the largest networks of independent bus companies in Santa Monica and across California, you can easily book one minibus for a small club or a fleet of 10+ charter buses for an entire high school through one of America's largest national booking platforms! We can also match your school with ADA-accessible charter buses equipped with wheelchair lifts, wider aisles, and accessible restrooms. After you book online, our confirmation department calls to verify every pickup, drop-off, and accessibility request on your itinerary!

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Book Your Santa Monica School Event Transportation Today!

Santamonicashuttlebuscompany.com will help you find and book the right charter bus, minibus, or party bus for your students in under 30 seconds! Instead of calling five local bus companies, describing your field trip over and over, and waiting days for callbacks during busy spring and fall school calendars, you can fill out one quick form to compare live availability, pictures, and prices all in one place—with no account needed and a copy sent straight to your text and email. Plus, our dedicated confirmation department calls after you reserve on the national booking platform to verify every school pickup, museum drop-off, and parking detail so your trip runs right on schedule. Fill out the online quote form now or call the live support team 365 days a year at (424) 525-8900 to lock in your Santa Monica school transportation today!

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