Flexible & Reliable Field Trips Charter Bus Rentals

Field trips offer great learning opportunities for K-12 students, and a field trip bus rental from Bus.com is one of the safest and most efficient ways of getting your students where they need to be. Not only is traveling by bus extremely safe, but it requires fewer drivers and chaperones (compared to private vehicle transportation). A bus rental also allows you to keep an eye on your entire group in transit — an invaluable advantage for teachers.

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Large businesses and world-class establishments trust Bus.com for their group transportation across North America.

Why Choose Bus.com?

Flexibility

It doesn’t matter if you need corporate shuttle services for a few people traveling to a conference, or a larger vehicle for regular travel to and from the office, we’re able to help you find exactly what you’re looking for, regardless of your needs.

Ridership Experience

Get a safe, comfortable, and reliable ride every time you travel with Bus.com. We make sure that your driver is fully vetted, with the skills needed to get you there safely, and on time.

Reach

Wherever you’re starting from or are traveling to, we have partnerships with travel providers in your area who can handle groups of any size, and journeys of any length, near or far.

Affordability

We’re able to keep our prices low by giving our customers access to a wide variety of corporate shuttle service providers across North America.

Why do field trip organizers love Bus.com?

Experts in school group logistics

Looking after a group of young people isn't easy. Bus.com has years of expertise in transporting minors and possesses all appropriate licenses

Trip options for every budget

All teachers know that field trips are an enriching part of any educational experience. Our budget-friendly options ensure that they are accessible to all

Support for teachers and organizers

If the need to contact us ever arises during your trip, our friendly team can be reached by telephone at all hours of the day

Field Trips Service FAQs

In our field trips services FAQs, you'll find information on booking procedures, service options, customization of amenities, pricing details, and sustainability benefits. You will also learn about how to contact us for more information when you have a more complex field trips service to plan.

Are field trip bus rentals safe?

All Bus.com drivers and partners have undergone our thorough vetting process and possess valid, up-to-date licenses. We conform to all federal and state or provincial charter bus safety stipulations which includes US D.O.T regulations or regulations put forth by the Federal Government of Canada. Please contact us if you have any specific concerns about our safety procedures.

Do you offer accessible school buses?

Equal access for students with special needs to all educational activities is not just a legal requirement. We recognize that, as a teacher, you want every student to participate in field trips and share the opportunities with the group. If you require an accessible school bus for your bus rental, please let our 24/7 customer care team know as soon as possible so that we can find the right charter bus for your needs.

Do bus rentals have room for children’s backpacks?

It depends on the charter bus. All coach buses comes standard with a spacious undercarriage compartments that can be used to store all kinds of luggage and equipment. If you rent a school bus for a field trip, certain models offer storage in the undercarriage — please contact us if you believe you may need a large storage area for your group’s cargo.

How many people fit on a bus?

From smallest to largest, the bus capacity numbers are: sprinter van (15), minibus (21), mini coach bus (32), school bus (47), and coach bus (55). Pro tip: when calculating the number of passengers that you have, don’t forget to include teachers, parents, and any other chaperones who may be present.

Do your buses come with a driver?

All of Bus.com charter bus rentals come with a fully-vetted and experienced driver with a proven track record of no prior incidents.

In addition to reserving a bus, can I also book hotel rooms?

Yes, you can visit our hotel reservation site to book hotel rooms for your group.

Do you offer bus rentals for overnight trips for my students?

Yes. When you rent a charter bus, it can be used for overnight trips. The most common charter bus type for this type of trip is the coach bus, as the trips tend to be longer. Please note that all of our drivers compile with all federal regulations, which mandates the amount of time that a driver is allowed to drive for without stopping. If your trip includes overnight stops, the cost of accommodations for your driver will be included in your bus rental price.

I have a question that is not answered here. Who can I talk to?

Bus.com’s support team is here for you 24/7. Please reach out by calling us 1-855-428-7266 or emailing us at [email protected]. Also, don’t forget to check out our full FAQ to see if your question is answered there.

Types of grade-appropriate field trips

Preschool

Preschool field trips focus on fun, but they also deliver educational value. It is advisable not to travel with your preschoolers too far: stick to the distance within an hour's drive or shorter. Very young students get bored and homesick quickly. This is excellent news for your budget: a minimal package of 4-5 hours of the field trip bus rental is likely to cover your entire trip. You will be surprised how many preschool learning opportunities there are within just 30 minutes by bus! Here are a few field trip ideas: a local bakery, pet caring lessons at a nearby shelter, visiting a fire station, a library, a nursing home, an apple orchard, a local aquarium, a children's theater, a farm or a greenhouse nursery, a pumpkin patch. Many of them are free to visit.

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Elementary

Do you have a smaller group and a destination within 2.5 hours of driving? Renting one of our minibuses is a great option for short trips taken by small groups. Mini coaches, which are a smaller version of the coach bus, are also another option for small groups who are looking for the highest comfort level available. While mini coaches are great for hops across your town, they particularly excel at longer trips.

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Middle school

A day field trip can vary in length from a few hours to a full day, and can be an academic field trip to showcase the concepts you study in class, or an extracurricular field trip to introduce new interests and incite the imagination. Food banks, shelters, recycling plants, environmental facilities, museums, plays, or even a sports arena backstage can make for great middle school field trips. While sitting on the bus together or working on the activities, your students will improve their teamwork and communication skills, too.

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High school

Experiential learning through high school field trips can help to shape values and impact the future of students. By being exposed to life experiences that can't be replicated in the classroom, working through them as a group, and processing the impressions with your guidance, they can learn real-world skills or connect to an interest that will become their future profession. Hospitals, the mayor's office, laboratories, assisted living facilities, community services, animal farms, and local businesses can make meaningful and useful high school field trips.

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