Glendale School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
We help you compare field trip buses and pricing from a large network of transportation companies serving Glendale, California — all in one place, in under a minute! Whether your class is heading to the Los Angeles Zoo six miles west on CA-134, making the run down I-5 to the California Science Center, or exploring Descanso Gardens just five miles north, Glendalecacharterbusservices.com makes securing group transportation fast and easy. Fill out one quick form and instantly compare buses, vehicles, and rates from a network of independent transportation companies.
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School Event Transportation Options From All Different Sorts of Local Bus Companies
Cross one more thing off the field trip planning list! Glendalecacharterbusservices.com is a quote-comparison and referral website — not a local bus company — which means you're never limited to whatever one operator happens to have available on your date. Instead, you fill out one quick form and instantly see buses, vehicle photos, and pricing from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Glendale and the greater Los Angeles area. From compact 15-passenger minibuses for smaller class groups to 56-passenger charter buses for full-grade field trips, the options are right there on your screen.
Compare what works for your headcount, your destination, and your school's budget — then book it all in minutes, right online!
Party Buses, Minibuses, and Charter Buses to Compare for School Event Transportation
Use the online quote tool to instantly browse the bus types available for your Glendale field trip — and find the one that actually fits your group. A 15- to 35-passenger minibus is a great fit for smaller classes or enrichment groups heading to nearby destinations like Descanso Gardens (1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011) or the Autry Museum of the American West (4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles, CA 90027). Full-grade field trips to the California Science Center or Natural History Museum call for a 56-passenger motorcoach with undercarriage luggage bays for backpacks, lunches, and gear.
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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 747-270-5250 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Charter Buses to the Los Angeles Zoo — One of Glendale's Closest Field Trip Destinations
Get online pricing in seconds for a charter bus to the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens (5333 Zoo Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90027) — just six miles west of Glendale via CA-134. The LA Zoo is one of the most bus-friendly field trip destinations in the region: per the LA Zoo group sales page, charter buses use a designated bus parking area in the main lot off Zoo Drive at free parking. The entrance is a short walk from the bus area, and school group admission rates are available with advance booking.
Plan to arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled entrance: school groups check in at the Children's Discovery Center school group entrance, each bus load takes approximately 15–20 minutes to check in, and students stay on the bus until Zoo Guest Services directs the unload through the Los Angeles Zoo field trip arrival guide. Compare buses from a network of companies serving Glendale, see pricing instantly, and check transportation off your field trip list!
Bus Rentals to Griffith Observatory — With the Shuttle Plan That Actually Works
You'll want to know the Griffith Observatory bus plan before your trip date, because the logistics are different here than at most LA destinations. Per the official Griffith Observatory visitor information page, the upper Observatory parking lot holds only 150 cars and fills by mid-morning — and buses and oversized vehicles may not park in the upper lot. Charter buses serving Glendale school groups use the Griffith Park lower lots near the Crystal Springs area, and students take the DASH Observatory shuttle (Line 603) up to the building.
Admission is free. The Observatory is about eight miles from central Glendale via I-5 and Los Feliz Blvd. Compare bus options for your group through Glendalecacharterbusservices.com and plan the full itinerary with confidence!
Getty Center Field Trips — Free Bus Parking at One of LA's Best School Destinations
With one search, you can find and compare charter buses for a field trip to The Getty Center (1200 Getty Center Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90049) — about 20 miles southwest of Glendale via I-5 and I-405. The Getty is one of the best-value field trip destinations in Southern California: admission is free, and per the Getty Center visitor information page, bus parking in the dedicated bus lot off Getty Center Drive is also free. That's a meaningful difference from most LA destinations where bus parking runs $12–$35 per vehicle.
Groups must make advance reservations for educational programs through the Getty's school programs office at (310) 440-7300. Your bus can make a passenger drop-off onsite with a reservation, but it cannot load or unload on Sepulveda Boulevard; the Getty Center group visits page carries the current oversized-vehicle and drop-off rules. Compare buses for your Getty field trip through Glendalecacharterbusservices.com and get pricing in under a minute!
California Science Center & Natural History Museum — Exposition Park Field Trips Made Easy
From the Glendale Unified School District, the run down I-5 and I-110 to Exposition Park puts two of LA's best science and natural history destinations side by side. The California Science Center (700 Exposition Park Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90037) and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (900 W. Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007) offer different bus logistics: the Science Center provides group or bus parking through its reservation office at (213) 744-2019, while Natural History Museum school buses use the Green Lot off Hoover Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard at $42 per charter bus. At NHM, bus drop-off is on Exposition Park Drive across the lawn from the museum stairs, and school groups check in at the East Gate Entrance through the Natural History Museum field trip planner.
General admission to the Science Center is free; the Natural History Museum offers school group rates with advance booking. For a Science Center school visit, give the final headcount seven days before arrival, and remember that the museum does not provide lunch storage — your bus keeps the lunches and gear together until the scheduled meal through the California Science Center field trip page. Compare buses for your Exposition Park field trip through Glendalecacharterbusservices.com — one form, instant pricing, no account needed!
Universal Studios Hollywood Field Trips — Bus Access on Lankershim Blvd
Book a charter bus for a field trip to Universal Studios Hollywood (100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608) — just nine miles from Glendale via CA-134 and US-101, making it one of the closest major theme park destinations for GUSD schools. Per the Universal Studios Hollywood parking and directions page, buses and oversized vehicles park in the Bus & RV Parking area on Level 1 of the main parking structure, accessed from Lankershim Blvd at $35 per vehicle. The structure connects directly to the park entrance via escalators and trams, so your group stays together from the bus to the first ride.
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Not in Glendale? You Can Still Find School Event Transportation Nearby
Glendalecacharterbusservices.com connects you to transportation options across Glendale and every surrounding community — so no matter where your school is located or where the trip is headed, you can find a bus that fits. Need a Burbank charter bus for a group departing from a school near Hollywood Way? Or a Pasadena bus rental for a trip to Kidspace Children's Museum (480 N. Arroyo Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91103)? Glendalecacharterbusservices.com makes it easy to compare buses from a network of companies serving the entire San Fernando Valley and greater LA area.
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How Much Does School Event Transportation in Glendale Cost?
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $215 – $400+ | $235 – $425+ | $1,720 – $3,040+ | $6.40 – $9.15+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $235 – $385+ | $265 – $400+ | $1,890 – $2,495+ | $6.40 – $9.15+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $215 – $380+ | $250 – $395+ | $1,740 – $2,415+ | $6.10 – $8.80+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $370+ | $230 – $385+ | $1,605 – $2,335+ | $5.85 – $8.45+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $365+ | $205 – $380+ | $1,480 – $2,260+ | $5.60 – $8.10+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $355+ | $200 – $370+ | $1,355 – $2,155+ | $5.35 – $7.70+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $345+ | $200 – $365+ | $1,260 – $2,065+ | $5.20 – $7.45+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $325+ | $190 – $345+ | $1,200 – $1,950+ | $4.95 – $7.15+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $260 – $445+ | $280 – $480+ | $1,905 – $3,065+ | $6.95 – $10.20+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $200 – $390+ | $230 – $485+ | $1,455 – $2,950+ | $5.20 – $7.15+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $200 – $355+ | $200 – $370+ | $1,355 – $2,155+ | $5.35 – $7.70+ |
| 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 747-270-5250. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Glendale School Event Transportation Services
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You share your trip details once — pickup location, date, student count, and destination — and the online tool returns available vehicles and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Glendale in under a minute. You review the options, compare buses and amenities side by side, and book directly through the national booking platform right online. No waiting for callbacks to get pricing, no calling multiple companies, no account needed.
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Yes. The California Science Center offers group or bus parking through its reservation office at (213) 744-2019. At the Natural History Museum, school buses use the Green Lot off Hoover Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and charter buses pay $42 per vehicle.
Confirm current details on the California Science Center parking page before your field trip date.
No — per the official Griffith Observatory visitor information page, buses and oversized vehicles may not park in the upper Observatory lot, which holds only 150 cars and fills by mid-morning. Charter buses use the Griffith Park lower lots near the Crystal Springs area, and student groups take the DASH Observatory shuttle (Line 603) up to the building. Build the shuttle leg into your itinerary before your trip date.
Yes — per the Getty Center visitor information page, buses park free in the dedicated bus lot off Getty Center Drive, which is separate from the main visitor entrance. Car parking is $20, but the bus lot is complimentary. Admission to the Getty Center is also free.
School groups must make advance reservations for educational programs by calling the venue directly at (310) 440-7300. Confirm current details on the Getty's visitor page before your visit.
Descanso Gardens is approximately five miles north of central Glendale — the closest major field trip venue for most GUSD schools. The Los Angeles Zoo is about six miles west via CA-134, and Universal Studios Hollywood is roughly nine miles west via CA-134 and US-101. All three are well within a short charter bus ride from Glendale.
Book as early as possible — ideally four to six weeks out for most school field trips, and earlier for spring dates. April and May are the busiest months for field trip transportation across the greater LA area, as schools across Los Angeles, Glendale, Burbank, and Pasadena all compete for buses on the same calendar. Waiting until the last minute means fewer available vehicles and higher pricing.
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