Tulare School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
The days of calling five different bus companies just to find one available for your school field trip are over! Busrentaltulare.com makes it incredibly easy to find and compare field trip transportation in Tulare, California — fill out one quick form and instantly see vehicles, amenities, and pricing from a large network of bus companies serving Tulare and the surrounding Central Valley. Whether your class is heading to Fresno Chaffee Zoo up Highway 99, exploring the trails at Sequoia National Park along Highway 198, or visiting the Tulare County Museum at Mooney Grove Park just minutes away, there is a bus in the network ready for your group. Call 559-837-1080 or use the online quote tool right now!
School Event Transportation Options From All Different Sorts of Local Bus Companies
View instant online quotes from a large network of independently owned bus companies serving Tulare, California — no account required, no waiting on callbacks, and no settling for whatever one company happens to have left on the calendar! Busrentaltulare.com is a quote-comparison and referral website, not a local bus operator. That means you are never limited to a single fleet. Fill out one quick form with your date, group size, and destination, and you will land on a results page showing different buses, photos, and pricing from transportation companies serving the Tulare area.
From there, you can find and book the bus that fits your class right online. Call 559-837-1080 any time for a free quote, or use the 30-second online tool to get started right now!
Every Bus You Can Book for School Event Transportation
Wherever your Tulare field trip is headed, there is a bus in the network sized to match! Smaller groups heading to the Tulare Public Library (475 M St, Tulare, CA 93274) or the Tulare Historical Museum (444 W Tulare Ave, Tulare, CA 93274) can ride comfortably in a 15- to 35-passenger minibus, compact enough to navigate city streets and pull up cleanly at curbside drop-off zones. Larger classes making the run up Highway 99 to Fresno Chaffee Zoo or east on Highway 198 toward Sequoia can fill a full 56-passenger charter bus with reclining seats, overhead storage for backpacks and lunches, climate control, and spacious undercarriage luggage bays.
Compare vehicle types, photos, and pricing all in one place — and find the right fit for your headcount in seconds!
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 559-837-1080 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Charter Buses to Sequoia National Park for Tulare County Schools
With Busrentaltulare.com, you get access to buses sized for the Sequoia run — and that matters more than it sounds. The National Park Service notes that buses and RVs over 22 feet are prohibited on Moro Rock/Crescent Meadow Road and must use designated oversized vehicle parking at the Wuksachi Lodge area and the Giant Forest Museum parking area (Generals Hwy, Three Rivers, CA 93271). Because Busrentaltulare.com pulls from a network of independent operators, you can compare bus sizes and confirm the right vehicle for the General's Highway before you book — not after you arrive.
The Big Stump Entrance via Highway 180 from Fresno is the preferred approach for oversized vehicles because the Highway 198 route into the Giant Forest is tight, twisting, and full of steep elevation changes. Your charter bus can take the longer-bus-friendly approach instead of forcing a full-size coach onto the most difficult section of Generals Highway. At the Giant Forest Museum, oversized vehicles use the RV spaces in the upper lot across the highway, while the small lot and shuttle stop south of the museum are prohibited for oversized parking — the NPS oversized-vehicle parking instructions spell out the split.
Fourth-grade classes should also apply in advance for the Every Kid Outdoors fee waiver, which covers the NPS entrance fee. Sequoia trips in April and May book out fast across the Central Valley, so the earlier you compare, the better your options!
Easy Group Rides to Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Central Valley Museums
Busrentaltulare.com is the easiest way to compare buses for the field trips Tulare County schools make most often. Fresno Chaffee Zoo (894 W Belmont Ave, Fresno, CA 93728; 559-498-5910) is about 60 miles north on Highway 99, with bus drop-off at the main entrance off Belmont Ave and designated oversized vehicle parking in the main lot — school groups of 15 or more qualify for group rates through the zoo's Education Department. Closer to home, Tulare County Museum at Mooney Grove Park (27000 S Mooney Blvd, Visalia, CA 93277; 559-624-7326) is just 8 miles north, with bus parking available in the main lot off Mooney Blvd. School tours at Tulare County Museum require reservations before the field trip, so your bus can bring the class to Mooney Grove Park for a scheduled program instead of arriving for an unplanned visit.
Compare minibuses and charter buses for both destinations in one place — no account needed, pricing in under 30 seconds!
Tulare School Field Trips to Bakersfield and Southern Valley Destinations
Your class does not have to limit itself to destinations north of Tulare! About 70 miles south on Highway 99, the California Living Museum (CALM) (10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93306; 661-872-2256) combines a zoo and botanical garden with dedicated school group programming and bus parking in the main lot — a great science and nature destination for Tulare County classes. CALM schedules field trips Tuesday through Friday and is closed Mondays; for the 2026–2027 school year, field trips are also blocked October 14–16, March 23–26, and April 6, 8, and 9.
Your bus gets the class there on an open field-trip day, with transportation settled before the school requests a date. The Kern County Museum (3801 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301; 661-437-3330) offers an expansive outdoor living history campus with school group programs and bus parking along Chester Ave. Busrentaltulare.com helps you compare charter buses and minibuses for the full round trip, so your group rides together from Tulare to the front entrance and back — no carpool coordination, no parking scramble at the destination.
Local Tulare Field Trip Destinations Right in the Neighborhood
Let Busrentaltulare.com handle the transportation for field trips that stay close to home, too! The Tulare Historical Museum (444 W Tulare Ave, Tulare, CA 93274; 559-686-2074) is a great K–8 destination for local history, and the Tulare Public Library runs programming for school groups throughout the year. Each October, the Tulare County Fair (215 Martin Luther King Jr Ave, Tulare, CA 93274) draws school groups from across the region for its agriculture and education exhibits.
For nature-focused trips, Pixley National Wildlife Refuge — just 12 miles south of Tulare — gives students a hands-on look at Central Valley wildlife habitat. A 15- to 35-passenger minibus is the right fit for most of these shorter local runs, compact enough for city streets and easy on the budget. Compare your options and get pricing in seconds!
Forget the Carpool Chaos — One Bus Keeps Every Student Together
Rather than chasing down parent volunteers, coordinating a five-car caravan, and hoping everyone finds the right parking lot at the destination, one field trip bus keeps your entire class together from the school parking lot to the front entrance and back. No student gets separated. No chaperone gets lost on Highway 99.
No teacher spends the morning counting heads across three different vehicles. A 56-passenger charter bus gives every student a reclining seat, overhead storage for backpacks and lunch bags, climate control for hot Central Valley days, and undercarriage luggage bays for any equipment your trip requires. ADA-accessible buses are available through the network too — just mention it when you fill out your quote.
Compare your options, confirm your headcount, and check field trip transportation off your list in minutes at 559-837-1080!
Book School Event Transportation in Tulare or Any City Nearby
Ready to get your group moving? Busrentaltulare.com helps you find field trip bus rentals in Tulare and every city across the Central Valley! Whether your school is in Visalia, Hanford, Porterville, Exeter, Lindsay, Farmersville, Lemoore, or Dinuba, the network of bus companies reaches your pickup location. You share your trip details once, compare available buses and pricing side by side, and book right online through a national booking platform — no account needed.
And if you ever want to talk it through, a support team is available at 559-837-1080 every day of the year to help you put together a custom package that fits your school, your date, and your destination. Your next field trip starts here!
How Much Does School Event Transportation in Tulare 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 559-837-1080. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Tulare School Event Transportation Services
Busrentaltulare.com is a quote-comparison and referral website — not a local bus company. You fill out one quick form with your date, group size, pickup location, and destination, and you land on a results page showing available buses and pricing from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Tulare and the Central Valley. Compare vehicles and book right online, no account required.
Call 559-837-1080 any time for a free quote by phone!
Use the 30-second online quote tool on this page. Enter your trip details — pickup city, date, passenger count, and destination — and you will be taken to a national booking platform's results page showing different buses, photos, and pricing from transportation companies serving the area. Review the options side by side, pick the bus that fits your class, and book right online in minutes.
A support team is also available at 559-837-1080 every day of the year!
Yes, and it matters before you book. The National Park Service prohibits buses and RVs over 22 feet on Moro Rock/Crescent Meadow Road inside Sequoia. Oversized vehicles must use designated parking at the Wuksachi Lodge area and the Giant Forest Museum parking area on Generals Highway.
When you request your quote through Busrentaltulare.com, mention your Sequoia destination so the right vehicle size is matched to your trip. Verify current restrictions at nps.gov/seki before your visit.
Book as early as possible — ideally three to six months out for spring field trips, which are the busiest window across the entire Central Valley. April and May Sequoia trips and end-of-year outings in May and June fill the available buses fast. The Tulare County Fair in October also creates demand spikes in the fall.
Waiting until the last minute almost always means fewer vehicle choices and higher pricing. Call 559-837-1080 or use the online quote tool as soon as your trip date is confirmed!
It depends on your headcount and destination. A 15- to 35-passenger minibus works well for smaller groups on shorter local trips — to the Tulare Historical Museum, Mooney Grove Park, or Pixley National Wildlife Refuge. A full 56-passenger charter bus is the right call for a full class heading to Fresno Chaffee Zoo, Sequoia National Park, or CALM in Bakersfield, with reclining seats, climate control, and undercarriage luggage bays for backpacks and equipment. Busrentaltulare.com lets you compare both side by side — enter your passenger count and see what fits!
Yes. ADA-accessible buses with wheelchair lifts, wider aisle space, and accessible restrooms are available through the network of transportation companies serving Tulare. Just mention your accessibility needs when you fill out the online quote form or when you call 559-837-1080, and the results will reflect vehicles that meet your requirements.
Mentioning it early in the process gives you the most options and the most time to confirm the right fit for your group before your field trip date.
Absolutely! Multi-stop itineraries — like a morning at Fresno Chaffee Zoo followed by an afternoon at the Forestiere Underground Gardens (5021 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93722) — are common for Tulare County school groups making the most of a full day on the road. When you fill out the quote form, list all your stops and your estimated timing.
A support team at 559-837-1080 can also help you build a custom package around your itinerary so every leg of the trip is covered from the first school pickup to the last drop-off.
Yes! Busrentaltulare.com helps schools across all of Tulare County find field trip transportation — including Visalia, Porterville, Exeter, Lindsay, Dinuba, Farmersville, Hanford, Lemoore, and communities throughout the Central Valley. The network of bus companies serving the area reaches pickup locations across the region, not just inside Tulare city limits. Enter your school's address as the pickup location in the quote form and compare available buses and pricing for your specific route in seconds!