Lancaster School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
Finding group transportation for a Lancaster school field trip has never been easier! Whether your class is heading to the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve during peak bloom season, visiting the Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH), or making the trip out to the Air Force Flight Test Museum at Edwards Air Force Base, Lancastercharterbuscompany.com makes it incredibly easy to find the right bus! Fill out one quick form and compare vehicles and rates from a network of bus companies serving Lancaster in seconds.
Call 661-405-3551 or use the online quote tool today!
One Quick Form for School Event Transportation Pricing From a Network of Bus Companies
Cross one major item off your field trip planning checklist — transportation — without the usual hassle of calling company after company! Lancastercharterbuscompany.com is not a local bus company. It's a quote-comparison and referral website that connects you to a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Lancaster, California and the surrounding Antelope Valley. You fill out one quick form, and you'll instantly see different buses, packages, and prices from the network — all in one place, with no account required.
Whether you need a compact 15-passenger minibus for a small class or a 56-passenger charter bus for a full grade-level trip, the network has options ready for you. Call 661-405-3551 or use the online quote tool to get started!
More Buses, More Options for Your School Event Transportation
For the best field trip experience, the right bus makes all the difference — and through Lancastercharterbuscompany.com, you'll have plenty to choose from! Compare 15- to 35-passenger minibuses, perfect for smaller class groups heading across town to the Prime Desert Woodland Preserve (43201 35th St W, Lancaster, CA 93536), all the way up to full-size 56-passenger charter buses with reclining seats, overhead storage, climate control, onboard restrooms, and undercarriage luggage bays for longer runs down SR-14 to Los Angeles-area destinations. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network too — just mention it when you request your quote!
Whatever your headcount and wherever your class is headed, you can compare bus sizes, amenities, and pricing side by side 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 661-405-3551 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Get Your Class to the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve Without the Parking Scramble
Instead of coordinating a long line of parent carpool drivers to the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve (15101 W Lancaster Rd, Lancaster, CA 93536) during peak bloom season, one charter bus keeps the whole class together from school to the trailhead and back. The reserve's own group-visit page prices bus parking at $50 for small buses (9–24 passengers) and $100 for large buses (25 or more passengers), and group tours of 10 or more must be arranged by email ahead of time. During March and April bloom season the lot fills fast — school groups that arrive together on one bus before 8:30 a.m. on weekdays have a far smoother experience than groups scattered across multiple cars hunting for spaces.
Compare minibuses and charter buses for your bloom-season field trip through Lancastercharterbuscompany.com — and book early, because bus availability across the Antelope Valley tightens significantly in March and April!
Finding Access to Edwards Air Force Base Just Got Easier to Plan Around
Finding a bus for the trip to the Air Force Flight Test Museum at Edwards Air Force Base (405 S Rosamond Blvd, Edwards, CA 93524) is the easy part — Lancastercharterbuscompany.com helps you compare vehicles for the roughly 25-mile run northeast from Lancaster in seconds. Base access is where advance planning pays off: the museum is currently open only to visitors with existing Edwards Air Force Base access, so a school group must first be cleared onto base through Edwards AFB's own tour request process, submitted well ahead of the visit date through the base's Community Engagement office. Once your group's request is approved, your bus enters through the main gate and is escorted to the museum.
STEM curriculum connections in aerospace, physics, and engineering make this one of the most popular field trip destinations in the Antelope Valley. Call 661-405-3551 to lock in your bus while you start the base access request process!
Keep Every Student Together on the Ride to Devil's Punchbowl
Keep every student on the same bus and on the same schedule for a field trip to Devil's Punchbowl Natural Area (28000 Devil's Punchbowl Rd, Pearblossom, CA 93553), about 25 miles south of Lancaster. The paved main lot off Devil's Punchbowl Road accommodates large vehicles, and admission is free — making this one of the most budget-friendly full-day field trip options in the region. The park's trail network and picnic areas are open, though the original Nature Center building was destroyed in the 2020 Bobcat Fire and has not yet been rebuilt; an interim wildlife sanctuary office now serves as the visitor and information point while the county plans a replacement facility.
Contact LA County Parks directly to confirm current ranger-led program availability before booking. Through Lancastercharterbuscompany.com, you can compare 15-passenger minibuses through 56-passenger charter buses for the trip, all in one place and with pricing in under 30 seconds!
With Lancastercharterbuscompany.com, You'll Have No Trouble Getting Your Group to MOAH or LPAC
With Lancastercharterbuscompany.com, you'll find it easy to arrange field trip transportation to two of Lancaster's most popular cultural destinations right in the heart of downtown. The Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) (665 W Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster, CA 93534) offers free admission and docent-led K–12 programming by appointment, while the Lancaster Performing Arts Center (LPAC) (750 W Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster, CA 93534) hosts student matinee performances with curriculum-aligned programming throughout the school year. Both venues share the same downtown block — buses drop off curbside on Lancaster Boulevard, with large vehicle staging available on Cedar Avenue or in the Fern Avenue City Hall parking structure nearby.
One bus, two great destinations, zero parking headaches. Compare your options through Lancastercharterbuscompany.com in seconds!
That's the Whole Idea — One Form, Tons of Options, Zero Runaround
That's exactly what Lancastercharterbuscompany.com was built for: making field trip transportation in Lancaster fast and easy to find, compare, and book. You share your trip details once — your date, your school, your headcount, and where you're headed — and you'll land on a results page showing different buses, photos, and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Lancaster and the Antelope Valley, all through a national booking platform. No account required.
No callbacks to wait on. No calling five companies to get five different answers. Whether you're taking 15 students to the Prime Desert Woodland Preserve or 56 students down SR-14 to the California Science Center in Los Angeles, the right bus is right here.
Call 661-405-3551 or use the online quote tool to get started today!
You Can Find and Book School Event Transportation in Lancaster and Any Nearby City!
Because Lancastercharterbuscompany.com pulls from a large network of transportation providers serving the entire Antelope Valley and greater Los Angeles region, you're never limited to whatever one company happens to have available! Find field trip transportation starting from Lancaster, Palmdale, Quartz Hill, Rosamond, Littlerock, and every nearby community. Whether your school is in the Antelope Valley Union High School District, the Lancaster School District, or the Westside Union School District, the network has buses ready to serve your route.
You can even arrange transportation for longer-distance trips to the California Science Center or Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles. Fill out one form to compare vehicles and pricing across the entire region!
How Much Does School Event Transportation in Lancaster 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 661-405-3551. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Lancaster School Event Transportation Services
Lancastercharterbuscompany.com helps you compare buses rental options; it is not a transportation company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. When you submit the quote form, your trip details go through a booking company so you can review pricing and available vehicles for your date. You compare the options and book through the process shown with your quote.
Lancastercharterbuscompany.com is a quote-comparison and referral website — not a local bus company. You fill out one quick form with your trip details, and you'll instantly see different buses, packages, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Lancaster, California. No account is required, and a free quote is available online or by phone at 661-405-3551 any time.
Transportation is provided by independent operators, and booking is completed through a national booking platform.
Use the online quote tool on this page — it takes about a minute to fill out. Enter your pickup location, destination, date, and group size, and you'll be taken to a results page showing available buses and pricing from the network. From there, you can compare vehicles, view photos, and book the bus that fits your class right online.
If you'd rather talk it through, call 661-405-3551 and a live agent will help you find the right option for your field trip.
For most Lancaster field trips, booking two to four weeks ahead gives you solid selection and competitive pricing. For trips during the Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve's peak bloom season in March and April — one of the busiest field trip periods in the region — book six to eight weeks out. Trips to Edwards Air Force Base require submitting a base access request well in advance through the base's own tour process, so starting the bus search and the access request at the same time is strongly recommended.
Yes. The main parking lot off Lancaster Road at the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve accommodates full-size charter buses, with bus parking priced by the reserve at $50 for small buses (9–24 passengers) and $100 for large buses (25 or more passengers). During peak bloom season in March and April, the lot fills quickly — school groups that arrive by bus before 8:30 a.m. on weekdays have the best experience.
Group visits of 10 or more should be arranged with the reserve by email ahead of time; call the venue directly at (661) 724-1180 to confirm current access and seasonal group procedures before your visit.
Only for groups with approved base access. The Air Force Flight Test Museum is currently open to visitors with existing Edwards Air Force Base access and closed to the general public, though a new Flight Test Museum open to everyone is anticipated to open in 2026. Until then, a school group must submit a tour request through Edwards AFB's Community Engagement office well ahead of the planned visit date.
Once approved, your bus enters through the main gate and is escorted to the museum area. Confirm current access procedures directly with Edwards AFB before your visit, as requirements can change.
It depends on your headcount. A 15- to 35-passenger minibus is a great fit for a single classroom or small group heading to a local destination like MOAH or the Prime Desert Woodland Preserve. A 56-passenger charter bus handles a full grade level and comes with reclining seats, overhead storage, climate control, onboard restrooms, and undercarriage luggage bays — ideal for longer runs down SR-14 to Los Angeles-area destinations.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network; just mention it when you request your quote.
Plan for 90 minutes to two hours from Lancaster to destinations like the California Science Center (700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037) or the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007) during off-peak hours. SR-14 southbound during the morning commute (6–9 a.m.) can add 45 to 90 minutes to that estimate. Scheduling your departure before 7 a.m. or after 9 a.m. and building a 30-minute buffer into your itinerary is strongly recommended for school-day trips.
Absolutely. The Prime Desert Woodland Preserve offers acres of native Mojave Desert ecosystem with free admission and interpretive trails — a great environmental science option with easy bus access. The Lancaster Museum of Art and History provides free docent-led K–12 programming by appointment.
The Lancaster Performing Arts Center runs student matinee performances throughout the school year. All three are within minutes of Lancaster schools and easy to reach on a single bus.