Top-Rated School & Field Trip Bus Rentals in Long Beach
Coordinating a field trip to the Aquarium of the Pacific, a team bus for an away game in the South Bay, or a prom shuttle for 40 kids in formalwear means one phone call when you book through Party Bus Long Beach. We give schools, PTAs, booster clubs, and athletic directors access to our full network of minibuses and charter buses — sized right for the group, priced all-in, and confirmed in under 30 seconds. Skip the carpool scramble and the liability headaches of parents driving their own cars.
Call 562-664-0520 to get a quote in minutes.
Providing School Transportation Since 2011
Since 2011, Party Bus Long Beach has coordinated hundreds of school trips across Los Angeles County and Orange County — field trips to coastal museums, team travel up the 405 to away tournaments, band competitions at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, and senior prom shuttles through downtown Long Beach. We know where the bus unloads at Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, which approach road fills up on Aquarium of the Pacific field trip days, and how much lead time the Aquarium's group reservations team needs. That local knowledge is what separates a smooth school trip from a chaotic curbside scramble.
Our reservation team is available 24/7/365, so whether you are finalizing a spring field trip in February or booking a last-minute away-game run on a Tuesday evening, someone is always on the line to build your itinerary. Call 562-664-0520 to get started.
Bus Options Perfect for Any School Transportation Need in Long Beach, California
A single classroom of 28 students needs a different vehicle than a full-grade field trip of 180. That is why our network includes 15- to 35-passenger minibuses, 40- to 56-passenger full-size charter buses, and Sprinter vans for smaller club or coaching staff runs. Minibuses offer powerful A/C and plush reclining seats — a real upgrade from a yellow school bus on a 90-degree Long Beach afternoon.
Full-size charter buses add undercarriage luggage bays for instruments, athletic gear, and science-fair displays, plus onboard restrooms so a drive up the 710 to a competition in the San Gabriel Valley doesn't mean an unscheduled pit stop. ADA-accessible vehicles are available — just let us know when you book. We will match the vehicle to your headcount so no school is paying for empty seats.
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School Transportation Services Available in Long Beach, California and the Following Cities
Our school transportation service is available from any location across California — Long Beach schools are our most frequent clients, but we coordinate pickups throughout Los Angeles County and Orange County. Whether your school is in Lakewood, Torrance, Compton, Downey, or Garden Grove, our network reaches you. We make trips north to museums and science centers in Exposition Park, east to competition venues in the Inland Empire, and south to the Discovery Cube Orange County in Santa Ana.
We also handle longer overnight runs for Model UN conferences, debate invitationals, and athletic travel to Northern California. Tell us your school's address and your destination and we will build the right itinerary. Call 562-664-0520 to discuss your group's needs.
Field Trip Transportation to Museums, Science Centers, Zoos & Aquariums in Long Beach
Long Beach schools have some of the best field trip destinations in Southern California sitting right in their backyard — and getting the entire group there without a carpool circus is exactly what a charter bus is built for. The Aquarium of the Pacific (100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802) sees thousands of school groups annually. On busy spring field trip days, Shoreline Drive backs up well before the aquarium's parking structure opens, and school buses use a designated group drop-off on Aquarium Way that keeps students well clear of general parking traffic.
The Cabrillo Marine Aquarium (3720 Stephen M. White Dr, San Pedro, CA 90731) is another Lower LA school staple, and its parking lot is compact enough that one charter bus is a far simpler arrival than a five-minivan convoy. For trips to the California Science Center (700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037) or the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park, the 110 freeway approach and Rose Garden parking area fill early on weekday mornings — one bus means one parking transaction instead of a dozen. Call 562-664-0520 to plan your field trip transportation.
Campus Tour Transportation for Colleges and Universities Near Long Beach
High school juniors and seniors touring college campuses across Southern California should not have to split into five separate cars and hope everyone shows up at the same time. A Long Beach charter bus rental keeps your entire cohort together — one pickup, one route, one arrival at each campus gate. Cal State Long Beach (1250 Bellflower Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90840) is a five-minute ride from most Long Beach high schools, but its visitor parking fills by mid-morning on open-house days.
For multi-campus day trips hitting UC Irvine, Cal Poly Pomona, and Chapman University in a single run, a 35-passenger minibus handles the whole itinerary without anyone getting lost on the 57 freeway. USC and UCLA open-house weekends draw thousands of visitors, and Westwood and the University Park campus both have notoriously limited day-of parking — arriving by charter bus means your students walk straight into the campus information session instead of circling a structure for 30 minutes. Call 562-664-0520 to coordinate your school's college tour travel.
Sports Team & Away Game Transportation for Long Beach Schools
Away game travel is one of the most common reasons Long Beach schools call us — and one of the most logistically tangled without a dedicated bus. The CIF Southern Section draws teams to venues spread across a 50-mile radius: wrestling at Cerritos High, basketball at Mater Dei in Santa Ana, baseball playoffs at Blair Field or Dedeaux Field in Los Angeles, and soccer semifinals at venues across the San Gabriel Valley. Relying on parent carpools means staggered arrivals, kids in different cars than their coaches, and no way to keep the team focused before tip-off.
A charter bus solves the whole problem — the team loads together, the coaches can go over game tape on the ride, and the undercarriage bays hold gear bags, helmets, and equipment without jamming the aisle. Post-game, everyone is back on the same bus for the return, no matter what time the final whistle blows. Call 562-664-0520 to handle your school's athletic travel.
Band, Choir, Academic Competition & Club Trip Transportation in Long Beach
A marching band doesn't travel light, and neither does a Science Olympiad team hauling three semesters of builds. Full-size charter buses in our network have undercarriage bays that swallow instrument cases, color guard equipment, and project boards without a single item riding in a student's lap. Long Beach area schools compete at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts (18000 Studebaker Rd, Cerritos, CA 90703) for choral festivals and at Veterans Stadium for band review competitions throughout the fall.
Academic Competition Federation tournaments at Cal State LA and Academic Decathlon regionals at various Los Angeles Unified campuses are another common destination — and tournament check-in windows are tight enough that a delayed carpool caravan can cost your team a round. One bus, one departure time, one arrival. For club trips to Model UN conferences at USC or debate invitationals across the county, our Sprinter vans and minibuses handle smaller groups efficiently.
Call 562-664-0520 to plan your next competition trip.
Graduation, Prom & End-of-Year Event Transportation in Long Beach
Prom season in the Long Beach Unified School District runs from late April through mid-May, and demand for party buses peaks hard during that three-week window. Long Beach Poly, Wilson, Millikan, and Jordan high schools all schedule prom within a few weeks of each other, which means available vehicles fill fast. Book your prom transportation by January — waiting until March means paying a premium or finding the right-size bus is already gone.
A 25- to 35-passenger party bus with LED lighting, a premium sound system, and a built-in bar setup is the standard prom vehicle for most groups, handling the pre-prom photo stop at Shoreline Village and the drop-off at the Long Beach Marriott or the Aquarium of the Pacific event space in one smooth loop. For graduation ceremonies at Pyramid on the Beach (the Walter Pyramid at Cal State Long Beach hosts many LBUSD graduation ceremonies) or at the Long Beach Convention Center (300 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802), a charter bus keeps families together across the congested Ocean Boulevard approach instead of hunting for parking in the Shoreline Village structure. Call 562-664-0520 to secure your date.
How Much Does School Transportation in Long Beach Cost?
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
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| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $170 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $187 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $312+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $113 – $246+ | $147 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $158 – $327+ | $162 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| Rates vary by trip length, travel dates, passenger count, amenities, and availability. Use our online quote form or call 562-664-0520 for exact pricing. | |||
Client Reviews of Our School Transportation in Long Beach
I help coordinate our middle-school trips and we did a science museum day with thirty kids. They all fit comfortably, the ride was calm, and the pickup was on time both ways. When you're managing that many students, on time and orderly is everything. It made my job a lot easier.
Diane L.
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Eddie
Took the high-school robotics team to a regional competition in Long Beach, big group plus all our gear. There was room for everything and we actually used the ride to go over our plans before we got there. The kids arrived focused instead of frazzled. It worked out really well for us.
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Gabriela T.
Class field trip to the aquarium, twenty-eight students plus chaperones. Everyone stayed together the whole day and we kept to the schedule, which with that many kids is no small thing. The ride was calm and the count was easy. A smooth day all around for the group.
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Shawn P.
Drama club went to a downtown theater and back. The ride almost felt like part of the trip for the kids, and there was plenty of room for everyone and their stuff. We stayed together coming and going. For a group outing like that, it was just easy. The students had a good time.
Frequently Asked Questions About our Long Beach School Transportation Services
How far in advance should a school book transportation for a field trip in Long Beach?
For most field trips, booking two to four weeks ahead secures the right vehicle and gives our team time to confirm the drop-off zone with the venue. Spring is the busiest period — April and May field trip demand across Long Beach Unified and surrounding districts is heavy. For Aquarium of the Pacific trips timed to a school's science curriculum, book as early as October or November for spring dates.
The earlier you call, the more vehicle options are available at the best rate.
Can a charter bus drop off directly at the Aquarium of the Pacific?
Yes. The Aquarium of the Pacific has a designated school group drop-off area on Aquarium Way that keeps buses separate from general parking traffic on Shoreline Drive. Your group unloads steps from the main entrance, and the bus can wait nearby while your students are inside.
We confirm the current access protocol with the venue when you book, since group arrival procedures are updated seasonally — and we recommend checking the Aquarium's group visit page to align your reservation timing.
What vehicle size is right for a class field trip of 30 students plus chaperones?
A 35-passenger minibus handles a class of 30 students and two to four chaperones comfortably, with overhead storage for backpacks and lunch bags. If your group runs closer to 40 with staff, a 40-passenger charter bus gives everyone room without paying for a 56-seat coach. When you call 562-664-0520, give us your confirmed headcount and we will match you to the right vehicle in our network — you never pay for empty seats.
Do you have ADA-accessible buses for students with mobility needs?
Yes. ADA-accessible vehicles with wheelchair ramps, wide aisles, and securement positions are available in our network. Let us know your group's accessibility requirements when you book and we will confirm the right vehicle is assigned to your trip.
Give us as much lead time as possible — accessibility vehicles book quickly during peak school travel seasons in the spring.
Can we book transportation for an overnight academic competition or multi-day athletic trip?
Absolutely. Multi-day bookings for debate tournaments, Model UN conferences, CIF playoff runs, or athletic travel to Northern California are part of our regular school trip coordination. We build the full itinerary with you — departure, hotel stops, competition venue drop-offs, and the return run — so your coaches and chaperones are focused on your students, not on logistics.
Call 562-664-0520 to walk through the details for your specific trip.
When do prom party bus rates in Long Beach peak, and how much does it cost?
Prom party bus rates in Long Beach spike from late April through mid-May, when Long Beach Unified schools and surrounding districts all schedule prom within the same three-week window. A 25- to 35-passenger party bus for a 5- to 6-hour prom run typically costs $1,500 to $2,200 all-inclusive when booked by January — the same booking in late March or April, if a vehicle is even available, runs $2,500 to $3,200 or more. Book early and lock in the rate.
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