Costa Mesa School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
Choose the smarter way to arrange school field trip transportation in Costa Mesa, California! Costamesacharterbuscompany.com makes it fast and easy to compare buses and pricing from a large network of independent transportation companies serving Orange County — all in one place, with no account required. Whether your class is heading to the Orange County Museum of Art, making the run up CA-55 to Discovery Cube Orange County, or rolling down the 73 toward the coast, one quick form gets you pricing in seconds. Call 805-702-1137 or use the online quote tool right now!
School Event Transportation From a Network of Independent Bus Companies
With Costamesacharterbuscompany.com, you can instantly compare minibuses, charter buses, and school-style coaches from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Costa Mesa and all of Orange County — without calling five companies or waiting on callbacks. You fill out one quick form, and you land on a results page showing different vehicles, photos, and pricing from companies that actually serve your route. Every group is different.
A kindergarten class heading to Pacific Marine Mammal Center (20612 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651) needs something very different from a high school AP class making the I-405 run to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007). With Costamesacharterbuscompany.com, you find the right fit each time!
See Different Buses, Pictures, and Packages for Your School Event Transportation
Just as no two field trips are the same, no two buses in the network are the same either — and that is exactly the point! Compare compact 15-passenger minibuses for a small enrichment group, roomy 35-passenger minibuses for a mid-sized class, or a full 56-passenger charter bus when the whole grade is coming along. Buses in the network come with high-back reclining seats, climate control, overhead storage for backpacks and lunches, and WiFi on select models.
ADA-accessible vehicles with wheelchair lifts are available through the network too — just mention it when you fill out your quote. Whatever your headcount and wherever your destination, there is a bus sized right for your group!
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 805-702-1137 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Get Your Class to Segerstrom Center Student Matinees Without the Parking Headache
With Costamesacharterbuscompany.com, booking student matinee transportation to Segerstrom Center for the Arts (600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, (714) 556-2787) is the easiest part of your whole field trip plan. Segerstrom's education programs and student matinees fill up fast, and so does street parking along Town Center Drive on performance days. A charter bus drops your students curbside on Town Center Drive, then stages in the Center Tower Parking Structure just off Sunflower Avenue while your class is inside — no scramble for spots, no late arrivals.
Advance group tickets are required for Segerstrom student programs, so lock in your bus at the same time you book your seats. Call 805-702-1137 to compare buses for your performance date!
Keep the Whole Class Together on the Run to Discovery Cube Orange County
Keep the excitement going from the moment everyone boards! Discovery Cube Orange County (2500 N Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705, (714) 542-2823) is one of the most popular STEM field trip destinations in all of Orange County. Per Discovery Cube's own field trip guide, buses pull forward to the ticket booth to check in and unload curbside, then are directed to offsite parking by the on-site attendant — and school group tickets must be pre-booked.
The drive from Costa Mesa is about 5 miles north on CA-55 or Harbor Boulevard, roughly 15 minutes off-peak. A 56-passenger charter bus keeps your entire class on one itinerary, with overhead compartments for every backpack, and climate control for the ride home after a full day of hands-on exhibits. Compare buses and pricing in seconds through Costamesacharterbuscompany.com!
Look No Further for Orange County Museum of Art Field Trip Buses
Look at what your students can experience right here in Costa Mesa! The Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) (3333 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, (714) 780-2130) opened its stunning new 53,000-square-foot building in 2022 and offers free general admission to all visitors, including K–12 students and teachers — making it one of the most budget-friendly field trip options in the county. Group visits are available by appointment.
Charter buses drop off on Avenue of the Arts curbside, then stage in the adjacent surface lots on the Segerstrom campus while your class explores contemporary art inside. Because OCMA is just minutes from most Costa Mesa schools, this is an ideal half-day destination for any grade level. Compare minibuses and charter buses for your OCMA visit through Costamesacharterbuscompany.com in under 30 seconds!
It Has Never Been Easier to Arrange a Disneyland or Knott's Field Trip Bus From Costa Mesa
It takes one form and about 30 seconds to start comparing field trip buses for a Disneyland or Knott's Berry Farm excursion from Costa Mesa. Disneyland Resort (1313 Disneyland Drive, Anaheim, CA 92802) is about 12 miles north via CA-55 and I-5 — buses use the Harbor Boulevard entrance and park in the Toy Story Lot, so confirm current bus parking arrangements with Disneyland group sales before your trip. Knott's Berry Farm (8039 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90620) is roughly 15 miles via CA-55 and CA-91, with a designated bus lot off Beach Boulevard and a dedicated school groups program.
A full-size 56-passenger charter bus with undercarriage luggage bays handles the gear, the backpacks, and the chaperones — all in one vehicle. Compare buses for your date right now!
Your Bowers Museum and Balboa Island Field Trip Buses Are Ready to Compare
Your next cultural or science field trip from Costa Mesa is easier to arrange than you think! The Bowers Museum (2002 N Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706, (714) 567-3600) is just 6 miles from Costa Mesa and offers rich school programs in history, culture, and art — buses drop off on N Main Street at the main entrance, with street and surface lot staging nearby; advance group reservations are required for groups of 15 or more. For a coastal science experience, the Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve (2301 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660, (949) 923-2290) is right next door to Costa Mesa and gives students hands-on ecology education along one of Southern California's last remaining coastal wetlands.
Whether your destination is a museum, a nature preserve, or the ferry at Balboa Island, Costamesacharterbuscompany.com helps you compare the right bus for every stop. Call 805-702-1137 today!
Heading Outside Costa Mesa? You Can Still Compare School Event Transportation Options
We help teachers, PTAs, and school administrators across Costa Mesa and all of Orange County find field trip buses fast. That means you can find transportation starting from Costa Mesa, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Santa Ana, Fountain Valley, and every surrounding community — all through one quick form. Whether your school is inside the Newport-Mesa Unified School District (2985 Bear Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, (714) 424-5000) or a neighboring district, the network of transportation companies serving this part of Southern California is large.
You are never limited to one fleet or one price point. Compare your options, pick the bus that fits your class, and book it — all without leaving your desk!
How Much Does School Event Transportation in Costa Mesa 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 805-702-1137. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Costa Mesa School Event Transportation Services
Costamesacharterbuscompany.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.
Costamesacharterbuscompany.com is an advertising and quote comparison website. You fill out one quick form with your date, group size, and pickup location, and you land on a results page showing different buses, vehicle photos, and pricing from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Costa Mesa and Orange County. No account is required, and a free quote is always available online or by phone at 805-702-1137.
Enter your trip details into the 30-second online quote tool — pickup address, destination, date, and headcount. You will be taken to a national booking platform's results page showing available vehicles and pricing from a network of independent transportation companies serving your route. Review the options, compare the buses side by side, and book the one that fits your class and your budget right online.
No waiting for callbacks to get pricing, no waiting!
Per Discovery Cube's own field trip guide, buses at Discovery Cube Orange County (2500 N Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705) pull forward to the ticket booth to check in and unload students curbside, then are directed to offsite parking by the on-site attendant. School group tickets must be pre-booked through Discovery Cube's field trip program. The drive from Costa Mesa is approximately 5 miles north via CA-55 or Harbor Boulevard.
Disneyland Resort charges $50 per day for buses and other oversized vehicles at the Toy Story Lot, reached via the Harbor Boulevard entrance. School and school bus groups should confirm current rates and any group parking arrangements with Disneyland's group sales department before the trip — see the official Disneyland parking page for current details. Confirm current parking requirements for the destination before the trip.
Yes — OCMA (3333 Avenue of the Arts, Costa Mesa, CA 92626) offers free general admission to all visitors, including K–12 students and their teachers. Group field trip visits are available by appointment. Charter buses drop off curbside on Avenue of the Arts, then stage in the adjacent surface lots on the Segerstrom Center campus.
Contact OCMA at (714) 780-2130 to schedule your group visit before booking transportation.
Book at least four to six weeks in advance for most field trips, and stretch that to two to three months out for popular dates in October–November and March–May, when Orange County field trip season peaks. Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm dates fill even faster. Waiting until the last minute means higher rates and fewer vehicles to choose from — the earlier you compare through Costamesacharterbuscompany.com, the more options you will have!
Yes! ADA-accessible vehicles with wheelchair lifts and wider aisle space are available through the network of transportation companies serving Costa Mesa. Just mention your accessibility needs — including the number of wheelchair users and any other requirements — when you fill out the online quote form or call 805-702-1137.
A support team is available to help you find the right vehicle and build a package around your group's specific needs.