Lodi School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
Forget the carpool chaos. Busrentallodi.com makes finding field trip transportation in Lodi, California fast, easy, and completely stress-free! Fill out one quick form and instantly compare vehicles and rates from a large network of independently owned bus companies serving Lodi and the surrounding San Joaquin Valley. Whether your class is heading to Micke Grove Regional Park & Zoo right here in Lodi, making the 35-mile run up Hwy 99 to the California State Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento, or traveling southeast on Hwy 4 to Columbia State Historic Park for a Gold Rush history experience, Busrentallodi.com puts the right bus in front of you in seconds.
Call 209-210-3155 or use the 30-second online quote tool to get started today!
Share Your Trip Details Once and Compare School Event Transportation Options Side by Side
Don't limit your class to whatever one company happens to have parked in its lot! Busrentallodi.com is an advertising and quote-comparison website — not a local bus company — which means you're comparing vehicles, amenities, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Lodi, CA, all in one place. You fill out one form, you see many options, and you pick the bus that fits your headcount and your itinerary. No account required.
No waiting on callbacks. A free quote is always available online or by phone at 209-210-3155. Whether you need a compact 15-passenger minibus for a small group or a 56-passenger charter bus for a full grade level, the network has the right vehicle for your Lodi field trip — and you can compare it all in seconds!
Compare Buses, Packages, and Prices for School Event Transportation All in One Place!
It just got easier to match the right bus to your group! Through a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Lodi and San Joaquin County, you can compare 15- to 35-passenger minibuses for smaller classroom groups, 56-passenger charter buses with undercarriage luggage bays for full-grade field trips with gear, and sprinter vans for chaperone teams or smaller enrichment groups. Buses in the network come with amenities like climate control, overhead storage for backpacks and lunch bags, high-back reclining seats, and optional WiFi — so every student arrives comfortable and ready to learn.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network too; just mention it when you request your quote! Compare pictures, packages, and pricing in one place and find exactly what your Lodi field trip needs!
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 209-210-3155 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Buses to Micke Grove Zoo and Sacramento's Top Museums
Start your field trip planning right here in Lodi! Micke Grove Regional Park & Zoo (11793 N Micke Grove Rd, Lodi, CA 95240) is one of the most popular destinations for San Joaquin County school groups — and it's right in your backyard. For a bus arriving from Hwy 99, take the Armstrong Road exit, turn onto Micke Grove Road, and use the park gate; vehicles over 22 feet have a $12 parking rate.
Your bus gets a straightforward park-gate arrival instead of circling Lodi surface streets, and Micke Grove Regional Park's directions and parking details put the approach and current rate in one place. For Sacramento-area trips, the California State Railroad Museum (125 I St, Sacramento, CA 95814) and the Crocker Art Museum (216 O St, Sacramento, CA 95814) are both about 35 miles north via Hwy 99 or I-5. A charter bus keeps your whole class together on that corridor, where morning commute traffic can push the drive past an hour.
Old Sacramento bus logistics are simple: the museum directs school buses to the free marked bus spaces behind the museum, with signs from I Street to the gated lot for passenger drop-off. Your bus unloads close to the museum and stays out of the metered street-parking scramble; the California State Railroad Museum bus-parking instructions show the exact lot route. Compare available minibuses and full-size coaches through Busrentallodi.com to find the right fit for your group size and budget!
One Bus to Columbia State Historic Park and Calaveras Big Trees
One of the most beloved California history field trips for Lodi students is the run southeast to Columbia State Historic Park (22708 Broadway, Columbia, CA 95310), about 70 miles from Lodi via Hwy 12 and Hwy 4. Columbia has a designated bus and RV parking lot off Parrots Ferry Road — one of the few Gold Country parks with confirmed bus-specific parking — so arrival is straightforward when you coordinate your timing in advance. Your school bus gets free parking at Columbia, because school groups pay no admission or parking; Columbia State Historic Park's official brochure covers the school-group arrival details.
For science and nature field trips, Calaveras Big Trees State Park (1 Big Trees Park Rd, Arnold, CA 95223) is about 60 miles out on Hwy 4. Calaveras Big Trees makes the school-bus timing especially clear: self-guided K-12 field trips require reservations 30 days ahead, run Monday through Friday after 11 a.m., and can receive free bus parking plus up to five free chaperone vehicles. Your bus arrives with the reservation window already handled, and the Calaveras Big Trees school field-trip page spells out the 30-day rule and free bus parking.
Both destinations peak in spring, so book your Lodi field trip bus 4 to 6 weeks out for April and May dates!
Planning a Capitol or Science Museum Trip From Lodi?
Planning a civics field trip to the California State Capitol Museum (1315 10th St, Sacramento, CA 95814)? Admission is free, and buses drop off along 10th or 11th Street with designated Capitol Area loading zones along L Street nearby. For STEM-focused groups, Discovery Cube Sacramento (2700 Gateway Oaks Dr, Sacramento, CA 95833) offers hands-on interactive science exhibits perfect for K–12 curriculum.
Group reservations are required at both venues, so coordinate your headcount early. Busrentallodi.com makes it easy to compare 15-passenger minibuses through 56-passenger charter buses for your Sacramento run — enter your date, group size, and pickup location to see instant pricing from a network of bus companies serving Lodi in seconds!
We Make It Easy to Compare Buses for Every Grade Level and Group Size
We know that a kindergarten field trip to Stockton Children's Museum (402 W Weber Ave, Stockton, CA 95203) looks nothing like a high school history trip to Haggin Museum (1201 N Pershing Ave, Stockton, CA 95203) — and neither one looks like a full-grade excursion to the Sacramento Zoo. That's exactly why Busrentallodi.com pulls from a large network of bus companies instead of a single fleet. You can compare a 15-passenger minibus for a small enrichment group against a 56-passenger motorcoach for a full grade-level trip, side by side, with photos and pricing.
Whatever your school, your grade, and your destination, there's a bus in the network sized for your group. Compare options in seconds at 209-210-3155 or using the online quote tool!
Busrentallodi.com is Ready to Help Every Lodi School and Group Find the Right Bus!
Busrentallodi.com is ready to make your next Lodi field trip the easiest one you've ever planned! From the first form to the final booking, everything happens in minutes — no account, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing, no juggling five different company quotes. You share your trip details once, compare your options from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Lodi and the San Joaquin Valley, and choose the bus that works for your group.
Whether you're a teacher at Tokay High School planning a spring history trip, a coordinator at Lawrence Elementary organizing a zoo visit, or a group leader putting together a multi-stop enrichment day, Busrentallodi.com has a bus for you. Call 209-210-3155 right now or use the online quote tool to get started — your Lodi field trip transportation is just one form away!
Heading Outside Lodi? You Can Still Compare School Event Transportation Options
It's easier than ever to find group transportation no matter where your school or group is located in the San Joaquin Valley! Busrentallodi.com helps you find field trip buses serving Lodi and every nearby city, so you're never stuck searching city by city. Need transportation from Stockton, just 15 miles south? Or from Woodbridge, Acampo, or Galt?
The network covers the entire region, and one quick form pulls options from transportation companies serving all of it. You can compare vehicles, pricing, and packages across the area without making a single phone call — and a live support team is always available at 209-210-3155 to help you put together a custom package that fits your school's schedule, headcount, and destination!
How Much Does School Event Transportation in Lodi 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 209-210-3155. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Lodi School Event Transportation Services
Busrentallodi.com is an advertising and quote-comparison website that lets you fill out one quick form and compare field trip buses from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Lodi, CA. You see vehicles, photos, and pricing in seconds — no account required. A free quote is always available online or by phone at 209-210-3155.
Transportation is provided by independent operators, and booking is completed through a national booking platform.
Enter your pickup location, destination, date, and group size into the online quote tool. In under a minute, you'll land on a results page showing available buses and pricing from transportation companies serving the Lodi area through a national booking platform. Review your options side by side, pick the vehicle that fits your group and budget, and book right online — all without creating an account or waiting on a callback.
Or call 209-210-3155 for a free quote any time!
Columbia State Historic Park has a designated bus and RV parking lot off Parrots Ferry Road in Columbia, CA — one of the few Gold Country destinations with confirmed bus-specific parking. The drive from Lodi is approximately 70 miles southeast via Hwy 12 and Hwy 4. Columbia is one of the most popular California history destinations for San Joaquin County schools, so spring dates fill quickly.
Book your bus 4 to 6 weeks in advance for April and May trips.
Yes! ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network of transportation companies serving Lodi. When you submit your quote request, simply mention that you need an accessible vehicle — a wheelchair lift, wider aisles, or other accommodations — and the results will reflect what's available for your date and group size.
You can also call 209-210-3155 and a live agent will help you find the right accessible bus for your field trip.
For most Lodi field trips, booking 2 to 4 weeks in advance gives you a solid selection of vehicles and competitive pricing. For spring trips — especially April and May runs to Columbia State Historic Park, Calaveras Big Trees, or Sacramento-area museums — book 4 to 6 weeks out. Spring is peak field trip season in San Joaquin County, and buses fill fast across the region.
The earlier you compare and book, the more options you'll have!
It depends on your headcount. A 15- to 35-passenger minibus works well for smaller classroom groups or enrichment trips. A 56-passenger charter bus with undercarriage luggage bays is a great fit for full grade-level field trips where students are carrying backpacks, lunch bags, or project materials. Busrentallodi.com lets you compare both side by side with photos and pricing — so you match the bus to your actual group size instead of guessing.
Enter your details online or call 209-210-3155 to compare options!
Absolutely! Sacramento is one of the most popular field trip corridors for Lodi schools — the California State Railroad Museum, Discovery Cube Sacramento, the Crocker Art Museum, and the State Capitol are all about 35 miles north via Hwy 99 or I-5. Busrentallodi.com connects you to a network of transportation companies serving that entire route. Enter your Lodi pickup address and Sacramento destination to compare available buses and pricing in seconds.
Morning commute traffic on Hwy 99 can push the drive past an hour, so build in buffer time when planning your itinerary!
Yes! Busrentallodi.com helps you find field trip transportation from Lodi and every nearby city across San Joaquin County and the broader San Joaquin Valley — including Stockton, Woodbridge, Acampo, Galt, Manteca, and beyond. The network of independently owned transportation companies serving the area covers the whole region. Fill out one form with your pickup address and destination, and you'll see available options no matter where in the area your school or group is located.
Call 209-210-3155 any time for help!