Simi Valley School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
Coordinating a class trip from Simi Valley is already a full-time job — the bus shouldn't be the hard part. Simivalleycharterbusrentals.com lets you fill out one quick form and instantly compare vehicles, amenities, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Simi Valley and all of Ventura County. Whether your class is heading up Presidential Drive to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, crossing into Los Angeles for the California Science Center, or making the short run west to the America's Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College, you'll have pricing in under 30 seconds — no account, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing. Call 605-401-0125 or use the online quote tool right now!
School Event Transportation Options From All Different Sorts of Local Bus Companies
Simivalleycharterbusrentals.com is not a bus company. It's a quote-comparison and referral website — which means you're never limited to whatever one local fleet happens to have available on your field trip date. Fill out one form, and the platform pulls options from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Simi Valley, Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, and the greater Ventura County area.
You get to compare bus types, photos, amenities, and pricing side by side, all in one place, all in under a minute. A live support team is available every day of the year at 605-401-0125 if you'd rather talk through the options — they can help you match the right vehicle to your student count, your itinerary, and your school's budget. Whatever your field trip looks like, the right bus is in the network.
Find the Bus That Works for Your School Event Transportation
Twenty-two kindergartners heading to Strathearn Historical Park need something very different from fifty high schoolers boarding a charter for a full-day Los Angeles museum run. That's exactly why the network covers every size. 15–35 passenger minibuses are compact enough to handle the tight turn onto Presidential Drive and nimble enough for downtown Ventura drop-offs — with overhead compartments, climate control, and enough room that every student has a seat and a place for their backpack. 56-passenger charter buses add reclining seats, undercarriage luggage bays, onboard restrooms, and WiFi for the longer runs down US-101 or across the San Fernando Valley.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — just mention it when you request your quote at 605-401-0125!
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 605-401-0125 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Charter Buses for Ronald Reagan Presidential Library Field Trips
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum (40 Presidential Dr, Simi Valley, CA 93065) is one of the most-visited presidential libraries in the country and a natural first field trip choice for Simi Valley schools — it's right here in town. That said, Presidential Drive is a steep, winding two-lane road that climbs into the hills above the 118, and larger motorcoaches navigate it carefully. Drop-off is at the main entrance circle, with designated bus and motorcoach parking available on-site in the overflow lot.
Group visits require advance reservations for groups of over 25 — the group visits page has current rates and booking details. Parking at the Reagan Library is free and first-come, first-served, with a limited number of bus stalls; when the visitor lot fills, buses can use Presidential Drive and the complimentary shuttle runs along the drive to the entrance. Large backpacks and large bags are not allowed inside, so your bus gives the class a secure place to leave them before entering.
A 15–35 passenger minibus handles the ascent cleanly and keeps your group together from the Simi Valley school parking lot to the museum entrance. Call 605-401-0125 to compare vehicles for your date!
Buses for California Science Center and Exposition Park Trips
The California Science Center (700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037) draws Simi Valley school groups year after year — general admission is free, the Space Shuttle Endeavour is currently off display, and the IMAX theater adds an easy upgrade for older students. Here's the catch: the drive from Simi Valley runs roughly 40 miles southeast, and SR-118 eastbound toward the San Fernando Valley backs up hard between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. A group of 45 students splitting into parent cars on a Tuesday morning is a coordination nightmare on that stretch.
A single 56-passenger charter bus leaves together, arrives together, and parks in the Exposition Park bus staging area off Figueroa Street — while the chaperones focus on the kids instead of the carpool spreadsheet. Groups of 15 or more must reserve before visiting, and the Science Center asks for the final headcount seven days before the trip; group or bus parking is available through the reservation process. Compare charter buses for your date in under 30 seconds using the online quote tool!
Field Trip Buses to America's Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College
Ten miles west on SR-118, America's Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College (7075 Campus Rd, Moorpark, CA 93021) is one of the most unique field trip destinations in Ventura County — a fully accredited zoological facility where college students train the animals and lead the tours. Group visits require advance reservations through the zoo office at (805) 378-1441. Weekday field trips start at 10:30 a.m., with arrival requested at 10:00 a.m.; the zoo's bus circle sits directly in front of the entrance for loading and unloading, while the bus waits elsewhere and returns to reload your class.
Because the campus sits off a surface road rather than a freeway exit, a 15–25 passenger minibus is the right call for most elementary and middle school groups — easy to park on campus, easy to load and unload, and short enough that the SR-118 westbound run takes under 20 minutes from central Simi Valley even with light traffic. Simivalleycharterbusrentals.com makes it easy to compare minibuses and pricing from the network for your school's trip date!
Buses for Getty Center and Los Angeles Museum Field Trips
Art and history field trips to the Getty Center (1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90049) require a bit more planning than most — the museum sits on a hilltop above the 405, and all visitors, including school groups, ride the tram from the base arrival plaza to the museum buildings. Bus drop-off is at the tram station base, and group visits must be reserved in advance through the Getty group visits page. For groups larger than 15, the reservation can reserve parking for a vehicle seating more than 15 or arrange passenger drop-off without parking; the arrival plaza at the top of the hill is the named meeting point after the tram ride.
From Simi Valley, the drive runs approximately 35 miles via SR-118 east to US-101 south, then south on I-405 — a route that hits the Sepulveda Pass and the 405/101 interchange, two of the most congested stretches in the entire Los Angeles metro. Build in at least 30 extra minutes for a morning departure. One charter bus handles the drive, the drop-off, and the pickup — compare options at 605-401-0125!
Charter Buses to the Natural History Museum and Kidspace
Two more field trip favorites within reach of Simi Valley schools: the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007), right beside the Science Center in Exposition Park, and Kidspace Children's Museum (480 N Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103) in Pasadena, about 45 miles east via SR-118 and I-210. Kidspace requires group reservations in advance, with bus drop-off on Arroyo Boulevard outside the main entrance. Kidspace requires at least one adult age 18 or over for every five children, and group rates are not available to walk-up guests — your bus keeps the class together while the reservation handles admission.
The Natural History Museum handles charter bus staging in the Exposition Park lot — same approach as the Science Center, off Figueroa Street. At NHM, the bus enters Exposition Park from Figueroa Street, unloads at South Lawn along Exposition Park Drive, then parks in the Yellow or Pink Lots; pickup returns to the same Exposition Park Drive location. Both destinations are full-day trips from Simi Valley, which makes an onboard restroom and undercarriage storage for lunches and gear a real asset on a 56-passenger motorcoach.
Use the 30-second quote tool to compare charter buses for either destination!
Ventura County Museum and Santa Paula Field Trip Buses
Not every field trip needs to cross into Los Angeles County. The Ventura County Museum (100 E Main St, Ventura, CA 93001) is about 30 miles west on US-101 — a straightforward run with minimal traffic outside of the Camarillo stretch during afternoon commute hours — and offers group tours that connect directly to California history curriculum. The Museum of Ventura County Agriculture Museum (926 Railroad Ave, Santa Paula, CA 93060) adds a hands-on agricultural science angle for elementary groups, about 20 miles west via SR-118 and SR-126.
Bus parking in downtown Ventura uses street staging and nearby surface lots; downtown Santa Paula has straightforward bus access off Railroad Avenue. A 15–25 passenger minibus fits either destination perfectly and keeps costs lower than a full-size coach for smaller class groups. Call 605-401-0125 to compare options for your date!
You Can Find and Book School Event Transportation in Simi Valley and Any Nearby City!
Simivalleycharterbusrentals.com helps you find field trip buses in Simi Valley and every city nearby. Need a Moorpark charter bus for a trip to the Teaching Zoo, or a Thousand Oaks bus rental for students heading into Los Angeles? It's all here.
The network covers Simi Valley, Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, Camarillo, Oxnard, Ventura, Santa Paula, and communities throughout Ventura County — so no matter where your school is located or where your field trip is headed, you can compare vehicles and rates from independent operators serving the entire region. Fill out one form once, and the results page shows you what's available across the network. You're never stuck calling five companies on five separate afternoons just to get a price.
How Much Does School Event Transportation in Simi Valley 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 605-401-0125. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Simi Valley School Event Transportation Services
Simivalleycharterbusrentals.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.
Simivalleycharterbusrentals.com is a quote-comparison and referral website — not a bus company. You fill out one quick form with your school's pickup address, your destination, your date, and your student count. The platform returns vehicles, photos, amenities, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Simi Valley and Ventura County.
No account required, and a live team is available every day at 605-401-0125 if you'd rather talk through the options.
Fill out the online quote form — it takes under a minute. Once submitted, you're taken to a results page on a national booking platform showing available buses and pricing from independent operators serving your route. Review the vehicles and packages side by side, pick the one that fits your group, and book directly online.
If you need a custom itinerary with multiple stops or a specific ADA-accessible vehicle, call 605-401-0125 and a live agent will put a package together for you.
The Reagan Library has designated bus and motorcoach parking in the on-site overflow lot at 40 Presidential Dr, Simi Valley, CA 93065. Drop-off is at the main entrance circle. Presidential Drive is a steep, winding two-lane road — your driver will navigate it carefully.
Group visits for over 25 require advance reservations; check the Reagan Library group visits page for current rates and booking requirements before your trip date.
Plan on 50 to 75 minutes from central Simi Valley to Exposition Park, depending on departure time. SR-118 eastbound toward the San Fernando Valley runs slow between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m., and the US-101 south and I-110 north connections add time on a busy school-day morning. A 7:00 a.m. departure for a 9:30 a.m. arrival is a reasonable target for most SVUSD school groups.
Build in the buffer — the Science Center's group check-in runs on a schedule.
Yes — ADA-accessible vehicles with wheelchair lifts and wider aisle configurations are available through the network. When you fill out your quote form or call 605-401-0125, mention the accessibility requirement along with your student count and destination. The platform will surface vehicles that meet those specs from a network of independent operators serving Simi Valley and Ventura County.
Confirming early gives you the most options, especially for peak field trip dates in spring.
Book at least six to eight weeks before your field trip date for most destinations. Spring field trip season — March through May — is the busiest stretch across Ventura County and the San Fernando Valley, and SVUSD prom season in April and May adds pressure on the same pool of vehicles. For Reagan Library trips and popular Los Angeles museum days, locking in your bus by January or February for a spring date is the safest move.
Waiting until two weeks out often means fewer vehicle options and higher rates.
Absolutely. Multi-stop pickup routes — say, Hillside Middle School on Cochran Street, then a second pickup at Valley View Elementary before heading west on SR-118 to Moorpark — are a standard setup through the network. Add roughly 10 minutes per stop to your departure window so the bus can pull in, load, and pull back out without cutting into your arrival time at the destination.
List your stops in order when you fill out the quote form, or walk through the route with an agent at 605-401-0125.