Lafayette School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
Charterbuslafayette.com is the fastest way to find and book field trip transportation in Lafayette, Louisiana! Fill out one quick form and compare vehicles, photos, and online rates from a large network of independent bus companies serving Lafayette and the surrounding Acadiana region, all in one place. Whether you're shuttling students to the Children's Museum of Acadiana, the Lafayette Science Museum, or a nature walk at Vermilionville, there's a bus in the network that fits your group.
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Browse a large selection of bus types from a network of independent transportation companies serving Lafayette, Louisiana, so you can find bus options for your travel date. Charterbuslafayette.com is not a bus company. Because we don't own or operate any vehicles, you get TONS of different bus types, TONS of different packages, and TONS of options to fit the field trip YOU have planned. From compact 15-passenger minibuses for small classroom groups to full-size 56-passenger charter buses for large multi-class excursions, the right vehicle for your Lafayette field trip is already in the network.
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With one search, you can instantly compare minibuses, charter buses, and sprinter vans from a large network of bus companies serving Lafayette and the surrounding Acadiana area. Need WiFi so chaperones can stay connected? Overhead storage for backpacks and gear?
An onboard restroom for longer rides? Every one of those features is available through the network, you just pick the bus that fits your class, your headcount, and your itinerary. ADA-accessible charter bus rentals are available too, so no student gets left behind.
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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
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Sprinter Limo
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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 337-557-1720 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Charter Buses for Lafayette Elementary School Field Trips to the Children's Museum of Acadiana
Charterbuslafayette.com is here to make elementary school field trips in Lafayette effortless for teachers and chaperones alike. The Children's Museum of Acadiana (201 E. Congress St., Lafayette, LA 70501) is one of the most popular field trip destinations in the region, and for good reason, interactive exhibits bring learning to life for young students. A school field trip bus rental drops your class directly at the museum entrance on Congress Street, so no one is hiking across a parking lot or navigating busy downtown Lafayette traffic on foot.
Buses drop off students at the pedestrian entrance on Polk Street and pick them up at the Congress Street exit doors; bus parking is available in the designated zone on Taylor Street or beside the Polk Street parking garage. With everyone boarding at the same pickup point, your Lafayette field trip bus keeps the class together downtown. Compare buses from a network of Lafayette-area providers, pick the size that fits your class, and book it all in one place. No account needed!
Minibus Rentals for Lafayette Middle School Science Trips to the Lafayette Science Museum
With a minibus rental from a network of Lafayette bus companies, middle school science trips are easy to arrange from the first pickup to the final drop-off. The Lafayette Science Museum (433 Jefferson St., Lafayette, LA 70501) sits in the heart of downtown Lafayette and offers hands-on STEM exhibits, a planetarium, and rotating science installations that make it a go-to for science teachers across Acadiana. A 15- to 28-passenger minibus fits a single classroom perfectly, and amenities like overhead storage for backpacks and WiFi for chaperones help keep the ride organized.
Fill out one quick form to compare minibus options, view photos, and see online pricing from a network of independent Lafayette bus companies, all without creating an account! The museum's front entrance is on Jefferson Street, and field trips for groups of 15 or more are offered Wednesday through Friday with reservations at least two weeks ahead, giving your Lafayette minibus a clear destination and your class a reserved visit. See the Science Museum field-trip reservations for those group details.
Charter Bus Rentals for Lafayette High School Cultural Trips to Vermilionville
Charterbuslafayette.com helps Lafayette high school groups book charter bus rentals online for trips exploring the rich cultural heritage of Acadiana. Vermilionville Living History Museum (300 Fisher Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508) offers one of the most immersive Cajun and Creole cultural experiences in the state, a 23-acre living museum along Bayou Vermilion where students can experience 18th- and 19th-century Acadiana firsthand. Vermilionville offers group admission for 20 or more, and advance booking is required for the reduced group rate, helping schools coordinate the visit with their Lafayette charter bus itinerary.
A full-size charter bus can carry up to 56 students and staff together, with reclining seats, climate control, and undercarriage storage for equipment. Compare charter buses from a large network of Lafayette providers, view photos and pricing side by side, and book right online. That's Charterbuslafayette.com!
Field Trip Bus Rentals for Lafayette Schools Visiting Acadiana Nature Station and Bayou Teche
Wherever your class curriculum takes you in South Louisiana, Charterbuslafayette.com makes booking field trip transportation in Lafayette fast and stress-free. The Acadiana Nature Station at Acadiana Park (1205 E. Alexander St., Lafayette, LA 70501) offers outdoor environmental education experiences perfect for science and ecology lessons, giving Lafayette school bus rentals the correct park address for the trip. Bayou Teche excursions and wetlands field trips in the surrounding Atchafalaya Basin region are equally popular with Lafayette-area schools looking to bring Louisiana's ecology to life outside the classroom.
A sprinter van works great for smaller groups, while a 25-passenger minibus handles a full classroom with ease. Compare vehicles, check amenities, and view instant online pricing from a network of Lafayette bus companies, all in one place!
Multi-Stop and Long-Distance Field Trip Transportation for Lafayette Schools Heading to Baton Rouge or New Orleans
From a single-day trip to the Louisiana State Museum in New Orleans to a multi-stop academic excursion through Baton Rouge's museum corridor, Charterbuslafayette.com makes long-distance school field trip transportation from Lafayette simple. A full-size 56-passenger charter bus comes equipped with reclining seats, onboard restrooms, WiFi, power outlets, overhead storage, and undercarriage luggage bays, everything your students and chaperones need for a comfortable ride across South Louisiana. The Louisiana Art & Science Museum (100 South River Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70802) and the Audubon Aquarium (1 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70130) are just two of the incredible destinations reachable in a single school day from Lafayette aboard a comfortable charter bus.
School group reservations are available at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum, giving your Lafayette charter bus a defined address in Baton Rouge. The Audubon Aquarium school-bus loading zone is at 302 North Front Street, but bus parking or standing near Audubon Aquarium is not available, so your Lafayette charter bus can use the designated zone for drop-off and pickup without a nearby parking hunt. One form. Compare everything. Book with confidence!
Heading Outside Lafayette? You Can Still Compare School Event Transportation Options
Because Charterbuslafayette.com connects you to a large network of independent bus companies, you can book field trip transportation in Lafayette and any nearby city, including Broussard, Youngsville, Breaux Bridge, New Iberia, Opelousas, and Scott. Whether your school is located in the heart of Lafayette or in one of the surrounding parishes, there's a bus in the network ready for your route. Long-distance field trips to New Orleans or Baton Rouge are just as easy to book as a short ride across town.
One form. One search. Buses ready for your students, wherever the lesson takes them across South Louisiana!
How Much Does School Event Transportation in Lafayette 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 337-557-1720. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Lafayette School Event Transportation Services
Charterbuslafayette.com is a website that helps Lafayette schools and youth groups rent buses online through a large network of independent transportation companies. Instead of contacting providers one by one, you fill out one quick form, compare bus options and prices side by side, and book the bus that fits your group through the platform, no account needed, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing required. It's really that easy!
Enter your pickup location in Lafayette, your travel date, your destination, and your passenger count into our 30-second online quote tool. You'll instantly see buses, interior photos, amenity details, and online pricing from a network of independent Lafayette-area bus companies. Choose the bus that fits your class and book right through the platform.
A live support team is available every day of the year at 337-557-1720 if you need help building a custom itinerary!
Yes! ADA-accessible charter bus rentals are available through the network for Lafayette field trips. When you request your quote, simply mention your accessibility needs, wheelchair lifts, widened aisles, and wheelchair securement positions are available on select vehicles.
A support team member at 337-557-1720 can help confirm which buses in the Lafayette network meet your specific requirements before you book.
Booking two to three months in advance is strongly recommended for Lafayette field trips, especially during peak periods like spring semester (March through May) when school events, festival season, and Festival International de Louisiane all compete for available vehicles. The earlier you book, the better your vehicle selection and pricing. For large multi-bus bookings or trips during Mardi Gras season, six months out is ideal.
Most single-classroom elementary field trips in Lafayette fit comfortably on a 15- to 28-passenger minibus. If you're combining two classes or bringing additional chaperones, a 25-passenger minibus or a full-size 56-passenger charter bus may be the better fit. Enter your headcount when you fill out the online quote form and you'll instantly see which vehicle options are available for your group size in Lafayette!
Absolutely. Charterbuslafayette.com connects schools across the entire Acadiana region with a network of independent bus companies, including schools in St. Martin Parish, Iberia Parish, St. Landry Parish, Acadia Parish, and Vermilion Parish. Whether your school is in Breaux Bridge, New Iberia, Opelousas, Crowley, or Abbeville, there's a bus in the network ready for your field trip. The full list of cities we serve shows service coverage near your school!
Yes. Vermilionville Living History Museum has a dedicated parking area along Fisher Road that accommodates motorcoaches and full-size charter buses. Your bus can drop your group near the main entrance, and buses typically wait in the adjacent lot during your group's visit.
That keeps the class together for arrival and pickup while students explore the museum.