Ontario Field Trip Transportation
Coordinating a field trip in Ontario means juggling headcounts, permission slips, and a dozen other details before the bus even shows up — so let Ontariominibuscompany.com make the transportation part easy. Fill out one quick form and compare minibuses, charter buses, and school-style buses from a network of transportation providers serving Ontario, California and the surrounding Inland Empire in seconds! Whether you're heading to the Ontario Museum of History & Art, loading up for a day at the Los Angeles Zoo, or shuttling students across the 10 Freeway to a science center, there's a bus in the network ready for it.
Call 840-400-3370 or use the 30-second online quote tool to get Ontario field trip bus rental pricing right now!
Providing Ontario Field Trip Transportation Through a Network Of Independent Operators!
Ontariominibuscompany.com is a quote-comparison and referral website — not a bus company, not a motor carrier, and not a transportation providers serving Ontario. That means you're never limited to whatever one company happens to have available on your date. Instead, you fill out one form, and the details go to a national booking platform that pulls available vehicles and trip-specific pricing from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Ontario and the wider Inland Empire.
You review the options, compare sizes and amenities, and book directly through the platform — no account needed, no callback waiting game, no calling five companies to describe the same trip five times.
Need a 25-passenger minibus for a small classroom group heading to Chino's Planes of Fame Air Museum (14998 Cal Aero Dr, Chino, CA 91710)? Or a 56-passenger charter bus for a full grade heading west on I-10 toward a Los Angeles cultural institution? Either way, the network has it.
Call 840-400-3370 any time and a live agent will help you sort through the options.
Book Group Transportation for Your Next Field Trip
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 840-400-3370 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Buses Perfect For Any Field Trip Transportation Need in Ontario
Not every field trip looks the same, and the right bus depends entirely on your headcount, your destination, and how far you're going. A 15-to-35-passenger minibus is the right pick for a smaller class group making a short run up the 15 Freeway to a museum in San Bernardino — nimble enough for city drop-off, comfortable enough to keep students settled, and typically equipped with overhead storage, climate control, and power outlets. A full-size 40-to-56-passenger charter bus makes more sense when you're moving an entire grade level out to the coast or down to Anaheim, with reclining seats, onboard restrooms, undercarriage luggage bays, WiFi, and plenty of room to spread out on a longer haul.
Through this website, you can compare field trip buses from a network of Ontario-area companies side by side — so you match the bus to your actual headcount instead of squeezing 38 students into a 25-passenger van or paying for 56 seats when you only need 30. Enter your trip details once and see what's available!
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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 840-400-3370 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Charter Buses for Ontario-Area Museum and Science Center Field Trips
The Inland Empire puts some genuinely excellent educational destinations within easy striking distance of Ontario schools, and a charter bus rental makes the logistics of getting there stress-free for teachers and chaperones alike. The Ontario Museum of History & Art (225 S Euclid Ave, Ontario, CA 91762) sits right in the heart of downtown and offers rotating exhibits on regional history and California art — close enough that a minibus makes the trip in minutes. For science-focused days, the California Science Center (700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037) is roughly 40 miles west on the 10 Freeway, making it a natural fit for a full-size charter bus with onboard restrooms and reclining seats for the ride.
Ontario Museum of History & Art admission is free, but its published public hours are Thursday and Friday from noon to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; schools can use the museum's official visit information to time arrival around the limited weekday schedule.
Rather than packing students into personal vehicles or splitting a class across two underpowered vans, a single charter bus keeps everyone together, on the same schedule, and off the 10 Freeway in separate cars. Compare available buses and pricing for your date through the online quote tool — or call 840-400-3370 to get a custom package built around your itinerary.
Minibuses and Charter Buses for Inland Empire Zoo and Nature Field Trips
Ontario students have some remarkable wildlife and nature destinations within a reasonable drive, and a minibus or charter bus rental takes the guesswork out of getting there. The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens (5333 Zoo Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027) in Griffith Park is a perennial favorite for elementary and middle school groups — about 45 miles from Ontario via the 10 West and the 5 North, a comfortable ride in a climate-controlled charter bus. Closer to home, the California Botanic Garden and the open-air habitats of the Fresno Chaffee Zoo (894 W Belmont Ave, Fresno, CA 93728) make for memorable one-day trips for groups willing to travel a bit further up the 99.
For Los Angeles Zoo school trips, reservations are required for the school rate; the zoo lists $3 student admission for non-LAUSD and private schools, with one free chaperone per 10 students and $5 additional chaperones on its official onsite field-trip page.
A 35-to-56-passenger charter bus handles the longer hauls with onboard restrooms, WiFi, and undercarriage storage for backpacks and gear — so students arrive ready to learn, not worn out from a cramped ride. Compare options and get pricing in under 30 seconds through the quote tool!
Buses for Ontario School Trips to Historical Sites and Cultural Landmarks
Southern California's history runs deep, and the Inland Empire puts students within reach of some of the most significant historical sites in the state. The Planes of Fame Air Museum (14998 Cal Aero Dr, Chino, CA 91710) — just 10 miles south of Ontario via the 60 — houses one of the most extensive collections of flyable WWII aircraft in the world, and it's a natural fit for history and STEM groups alike. Further west, the Mission San Gabriel Arcángel (429 S Junipero Serra Dr, San Gabriel, CA 91776) gives California history classes a firsthand look at the state's colonial-era past, roughly 30 miles from Ontario on the 10.
Planes of Fame publishes Wednesday-through-Sunday hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; using the museum's official contact page before setting a school arrival time prevents a Monday or Tuesday arrival at the closed museum.
A 25-to-35-passenger minibus handles either trip cleanly, with overhead storage for student gear and climate control for warm Inland Empire afternoons. Confirm drop-off logistics with each venue before your visit, and use the Ontariominibuscompany.com quote tool to compare available buses for your date — or call 840-400-3370 for a custom quote!
Charter Bus Rentals for Ontario High School Performing Arts and Competition Travel
Field trips aren't always to museums. High school band competitions, choir festivals, theater showcases, and speech and debate tournaments send large student groups across Southern California on tight schedules — and a charter bus rental keeps the whole group moving together without the chaos of parent-led carpools on the 10 or the 15. Whether your group is heading to a regional competition at Cal State San Bernardino (5500 University Pkwy, San Bernardino, CA 92407) or making a longer run to a festival at UC Riverside (900 University Ave, Riverside, CA 92521), a 40-to-56-passenger charter bus gives students room to warm up, store instruments in the undercarriage bays, and arrive composed instead of cramped.
You set the pickup time, the route, and the return window. The bus handles the 215, the 91, and every interchange in between. Compare charter buses for your competition date through the online quote tool, or call 840-400-3370 and a live agent will put a package together around your schedule!
Field Trip Buses for Ontario-Area College Campus Tours and High School Visits
Junior and senior class campus tours are some of the most logistically demanding field trips a school counselor coordinates — multiple campuses, tight windows, and a group of students who need to be somewhere specific at a specific time. The good news is that Ontario sits at the center of a remarkable cluster of colleges and universities. Cal Poly Pomona (3801 W Temple Ave, Pomona, CA 91768) is less than 15 miles west on the 10.
University of La Verne (1950 3rd St, La Verne, CA 91750) is a short hop up the 210. And Cal State San Bernardino is 25 miles east on the 10 and 215.
A 25-to-35-passenger minibus handles a single-campus tour for a smaller counseling group, while a full-size charter bus makes sense for a multi-campus day hitting two or three schools in sequence. Ontariominibuscompany.com lets you compare Ontario field trip buses from a network of local companies so you match the bus to your headcount — not the other way around. Get pricing in under 30 seconds through the online quote tool!
Buses for Ontario Elementary and Middle School STEM and Agricultural Field Trips
Ontario's agricultural roots and proximity to working farms and educational ranches make it one of the better regions in Southern California for hands-on STEM and agricultural field trips. The Farmstead at Homecoming and the educational programs at Chino's dairy district — just 10 miles south of Ontario — give elementary students a real look at where food comes from, a lesson no classroom can replicate. Further afield, the Challenger Learning Center programs and hands-on science labs at regional community colleges bring STEM concepts to life for middle school groups.
A 20-to-35-passenger minibus is the right fit for most elementary and middle school class groups — easy to load at a school drop-off circle, comfortable for a 20-to-40-minute drive down the 60 or the 71, and simple to park at farm and ranch venues that don't have structured charter bus facilities. Confirm drop-off arrangements with your destination before the trip, and compare available minibuses for your date through the Ontariominibuscompany.com quote tool!
You Can Find and Book Field Trip Transportation in Ontario and Any Nearby City!
Ontariominibuscompany.com doesn't stop at Ontario city limits. Whether your school is based in Ontario and heading out, or you're organizing a trip that originates in a neighboring community, the network covers the entire Inland Empire and beyond. You can easily find and compare Chino charter bus rentals, Rancho Cucamonga bus rentals, Fontana field trip buses, Corona charter bus rentals, and transportation from Pomona or Upland — all through one quick form.
Planning a multi-school trip that picks up at several campuses before hitting the freeway? The network can handle staggered pickup routes across the 60, the 10, and the 15 corridors without your group coordinator having to call a different company for each leg. Fill out your trip details, compare your options, and book — all in one place.
Call 840-400-3370 if you'd rather talk it through with a live agent!
How Much Does Field Trip Transportation in Ontario Cost?
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile | $5.00 – $9.95+ |
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| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $330+ | $190 – $350+ | $1,210 – $1,990+ | $5.00 – $7.25+ | |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ | |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $350+ | $195 – $365+ | $1,420 – $2,180+ | $5.40 – $7.90+ | |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $355+ | $220 – $370+ | $1,540 – $2,255+ | $5.65 – $8.25+ | |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.90 – $8.60+ | |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225 – $370+ | $255 – $385+ | $1,815 – $2,415+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ | |
| 40-56 Passenger Charter Bus | $190 – $427+ | $190 – $448+ | $1,331 – $2,941+ | $6.50 – $9.95+ | |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $426+ | $265 – $460+ | $1,827 – $2,954+ | $6.75 – $9.95+ | |
| School Bus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.00 – $7.60+ | |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190 – $373+ | $218 – $466+ | $1,395 – $2,848+ | $5.00 – $6.95+ | |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an exact price for your trip, request an estimate online or call 840-400-3370. | |||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Ontario Field Trip Transportation Services
How does this website work?
Ontariominibuscompany.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.
How does Ontariominibuscompany.com help with field trip transportation in Ontario?
Ontario field trip bus rental pricing through Ontariominibuscompany.com works through one quick form. You enter your trip date, student headcount, pickup location, and destination, and the details go to a national booking platform that returns available vehicles and pricing from a network of transportation providers serving Ontario and the Inland Empire. You compare options and book directly through the platform — no account needed, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing.
Or call 840-400-3370 and a live agent will build a quote around your itinerary.
How does Ontario field trip transportation work with Ontariominibuscompany.com?
Ontariominibuscompany.com is a referral and quote-comparison website, not a bus company. It connects your trip details to a national booking platform, which matches your date and headcount to independently owned buses available in the Ontario area. You review the results — vehicle photos, passenger counts, amenities, and pricing — and complete your booking on the platform's website.
Transportation is provided entirely by the independent operator you select.
What size bus do Ontario schools typically need for a field trip?
Ontario field trip bus rental sizes depend on your classroom headcount and whether chaperones are riding along. A single classroom of 25 to 30 students and a few chaperones typically fits a 35-passenger minibus. A full grade level of 80 to 100 students usually requires two 56-passenger charter buses.
The quote tool lets you enter your exact headcount so you're comparing buses sized to your actual group — not paying for empty rows.
Can a charter bus drop off directly at the California Science Center in Los Angeles?
The California Science Center (700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037) does accommodate bus drop-off in the Exposition Park area. Bus and motorcoach parking and drop-off logistics vary by event and day, so it's strongly recommended to contact the Science Center's group reservations team directly before your visit to confirm current drop-off zones and any advance arrangements required for charter vehicles.
How far in advance should Ontario schools book field trip buses?
For spring field trip season — typically March through May — booking three to four months out gives you the best vehicle selection and the most competitive pricing from the network. Fall trips to Planes of Fame or Chino's agricultural sites fill quickly too, especially on Fridays. Last-minute bookings in peak season often mean fewer vehicle options and higher rates, so locking in your date as early as your trip is confirmed is strongly advised.
Call 840-400-3370 to check current availability!
Are ADA-accessible field trip buses available in Ontario?
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network. When you fill out your quote request or call 840-400-3370, mention your accessibility requirements — wheelchair lifts, securement positions, or other accommodations — so the booking platform can filter for compliant vehicles. Giving as much lead time as possible when you have accessibility needs is always a good idea, since ADA-equipped buses have higher demand and more limited availability in the Inland Empire network.
Can Ontariominibuscompany.com arrange multi-stop field trip routes across Ontario and nearby cities?
Yes. If your field trip involves picking up students at multiple school campuses before heading to a destination — say, a pickup at a school in Chino Hills, a second stop in Ontario, then a run west on the 10 to a Los Angeles museum — you can include those details in your quote request or describe the route to a live agent at 840-400-3370. Multi-stop itineraries are common through the network, and the agent can help you structure the pickup sequence and timing to keep the day on schedule.
What amenities do field trip charter buses in Ontario typically include?
Ontario field trip charter bus amenities vary by vehicle size and operator, but full-size 40-to-56-passenger coaches typically include reclining seats, powerful climate control, overhead storage compartments, onboard restrooms, undercarriage luggage bays for backpacks and equipment, WiFi, and power outlets. Smaller 25-to-35-passenger minibuses generally include overhead storage, climate control, and power outlets. When you compare buses through the quote tool, vehicle photos and listed amenities are visible before you book — so there are no surprises on trip day.