Gilbert School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
With Gilbertcoachbuscompany.com, you get instant access to a large network of bus companies serving Gilbert, Arizona — so finding the right field trip transportation for your class, grade level, or entire school has never been easier! Fill out one quick form and compare vehicles and rates from independently owned transportation companies in seconds, with no account required. Whether you're heading to the Arizona Science Center in Phoenix, exploring the Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch right here in Gilbert, or making the trip out to Kartchner Caverns, Gilbertcoachbuscompany.com makes it incredibly easy to find and book the perfect bus for your next school field trip.
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Stop Calling Company After Company for School Event Transportation Quotes
Get online pricing for Gilbert field trip transportation in under 30 seconds using our incredibly easy online tool! Gilbertcoachbuscompany.com is not a bus company — it's a quote-comparison and referral website that connects you to a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Gilbert and the greater Phoenix metro. That means you're never limited to one fleet or one price. Fill out one form, land on a results page showing vehicles and pricing, and book the bus that fits your student headcount and destination right online.
No waiting for callbacks to get pricing, no account needed. Or call 480-762-0370 any time to get a free, personalized quote from a live agent who can help you put together a custom package for your school's field trip!
Pick From Every Bus Type for School Event Transportation
Keep every student together and on schedule with the right bus for your group! Through the network of transportation companies serving Gilbert, you can compare everything from compact 15-passenger minibuses — great for smaller classes or enrichment groups heading to the Chandler Museum — to full 56-passenger motorcoaches with overhead storage, climate control, and onboard restrooms for longer trips to Montezuma Castle or Petrified Forest National Park. ADA-accessible buses with wheelchair lifts are available through the network too; just mention your accessibility needs when you request your quote.
With Arizona summers regularly hitting 110°F, a climate-controlled bus isn't just comfortable — it's essential. Compare bus types, amenities, and pricing all in one place and find exactly what your 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 480-762-0370 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Charter Buses to the Arizona Science Center and Phoenix Museums
Fill out one form to find buses for your Gilbert students heading into Phoenix for a world-class museum day! The Arizona Science Center (600 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004) is one of the most popular K–12 field trip destinations in the state, with 350+ hands-on exhibits and an IMAX theater. Bus drop-off is curbside on E Washington St, with large-vehicle parking available at nearby surface lots and the Phoenix Convention Center Garage (100 N 3rd St).
Oversize buses enter Heritage and Science Park for guest drop-off and pickup, while bus parking can be reserved in advance in the Phoenix Convention Center East Garage; if the plaza is unavailable, buses use the 5th Street loading zone instead, as detailed in the Arizona Science Center field-trip transportation and parking instructions. From Gilbert, the drive runs about 30–40 minutes westbound on US-60. The Heard Museum (2301 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004) and Phoenix Art Museum (1625 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004) are excellent companion stops for history and arts curriculum — and one charter bus handles all the logistics so no student gets separated between venues!
Minibuses and Motorcoaches to the Phoenix Zoo and Desert Botanical Garden
Gilbertcoachbuscompany.com can help you find the perfect bus for a Gilbert field trip to Papago Park — home to two of the Valley's most beloved educational destinations! The Phoenix Zoo (455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008) houses more than 3,000 animals across 125 acres and offers school programs and field trip packages with advance booking required. Buses park in the designated bus/RV section in the north portion of the main lot off N Galvin Pkwy. For school-group arrivals, your bus drops students directly in front of the Nina Mason Pulliam South Gate, open Monday–Friday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
October through May; the group exits through the main Gift Shop exit, and curbside bus loading is not permitted, as detailed in the Phoenix Zoo school field-trip arrival instructions. Right next door, the Desert Botanical Garden (1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008) offers ecology and science programming across 140 acres of living desert landscape, with large-vehicle parking in the designated bus/RV area of the main lot. School visits run weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., reservations must be made two weeks in advance, and groups over 100 participants stagger their entry times or days; the Desert Botanical Garden school field-trip page and field-trip map mark the bus unloading and parking zones.
Outside food besides water is not allowed inside the Garden and there is no on-site lunch space, so your bus becomes the easy snack stop before or after the visit. Compare 40- to 56-passenger charter buses for large classes, or a 25- to 35-passenger minibus for a smaller group — and get pricing in seconds!
Field Trip Buses to the Riparian Preserve and Local Gilbert Destinations
Browse buses for field trips right here in Gilbert! The Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch (2757 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234) is a 110-acre nature preserve operated by the Town of Gilbert — a fantastic destination for environmental science and ecology curriculum, with free admission and a large parking lot off Guadalupe Road that accommodates buses. For history and culture, the Huhugam Heritage Center (4759 N Maricopa Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226) offers group tours by appointment covering the rich history of the Akimel O'odham and Pee-Posh peoples.
Even a short local field trip is easier with one bus keeping every student together — compare available vehicles and pricing through Gilbertcoachbuscompany.com in under 30 seconds!
Long-Distance Charter Buses to State Parks and Natural Wonders
Bringing your students to one of Arizona's incredible state parks or national monuments? A full-size 56-passenger charter bus with reclining seats, onboard restrooms, climate control, and undercarriage luggage bays makes the longer drive comfortable and organized. Kartchner Caverns State Park (2980 AZ-90, Benson, AZ 85602) is about 90 miles southeast of Gilbert on I-10 — advance reservations are required for all cave tours, so book your bus at the same time you book your tour slots.
Montezuma Castle National Monument (I-17 Exit 289, Camp Verde, AZ 86322) is roughly 90 miles north on I-17, with bus parking in the main lot and fee waivers available for school groups through the Every Kid Outdoors program. Compare long-distance charter buses through Gilbertcoachbuscompany.com and get pricing in seconds!
Day Trips to the Arizona Museum of Natural History in Mesa
Gilbertcoachbuscompany.com can connect you with buses for a Gilbert field trip to the Arizona Museum of Natural History (53 N Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201), one of the most popular school field trip destinations in the East Valley. The museum covers Arizona's geology, dinosaur fossils, and Native American history across engaging exhibits built for K–12 learners — and it's just a short drive from Gilbert via US-60 or Loop 202. Bus drop-off is along N Macdonald near the museum entrance, with street staging nearby.
A 15- to 35-passenger minibus is a great fit for a single classroom, while a 56-passenger motorcoach handles a full grade level together. Fill out one quick form to compare available buses and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Gilbert and Mesa, all in one place!
School Event Transportation in Gilbert and All the Surrounding Areas
Through Gilbertcoachbuscompany.com, you can find field trip transportation not just in Gilbert, but across the entire East Valley and greater Phoenix metro! Whether your school is in the Gilbert Unified School District, Higley Unified, or a neighboring district in Chandler, Mesa, or Queen Creek, the network of bus companies has you covered. Coordinate pickups at your school, multiple campus locations, or a central staging area, and build a custom itinerary around your destination and schedule. Gilbertcoachbuscompany.com will help you find bus rentals serving Gilbert and every surrounding community — so no matter where your students are starting from or where they're headed, you can compare vehicles and pricing in one place and get your field trip transportation sorted fast!
How Much Does School Event Transportation in Gilbert 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 480-762-0370. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Gilbert School Event Transportation Services
Gilbertcoachbuscompany.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.
Gilbertcoachbuscompany.com is a quote-comparison and referral website — not a bus company. You fill out one quick form with your school, destination, date, and student count, and you're instantly shown vehicles and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Gilbert and the Phoenix metro. No account needed, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing required.
You can also call 480-762-0370 any time to get a free, personalized quote from a live agent!
Fill out the online quote tool in about 30 seconds — your pickup location, destination, date, and group size. You'll land on a results page through a national booking platform showing available buses, vehicle photos, and pricing from independent operators serving Gilbert. Review your options, choose the bus that fits your class and budget, and book right online.
Need help? Call 480-762-0370 and a live agent will walk you through the available options and build a custom package for your trip!
The most popular destinations for Gilbert school field trips include the Arizona Science Center (about 30–40 minutes west on US-60), the Phoenix Zoo and Desert Botanical Garden in Papago Park (35–45 minutes), the Arizona Museum of Natural History in Mesa (15–25 minutes), and the Heard Museum in Phoenix (35–45 minutes). Longer trips to Kartchner Caverns or Montezuma Castle run 90 minutes to two hours each way — a full-size motorcoach with onboard restrooms is the right call for those!
It depends on your headcount! A 15- to 35-passenger minibus works well for a single classroom of students and a few chaperones. A 40- to 56-passenger charter bus handles a full grade level together.
If you're moving multiple classes at once, you can compare multi-bus packages through the network too. Just enter your student and chaperone count when you fill out the quote form, and you'll see the bus sizes available for your group right on the results page!
Yes — ADA-accessible buses with wheelchair lifts and wider aisle space are available through the network of transportation companies serving Gilbert. Just mention your accessibility requirements when you fill out the quote form or when you call 480-762-0370, and a live agent will make sure your quote includes vehicles that meet your students' needs. Federal law requires accessible transportation for students with disabilities, and the network has options to help you comply!
Book as early as possible — ideally four to six weeks before your trip, and earlier for high-demand dates. Field trip season in Gilbert peaks in October through November and again in February through April, when the weather is mild and schools are between testing windows. Arizona state testing (AzMERIT and AzSCIENCE) typically runs in March and April, so those weeks fill up fast.
Waiting until the last minute almost always means higher prices and fewer vehicle options!
For most major field trip destinations, bus parking is available on-site or very nearby — but the details vary by venue. The Phoenix Zoo has a designated bus/RV parking area in the north section of its main lot off N Galvin Pkwy. The Arizona Science Center uses curbside drop-off on E Washington St, with large-vehicle parking at nearby surface lots. The Desert Botanical Garden has a bus/RV area in its main parking lot.
Always confirm current access details directly with the venue before your trip, since policies can change by season and event schedule!
Absolutely! Gilbertcoachbuscompany.com connects you to a large network of independently owned transportation companies, so you're not limited to whatever one company has available on a given date. Need three buses for a full grade-level trip to the Phoenix Zoo? Need different pickup times from multiple Gilbert campuses?
Just include those details when you fill out the quote form or call 480-762-0370, and a live agent will work with you to put together a custom multi-bus package that fits your school's schedule and budget!