Lafayette School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
Organizing a class trip to Vermilionville, Zoosiana, or the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park Acadian Cultural Center involves enough moving parts without turning bus logistics into a separate project. Lafayettecharterbusrentals.com makes it easy! Fill out one quick form and instantly compare field trip buses and rates from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Lafayette, Louisiana — no account needed, and a free quote is always available online or by phone at 615-561-1220. From 15-passenger minibuses to 56-passenger charter buses, you'll find the right vehicle for your student headcount in seconds.
One Quick Form for School Event Transportation Pricing From a Network of Bus Companies
Lafayettecharterbusrentals.com is a quote-comparison and referral website — not a local bus company, not a motor carrier. That distinction matters for you. Because Lafayettecharterbusrentals.com doesn't own a single vehicle, you're never limited to whatever one fleet happens to have parked on a given Thursday morning.
Instead, you get access to a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Lafayette and the surrounding Acadiana region, all in one place. Fill out the form once, land on a results page showing vehicles, photos, and pricing, and find the bus that fits your class. Teachers, principals, and trip coordinators love how fast it works.
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Find the Bus That Works for Your School Event Transportation
Not every field trip needs the same bus. A science lab group of 18 heading to the Lafayette Science Museum on Jefferson Street needs something entirely different than a full grade of 54 students boarding for a day at Jungle Gardens on Avery Island. Through the network, you can compare 15- to 35-passenger minibuses for smaller groups, 56-passenger charter buses with undercarriage luggage bays for larger ones, and everything in between — vehicle types commonly include climate control, overhead storage, and high-back seating your students will appreciate on the ride.
ADA-accessible vehicles with wheelchair lifts are available through the network too; just mention it when you request your quote!
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 615-561-1220 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Charter Buses for Living History Field Trips at Vermilionville and Acadian Village
Two Lafayette educational destinations offer living-history experiences, and both reward a bus over a carpool. Vermilionville (300 Fisher Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508) is a 10-acre historic village within the Bayou Vermilion District; group visits should be arranged in advance through the venue at (337) 233-4077. The Jean Lafitte National Historical Park Acadian Cultural Center (501 Fisher Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508) is temporarily closed because of air-conditioning issues, so confirm its current status before planning a visit.
When field trips resume, the official NPS field-trip guidance says buses unload at the front sidewalk and then move to designated bus spaces at the back of the parking lot. A 56-passenger charter bus can simplify a two-stop itinerary, but confirm arrival and parking arrangements with each venue before the trip.
Charter Buses for Zoosiana Field Trips Near the Evangeline Thruway
Zoosiana (5601 US Highway 90 East, Broussard, LA 70518) is the Acadiana area's current zoo destination, located at the corner of Highway 90 and Ambassador Caffery Parkway. The zoo is open daily from 9am to 5pm, weather permitting, according to its official hours page. Call Zoosiana at (337) 837-4325 ahead of your visit to confirm group arrival logistics and staging.
Here's where a charter bus makes the biggest difference: a single 40-passenger bus moves your class in one coordinated arrival instead of a scattered carpool that trickles in across several minutes. The whole class walks in together, and pickup at the end of the day is just as clean. Through Lafayettecharterbusrentals.com, you can compare minibuses and full-size coaches sized to your student count in seconds!
Buses for Museum and Science Center Field Trips in Downtown Lafayette
Downtown Lafayette is compact, and that's exactly what makes bus logistics matter more, not less. The Children's Museum of Acadiana (201 E Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70501) recommends group drop-off at its pedestrian entrance on Polk Street, pickup at the Congress Street exit doors, and bus parking on Taylor Street in the designated bus zone or beside the parking garage. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Science Museum (433 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501), which houses a planetarium and natural history collections, has its front entrance on Jefferson Street and no private parking lot; metered street parking and downtown garages serve the area.
A 15- to 35-passenger minibus can make the Congress and Jefferson Street area easier to navigate than a full-size coach. Lafayettecharterbusrentals.com lets you compare minibus sizes and pricing from the network in under 30 seconds — find what fits your group!
Charter Buses to Avery Island and New Iberia for Acadiana Day Trips
Some of the richest educational experiences near Lafayette require a real road trip — and that's exactly when a charter bus earns its place. Jungle Gardens on Avery Island is reached via Highway 329, and the official site lists current admission at $15.50 for adults and $12.50 for children; it also notes a bus and RV route with a 12-foot-8-inch height restriction. Rip Van Winkle Gardens at Jefferson Island adds another scenic stop for an Acadiana day trip.
A charter bus with reclining seats, climate control, and overhead storage can turn the ride into a comfortable wind-down instead of a tired, scattered carpool scramble. Compare full-size coaches for your next Acadiana day trip through Lafayettecharterbusrentals.com — call 615-561-1220 anytime!
Field Trip Buses for Baton Rouge and New Orleans Educational Destinations
When your curriculum calls for something beyond Acadiana, the network has you covered for the longer hauls too. Baton Rouge is east on I-10 — home to the LSU Museum of Natural Science, the Louisiana State Capitol, and the Louisiana Art & Science Museum, all popular Louisiana educational destinations. New Orleans is farther east, where the Audubon Zoo, the National WWII Museum, and the Audubon Insectarium draw school groups from across the state.
Some 56-passenger motorcoaches include onboard restrooms, WiFi, power outlets, and undercarriage luggage bays, so confirm the features of the vehicle offered before booking. Lafayettecharterbusrentals.com makes comparing long-distance field trip buses from a network of providers just as fast as finding a local run. One form, pricing, in under 30 seconds!
Buses for Lafayette Parish School System Field Trips Across All Grade Levels
The Lafayette Parish School System includes 45 elementary, middle, and high schools across the parish, from elementary campuses near the Ambassador Caffery corridor to high schools like Acadiana High and Comeaux High on the west side of the city. Spring dates can be popular for school outings, so planning transportation early may give you more vehicle choices. Waiting until March for an April field trip may leave fewer vehicles to choose from across the Lafayette market. Lafayettecharterbusrentals.com makes it easy to request a bus as soon as your trip date is confirmed: compare 15-passenger minibuses for small enrichment groups through 56-passenger coaches for full-grade outings, all from one quick form.
Call 615-561-1220 to start comparing options for your date!
You Can Find and Book School Event Transportation in Lafayette and Any Nearby City!
Lafayettecharterbusrentals.com doesn't stop at the Lafayette Parish line. Whether your field trip stays local — a morning at LARC's Acadian Village on Greenleaf Drive — or ventures out to Baton Rouge for the LSU Museum of Natural Science, or all the way to New Orleans for the Audubon Zoo, the network has transportation ready. You can find and compare buses for field trips across all of Acadiana and beyond: Baton Rouge charter buses, New Orleans charter buses, and regional runs along I-10 and US-90.
One form covers every destination your itinerary calls for. Call 615-561-1220 to get started today!
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 615-561-1220. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Lafayette School Event Transportation Services
Lafayettecharterbusrentals.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.
You fill out one quick form with your pickup location, destination, date, and student count — and you land on a results page showing vehicles, photos, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Lafayette. No account required, no callbacks to wait on. If you'd rather talk it through, a live team is available every day at 615-561-1220 to help you find the right bus for your class.
Lafayettecharterbusrentals.com is a quote-comparison and referral website, not a bus company. You share your trip details once through the online form, then review a curated results page with vehicles and pricing from transportation providers serving Lafayette. You pick the bus that fits your headcount and budget and book it right on the national booking platform — all in just a few minutes, no account needed.
At Vermilionville (300 Fisher Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508), group visits should be arranged in advance with the venue at (337) 233-4077. The venue's official contact information confirms the address and group-admission arrangements, but it does not publish a dedicated charter-bus parking assignment, so contact Vermilionville before your trip date to confirm your arrival window and parking instructions.
The current Acadiana zoo destination is Zoosiana (5601 Hwy 90 E, Broussard, LA 70518), which offers dedicated field-trip packages for school groups. The zoo's official field-trip page lists group admission and booking information; call Zoosiana at (337) 837-4325 ahead of your visit to confirm bus arrival and staging details.
Requesting transportation as soon as your trip date is confirmed gives you more time to compare vehicle types and planning figures. Earlier requests may also provide more choices for popular spring dates, while last-minute requests can leave fewer vehicles available. Call 615-561-1220 when your destination and date are set.
Absolutely. The run from Lafayette to New Orleans follows I-10 and is a substantial day-trip drive. Some 56-passenger motorcoaches include onboard restrooms, WiFi, power outlets, and reclining seats, so confirm the features of the vehicle offered before booking.
Compare full-size coaches for long-distance field trips through Lafayettecharterbusrentals.com in under 30 seconds!
Yes. ADA-accessible vehicles with wheelchair ramps or lifts and wider aisle configurations may be available through the network serving Lafayette. When you fill out your quote form or call 615-561-1220, mention your accessibility needs along with your student count and destination — the results page can help identify suitable vehicle types, and quote-request help can confirm the specific configuration before you lock in your date.
It depends on your headcount and your destination's drop-off setup. For groups of 15 to 35 students plus chaperones headed to a downtown venue like the Children's Museum of Acadiana or the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Science Museum, a minibus can be easier to position than a full-size coach. For larger grade-level trips to Zoosiana or out to Jungle Gardens, a 40- to 56-passenger charter bus may be the right call. Lafayettecharterbusrentals.com lets you compare both side by side — same date, different sizes, pricing — so you match the bus to the trip, not the other way around.