School trip buses in Monterey must be SPAB-certified for K-12 students, and an Aquarium field trip on a motorcoach usually prices near the five hour minimum at about $190 to $275 per hour.
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California requires SPAB certification for K-12 activity trips. Flag the trip at booking.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium is the top destination, followed by the Carmel Mission, Monterey State Historic Park, the National Steinbeck Center and Point Lobos.
Schools from the Bay Area and Central Valley make Monterey a full-day trip.
Cannery Row is busy, so drop and pickup points are planned.
Districts can book with a purchase order and share live tracking.
K-12 trips need SPAB-certified vehicles and drivers.
Aquarium, Carmel Mission, Steinbeck Center, Point Lobos.
Local trips near the five hour minimum.
Full-day trips with a long drive.
Purchase orders and tracking.
| Vehicle | Hourly | Daily | Min hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcoach (47–56 pax) | $190–$275 | $1,900–$2,750 | 5 hrs |
| Minibus (24–35 pax) | $150–$215 | $1,500–$2,150 | 5 hrs |
| Sprinter van (10–14 pax) | $130–$195 | $1,200–$1,800 | 4 hrs |
Typical published ranges. Excludes driver gratuity (10–20%), tolls, parking and airport or venue fees; fuel is included on local trips and peak dates can run 10–20% higher. Your instant quote is one all-in price for your exact trip.
Rates updated September 2026
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About $950 to $1,375 on a coach for a local trip.
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Yes, as a full day.
Four to six weeks.
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