School trip buses in Santa Barbara and Ventura counties must be SPAB-certified for K-12 students, and a local field trip on a motorcoach usually prices near the five hour minimum at about $175 to $260 per hour.
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California requires SPAB certification for K-12 activity trips. Flag the trip at booking.
Popular destinations include Old Mission Santa Barbara, the Museum of Natural History, the Santa Barbara Zoo, the Sea Center on Stearns Wharf, Mission San Buenaventura, the Reagan Library and Channel Islands boat trips.
Channel Islands trips depend on boat schedules and sea conditions, so the bus plan is tied to the boat company's times.
Trips to Los Angeles museums are full days.
Districts can book with a purchase order and share live tracking.
K-12 trips need SPAB-certified vehicles and drivers.
Missions, museums, the zoo and the Channel Islands.
The bus schedule follows the boat schedule.
Local trips near the five hour minimum.
Purchase orders, one invoice and tracking.
| Vehicle | Hourly | Daily | Min hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcoach (47–56 pax) est. | $175–$260 | $1,700–$2,500 | 5 hrs |
| Minibus (24–35 pax) est. | $140–$205 | $1,350–$1,900 | 5 hrs |
| Sprinter van (10–14 pax) est. | $120–$180 | $1,000–$1,500 | 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.
est. = estimated from regional pricing where few local sources publish rates.
Rates updated September 2026
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About $875 to $1,300 on a coach for a local trip.
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