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School & Campus Charters in Monterey & Central Coast

School and campus trips in Monterey include Aquarium field trips, CSU Monterey Bay, UC Santa Cruz and Naval Postgraduate School travel, and outdoor education on the coast. Student trips are matched only to SPAB-certified buses and drivers.

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School & Campus Charters in Monterey & Central Coast
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School & campus across Monterey & Central Coast

California requires SPAB certification for K-12 activity trips. The Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the most popular field trips in California, and schools also visit the Monterey State Historic Park, the Carmel Mission, the National Steinbeck Center and Point Lobos.

CSU Monterey Bay, UC Santa Cruz, Monterey Peninsula College and Hartnell College move teams and students. Every trip has one all-in price and live tracking.

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Typical Monterey & Central Coast charter rates (2026)

VehicleHourlyDailyMin hours
Motorcoach (47–56 pax)$190–$275$1,900–$2,7505 hrs
Minibus (24–35 pax)$150–$215$1,500–$2,1505 hrs
Sprinter van (10–14 pax)$130–$195$1,200–$1,8004 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

Popular Monterey & Central Coast trips

Aquarium field trip

Classes ride to Cannery Row on SPAB-certified coaches.

Mission and history day

A class visits the Carmel Mission and Monterey State Historic Park.

College athletics

Teams travel to conference games.

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School & campus in Monterey & Central Coast — FAQ

Are buses SPAB certified?

Student trips are matched only to SPAB-certified vehicles and drivers.

Where do buses drop at the Aquarium?

At the designated bus zone near Cannery Row. The operator confirms the current plan.

What does a field trip cost?

Coaches run $190 to $275 per hour on a five hour minimum.

Can parents track the bus?

Yes.

How far ahead should we book?

Four to six weeks for spring.

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