School and campus trips in Orange County cover K-12 field trips, college athletics and university events at UC Irvine, Cal State Fullerton and Chapman University. Umbrella Charter Network prices school trips instantly and matches student travel only to SPAB-certified buses and drivers.
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California requires SPAB certification for vehicles and drivers carrying K-12 students on school activity trips, so flag a student trip at booking and the match is made only to qualified operators. Common Orange County trips include science days at the Discovery Cube in Santa Ana, the Ocean Institute in Dana Point, Mission San Juan Capistrano, and graduation nights at Disneyland.
College work is steadier: UC Irvine, Cal State Fullerton, Chapman University and the community colleges move athletics teams, orientation groups and club travel all year. Teams need luggage and equipment space, which is the reason coaches win on longer trips. Every trip carries one all-in price, an e-signed agreement and live tracking a coach or teacher can share with parents.
| 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
A coach carries a class from school to Santa Ana or Dana Point and back inside school hours, on SPAB-certified equipment.
Seniors ride to the Disneyland Resort or another venue on a late schedule, with chaperone lists and return times fixed in advance.
Teams and gear to conference games across Southern California and beyond, with the return planned around driver hours.
Student trips are matched only to SPAB-certified vehicles and drivers when you flag them at booking.
Yes. Districts and colleges can book with a purchase order and receive one invoice.
Coaches run about $175 to $260 per hour on a five hour minimum, so a local field trip usually lands near the minimum block.
Yes. Every trip includes a live tracking link to share with staff and parents.
Four to six weeks for spring field trip season and May and June senior events.
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