School and campus trips on the Santa Barbara and Ventura coast include K-12 field trips, Channel Islands outdoor education and college travel at UC Santa Barbara, Westmont, Cal Lutheran and CSU Channel Islands. Umbrella Charter Network matches student travel only to SPAB-certified buses and drivers.
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California requires SPAB certification for vehicles and drivers on K-12 activity trips. Popular destinations include Old Mission Santa Barbara, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, the Santa Barbara Zoo, Mission San Buenaventura, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Channel Islands boat trips from Ventura Harbor.
Colleges move athletics teams and student groups all year. Every trip has one all-in price, purchase order support and live 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
Students ride to Ventura Harbor for an island boat day.
A class visits Old Mission Santa Barbara.
Teams travel to conference games.
Student trips are matched only to SPAB-certified vehicles and drivers.
Yes.
Coaches run about $175 to $260 per hour on a five hour minimum.
Yes.
Four to six weeks.
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