Compton School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
Comptoncharterbusrentals.com makes finding field trip transportation in Compton, California fast and easy! Fill out one quick form and compare vehicles and online rates from a large network of bus companies serving Compton in seconds. Whether you're loading up Compton High School students for a science day at the California Science Center, shuttling a class to the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, or organizing a college campus visit to CSU Dominguez Hills, Comptoncharterbusrentals.com makes it incredibly easy to find and book the right bus for your next field trip.
Call 310-667-7270 or use our 30-second online quote tool today to lock in your Compton field trip bus!
Why Limit Yourself to One Fleet? Compare School Event Transportation From a Network of Bus Companies
Comptoncharterbusrentals.com is a quote comparison and referral website — not a local bus company — designed to give you a large selection of school buses, minibuses, and charter buses to compare, along with the ability to request a free quote online or over the phone. Instead of calling five different operators hoping someone picks up, you share your trip details once and instantly review vehicles, photos, and pricing from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Compton and all of Los Angeles County. Help is always one quick call away at 310-667-7270 to walk you through your options and put together a custom package sized to your class, your chaperones, and your destination.
No account required. No waiting for callbacks to get pricing. Just buses and pricing, fast.
Pick From Every Bus Type for School Event Transportation
Not every field trip needs the same vehicle, and on Comptoncharterbusrentals.com you never have to settle for whatever one company happens to have parked on its lot. A compact 15- to 35-passenger minibus keeps a smaller class together for a quick run up the I-110 to Exposition Park. A 56-passenger charter bus handles a full grade level with undercarriage luggage bays for backpacks, lunch bags, and project materials — plus overhead compartments, climate control, and reclining seats so students arrive settled and ready.
ADA-accessible vehicles with wheelchair lifts are available through the network too; just mention it when you request your quote. Whatever your headcount and wherever you're headed, there's a bus in the network sized exactly right for your group.
56 Passenger Charter Bus
35 Passenger Minibus
30 Passenger Minibus
28 Passenger Minibus
25 Passenger Minibus
20 Passenger Minibus
18 Passenger Minibus
15 Passenger Minibus
15-50 Passenger Party Buses
Sprinter Van with Driver
Sprinter Limo
School Bus
Vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a transportation company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 310-667-7270 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Charter Buses for the California Science Center and Exposition Park
Exposition Park is the single most popular field trip cluster for Compton classrooms — and for good reason. The California Science Center (700 Exposition Park Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90037), the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (900 W Exposition Blvd, LA 90007), and the California African American Museum (600 State Dr, LA 90037) all sit within the same park — and CAAM admission is completely free for all school groups. The drive up the I-110 North from Compton runs about 8 miles, but morning peak traffic between 7 and 9 a.m. can easily stretch a 20-minute drive to 40.
A charter bus leaves on your schedule, not the freeway's. Per the California Science Center directions and parking page, buses drop off on Figueroa Street and park in the Exposition Park lot structure off Figueroa — $15 maximum per vehicle. Book early for spring field trip season, which fills the lot fast.
For school groups, bus parking is available, and the California Science Center asks you to contact a reservationist at 213-744-2019; your final headcount is due 7 days before your visit through the California Science Center field trips and groups page. Your bus keeps lunches and project materials together while your class moves through Exposition Park.
School Buses for Aquarium of the Pacific Field Trips from Compton
The Aquarium of the Pacific (100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802) is about 9 miles south of Compton via the I-110 South to the I-405 — a straightforward run that still hits congestion near the I-405/I-110 interchange on school mornings. A charter bus or minibus drops your class at the main entrance on Aquarium Way and uses the adjacent parking structure, where the rate is $8 per day with Aquarium validation per the Aquarium of the Pacific parking page. One bus means one parking pass, one coordinated drop-off, and one headcount at the gate — instead of a caravan of parent cars scattered across three different lots.
Whether you're bringing 28 fourth-graders or 54 middle schoolers, the network has a bus sized to your class and your chaperone count. Call 310-667-7270 to lock in your date!
The front of the Aquarium is available for drop-off, while the parking structure sits on the water side of Shoreline Drive between Chestnut Place and Aquarium Way. Your bus unloads the class at the front, then gets out of the entrance lane and waits in the designated parking area instead of circling Aquarium Way.
Field Trip Buses to the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007) sits right inside Exposition Park, sharing the same complex as the California Science Center — which means your class can hit both museums in a single day without anyone reorganizing carpools between stops. Bus drop-off is on the west side of Exposition Boulevard, and the group coordinator line is (213) 763-3466 for advance logistics questions. The museum's group visits page has everything you need on admission rates and reservation requirements before your trip.
Because the I-110 North from Compton feeds directly into the Exposition Park exits, the routing is clean — but plan your departure for before 7:30 a.m. or after 9:00 a.m. to avoid the worst of the morning backup between Compton and downtown. One bus, one pickup, one drop-off at the curb.
For school field trips, buses drop off and pick up on Exposition Park Drive in front of the South Lawn, then park in the Green Lot off Hoover Avenue and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Yellow school buses pay $20 per bus, while charter buses and other oversized vehicles pay $42 per vehicle; if the Green Lot fills, buses can park on Exposition Park Drive, as detailed on the Natural History Museum field trip logistics page. Your bus handles the lunch storage too — the museum does not store school lunches.
Minibuses and Charter Buses to Griffith Observatory for Compton Schools
Griffith Observatory is one of the most requested field trip destinations in all of Los Angeles County — and one of the trickier ones to navigate with a group. The Griffith Observatory (2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027) sits about 22 miles north of Compton, and buses may not park at the Observatory. Here is the detail that matters most: per the Griffith Observatory groups and tour buses page, no reservation is needed, buses are passed through even when the road is closed, and buses must leave after dropping off passengers because they may not park or wait at the Observatory.
A charter bus that departs Compton by 8:30 a.m. clears the I-110 North and the Los Feliz surface streets with time to spare. Book your bus early and build the departure into your permission slips — the timing window is firm.
Charter Buses for Watts Towers and South LA Cultural Field Trips
Not every great field trip destination is 20 miles away. The Watts Towers Arts Center (1727 E 107th St, Los Angeles, CA 90002) sits just 4 miles north of central Compton — a short run up Central Avenue or Wilmington Avenue that keeps travel time well under 20 minutes. For classes studying California history, public art, or community resilience, the Towers are an unmatched resource right in the neighborhood.
A 15-passenger minibus handles a smaller class perfectly for a close-in trip like this — compact enough to navigate surface streets through South LA without the oversized-vehicle logistics of a full motorcoach. Pair it with a stop at the Charles Mingus Youth Arts Center next door for a full cultural morning, and your group is back at school before lunch. Compare minibuses and charter buses from the network for any South LA destination — call 310-667-7270 or use the quote tool to get started.
Heading Outside Compton? You Can Still Compare School Event Transportation Options
Comptoncharterbusrentals.com helps you find field trip buses across all of South Los Angeles and the surrounding region — not just inside Compton city limits. Whether your school is in Carson, Lynwood, Hawthorne, Gardena, or anywhere across the South Bay, the network of transportation providers has you covered. One quick form connects you to buses serving Compton Unified School District campuses, neighboring districts, and every major field trip destination from Long Beach up to the Griffith Observatory.
You set the pickup address — whether it's Compton High on El Segundo Boulevard or Dominguez High on Santa Fe Avenue — and the network handles the rest. Call 310-667-7270 or use the online quote tool to get started!
How Much Does School Event Transportation in Compton Cost?
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205 – $385+ | $225 – $410+ | $1,650 – $2,950+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225 – $370+ | $255 – $385+ | $1,815 – $2,415+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.90 – $8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $355+ | $220 – $370+ | $1,540 – $2,255+ | $5.65 – $8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $350+ | $195 – $365+ | $1,420 – $2,180+ | $5.40 – $7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $330+ | $190 – $350+ | $1,210 – $1,990+ | $5.00 – $7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180 – $310+ | $180 – $330+ | $1,150 – $1,880+ | $4.75 – $6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $426+ | $265 – $460+ | $1,827 – $2,954+ | $6.75 – $9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190 – $373+ | $218 – $466+ | $1,395 – $2,848+ | $5.00 – $6.95+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| School Bus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.00 – $7.60+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an instant price quote for your trip, request an online quote or call 310-667-7270. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Compton School Event Transportation Services
Comptoncharterbusrentals.com helps you compare buses rental options; it is not a transportation company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. When you submit the quote form, your trip details go through a booking company so you can review pricing and available vehicles for your date. You compare the options and book through the process shown with your quote.
You fill out one quick form with your school's pickup address, your destination, your date, and your student and chaperone count — and you land on a results page showing vehicles, photos, and pricing from a large network of independently owned bus companies serving Compton and Los Angeles County. No account required, and a support team is available every day at 310-667-7270 if you'd rather talk through your options directly.
Comptoncharterbusrentals.com is a quote comparison and referral website, not a local bus operator. You share your trip details once through the online form or by phone, then review your curated options — different bus sizes, amenities, and price points — side by side on a national booking platform. Choose the vehicle that fits your class size and your budget, and book it right there online.
Transportation is provided by independent operators in the network.
Per the California Science Center directions and parking page, buses drop off on Figueroa Street and park in the Exposition Park lot structure accessed via Figueroa — $15 maximum per vehicle. Arriving before 9 a.m. on school days gives you the best shot at a clean drop-off before the lot fills with other school groups making the same run up the I-110 from South LA.
Yes. Per the Aquarium of the Pacific parking page, buses use the adjacent parking structure at a flat rate of $8 per day with Aquarium validation. That's one pass for the entire bus regardless of how many students are aboard — considerably less than parking a caravan of parent cars across multiple lots.
Confirm the current rate when you book, as event-day pricing can vary.
Book at least two to three months before your trip date for most destinations. Spring field trip season — March through May — is the single busiest stretch of the year for bus rentals across Compton Unified and neighboring districts. Prom season in April and May adds additional pressure on the same vehicle pool.
Waiting until the week before almost always means higher rates or no availability at all.
Yes. ADA-accessible vehicles with wheelchair lifts and wider aisle configurations are available through the network. Mention your accessibility requirements — number of wheelchair users, lift specifications, or other needs — when you fill out the quote form or call 310-667-7270, and the support team will make sure the options you see actually fit your students.
Absolutely. Multi-stop pickup loops are one of the most common field trip setups booked through the network. A bus can swing through Compton High on El Segundo Boulevard, then Dominguez High on Santa Fe Avenue, before heading north on the I-110 toward Exposition Park.
Add roughly 10 minutes per additional stop when you're working backward from your venue's arrival window, and list your stops in order when you submit the quote form so pricing reflects the full route.