Lafayette School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
That's exactly what Lafayettecharterbusservices.com was built for! Planning a field trip for your Lafayette school means coordinating headcounts, permission slips, and chaperones — the last thing you need is a transportation scramble on top of it. Fill out one quick form and instantly compare vehicles and rates from a large network of bus companies serving Lafayette and all of Acadiana.
Whether you're taking a class to Vermilionville, heading downtown to the Children's Museum of Acadiana, or making the run to New Orleans for an overnight trip, you'll have pricing in under 30 seconds. Call 337-557-1185 or use the online quote tool right now!
The Easiest Way to Rent School Event Transportation in Lafayette
A wide network of independently owned transportation companies serving Lafayette and the surrounding Acadiana region is what makes Lafayettecharterbusservices.com so useful for school field trip planning! Instead of calling five different bus companies during your prep period and waiting on callbacks, you fill out one form and see vehicles, photos, and pricing from multiple providers side by side — no account required. Lafayettecharterbusservices.com is not a bus company. It's a quote-comparison and referral website that connects you to a network of independent operators so you get more options, more vehicle sizes, and more price points than any single fleet can offer.
From compact minibuses for a small class to full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches for an entire grade level, the network has what your school needs. Call 337-557-1185 any time for a free quote!
More Buses, More Options for Your School Event Transportation
Get online pricing in under 30 seconds and compare every bus type available for your Lafayette field trip — all in one place, no account needed! A 15- to 35-passenger minibus is a great fit for a single classroom heading to the Lafayette Science Museum (433 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501), with overhead storage for backpacks and lunch bags and a cabin small enough to navigate downtown streets easily. For larger groups, a 56-passenger charter bus gives every student a reclining seat, overhead storage, climate control, and undercarriage luggage bays for gear and equipment.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network too — just mention it when you request your quote! Whatever your headcount, you'll find the right bus for your class here. Call 337-557-1185 to get started!
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
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 337-557-1185 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Visiting Vermilionville and Acadian Village With Your Class
Whether your class is studying Louisiana history, Cajun culture, or the Acadian exile, Vermilionville and Acadian Village are two of the most-visited field trip destinations in Lafayette Parish — and getting there is easy with a bus from the network! Vermilionville (300 Fisher Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508) has a large on-site parking area with plenty of room for charter buses and motorcoaches at the main entrance on Fisher Road. Acadian Village (200 Greenleaf Dr, Lafayette, LA 70506) has a spacious open lot that easily accommodates full-size motorcoaches at the main entrance on Greenleaf Drive.
Both require advance group reservations — and so does a great bus, so the earlier you compare your options, the better! Call 337-557-1185 to lock in your date.
Science and Nature Field Trips Across Acadiana
With one form, you can compare buses for every science and nature field trip your class has on the calendar this semester! The Lafayette Science Museum is a short ride from most Lafayette schools, with bus drop-off curbside on Jefferson Street and nearby staging on Garfield Street. For ecology and outdoor education trips, Lake Fausse Pointe State Park (5400 Levee Rd, St. Martinville, LA 70582) is about 30 miles southeast of Lafayette with a paved bus-friendly lot and day-use area — advance group permits are recommended through Louisiana State Parks, and the park fee is separate from your transportation quote.
Lake Martin near Breaux Bridge is another popular ecology destination, best reached by minibus given the gravel lot at the trailhead. Compare vehicles and pricing in seconds right here!
Day Trips and Overnight Trips to New Orleans and Baton Rouge
Whatever grade level you teach, the overnight field trip to New Orleans is one of the most memorable experiences your students will have — and a full-size charter bus makes the 135-mile run on I-10 comfortable for every passenger. The National WWII Museum (945 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130) offers school group rates and advance reservations; bus drop-off is on Magazine Street, with complimentary bus parking two blocks away under the I-10 overpass. The Audubon Zoo (6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118) has bus parking in the adjacent Audubon Park lot, with drop-off on Magazine Street.
For a closer option, the Louisiana State Capitol (900 N 3rd St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802) is 55 miles east via I-10, with a designated bus parking area on the Capitol grounds. Compare 56-passenger motorcoaches with onboard restrooms and undercarriage luggage bays — everything a long-distance class trip needs!
Avery Island and the Tabasco Factory School Tour
Bringing a class to Avery Island is one of the most unique field trip experiences available to Lafayette-area schools — and one of the most logistically specific! Avery Island (Avery Island, LA 70513) is a private island located about 25 miles southwest of Lafayette, accessed via a toll bridge that charges $5 per vehicle — that toll is a venue cost separate from your transportation quote, so plan your budget accordingly. The Tabasco Visitor Center has a large parking area that accommodates motorcoaches, with bus drop-off at the main entrance.
Advance group reservations are required for factory tours. A minibus or full-size charter bus both work well for this trip, depending on your class size — compare your options and get instant pricing in under 30 seconds right here, or call 337-557-1185 any time!
Book Early for Spring Field Trip Season and Festival Weekends
Keep this in mind: spring field trip season in Lafayette runs March through April, and it is the single busiest stretch of the year for school group transportation across all of Acadiana. Every LPSS school — from elementary classes heading to Vermilionville to high school groups making the run to New Orleans — is competing for the same buses during that window. Festival International de Louisiane (April 21–25, 2027) draws more than 300,000 attendees to downtown Lafayette and fills available vehicles across the entire region.
Mardi Gras 2027 falls on February 9, and Lafayette's Krewe season from late January through Fat Tuesday is another high-demand stretch. Book your spring field trip bus 3–6 months in advance to lock in the best selection and pricing. Don't wait — call 337-557-1185 or fill out the online quote form right now to secure your date!
Compare School Event Transportation Options in Lafayette and Beyond
When your school is in Broussard, Youngsville, Breaux Bridge, or anywhere else in Acadiana, Lafayettecharterbusservices.com makes finding field trip transportation just as easy! The network of bus companies serving Lafayette extends across the entire region — so whether your pickup is in New Iberia, Opelousas, Crowley, or right here in Lafayette Parish, you'll find vehicles and pricing that work for your school's location. You can also easily arrange transportation for longer trips, like a charter bus to Baton Rouge for a visit to the Louisiana State Capitol or a charter bus to New Orleans for the National WWII Museum.
Fill out one quick form to compare buses and rates from providers serving all of Acadiana!
How Much Does School Event Transportation in Lafayette Cost?
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $215 – $400+ | $235 – $425+ | $1,720 – $3,040+ | $6.40 – $9.15+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $235 – $385+ | $265 – $400+ | $1,890 – $2,495+ | $6.40 – $9.15+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $215 – $380+ | $250 – $395+ | $1,740 – $2,415+ | $6.10 – $8.80+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $370+ | $230 – $385+ | $1,605 – $2,335+ | $5.85 – $8.45+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $365+ | $205 – $380+ | $1,480 – $2,260+ | $5.60 – $8.10+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $355+ | $200 – $370+ | $1,355 – $2,155+ | $5.35 – $7.70+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $345+ | $200 – $365+ | $1,260 – $2,065+ | $5.20 – $7.45+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $325+ | $190 – $345+ | $1,200 – $1,950+ | $4.95 – $7.15+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $260 – $445+ | $280 – $480+ | $1,905 – $3,065+ | $6.95 – $10.20+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $200 – $390+ | $230 – $485+ | $1,455 – $2,950+ | $5.20 – $7.15+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $200 – $355+ | $200 – $370+ | $1,355 – $2,155+ | $5.35 – $7.70+ |
| 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 337-557-1185. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Lafayette School Event Transportation Services
Lafayettecharterbusservices.com is a quote-comparison and referral website — not a bus company. You fill out one quick form with your school's pickup location, destination, date, and headcount, and you're taken to a results page showing vehicles, photos, and pricing from a network of independent transportation companies serving Lafayette and Acadiana. No account required, and a free quote is always available online or by phone at 337-557-1185.
Answer a few quick questions in the online quote tool — your school's address, the destination, the date, and how many students and chaperones are coming. You'll land on a results page through a national booking platform showing available buses and pricing from independent operators serving your route. Review the options, compare vehicle sizes and amenities, and book the bus that fits your class right online.
If you'd rather talk it through, call 337-557-1185 any time!
Yes! Vermilionville has a large on-site parking area with ample room for charter buses and full-size motorcoaches at the main entrance on Fisher Road. Advance group reservations are required for school visits — contact Vermilionville directly to confirm your group booking before your trip date.
Bus parking at the venue is separate from your transportation quote.
Absolutely! Avery Island (Avery Island, LA 70513) is about 25 miles southwest of Lafayette and has a large parking area that accommodates motorcoaches at the Tabasco Visitor Center. Keep in mind that the toll bridge onto the island charges $5 per vehicle — that's a venue cost not included in your transportation quote.
Advance group reservations are required for factory tours, so book both the tour and the bus as early as possible.
A 15- to 35-passenger minibus is the most popular choice for a single classroom of students and chaperones. These vehicles are compact enough to navigate downtown Lafayette streets — including the one-way sections on Congress Street near the Children's Museum of Acadiana (201 E Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70501) — while still offering overhead storage, climate control, and comfortable seating for every rider. At the Children's Museum, buses drop students at the Polk Street pedestrian entrance, pick them up at the Congress Street exit doors, and can park on Taylor Street or beside the Polk Street parking garage; the Children's Museum of Acadiana field-trip page maps all three points.
For larger groups or multiple classes traveling together, a 56-passenger motorcoach gives everyone more room and adds undercarriage luggage storage. Compare both side by side in under 30 seconds using the online quote tool!
Book 4–8 weeks in advance for most fall and winter field trips. For spring semester trips — especially anything in March or April — book 3–6 months out. Spring field trip season is the busiest stretch of the year across Acadiana, and Festival International de Louisiane (April 21–25, 2027) fills available vehicles across the entire Lafayette region.
Mardi Gras season (late January through February 9, 2027) is another high-demand window. The earlier you compare, the more options you'll have!
Yes! The network of bus companies serving Lafayette includes operators equipped for long-distance overnight trips. A full-size 56-passenger motorcoach with onboard restrooms, reclining seats, climate control, and undercarriage luggage bays is the right choice for the 135-mile run to New Orleans on I-10.
Popular destinations like the National WWII Museum and the Audubon Zoo both accommodate bus groups with advance reservations. Call 337-557-1185 to put together a custom package for your overnight trip!