Redding School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
No more chasing down multiple bus companies, waiting on callbacks, or hoping the one fleet in town has something available on your date! Reddingcharterbusservices.com makes finding field trip transportation in Redding fast and easy. Fill out one quick form and instantly compare vehicles and rates from a large network of bus companies serving Redding and all of Shasta County — whether your class is headed to Turtle Bay Exploration Park, Whiskeytown National Recreation Area, or all the way out to Lassen Volcanic National Park. Call 530-245-8160 or use the 30-second online quote tool to get started right now!
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Find exactly what your group needs — not whatever one company happens to have parked in its lot! Reddingcharterbusservices.com is a quote-comparison and referral website, not a local bus company. Because we don't own any vehicles, you're never limited to a single fleet. Instead, you get access to a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Redding, Shasta County, and the surrounding region.
Fill out one quick form, compare vehicles and pricing side by side, and choose the bus that fits your headcount, your itinerary, and your budget. No account required, and a free quote is always available online or by phone at 530-245-8160!
Every Bus You Can Book for School Event Transportation
Reddingcharterbusservices.com lets you compare every bus type so the vehicle fits your group, not the other way around! Need a compact 15-passenger minibus for a small enrichment group heading to the Redding Museum of Art & History? Done.
Need a 56-passenger charter bus with undercarriage luggage bays and onboard restrooms for a full-class trip to Lassen Volcanic National Park? It's right there. You can also compare 25-passenger minibuses and 35-passenger minibuses loaded with reclining seats, climate control, overhead storage, and WiFi.
ADA-accessible buses are available through the network too — just mention it when you request your quote!
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Field Trips to Turtle Bay Exploration Park and the Sundial Bridge
On the banks of the Sacramento River in the heart of Redding, Turtle Bay Exploration Park (844 Sundial Bridge Dr, Redding, CA 96003) is one of the most popular field trip destinations in all of Shasta County. The 300-acre campus includes the natural history museum, Paul Bunyan's Forest Camp, the McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, and the iconic 710-foot Sundial Bridge — a Santiago Calatrava-designed cable-stayed pedestrian span that crosses the Sacramento River. School group reservations are required in advance through Turtle Bay's group team at [email protected] or (530) 243-8850 ext. 106, and curriculum-aligned field trip programs are available for K–12 classes.
Bus drop-off is at the main entrance circle on Sundial Bridge Drive, with the Overflow Parking lot near the Sundial Bridge parking lot for school-bus parking. Reddingcharterbusservices.com makes it easy to compare buses sized to your exact class headcount for this trip — fill out one form and see your options in seconds!
For the 2026–2027 school year, Turtle Bay field trips cost $7 per student and $7 per chaperone, while teachers enter free; the park also offers $6 student lunches when reserved in advance through the Turtle Bay 2026–2027 field trip rates. Your bus handles the school-bus parking move, so the class can unload at the roundabout and get straight into the day.
One Bus Gets Your Class to Whiskeytown and Shasta State Historic Park
One of the best things about field trips along SR-299 west of Redding is that two outstanding destinations sit within a few miles of each other — and one bus handles both stops without splitting the group. Whiskeytown National Recreation Area (14412 Kennedy Memorial Dr, Whiskeytown, CA 96095) offers ranger-led K–12 education programs covering water quality, ecology, and Gold Rush history, with bus drop-off at the Visitor Center circle and a large adjacent parking area for the bus to stage. Just a few miles farther east on SR-299, Shasta State Historic Park (15312 CA-299, Shasta, CA 96087) puts students inside the ruins of an 1850s Gold Rush town, complete with a courthouse museum and Gold Rush artifacts.
Both America the Beautiful passes and California State Parks passes cover entrance for school groups at these sites — confirm current details with each park before your visit. Compare minibuses and charter buses for this two-stop itinerary right here on Reddingcharterbusservices.com!
For the 2026–2027 school year, Shasta State Historic Park's third-grade field trips run Thursdays and Fridays from October 2026 through May 2027, with scheduling opening at 11:00 a.m. on September 16, 2026, and a maximum of 65 students per day; the Shasta State Historic Park field trip schedule gives you the date window before you put the bus on the road.
Reddingcharterbusservices.com Can Help You Get Your Group to Shasta Dam and Lake Shasta Caverns
Reddingcharterbusservices.com can help you find the right bus for two of the most memorable STEM field trip destinations in Northern California — both located north of Redding along I-5. Shasta Dam (16349 Shasta Dam Blvd, Shasta Lake, CA 96019) is the second-tallest dam in the United States, and the Bureau of Reclamation offers free guided tours covering hydroelectric power, water management, and engineering — advance reservation is recommended by calling the venue directly at (530) 275-4463. About five miles farther north, Lake Shasta Caverns (20359 Shasta Caverns Rd, O'Brien, CA 96070) adds a ferry ride across the McCloud Arm of Shasta Lake and a mountain shuttle to the cave entrance.
Both sites have large parking lots that accommodate full-size coaches. Compare charter buses for this I-5 corridor itinerary through Reddingcharterbusservices.com in seconds — call 530-245-8160 or use the online quote tool right now!
Shasta Dam tours are first-come, first-served, last about one hour, and leave promptly at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.; arrive at least 30 minutes early, and leave bags and iPads on the bus because they are not allowed inside the dam on the Shasta Dam tour information sheet. The bus gives your class a secure place for classroom gear while everyone walks from the Visitor Center to the tour start.
Reddingcharterbusservices.com Is the Easy Way to Find Lassen Volcanic National Park Field Trip Buses
Reddingcharterbusservices.com is the easy way to find a charter bus for a Lassen Volcanic National Park field trip — one of the most spectacular earth science experiences available to Redding-area schools. Lassen Volcanic National Park (southwest entrance: 38050 Highway 36 East, Mineral, CA 96063) features active hydrothermal fields, steaming fumaroles, and volcanic peaks that bring earth science curriculum to life. Ranger-led school programs and Junior Ranger activities are available with advance reservation through the park.
The Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center at the southwest entrance has pull-through parking spaces for full-size coaches, and the Manzanita Lake area near the northwest entrance also accommodates buses. Keep in mind that the Lassen Peak Highway through the park typically closes from mid-October through mid-June due to snow, so spring and early fall are the prime windows for this trip. Compare 56-passenger charter buses and 35-passenger minibuses for this trip through Reddingcharterbusservices.com!
Eligible school groups using a commercial bus for transportation only can request an academic entrance-fee waiver at least two weeks before the visit, and every vehicle must carry a printed copy of the approved waiver at the entrance station; the Lassen Volcanic National Park academic fee-waiver instructions spell out the bus-by-bus process.
Get Your Class to Burney Falls Without the Carpool Chaos
Get the whole class to McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park (24898 CA-89, Burney, CA 96013) together — no parent carpool coordination, no splitting students across a dozen cars, no one getting lost on SR-299 through the mountains. Burney Falls is a 129-foot waterfall that flows year-round, and Theodore Roosevelt reportedly called it the eighth wonder of the world. The 55-mile drive northeast from Redding via SR-299 and SR-89 takes about 75 minutes, and tour buses cannot enter, drop off, or park at the park until further notice.
Day-use fees apply per vehicle, and America the Beautiful passes are accepted — confirm current rates on the California State Parks Burney Falls page before your visit. Compare buses for this trip through Reddingcharterbusservices.com in seconds!
School Event Transportation in Redding and All the Surrounding Areas
It's not just Redding! Reddingcharterbusservices.com connects you to a network of transportation providers serving all of Shasta County and the broader Northern California region. Whether your school is based in Shasta Lake City, Anderson, Cottonwood, or anywhere in between, the network has buses ready for your trip. And if your itinerary takes you farther — a multi-day science trip to the Bay Area, a performing arts competition in Sacramento, or a college tour down I-5 — longer-distance options are available too.
See every city and region we serve and find the right bus no matter where your group is headed. Call 530-245-8160 or use the online quote tool to compare field trip transportation across Northern California in seconds!
How Much Does School Event Transportation in Redding 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 530-245-8160. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Redding School Event Transportation Services
Reddingcharterbusservices.com is a quote-comparison and referral website. You fill out one quick form with your trip details — pickup location, date, number of students and chaperones, and destination — and you're taken to a results page showing vehicles, photos, and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Redding and Shasta County. No account required, and a free quote is always available by phone at 530-245-8160.
You share your trip details once using the 30-second online quote tool. The platform returns available buses and pricing from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving the Redding area. You review the options side by side, pick the vehicle that fits your headcount and itinerary, and book right online through the national booking platform — all in just minutes, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing required.
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School groups visiting Turtle Bay Exploration Park should book their group field trip program in advance through Turtle Bay's group team at [email protected] or (530) 243-8850 ext. 106. Bus drop-off is at the main entrance circle on Sundial Bridge Drive, and the large adjacent lot gives the bus a place to stage while the class is inside. Confirm current group access details with Turtle Bay before your visit.
Yes. Full-size 56-passenger coaches can access both the southwest entrance (via SR-36 through Red Bluff, about 90 miles from Redding) and the northwest entrance (via SR-44, about 90 miles). The Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center at the southwest entrance and the Manzanita Lake area near the northwest entrance both have pull-through parking spaces sized for coaches.
The Lassen Peak Highway through the park typically closes mid-October through mid-June due to snow — plan field trips for late June through early October for the best access.
Yes. The Bureau of Reclamation recommends advance reservations for school groups visiting Shasta Dam. Call the venue directly at (530) 275-4463 to schedule your group's guided tour.
The visitor center parking lot is large enough to accommodate full-size charter buses. Guided tours are free, and the dam is located about 15 miles north of Redding on I-5 — a short, easy bus ride for any Shasta County school.
It depends on your headcount. A single classroom of 25–32 students plus chaperones fits well on a 25-passenger minibus or 35-passenger minibus. A full-grade field trip with two or three classrooms is better served by a 56-passenger charter bus or a pair of smaller buses. Reddingcharterbusservices.com lets you compare all of these side by side from a network of transportation companies serving Redding — just enter your student and chaperone count when you fill out the quote form!
Yes. ADA-accessible buses with wheelchair lifts and wider aisle space are available through the network of transportation companies serving Redding. Just mention your accessibility needs when you fill out the online quote form or when you call 530-245-8160, and the results will reflect what's available for your date and group.
Confirming accessibility requirements early gives you the widest selection of vehicles to choose from.