Lakewood School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
Use one quick form to compare field trip buses, minibuses, and charter buses from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Lakewood, Colorado — and get instant online pricing in under 30 seconds, no account required! Whether your class is heading west to Dinosaur Ridge in Morrison, making the short run into Denver for a day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, or exploring the geological wonders of Red Rocks Park, Busrentallakewood.com makes finding the right bus for your group fast and easy. Call 720-343-4415 or use the online quote tool right now to see what’s available for your date!
The Smart Way to Book School Event Transportation
Waiting on callbacks from five different bus companies while trying to finalize a permission slip deadline is nobody’s idea of a good time! Busrentallakewood.com replaces that scramble with one quick form and instant results. Because Busrentallakewood.com is not a local bus company, you’re never limited to a single fleet. Instead, you get access to a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Lakewood and the entire Jefferson County area — so you can compare 15-passenger minibuses, 25-passenger minibuses, and 56-passenger charter buses side by side, with vehicle photos and transparent pricing, all in one place.
Answer a few questions, compare your options, and choose the bus that works for your group!
Compare Vehicles and Online Rates for School Event Transportation in Seconds
Hit the road to Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster or roll west on W. Alameda Parkway to Dinosaur Ridge with the right bus for your exact headcount! Through the network, you can compare compact 15-passenger minibuses for smaller classroom groups all the way up to 56-passenger full-size motorcoaches when the entire grade is coming along. Minibuses are nimble enough to navigate tight school drop circles and urban loading zones near Denver’s Cultural District.
Full-size coaches come with overhead storage, climate control, onboard restrooms, and undercarriage luggage bays — perfect when students are bringing backpacks, lunches, and science kits for a full day out. Whatever your headcount, you’ll find the right fit here!
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 720-343-4415 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Charter Buses to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science for Lakewood School Groups
For easy access to one of Colorado’s most beloved field trip destinations, a charter bus rental from Lakewood to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science (2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205) keeps every student accounted for from pickup to drop-off. Bus drop-off is on Colorado Boulevard at the museum’s School (South) Entrance, with bus parking available in the east lot or at City Park overflow nearby. Groups of 10 or more qualify for discounted admission — advance reservations are required, so contact the museum at [email protected] before your visit.
Instead of coordinating a long line of parent carpools across US-6 into Denver, one bus handles the whole class together. ADA-accessible buses are available through the network — just mention it when you request your quote!
Weekday school groups use the School (South) Entrance, and the museum asks you to arrive 10–15 minutes early for check-in; the Denver Museum of Nature & Science directions and parking page identifies the designated school group bus lot. Your bus gets the class to the correct entrance with backpacks and lunch bags together, so you are not sorting students across the main parking lot.
Field Trip Bus Rentals to Red Rocks Park & Dinosaur Ridge from Lakewood
For Lakewood schools, few field trip destinations are as close or as spectacular as Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre (18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465) and Dinosaur Ridge (16831 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465) — both just 8 to 10 miles west via W. Alameda Parkway, about 12 to 20 minutes from most Lakewood schools. Buses access Red Rocks through the main entrance off W. Alameda Pkwy, with designated bus and RV parking in Lower South Lot 2. At Dinosaur Ridge, bus parking is available at the Triceratops Trail trailhead and visitor center lot, and school groups can reserve free admission in advance.
A charter bus or minibus keeps the whole class moving together on that short run west — no parent carpool coordination required. Check the Dinosaur Ridge group tours page to confirm your reservation before your visit!
Red Rocks treats any vehicle 6'5" wide or more as oversized; a bus carrying at least 24 passengers and running at least 85% full can request Upper North parking at least 48 hours before the event, but those spaces are limited and not guaranteed — the Red Rocks oversized-vehicle parking instructions lay out the rule. Your bus avoids the wrong-lot turn and keeps the class out of a post-event parking hunt.
Busrentallakewood.com Can Help You Find Buses to the Denver Zoo and Denver Botanic Gardens
Busrentallakewood.com can connect your Lakewood school group with field trip transportation to two of Denver’s most popular educational destinations! The Denver Zoo (2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205) has designated bus and RV parking in the main lot off 23rd Avenue, with buses entering from Steele Street — and onsite bus parking is very limited and is added through the field-trip reservation process when space is available. The Denver Botanic Gardens (1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206) offers designated bus parking on York Street, with school group programs and advance reservations required at (720) 865-3580.
Compare minibuses and charter buses for either destination through one quick form — and get instant pricing in seconds!
School buses enter at the main entrance on 23rd Avenue at Steele Street, wait for zoo staff to check them in, and then bring everyone to the School Programs Entrance; the Denver Zoo field-trip arrival instructions spell out the sequence. Your bus keeps the class together until everyone is ready to enter, so late-moving chaperones do not turn the arrival curb into a classroom headcount.
No Matter the Grade Level, Find the Right Bus for Your Lakewood Field Trip
No matter the age group or subject, Busrentallakewood.com helps you find field trip transportation sized to your class! Elementary students heading to the Butterfly Pavilion (6252 W 104th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020) or the Denver Firefighters Museum (1326 Tremont Pl, Denver, CO 80204) for hands-on K-8 programming fit perfectly in a 15- to 25-passenger minibus. Middle and high school groups touring the History Colorado Center (1200 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203) or the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum (7711 E Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230) for STEM programming can fill a full 56-passenger motorcoach.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — just mention your needs when you submit your trip details!
Check Out Transportation to the Colorado State Capitol and Denver’s Cultural District
Check the civic education box and take your Lakewood students to the Colorado State Capitol (200 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203) for a free school group tour — advance reservations are required through the Capitol’s tour program. Bus drop-off is on Colfax Avenue or Lincoln Street, with the bus relocating to stage nearby while your group tours inside. The Capitol sits walking distance from Civic Center Park and the Denver Art Museum (100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204), where Colorado K-12 students get free admission with advance booking — making a two-stop cultural day easy to plan.
Compare buses for the full itinerary in one quick form, and get instant pricing in under 30 seconds!
School Event Transportation in Lakewood and All the Surrounding Areas
Busrentallakewood.com lets you find field trip transportation for schools and groups all across Jefferson County and the greater Denver metro — not just Lakewood! Whether your group is based in Golden, Wheat Ridge, Littleton, Arvada, or Englewood, one quick form connects you to a large network of bus companies serving the entire region. Compare buses for trips to Denver, Morrison, Westminster, and beyond — all in one place, with instant online pricing and vehicle photos.
No account needed, no callbacks to wait on. Just enter your trip details and see what’s available for your date in seconds!
How Much Does School Event Transportation in Lakewood 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 720-343-4415. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Lakewood School Event Transportation Services
Busrentallakewood.com is a quote-comparison website, not a bus company. You fill out one quick form with your trip details — date, group size, pickup location, and destination — and you’re taken to a results page showing available buses and pricing from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Lakewood and the surrounding area. Compare vehicles, photos, and packages in one place, no account required.
Call 720-343-4415 any time for help!
You use the online quote tool to enter your trip details — it takes under a minute. Once submitted, you land on a results page through a national booking platform showing different buses, vehicle photos, and pricing from transportation companies serving the Lakewood area. From there, you can compare your options and book the bus that fits your group right online.
A support team is also available at 720-343-4415 every day of the year to help you put together a custom package!
Lakewood’s most popular field trip destinations include Dinosaur Ridge and Red Rocks Park in nearby Morrison (just 8–10 miles west via W. Alameda Pkwy), the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, the Denver Zoo, the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, the History Colorado Center, and the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. All are easily reachable by charter bus or minibus from Lakewood schools in Jefferson County.
Book as early as possible — ideally four to six weeks out for most field trips, and two to three months out for spring field trip season (April and May), when Jefferson County and Denver-metro school groups are all competing for the same buses on the same dates. Waiting until the last minute typically means higher rates and fewer vehicle options. Call 720-343-4415 right now to lock in your date!
It depends on your headcount! A 15- to 25-passenger minibus works well for a single classroom group and is compact enough for tight urban loading zones near Denver’s Cultural District. A 35-passenger minibus handles a larger class with chaperones.
When the whole grade is coming along, a 56-passenger full-size motorcoach provides overhead storage, onboard restrooms, and undercarriage luggage bays for backpacks and gear. Compare all sizes through one quick form — or call 720-343-4415 for a recommendation!
Yes! ADA-accessible buses with wheelchair lifts, wider aisles, and accessible restrooms are available through the network. Just mention your accessibility needs — the number of wheelchair users, lift requirements, or any other accommodations — when you submit your quote request or call 720-343-4415.
The support team will work to match your group with a vehicle that fits everyone comfortably.
Yes — most major Denver-area field trip venues require advance group reservations, and several have specific bus parking or drop-off procedures. The Denver Zoo requires advance group reservations for bus parking. Dinosaur Ridge requires advance reservations for free school admission.
The Colorado State Capitol requires advance booking for school tours. Always confirm your bus drop-off and parking plan directly with the venue before your visit, as procedures can vary by event and season.
Absolutely! Through the network of transportation companies serving Lakewood and the broader Colorado region, you can find buses for longer-distance field trips too — whether that’s a STEM trip to Colorado Springs, a nature excursion to Rocky Mountain National Park in Estes Park, or a multi-day educational journey anywhere in the state. Full-size motorcoaches with reclining seats, WiFi, onboard restrooms, and large luggage bays make longer runs comfortable for students and chaperones alike.
Call 720-343-4415 to build a custom package for your destination!