Kirkland School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
Organizing a field trip out of Kirkland is already a full-time job — and chasing down bus quotes from five different companies shouldn't be part of it. Kirklandcharterbusrentals.com makes it easy. Fill out one quick form and instantly compare vehicles, amenities, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Kirkland and the entire Eastside. Whether your class is heading across the SR-520 bridge to the Pacific Science Center, south on I-405 to KidsQuest Children's Museum in Bellevue, or all the way to the Museum of Flight in Seattle, the right bus is right here.
Call 425-202-6730 or use the 30-second online quote tool now!
Why Limit Yourself to One Fleet? Compare School Event Transportation From a Network of Bus Companies
Kirklandcharterbusrentals.com is not a bus company. It's a quote-comparison and referral website — which means you're never limited to one fleet, one price, or whatever one operator happens to have available on your date. Fill out one form, and you land on a results page showing vehicles, photos, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Kirkland, Washington.
No account required. No waiting for callbacks to get pricing. No calling around.
A free quote is available online any time, or by phone at 425-202-6730 every day of the year. You choose the bus that works for your group — the size, the amenities, the price — and book it right online in minutes through a national booking platform.
Compare Buses, Packages, and Prices for School Event Transportation All in One Place!
Not every field trip looks the same, and the buses in the network reflect that. A 15-passenger minibus keeps a small enrichment group together on a quick run down to KidsQuest Children's Museum in Bellevue without the cost of a full-size coach. A 56-passenger charter bus gives an entire grade level reclining seats, overhead storage, undercarriage luggage bays, and an onboard restroom for a longer run to Boeing Future of Flight in Mukilteo.
Need WiFi so chaperones can stay connected? Power outlets for devices? ADA-accessible boarding?
Mention it when you submit your quote. The network carries all of it — and because Kirklandcharterbusrentals.com pulls from multiple independent operators, you compare what's available for your date instead of settling for whatever one company has left.
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15 Passenger Minibus
15-50 Passenger Party Buses
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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 425-202-6730 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Charter Buses for Kirkland-Area Museum and Science Field Trips
The Pacific Science Center (200 Sue Bird Court N, Seattle, WA 98109) is one of the most popular field trip destinations for Kirkland-area schools — planetarium shows, STEM exhibits, and hands-on science programs for school groups. Getting there means crossing the SR-520 Evergreen Point Floating Bridge, which is tolled and uses variable pricing throughout the day. A charter bus handles the toll in one transaction instead of billing a dozen parent drivers separately, and buses and vehicles taller than 16 feet use the loading/drop zone on 2nd Ave N just south of Thomas St.; oversized-vehicle parking is in the 5th Avenue parking lot for $10 per bus.
The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture at the University of Washington (4300 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105) is another strong option for upper grades studying Washington geology or Indigenous cultures. The Burke asks school and youth groups to submit a field trip request, and bus parking should be arranged ahead of the visit. One bus keeps the whole class together from the school parking lot to the museum entrance and back.
Buses for Woodland Park Zoo Field Trips From Kirkland Schools
The Woodland Park Zoo (5500 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103) draws Eastside school groups all year, and the bus logistics here are specific enough to get wrong if you haven't done it before. Per the Woodland Park Zoo parking rates and bus parking policy, bus and RV parking is restricted to the Lion Lot only, with a maximum daily rate of $14 payable at self-serve kiosks in the lot or at the West gate entrance. Passenger drop-off is at the South Entrance at 750 N 50th Street, Seattle, WA 98103, near the African Savanna exhibit.
From Kirkland, follow SR-520 west toward Seattle and allow extra time for weekday traffic. A charter bus handles the whole run in one vehicle, and the overhead storage keeps backpacks and lunch bags off the aisle the entire way.
Museum of Flight Buses for Kirkland Aviation and STEM Groups
The Museum of Flight (9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA 98108) is one of the largest air and space museums in the world, and it's a natural fit for Kirkland-area STEM programs, aerospace electives, and upper-grade science classes. School group reservations are required; contact the museum's Education Center at (206) 764-0384 before your visit to confirm your booking and group logistics. Free parking is available on-site.
The drive from Kirkland runs southbound on I-405 to I-5, with traffic conditions varying by time of day. A 56-passenger motorcoach gives every student a reclining seat, overhead storage for day bags, and an onboard restroom — so the group arrives ready to learn instead of stiff from a cramped ride. Compare charter buses for this run through the quote tool, or call 425-202-6730 to build a package around your reservation time.
Boeing Future of Flight Buses From Kirkland
Boeing Future of Flight (8415 Paine Field Blvd, Mukilteo, WA 98275) gives student groups access to exhibits, a Sky Deck, and the Boeing Everett Factory Tour — one of the most memorable field trip experiences available to Eastside schools. Groups of 15 or more should contact Boeing Future of Flight Customer Service to schedule a group reservation. From Kirkland, the drive runs north via I-405 and WA-525 toward Mukilteo.
A full-size charter bus handles the highway run comfortably, and undercarriage luggage bays give every student room for a backpack below while the overhead compartments handle lighter bags. Because the factory tour involves a lot of standing and walking, students arrive rested when the bus does the driving — and the group stays together from school pickup to the factory tour.
KidsQuest Children's Museum Buses for Kirkland Elementary Groups
For Kirkland elementary schools running hands-on STEM field trips, KidsQuest Children's Museum (1116 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004) is one of the closest full-scale children's museums on the Eastside. The museum offers field trips and group visits directly through its website. From Kirkland, the route follows I-405 south into downtown Bellevue.
Because the drive is short, a 15- to 35-passenger minibus is often the right size for a single classroom — compact enough to navigate the 108th Avenue NE corridor in downtown Bellevue without the turning radius of a full-size coach, and affordable for a shorter run. ADA-accessible minibuses are available through the network; mention it when you submit your quote. Kirklandcharterbusrentals.com makes it easy to compare minibuses and charter buses side by side for this exact route — enter your school's address, your date, and your headcount to see pricing in under 30 seconds.
School Event Transportation in Kirkland and All the Surrounding Areas
Kirklandcharterbusrentals.com helps you find field trip buses across Kirkland and every surrounding community in the Lake Washington corridor. Need a bus out of Redmond, Bothell, Kenmore, Bellevue, or Sammamish? The network covers all of it.
Lake Washington School District serves over 30,000 students in Kirkland, Redmond, Sammamish, and portions of Bellevue, Woodinville, and unincorporated King County — and whether your pickup is at a campus on NE 85th Street, along Juanita Drive NE, or anywhere else in the district, the bus comes to you. Fill out one form to compare vehicles and pricing from transportation companies serving the entire Eastside, or call 425-202-6730 and a live agent will put together a custom package around your school's schedule.
How Much Does School Event Transportation in Kirkland 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 425-202-6730. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Kirkland School Event Transportation Services
Kirklandcharterbusrentals.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.
Kirklandcharterbusrentals.com is a quote-comparison website, not a bus company. You fill out one quick form with your school's pickup address, your destination, your date, and your student count — and you land on a results page showing vehicles, photos, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Kirkland and the Eastside. No account required, and a free quote is always available by phone at 425-202-6730.
Submit your trip details through the 30-second online quote tool — pickup location, destination, date, and group size. You'll be taken to a national booking platform's results page showing available buses and pricing from independent operators serving your route. Review the options side by side, pick the vehicle that fits your headcount and budget, and book it right online in minutes.
If you'd rather talk it through, call 425-202-6730 any time and a live agent will build a custom package around your school's schedule.
Per the Woodland Park Zoo field trip parking guidance, all field trips enter through the South Entrance at the Lion Lot. The zoo has six first-come, first-served oversize parking spaces for buses, cannot guarantee parking, and requires buses to pay at self-serve kiosks. Passenger drop-off is at the South Entrance at 750 N 50th Street near the African Savanna exhibit.
From Kirkland, follow SR-520 west toward Seattle and allow buffer time for weekday traffic.
Yes. The SR-520 Evergreen Point Floating Bridge charges a toll for all vehicles, including charter buses, with variable pricing throughout the day. One bus consolidates that toll into a single transaction instead of billing a caravan of parent drivers individually.
Your transportation provider handles the toll logistics — confirm the specifics when you book. For current SR-520 toll rates, the WSDOT SR-520 tolling page has the most up-to-date pricing.
Start planning at least four weeks out for destinations with advance field trip requirements, and earlier for spring dates. For example, Woodland Park Zoo requires field trips to be booked at least four weeks in advance. Waiting until the week before can leave you with fewer vehicle options.
Call 425-202-6730 as soon as your date is confirmed.
Yes — I-405 is the primary north-south route for Eastside field trips, and charter buses run it daily. Traffic can build between Bellevue and Renton during the morning and afternoon commute windows, so build extra time into your pickup schedule at the destination. Your driver monitors conditions in real time.
One bus keeps the whole class together regardless of how the freeway behaves.
Yes. ADA-accessible vehicles — including buses with rear or side wheelchair lifts, wider aisle space, and accessible onboard restrooms — are available through the network. Mention your accessibility needs when you submit your quote form or when you call 425-202-6730, and quote-request help will filter for vehicles that meet your requirements.
Confirming early is especially important for spring field trip season, when accessible vehicle availability tightens across the Eastside.