Kirkland School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
You'll love how easy Busrentalkirkland.com makes finding field trip transportation in Kirkland, Washington! Fill out one quick form and instantly compare vehicles and online rates from a large network of bus companies serving Kirkland and the entire Eastside. Whether you're loading up a Lake Washington School District class for a morning at the Pacific Science Center, shuttling students across SR-520 to the Woodland Park Zoo, or coordinating a closer trip to the Bellevue Botanical Garden, Busrentalkirkland.com puts the right bus in front of you in seconds.
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You'll find that Busrentalkirkland.com is not a local bus company — and that's exactly what makes it so useful! Because this site connects you to a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Kirkland and the surrounding Eastside, you're never stuck with whatever one fleet happens to have available on a Tuesday in April. You can compare minibuses, full-size charter buses, and everything in between from different providers, all in one place, with pricing in under a minute.
Whether your school group needs a 15-passenger minibus for a small enrichment trip or a 56-passenger motorcoach for an all-grade field day, the network has the right option. No account required, and a free quote is always available online or by phone at 425-979-3120!
Every Bus You Can Book for School Event Transportation
If you're organizing a field trip for 15 students or 150, the network includes the bus that fits. Compact 15- to 35-passenger minibuses are a great pick for smaller grade-level trips — nimble enough to navigate tighter drop-off zones like the ones at the Burke Museum (4300 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105) on the UW campus, yet comfortable enough to keep students settled on the ride over. For bigger groups, 56-passenger charter buses provide overhead storage for backpacks and lunches, climate control, and enough room that no student is crammed in.
ADA-accessible buses with wheelchair lifts are available through the network too — just mention it when you request your quote. Whatever your headcount, you'll find the right bus 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 425-979-3120 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Get Your Class to the Woodland Park Zoo Without the Parking Headache
Busrentalkirkland.com makes it possible to plan your Woodland Park Zoo field trip without spending half the morning worrying about where the bus goes. Per the Woodland Park Zoo parking policy, bus and RV parking is directed to the Lion Lot only, with a $14 maximum daily rate paid at self-serve kiosks or the West gate entrance. Your group unloads at the South Entrance at 750 N 50th Street, Seattle, WA 98103, right near the African Savanna exhibit, while the bus parks in the Lion Lot or heads to overflow.
The Woodland Park Zoo school-bus parking sheet makes the tight capacity clear: the Lion Lot accommodates six buses on a first-come, first-served basis, while Lower Woodland Park at N. 50th and Aurora Ave. N. is a free gravel overflow lot that is not monitored by zoo security. Your bus can unload at the door, then move to overflow instead of holding the curb while students get organized. From Kirkland, the zoo is about 18 miles via SR-520 West — plan for 30 to 45 minutes off-peak and a bit more during morning school-run hours.
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Shuttle Students to the Pacific Science Center and Seattle Center with Ease
If your class is headed to the Pacific Science Center (200 2nd Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109) for an IMAX film or a live science demonstration, Seattle Center makes the bus logistics straightforward. Per the Seattle Center school and charter bus zone map, the campus has designated 15-minute charter bus loading zones and a separate 3-hour bus parking area, so your bus has a real place to stage while students are inside. Drop-off runs along 2nd Ave N or Mercer Street depending on the zone assigned.
The 15-minute charter-bus curb is marked along Mercer Street at Warren Avenue N, while the 3-hour bus parking area is near the 5th & Mercer Building by Republican Street. Your bus clears the short loading window and stages nearby while your class is inside. From Kirkland, the drive is about 17 miles via SR-520 West.
Compare available minibuses and charter buses from the network and get your class there without the guesswork!
Compare Buses for Museum of Flight and South Seattle Field Trips
Compare buses for longer Kirkland field trips — like the 22-mile run south to the Museum of Flight (9404 E Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA 98108) — and you'll find that a full-size charter bus earns its keep fast. Large bus and RV parking is available in the main lot on the south side of the building, with buses directed to the far west section. The Museum of Flight offers STEM-focused school programs tied to Washington State Learning Standards, and advance booking is required for groups.
The route runs south on I-405 to I-5, roughly 35 to 50 minutes depending on traffic. With Busrentalkirkland.com, you compare minibuses and motorcoaches from a network of providers serving Kirkland — no account needed, pricing in under a minute, and a support team at 425-979-3120 ready to help you match the bus to your headcount!
No Carpool Coordination for Burke Museum and UW Campus Trips
No more chasing down parent volunteers or sorting out five-car carpools for a trip to the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture on the University of Washington campus. One bus keeps the whole class together, drops off on 15th Ave NE, and waits while your students explore paleontology and Pacific Northwest Native culture exhibits — programs that are curriculum-aligned and require advance booking. Bus parking is available in the lower parking lot in front of the museum, with advance coordination with UW Transportation recommended for larger groups.
From Kirkland, the Burke is about 13 miles via SR-520 West, making it one of the closer Seattle destinations for Eastside schools. Compare your bus options through Busrentalkirkland.com and get the whole class there together!
Busrentalkirkland.com Can Help You Plan Closer Eastside Field Trips Too
Busrentalkirkland.com can connect you with buses for the shorter Eastside trips that don't require crossing SR-520 at all! The Bellevue Botanical Garden (12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98005) is just 6 miles from Kirkland, with bus parking available in the adjacent Wilburton Hill Park lot — a great option for environmental science and naturalist-led programs without the bridge toll. The Bellevue Botanical Garden group-visit instructions put the bus in a separate loading pattern: buses and large vans drop passengers in the Garden's loading zone, then proceed to Wilburton Hill Park about 1/4 mile east, because the Garden parking lot cannot accommodate those larger vehicles.
Your bus gets everyone out at the Garden first, then clears the loading area instead of trying to fit into the Garden's own lot. Marymoor Park (6046 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, WA 98052) is even closer at about 5 miles, with large parking areas and open space ideal for outdoor science programs and nature walks. For these shorter runs, a 15- to 35-passenger minibus is often all you need.
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Compare School Event Transportation Options in Kirkland and Beyond
With one form, you can find field trip transportation for groups departing from Kirkland, Redmond, Bellevue, Bothell, Kenmore, Woodinville, Sammamish, or anywhere across the Eastside. Busrentalkirkland.com pulls from a large network of bus companies serving all of King County and the greater Seattle metro, so your pickup location is never a problem. Whether your school is in the Lake Washington School District, the Northshore School District, or a private school in the area, the network has buses ready to serve your route. Compare vehicles and pricing from a large network of transportation companies serving Kirkland, WA and every nearby city — all in one place, in under a minute.
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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 425-979-3120. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Kirkland School Event Transportation Services
Busrentalkirkland.com is a quote-comparison website, not a local bus company. You fill out one quick form with your trip details — pickup school, destination, date, and headcount — and you're taken to a results page showing buses and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Kirkland and the Eastside. Compare your options, choose the bus that fits your group, and book right online.
A free quote is also available by phone at 425-979-3120 any day of the year.
You fill out the online quote form in under a minute, and you're taken to a national booking platform's results page showing available vehicles and pricing from a network of independent transportation companies serving your route. Review the options side by side — bus size, amenities, price — and book the one that fits your class. Because Busrentalkirkland.com isn't a bus company, you're comparing across a network of providers instead of one fleet, which means more options for your specific date and headcount.
Call 425-979-3120 anytime for help!
Per the Woodland Park Zoo parking policy, buses and RVs are directed to the Lion Lot only, with a $14 maximum daily rate paid at self-serve kiosks in the lot or at the West gate entrance. Student drop-off happens at the South Entrance at 750 N 50th Street, near the African Savanna exhibit. The bus parks in the Lion Lot and waits while your group is inside.
This parking cost is separate from your bus rental quote — budget for it in advance.
Yes. SR-520 is a tolled crossing, and vehicles with three or more axles — which includes most charter buses — pay higher toll rates than standard passenger cars. The toll is cashless and collected electronically via Good To Go! pass or pay-by-mail.
The SR-520 toll is not included in your bus rental quote from Busrentalkirkland.com. Check current rates for your vehicle type at the WSDOT SR-520 tolling page before your trip.
For spring field trips — the busiest season in the Lake Washington School District — book six to eight weeks in advance at minimum. April and May fill up fast across the Eastside, with prom season at Juanita High School and Lake Washington High School competing for the same buses on the same weekends. Fall trips in September and October also move quickly.
The earlier you fill out the quote form, the more vehicle options you'll have at the best available pricing.
Yes. ADA-accessible buses with wheelchair lifts are available through the network of transportation companies serving Kirkland. When you fill out the quote form or call 425-979-3120, mention your accessibility needs — including the number of wheelchair users and any other requirements — and the results will reflect vehicles equipped to accommodate your group.
It's important to note this upfront so the right bus is matched to your class from the start.
Yes, and multi-stop pickup routes are common for Kirkland field trips where students are coming from different buildings or a split class is boarding at two locations. When you submit your quote, list all pickup addresses and the order you need them in — or call 425-979-3120 and a live agent will build the itinerary for you. Each additional stop adds time to the trip, so build that into your departure window when you're working backward from your venue's arrival time.