Clearwater School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
Your next Clearwater field trip just got a whole lot easier to plan! Whether your class is heading to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium to meet the dolphins, exploring Florida ecosystems at Moccasin Lake Nature Park, or making the trip across the Courtney Campbell Causeway to the Florida Aquarium, Clearwatercoachbuscompany.com makes it fast and simple to compare buses and rates from a large network of transportation companies serving Clearwater and all of Pinellas County — in seconds, with no account required. Call 727-630-4160 or use the online quote tool now!
Clearwater School Event Transportation Made Easy
Clearwatercoachbuscompany.com is how Clearwater teachers, administrators, and parent coordinators find the right bus for any field trip without spending hours on the phone. Fill out one quick form and instantly compare vehicles, amenities, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Clearwater, Pinellas County, and the entire Tampa Bay region. Clearwatercoachbuscompany.com is not a bus company and does not own any vehicles — that is exactly what makes it so useful! Because you are comparing across a network rather than a single fleet, you are never limited to whatever one company has available.
You get more choices, more bus types, and more pricing options to fit your group and your budget, all in one place. Call 727-630-4160 any time for a free quote, or use the 30-second online tool today!
Buses Perfect For Any School Event Transportation Need
Whether your group is 14 students and two chaperones or an entire grade level filling multiple coaches, the network has a bus that fits! Compact 15–35 passenger minibuses are a smart pick for smaller groups heading somewhere like the Clearwater Marine Aquarium on Windward Passage, where the island streets are tighter and a full-size motorcoach can be harder to maneuver. For larger groups crossing the causeway to MOSI (4801 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33617) or ZooTampa (1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33604), a 56-passenger charter bus with reclining seats, overhead storage, and climate control keeps every student comfortable on the ride.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network too — just mention it when you request your quote!
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 727-630-4160 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Take Your Class to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Without the Parking Headache
You already know the Clearwater Marine Aquarium is one of the most popular field trip destinations in Pinellas County — and you probably also know that parking on Clearwater Beach island is a genuine challenge, especially when you are arriving with a full class. A charter bus or minibus handles all of it for you. Your group unloads together at the drop-off area on Windward Passage, and the bus coordinates staging while your students are inside learning about marine rescue and rehabilitation.
CMA's education department recommends contacting them in advance for group visits, and the same goes for your bus — book early, especially during the spring field trip season from March through May when availability fills fast across the Tampa Bay region. Call 727-630-4160 to lock in your date!
For school groups, Clearwater Marine Aquarium (249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767) requires a minimum of 10 people for educational group admission, and the reduced group rate requires booking at least 24 hours ahead.
Your bus gets the class to the island together while you walk in with the group visit already arranged — no ticket-window scramble.
With So Many Tampa Bay Destinations, One Bus Keeps Every Stop on Schedule
With so many incredible field trip destinations just across the Courtney Campbell Causeway or down I-275, a charter bus makes multi-stop days easy to manage. Combine a morning at the Florida Aquarium (701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602) with an afternoon at Busch Gardens Tampa (10165 N McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612) for a full-day science and nature experience. Or pair a visit to the Florida Holocaust Museum (55 5th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701) with a stop at The Dali Museum (1 Dali Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33701) for a history and arts day.
One bus, one itinerary, and every student accounted for at every stop — no splitting into carpool lines or waiting on stragglers at a parking lot. Compare your options through Clearwatercoachbuscompany.com in under 30 seconds!
At The Florida Aquarium, motor coaches may not park in the City of Tampa surface lot on Channelside Drive; bus options include Port Tampa Bay's Cruise Terminal 3 when no cruise ship is in port, McKay Street, or the 241 Car Services lots near E. Cumberland Avenue and S. 12th Street and E. Twiggs Street.
Your bus heads off Channelside Drive after unloading, keeping the passenger lot clear and the ride home ready.
If You Are Planning a Nature or Science Field Trip, Clearwater Has You Covered
If your curriculum calls for hands-on environmental education, Clearwater and the surrounding area deliver! Moccasin Lake Nature Park (2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL 33759) offers school programs focused on Florida ecosystems, birds of prey, and native wildlife, with on-site bus parking and advance scheduling available through the City of Clearwater. Florida Botanical Gardens (12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33774) offers free admission and school programs with a large lot that accommodates buses easily.
And for STEM-focused groups, Suncoast Science Center (1800 N Belcher Rd, Clearwater, FL 33765) brings fabrication and hands-on science right here in Clearwater. Clearwatercoachbuscompany.com helps you find the right bus for any of these destinations — fill out one form and compare pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Pinellas County!
Finding Group Transportation for Performing Arts Field Trips in Clearwater Is Easy
Finding group transportation for a student matinee or educational performance at Ruth Eckerd Hall (1111 McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, FL 33759) is simple with Clearwatercoachbuscompany.com! Ruth Eckerd Hall hosts student performances and school group events throughout the year, and its large surface parking lot on McMullen Booth Road accommodates buses at the main entrance — making drop-off and pickup smooth for even large groups. Whether you need a 15-passenger minibus for a small ensemble or a full 56-passenger charter bus for an entire grade, Clearwatercoachbuscompany.com lets you compare available vehicles and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Clearwater in seconds.
No account needed, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing — just fill out one quick form or call 727-630-4160 to get instant pricing for your performance day!
At Ruth Eckerd Hall, turn onto Ruth Eckerd Hall Drive: the auditorium parking entrance is immediately on the right in A-Lot, and designated drop-off points serve both building entrances.
Your bus gets off McMullen Booth Road as soon as the class unloads, keeping the arrival curb clear.
Choose the Right Bus Size for Your Clearwater Field Trip Group
Choose from a wide range of vehicle sizes through the network so you always match the bus to your actual headcount! A 15–35 passenger minibus is perfect for a small group visiting Moccasin Lake Nature Park or a quick run to a nearby museum, while a 56-passenger motorcoach handles a full grade-level trip to ZooTampa or MOSI with room for every student, chaperone, and a packed lunch bag in the overhead bins. Because Clearwatercoachbuscompany.com pulls from a large network of independently owned transportation companies, you are never stuck with whatever one fleet has left — you compare many options side by side and pick what works.
Enter your trip details once and see vehicles, photos, and pricing in under 30 seconds. Call 727-630-4160 or use the online tool to get started right now!
Not in Clearwater? You Can Still Find School Event Transportation Nearby
Getting your group across Pinellas County — or all the way to Tampa — is simple when you compare from a network of bus companies serving the whole region! Clearwatercoachbuscompany.com helps you find field trip transportation from Clearwater and every nearby city, including Largo, Dunedin, Safety Harbor, Tarpon Springs, Palm Harbor, and St. Petersburg. Whether your school is in central Clearwater or out in the north county, the network connects you to a network of transportation providers ready to serve your route. Fill out one form, compare your options, and book the bus that works for your class — all in minutes.
Call 727-630-4160 to get started, or use the instant online quote tool right now!
How Much Does School Event Transportation in Clearwater 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 727-630-4160. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Clearwater School Event Transportation Services
Clearwatercoachbuscompany.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.
Clearwatercoachbuscompany.com is an advertising and quote comparison website — not a bus company. You fill out one quick form with your trip details, and you are taken to a results page showing vehicles and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Clearwater and Pinellas County. Compare options side by side, choose the bus that fits your group, and book right online.
No account required, and a free quote is always available at 727-630-4160.
Enter your pickup location, destination, date, and passenger count into the 30-second online quote tool. You will land on a results page through a national booking platform showing available buses, photos, amenities, and pricing from transportation companies serving your route. Review your options, pick the vehicle that fits your class size and budget, and book it right there online.
If you have questions or need a custom package, a live agent is available at 727-630-4160 every day of the year.
Charter buses and minibuses drop off student groups on Windward Passage at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Because the aquarium sits on a barrier island with limited parking, CMA recommends coordinating group visits with their education department in advance. Smaller minibuses are often a better fit for the island's tighter streets than a full-size 56-passenger motorcoach.
Contact CMA at (727) 441-1790 to confirm current group access details before your visit.
The Courtney Campbell Causeway (SR-60) connects Clearwater to Tampa and is one of only three causeway routes off the Pinellas Peninsula. Morning peak traffic between 7am and 9am can add 20–45 minutes to a Tampa-bound trip. For field trips to destinations like the Florida Aquarium, ZooTampa, or MOSI, plan departures before 7am or after 9am when possible, and build in buffer time.
A charter bus keeps your entire group together and on schedule while traffic is handled for you.
Book as early as possible — ideally six to eight weeks out for most field trips, and three to four months out for spring trips in March through May, which is the busiest field trip season across Pinellas County and the Tampa Bay region. Spring Break, typically mid-March for Pinellas County Schools, is one of the highest-demand windows of the year. Waiting until the last minute means fewer vehicle options and higher pricing, so locking in your date early is strongly advised.
Absolutely! Clearwatercoachbuscompany.com helps you find field trip transportation from Clearwater and every nearby city across Pinellas County, including Largo, Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, and St. Petersburg. The network of transportation companies serves the entire region, so wherever your school is located, you can compare buses and pricing in one place. Fill out one form or call 727-630-4160 to get started!
Yes! ADA-accessible charter buses with wheelchair lifts and wider aisle space are available through the network of transportation companies serving Clearwater. When you fill out your quote request, simply mention that you need an accessible vehicle and the number of passengers requiring accommodation.
All of the major field trip destinations in the area — including the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Florida Aquarium, ZooTampa, and MOSI — have ADA-accessible facilities as well. Call 727-630-4160 to discuss your accessibility needs with a live agent.