Lakewood School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
It's never been easier to lock in field trip transportation for your Lakewood school group! Lakewoodcocharterbusservices.com lets you fill out one quick form and instantly compare buses, vehicles, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Lakewood, Colorado and the entire Denver metro area. Whether you're heading to the Denver Zoo, Red Rocks Park, the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, or Dinosaur Ridge in Morrison, Lakewoodcocharterbusservices.com makes finding the right bus for your class fast, simple, and stress-free. No account required, and a free quote is always available online or by phone at 720-677-4230!
School Event Transportation Options From All Different Sorts of Local Bus Companies
When you organize a field trip for a Lakewood or Jefferson County school group, the last thing you need is to call five different bus companies, wait on callbacks, and try to compare quotes that never quite line up. Lakewoodcocharterbusservices.com replaces all of that with one quick form. You share your trip details once — your school, your destination, your date, and your headcount — and you're taken to a results page showing buses and pricing from a large network of transportation companies serving the Lakewood area. Compare vehicles, amenities, and prices side by side, then book the bus that works for your group right online.
A free quote is available any time at 720-677-4230!
Every Bus You Can Book for School Event Transportation
Lakewoodcocharterbusservices.com makes finding the right bus for your Lakewood field trip incredibly easy because you're never stuck with just one fleet or one vehicle type. Need a compact 15- to 35-passenger minibus for a smaller classroom group heading to the Lakewood Heritage Center (797 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80226) or the Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum (1310 Maple St, Golden, CO 80401)? It's right there in the network.
Need a full-size 56-passenger charter bus with reclining seats, overhead storage, and undercarriage luggage bays for a large class heading to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science (2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205)? Compare those too! Whatever your headcount and wherever you're headed, you'll find the right fit!
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
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 720-677-4230 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Shuttle Your Class to the Denver Zoo Without the Carpool Chaos
You're never limited to coordinating a long line of parent drivers when Lakewoodcocharterbusservices.com makes it so easy to find a bus for your class! The Denver Zoo (2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205) is one of the most popular field trip destinations for Jefferson County schools, and getting 40 students there in separate cars is a logistical nightmare. A charter bus or minibus keeps your entire class together, enters through the main entrance off 23rd Avenue at Steele Street, follows staff to Special Programs Parking, and unloads when directed while your group explores all 4,000 animals.
No staggered arrivals. No missing students. No parking scramble.
Contact the Denver Zoo at 720-337-1400 to coordinate your group visit, and confirm current bus drop-off details on the Denver Zoo directions and parking page before your trip!
For school programs, your bus should display the zoo's parking placard and have the full student, chaperone, and school-staff headcount ready before unloading; the Denver Zoo bus arrival instructions put the whole arrival sequence in one place.
Take Your Students to Red Rocks Park for an Unforgettable Earth Science Day
You'll love how easy it is to get your Lakewood class out to Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre (18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465) when a charter bus handles the whole ride! Just eight miles from central Lakewood via US-285, Red Rocks is one of the most spectacular outdoor classrooms in Colorado — and the geology, earth science, and environmental education opportunities are unmatched. Oversized vehicles, including buses, park in Lower South Lot 2, and all oversized-vehicle drop-off and pickup takes place there.
For event-day logistics or larger group coordination, reach the park at 720-865-2494. Compare minibuses and full-size charter buses from the network and find your field trip bus in seconds!
Your bus can use the Red Rocks oversized-vehicle plan without sending students on a long search for the right curb: Lower South Lot 2 is the named drop-off, pickup, and parking point, while buses carrying at least 24 passengers and arriving at least 85% full can request Upper North Lot parking at least 48 hours before an event through the Red Rocks oversized-vehicle and bus parking instructions.
Lakewoodcocharterbusservices.com Makes Trips to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science Simple
Lakewoodcocharterbusservices.com connects you to a large network of buses so your class can focus on the exhibits, not the commute! The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is one of the largest natural history museums in the country, and it's a favorite for Jefferson County science classes. The museum has a designated bus drop-off on Colorado Blvd at the south entrance, with bus parking in the designated school group lot.
School groups do not need to reserve in advance for museum-only visits — contact the museum at 303-370-6000 or visit their site to confirm current bus parking coordination. With one quick form on Lakewoodcocharterbusservices.com, you can compare 15-passenger minibuses through 56-passenger motorcoaches and find the right fit for your class size!
Your bus should arrive 10–15 minutes early so the class can check in at the School (South) Entrance before heading into the museum; the Denver Museum of Nature & Science directions and parking page also identifies the school entrance and the designated school-group parking information.
Hit the Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster With Your Whole Class on One Bus
Hit this incredible STEM destination without splitting your students across a dozen cars! The Butterfly Pavilion (6252 W 104th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020) is one of the top school field trip destinations in the entire Denver metro area, and its school programs are designed specifically for classroom groups. The Pavilion has a large surface parking lot with designated bus parking near the main entrance, and advance reservations are required for school groups — contact them at 303-469-5441 before your visit.
From Lakewood, the drive runs about 15 miles via I-76. One bus keeps your entire class accounted for, on schedule, and ready to walk through the butterfly house together. Compare available buses and pricing from the network in under 30 seconds using the online quote tool!
School field trips usually run from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and bus and motorcoach parking must be reserved in advance; your bus gets the class there without forcing a full-size vehicle into the regular car parking flow, as detailed on the Butterfly Pavilion parking and visit-planning page.
Planning a Paleontology Trip to Dinosaur Ridge? Find Your Bus Here!
Planning a trip to one of Colorado's most unique outdoor classrooms is easy when Lakewoodcocharterbusservices.com handles the transportation search for you! Dinosaur Ridge (16831 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465) sits just nine miles from Lakewood via US-285 and offers guided walks along a famous fossil trackway that your students will talk about for years. The parking lot at Dinosaur Ridge is small, so groups of 15 or more must complete a group request form at least two weeks in advance — call the venue directly at 303-697-3466 to confirm logistics before your visit.
One charter bus or minibus drops your class at the trailhead and stages nearby, skipping the parking crunch entirely. Fill out one quick form on Lakewoodcocharterbusservices.com to compare available buses for your date and get instant pricing in seconds!
The Dinosaur Freeways and Cretaceous Seaways Bus Tour holds up to 60 participants, and larger classes can be accommodated with multiple buses; your bus takes students to four fossil and tracksite stops during the 1.5-hour program described in the Dinosaur Ridge school-group bus tour details.
Not in Lakewood? You Can Still Find School Event Transportation Nearby
Whatever city your school is in, Lakewoodcocharterbusservices.com can help you find field trip transportation across the entire Denver metro area and beyond! Whether you need a bus from Lakewood, Golden, Wheat Ridge, Littleton, Englewood, or anywhere else in Jefferson County, the network of transportation companies serving this region has you covered. You share your trip details once and instantly compare buses and pricing from providers serving your pickup location — no matter where that is.
And if your field trip is heading farther out, like to Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge in Commerce City or Chatfield State Park in Littleton, there's a bus in the network ready for the route. Call 720-677-4230 or use the online quote tool to get started!
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 | $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 720-677-4230. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Lakewood School Event Transportation Services
Lakewoodcocharterbusservices.com is an advertising and quote comparison website. You fill out one quick form with your school's pickup location, your destination, your date, and your headcount, and you're taken to a results page showing buses and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Lakewood and the Denver metro area. Compare vehicles and prices in one place, then book the bus that works for your group right online.
No account required!
You use the online quote tool to share your trip details — it only takes about a minute. Once submitted, you land on a national booking platform's results page showing different buses, photos, amenities, and prices from transportation companies serving the Lakewood area. You can compare options side by side and book the bus you want right there online, all in just minutes.
Or call 720-677-4230 any time for a free quote over the phone!
Charter buses drop off school groups at the designated bus drop-off zone on Colorado Blvd at the museum's south entrance, with bus parking available in the designated school group lot. School groups do not need to reserve in advance for museum-only visits — contact the museum at 303-370-6000 or check the DMNS plan your visit page for current bus parking details before your trip date.
Yes. Dinosaur Ridge has a small parking lot, and groups of 15 or more must complete a group request form at least two weeks in advance before arriving. Contact Dinosaur Ridge directly at 303-697-3466 or visit dinoridge.org/education to confirm logistics, group sizing, and guided tour availability.
One charter bus or minibus drops your class at the trailhead and stages nearby, which is far easier than managing a full parking lot with a large group.
Book four to eight weeks in advance for spring field trips (late April through May), which is the busiest season for school transportation across Jefferson County. Spring prom season runs at the same time and competes for the same buses across the Denver metro, so earlier is always better. Fall trips (September through October) are also popular — two to four weeks of lead time works for most fall dates, but booking early gives you more vehicle options and better pricing.
Absolutely! The network includes 15- to 35-passenger minibuses that are a perfect fit for smaller classroom groups. These compact vehicles are easy to maneuver through school drop-off areas, navigate tighter lots like the one at Dinosaur Ridge, and park cleanly at urban destinations like the Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum in Golden.
Just enter your headcount when you fill out the quote form and the results will show vehicles sized to your group!
ADA-accessible buses are available through the network of transportation companies serving Lakewood. Just mention your accessibility needs when you fill out the quote form or when you call 720-677-4230, and the support team will work to match you with a vehicle that fits your group's requirements. Mentioning it early gives you the widest selection of accessible vehicles available for your date.