Minneapolis School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
Charterbusservicesminneapolis.com makes finding field trip transportation in Minneapolis, Minnesota fast and easy! Fill out one quick form and compare vehicles and online rates from a large network of bus companies serving Minneapolis in seconds — no account required. Whether you're bringing a class of third-graders to the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley, scheduling a history day at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul, or planning an end-of-year trip to Valleyfair in Shakopee, Charterbusservicesminneapolis.com makes it incredibly easy to find and book the right bus.
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Share Your Trip Details Once and Compare School Event Transportation Options Side by Side
Cross one big item off your field trip planning list with Charterbusservicesminneapolis.com! Instead of calling five bus companies and waiting on callbacks, you fill out one form and instantly compare vehicles, packages, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Minneapolis and the surrounding metro. Charterbusservicesminneapolis.com is not a bus company and doesn't own any vehicles — that's exactly why you're never stuck with whatever one fleet happens to have available. The network includes minibuses, full-size charter buses, and ADA-accessible vehicles, so whether your class has 15 students or 55, there's a bus that fits.
Compare options, see pricing, and book the right ride for your group — all in minutes. Call 612-288-1177 any time for a free quote!
Compare Buses, Packages, and Prices for School Event Transportation All in One Place!
On this website, you can compare every bus type your school group might need for a Minneapolis-area field trip! Smaller classes heading downtown to the Minneapolis Institute of Art (2400 Third Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404) love the 15- to 35-passenger minibus — compact enough to navigate Third Ave S for drop-off, comfortable enough for the ride across town. Full classes making the run down I-35E to Science Museum of Minnesota (120 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102) or out US-169 to the Minnesota Zoo (13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, MN 55124) will appreciate the 56-passenger motorcoach with reclining seats, overhead storage, onboard restrooms, and WiFi.
ADA-accessible buses with wheelchair lifts 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
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Charter Buses to the Minnesota Zoo, Valleyfair, and Beyond
You already know where your class wants to go — Charterbusservicesminneapolis.com makes getting there the easy part! The Minnesota Zoo has a designated bus and RV parking lot at the main entrance, making drop-off and pickup straightforward for a full-size motorcoach. The Minnesota Zoo charges a $15 bus parking cost, and your final parking count is due two weeks before the visit through the Minnesota Zoo group-ticket page.
Your bus arrives with the parking details settled instead of sending a teacher back to the gate. Heading out to Valleyfair (1 Valleyfair Dr, Shakopee, MN 55379) for an end-of-year trip? The park has a designated bus lot, and the 25-mile run southwest on US-169 is far smoother with one charter bus than a caravan of parent vehicles hunting for the same parking spots.
Compare bus sizes and pricing from a network of companies serving Apple Valley and Shakopee — and get your quote in under 30 seconds!
From Science Museum of Minnesota to the Minnesota History Center — Museum Field Trips Made Simple
From the planetarium at the Bell Museum (2088 Larpenteur Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55113) to the hands-on exhibits at Science Museum of Minnesota, the Twin Cities metro is packed with world-class museum destinations for school groups. For field trips from August 1 through June 14, 2027, the bus uses the Education Entrance at 100 N Chestnut Street for drop-off and pickup; no long-term bus parking is allowed, so your bus returns to that same area when your reserved time ends. The details are in the Science Museum of Minnesota field-trip instructions.
The Minnesota History Center (345 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102) offers $8 admission per student for K–12 Minnesota schools — and bus drop-off right on John Ireland Blvd makes arrival easy. Your bus uses the School Programs drop-off zone on John Ireland Boulevard, then parks at the Kellogg Center lot at 328 Kellogg Blvd W; the History Center has no on-site bus parking. The full route is on the Minnesota History Center bus parking page.
Over at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory (1225 Estabrook Dr, St. Paul, MN 55103), free admission AND street parking for buses, with no buses allowed in the lots, make it one of the most budget-friendly field trip destinations in the entire metro. Field-trip entry is off Cleveland Court between the Carousel and Como Town; your bus drops at the Visitor Center roundabout, parks on the street, and picks you up at the same circle drive. The Como Park Zoo & Conservatory field-trip guide maps the bus arrival and pickup points.
Compare charter buses for any of these destinations through Charterbusservicesminneapolis.com — call 612-288-1177 or get a quote online now!
It's Easier Than Ever to Book a Field Trip Bus for Minneapolis Arts and Culture Destinations
It's easier than ever to plan transportation for arts and culture field trips across Minneapolis and St. Paul! The Minneapolis Institute of Art offers free admission for school groups — call the venue directly at 612-870-3131 to arrange your visit, and plan bus drop-off on Third Ave S with your bus staging on nearby streets. The Walker Art Center (725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403) and its adjacent Minneapolis Sculpture Garden sit right off Vineland Pl for easy drop-off access.
At the Walker, students unload at the front entrance on Vineland Place, while the bus parks in the nearby Parade lot with a permit; that split keeps your class at the door without asking a full-size coach to wait curbside. The Walker Art Center school-tour page carries the bus parking and drop-off instructions. And the Mill City Museum (704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401) puts your class right on the Mississippi riverfront, with buses staging conveniently on Washington Ave S nearby. Charterbusservicesminneapolis.com makes finding the right bus for any of these stops fast and simple — compare options from a large network in seconds!
Why Spring and Fall Are the Busiest Field Trip Windows in Minneapolis — And When to Book
Why wait until the last minute and risk paying more or finding nothing available? Minneapolis-area field trip transportation books up fast during two windows every school year. The spring rush — April through early June — is the single busiest stretch, driven by end-of-year trips across Minneapolis Public Schools (70+ schools, 36,000+ students), Anoka-Hennepin ISD 11, Bloomington ISD 271, and every other metro district wrapping up at the same time.
Fall trips in September and October fill up quickly too as teachers schedule early-year outings. For spring end-of-year trips, booking two to three months out is strongly recommended. The good news? Charterbusservicesminneapolis.com makes comparing available buses and locking in your date fast — fill out one form, see pricing in under 30 seconds, and secure your bus before the window fills.
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Don't Send Your Class Across the Metro in a Caravan — One Bus Keeps Everyone Together
Don't settle for a long line of parent vehicles trying to navigate I-94 through downtown or I-35W south toward Apple Valley on a busy school morning. One charter bus keeps your entire class together from pickup to drop-off, with no stragglers, no parking scrambles, and no coordinating fifteen different drivers at the end of the day. A 56-passenger motorcoach gives every student overhead storage, a comfortable reclining seat, and an onboard restroom for longer runs to the Minnesota Zoo or Valleyfair — while a 15- to 35-passenger minibus is the right call for smaller groups heading to a downtown museum. Charterbusservicesminneapolis.com brings together a large network of bus companies so you can compare more options and more packages than any one company offers.
Find the right bus for your class — call 612-288-1177 or get a quote online in seconds!
School Event Transportation in Minneapolis and All the Surrounding Areas
You don't have to limit your search to Minneapolis city limits! Charterbusservicesminneapolis.com connects you to a network of transportation providers serving the entire Twin Cities metro and beyond — so whether your school is in Minneapolis, Bloomington, Anoka, Osseo, Hopkins, or Eagan, there's a bus in the network ready for your trip. Anoka-Hennepin ISD 11, the largest school district in Minnesota, and Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196 are both served through the network, along with dozens of other suburban districts across Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka, and Dakota Counties. Fill out one form and compare options from a large network of bus companies serving your pickup location — wherever your school happens to be.
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How Much Does School Event Transportation in Minneapolis 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 612-288-1177. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Minneapolis School Event Transportation Services
Charterbusservicesminneapolis.com is an advertising and quote comparison website — not a bus company. You fill out one quick form with your trip details, and you're taken to a results page showing vehicles, photos, and pricing from a large network of transportation companies serving Minneapolis. Compare your options side by side, pick the bus that fits your class size and budget, and book right online.
No account required, and a free quote is always available by phone at 612-288-1177.
Answer a few quick questions in the 30-second online quote tool — your school's pickup address, your destination, your date, and how many students are riding. You'll land on a results page through a national booking platform showing available buses and pricing from a network of independent transportation companies serving your route. Review the options, compare vehicle photos and amenities, and book the bus that works for your class right online.
If you'd rather talk it through, call 612-288-1177 any day of the year.
The Minnesota Zoo has a designated bus and RV parking lot at the main entrance, so drop-off and pickup are straightforward for a full-size motorcoach or minibus. The zoo is approximately 20 miles south of downtown Minneapolis via I-35E — plan for 30 to 45 minutes of drive time during morning peak hours. Contact the zoo's group reservations team at 952-431-9500 to confirm your visit and ask about current bus parking rates before your trip.
The Minnesota History Center offers free admission for K–12 Minnesota schools, and bus drop-off is available directly on John Ireland Blvd with surface lot parking nearby. Your bus uses the School Programs drop-off zone on John Ireland Boulevard, then parks at the Kellogg Center lot at 328 Kellogg Blvd W; the History Center has no on-site bus parking. The full route is on the Minnesota History Center bus parking page.
Call the venue directly at 651-259-3015 to confirm current bus parking arrangements before your visit, since logistics can vary by event day. It's one of the most budget-friendly field trip destinations in the metro — free admission and easy bus access in one stop.
It depends on your headcount! A 15- to 35-passenger minibus works well for smaller classes or split-group trips — it's compact enough to navigate tight downtown drop-off zones near the Minneapolis Institute of Art or Mill City Museum. A 56-passenger motorcoach is the right call for a full class, especially on longer runs to the Minnesota Zoo or Valleyfair, where onboard restrooms and overhead storage make a real difference. Charterbusservicesminneapolis.com lets you compare both sizes from a network of companies — just enter your student count and let the results do the work.
Yes! ADA-accessible buses with wheelchair lifts, wider aisles, and accessible restrooms are available through the network of transportation companies serving Minneapolis. Just mention your accessibility needs when you fill out the quote form or when you call 612-288-1177 — the support team will make sure your quote includes vehicles that meet your class's specific requirements.
Getting the right bus for every student on your roster is the whole point.
For spring end-of-year trips — the busiest window of the school year across the entire Twin Cities metro — booking two to three months out is strongly recommended. Late May and early June fill up fast as every district wraps up at the same time. Fall trips in September and October also book quickly.
For winter museum trips, a few weeks of lead time is usually workable, but earlier is always better. Call 612-288-1177 or use the online quote tool now to lock in your date before it fills!
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory has street parking for buses, with no buses allowed in the lots — and admission to the zoo and conservatory is free (donations encouraged). Field-trip entry is off Cleveland Court between the Carousel and Como Town; your bus drops at the Visitor Center roundabout, parks on the street, and picks you up at the same circle drive. The Como Park Zoo & Conservatory field-trip guide carries the bus arrival and pickup instructions.
That combination of free admission and easy bus access makes Como one of the most cost-effective field trip destinations in the Twin Cities metro, especially for districts working with tight budgets. Call the venue directly at 651-487-8201 to confirm group arrangements before your visit.