Minnetonka School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
Whether you're coordinating a science trip to the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley, a history day at the Minnesota History Center in Saint Paul, or an outdoor education morning at Westwood Hills Nature Center just a few miles from campus, Busrentalminnetonka.com makes finding the right bus fast and easy! Fill out one quick form and instantly compare vehicles and rates from a large network of bus companies serving Minnetonka, Minnesota. No account needed, no callbacks to wait on — just pricing in seconds.
Call 612-464-5730 or use our online quote tool to get your group moving today!
Share Your Trip Details Once and Compare School Event Transportation Options Side by Side
Bringing a class of 30 students to the Science Museum of Minnesota looks completely different from shuttling a small enrichment group to the Bakken Museum — and that's exactly why having more than one bus option matters! Busrentalminnetonka.com is not a bus company. It's a quote-comparison and referral website that connects you to a large network of independent operators serving Minnetonka and the Twin Cities metro. You fill out one form, and within seconds you're looking at vehicles, amenities, and pricing from multiple providers.
Whether your group needs a compact 15-passenger minibus or a full 56-passenger motorcoach with overhead storage for backpacks and lunch bags, the network has what you need. Call 612-464-5730 any time for a free quote!
Compare Vehicles and Online Rates for School Event Transportation in Seconds
You get to choose the bus that actually fits your group — not whatever one company happens to have left on the lot! Through Busrentalminnetonka.com, you can compare 15- to 35-passenger minibuses, ideal for smaller specialty groups or enrichment trips, and full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches with overhead storage compartments, climate control, reclining seats, and ADA-accessible options available on request. Need WiFi so chaperones can stay connected on the way to Saint Paul?
Looking for extra undercarriage storage for science equipment or art supplies? Just mention it when you fill out your quote! With buses from a large network of independently owned transportation companies, you'll always find the right fit for your class size, your destination, and your budget.
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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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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 612-464-5730 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Charter Buses to the Minnesota Zoo From Minnetonka Schools
Coordinating a trip down US-169 to the Minnesota Zoo (13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, MN 55124) is one of the most popular field trips for Minnetonka-area schools — and one of the most logistically involved! The drive runs approximately 30 miles south from Minnetonka, taking 35 to 45 minutes off-peak, and the zoo designates motorcoach parking in dedicated oversized-vehicle lots separate from standard car parking. With a full 56-passenger charter bus, your entire class loads together, backpacks go in the overhead bins, and nobody is waiting on a carpool chain to arrive before the day can start. Busrentalminnetonka.com makes it easy to compare bus sizes and pricing for your zoo trip in seconds.
Call 612-464-5730 to get a free quote for your Minnesota Zoo field trip!
Don't leave the school-trip details until the last minute: the Minnesota Zoo field trip registration and parking page requires registration at least two weeks before your visit, with bus parking priced at $15 per bus. Your bus gets the class there together with the reservation window and venue parking cost handled before departure, so the morning starts at the zoo instead of at a carpool line.
Minibuses to Westwood Hills and Carver Park Reserve for Outdoor Education
A short drive from Minnetonka's school campuses, Westwood Hills Nature Center (8300 W Franklin Ave, St. Louis Park, MN 55426) and the Lowry Nature Center at Carver Park Reserve (7025 Victoria Dr, Victoria, MN 55386) are two of the most accessible outdoor education destinations in the region — and a 15- to 35-passenger minibus is the perfect vehicle for both! A minibus handles the tighter park roads and drop-off areas that a full motorcoach can't navigate as cleanly, keeps smaller enrichment groups together, and costs less when you're not filling 56 seats. Through Busrentalminnetonka.com, you can compare minibuses and full-size coaches side by side and pick the size that fits your actual headcount.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — just mention it when you request your quote!
Busrentalminnetonka.com Is Ready to Help You Get to the Minnesota History Center and Science Museum
Busrentalminnetonka.com is ready to make your Twin Cities museum field trip the easiest part of your planning! The Minnesota History Center (345 W Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55102) and the Science Museum of Minnesota (120 W Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55102) sit right next to each other on Kellogg Boulevard in downtown Saint Paul, approximately 25 miles east of Minnetonka via I-394 and I-94. The History Center uses John Ireland Boulevard for school-group bus drop-off, while the Science Museum uses its Education Entrance at 100 N Chestnut Street from August 1 through June 14, 2027; both venues have school group entrances designed for organized arrivals.
A 56-passenger motorcoach gets your whole class there together in one trip, with overhead storage for bags and gear. Fill out one quick form to compare available buses and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving the Minnetonka-to-Saint Paul corridor!
The History Center is the one that can surprise a first-time planner: the Minnesota History Center bus directions and parking page sends school buses to the first driveway on the right from John Ireland Boulevard, with no on-site bus parking. During construction, buses park at the far side of Kellogg Center lot, 328 Kellogg Blvd W, or along Martin Luther King Blvd south of the State Capitol, where the bus must stay with its vehicle. Your bus unloads at the school entrance, moves to the designated parking location, and is ready to bring everyone home without leaving you to solve downtown staging on foot.
Busrentalminnetonka.com Is the Easy Way to Book Mill City Museum and Minneapolis Institute of Art Trips
Busrentalminnetonka.com is the simplest way to arrange transportation for your Minneapolis museum field trip — and with the Mill City Museum (704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401) and Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) (2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404) both approximately 14 to 15 miles east of Minnetonka, the drive is short enough that your students spend more time at the destination than on the road! Mill City Museum accepts bus drop-off on 2nd Street, and Mia offers free general admission for school groups with bus drop-off on 3rd Avenue South. Through Busrentalminnetonka.com, you compare available buses from a network of independent operators and see pricing in seconds — no account, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing.
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At Mill City Museum, curb timing matters: the Mill City Museum bus drop-off and parking directions place the bus zone directly in front of the main entrance on South 2nd Street, but limit it to Wednesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; bus parking and idling are not allowed there. Your bus unloads at the door, leaves the restricted curb instead of waiting in it, and returns for pickup when your museum visit is finished.
Just One Form Gets You Field Trip Buses to Children's Theatre and Bell Museum
Just fill out one quick form and you'll instantly see buses and pricing for your next performing arts or natural history field trip! The Children's Theatre Company hosts nationally recognized school matinees with bus drop-off on 3rd Avenue South, and the Bell Museum (2088 Larpenteur Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55113) at the University of Minnesota offers planetarium shows and natural history programming designed for school groups. Both destinations are reachable from Minnetonka in under 30 minutes on a clear day. Busrentalminnetonka.com connects you to a network of bus companies so you can compare vehicles, amenities, and pricing all in one place — and if you have questions, a team is available at 612-464-5730 every day of the year!
Heading Outside Minnetonka? You Can Still Compare School Event Transportation Options
From Minnetonka to Excelsior, Shorewood, Eden Prairie, Chaska, Hopkins, St. Louis Park, and every community in between, Busrentalminnetonka.com helps you find group transportation across the entire western Twin Cities metro! Whether your school is part of Minnetonka School District (ISD 276) or a neighboring district, the network of bus companies on this site covers your area. You share your trip details once — pickup address, destination, date, and headcount — and you instantly see available buses and pricing from providers serving your region.
No need to call five different companies and wait on callbacks. One form, one results page, and you're done. Call 612-464-5730 or use the online tool to find field trip transportation near you today!
How Much Does School Event Transportation in Minnetonka 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 612-464-5730. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnetonka School Event Transportation Services
Busrentalminnetonka.com is a quote-comparison and referral website. You fill out one quick form with your pickup address, destination, date, and group size, and you're instantly taken to a results page showing available buses and pricing from a network of independent transportation companies serving Minnetonka. No account required, no waiting on callbacks.
Compare vehicles and pricing in seconds, then book the bus that fits your class online. Call 612-464-5730 any time for a free quote!
You share your trip details once using the online quote tool — it takes about a minute to fill out. Once submitted, you land on a results page through a national booking platform showing different buses, photos, amenities, and pricing from transportation companies serving your area. From there, you compare your options and book the bus you want right online.
If you'd rather talk it through, call 612-464-5730 and a live agent will help you put together a package that fits your group!
Spring field trips — especially April and May runs to the Minnesota Zoo, Science Museum of Minnesota, and Minnesota History Center — are the busiest booking period across the entire Twin Cities metro. Minnetonka-area schools all compete for the same dates during those months. Book four to eight weeks in advance for spring trips and two to four weeks out for fall.
The earlier you compare, the more vehicles and price points you'll have to choose from!
It depends on your headcount. A 15- to 35-passenger minibus works well for smaller enrichment groups, specialist classes, or nearby destinations like Westwood Hills Nature Center. A full 56-passenger motorcoach is the right call for a standard class or multi-class trip to destinations like the Minnesota Zoo or Minnesota History Center, with overhead storage for backpacks and undercarriage bays for gear. Busrentalminnetonka.com lets you compare both side by side — just enter your passenger count and see what fits!
Yes! ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network of transportation companies on Busrentalminnetonka.com. When you fill out your quote or call 612-464-5730, just mention that you need an accessible vehicle — including any specifics like a wheelchair lift or extra aisle space — and the team will match you with the right option.
Always mention accessibility needs up front so the right bus is confirmed for your date before you book.
Yes. The Science Museum of Minnesota accommodates bus drop-off on Kellogg Boulevard in downtown Saint Paul, and Mill City Museum accepts bus drop-off on 2nd Street in Minneapolis. Both venues have school group entrances designed for organized arrivals.
Always confirm current drop-off procedures with the venue before your trip date, as access details can shift for construction or special events. Your booking through Busrentalminnetonka.com covers the transportation — venue logistics are confirmed directly with the destination.
Absolutely! Busrentalminnetonka.com helps any group find field trip transportation — public schools, private schools, homeschool co-ops, enrichment programs, summer camps, and youth organizations across Minnetonka and the surrounding communities. You fill out the same quick form regardless of your group type, compare available buses from the network, and book the vehicle that fits your headcount and destination. Call 612-464-5730 or use the online tool to get your free quote today!