St. Paul Bus Rentals For School Field Trips
Charterbusstpaul.com can help you lock in the right bus for your next St. Paul school field trip fast and easy! Whether you're a teacher coordinating a class trip to the Science Museum of Minnesota, a youth group leader heading to the Minnesota History Center, or a chaperone organizing a day at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory, Charterbusstpaul.com connects you with a large network of independent bus companies serving St. Paul so you can compare vehicles, amenities, and online rates side by side. Fill out one quick form and get instant pricing. No account needed!
Stop Calling Company After Company for School Event Transportation Quotes
Fill out one quick form and instantly compare school field trip bus rentals from a large network of independent transportation companies serving St. Paul, Minnesota. Charterbusstpaul.com is not a bus company, and that is exactly the point! Because we don't own or operate any vehicles, you're never stuck with whatever one fleet happens to have available on your date. You get TONS of different bus types, TONS of different packages, and TONS of options to fit the field trip YOU have planned.
Share your trip details once, browse your options, and book right through a national booking platform. No account needed! Yes, it's really that easy!
Every Bus You Can Book for School Event Transportation
Whatever your group size or destination, there is a bus in the network that is perfect for your St. Paul field trip. Small classroom groups heading to Landmark Center (75 W 5th St, St. Paul, MN 55102) can ride comfortably in a 15-passenger minibus with overhead storage and air conditioning. Larger groups touring the Minnesota State Capitol (75 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55155) can fill a full-size 56-passenger charter bus loaded with reclining seats, WiFi, power outlets, and an onboard restroom.
Compare vehicles, pictures, and pricing all in one place and choose the bus that works for YOUR trip! Call 612-315-6900 any time to get started!
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 612-315-6900 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Science Museum of Minnesota Field Trip Transportation in St. Paul
For one of the most popular school field trip destinations in all of Minnesota, the Science Museum of Minnesota (120 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102) draws large numbers of student groups every single year, and getting there stress-free starts with the right bus. From September through May, school groups use the Education Entrance at Eagle and Chestnut streets; from June through Labor Day, they enter at Kellogg Boulevard. Buses return to the original drop-off area for pickup, and these spaces are for pickup and drop-off only, not long-term parking.
A 25-passenger minibus or full-size motorcoach keeps your class together for the trip to the museum. Compare St. Paul field trip bus rentals from a network of independent operators and find the right fit for your class size and schedule!
Moving Student Groups to the Minnesota History Center and Capitol Area
Moving student groups through the Capitol Hill neighborhood of St. Paul is a whole lot easier when your class rides together. The Minnesota History Center (345 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102) and the Minnesota State Capitol sit within walking distance of each other, making them a natural pairing for a full-day civics or history field trip. School buses drop off at the History Center on John Ireland Boulevard, and bus parking is on both sides of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard south of the Capitol; on-site bus parking at the History Center is not available.
A group bus rental keeps your class together between these nearby stops. Through Charterbusstpaul.com, you can compare charter bus prices for St. Paul school groups and lock in your date before the calendar fills up! Minnesota History Center bus parking
No Matter the Grade Level, Como Park Zoo Has the Right Field Trip Bus Waiting
No matter the grade level, a field trip to Como Park Zoo & Conservatory (1225 Estabrook Dr, St. Paul, MN 55103) is always a hit, and finding a bus for the trip through Charterbusstpaul.com is even better. Como Zoo sits inside the sprawling Como Regional Park. School-group buses use street parking only and cannot park in the lots; your group can be picked up at Circle Drive in front of the Visitor Center or at its drop-off location.
Because the zoo is free admission, it's one of the most budget-friendly field trip destinations in the Twin Cities, which means groups book fast and buses fill up even faster. Through Charterbusstpaul.com, you can compare school field trip bus rentals from a large network of St. Paul bus companies and lock in your vehicle before your date disappears! Como school group bus guide
What to Know About Field Trip Bus Rentals to Landmark Center and the Cultural Corridor
What makes St. Paul's cultural corridor such a rich field trip destination is the sheer concentration of history, art, and civic landmarks packed into a walkable downtown footprint. Landmark Center (75 Fifth Street West, Saint Paul, MN 55102), the St. Paul Central Library (90 W 4th St, St. Paul, MN 55102), and Mears Park (221 5th St. E., Saint Paul, MN 55101) and surrounding galleries all sit within blocks of one another. Landmark Center has no designated parking spots, with metered street parking and nearby parking ramps among the options.
Charter buses can access the Rice Park and 4th Street corridor for drop-off, with staging available in nearby surface lots along Kellogg Boulevard. Through Charterbusstpaul.com, you can compare compact minibus rentals and full-size charter buses side by side and find exactly what your group needs for a downtown St. Paul cultural field trip. Call 612-315-6900 to get a custom quote today!
Charterbusstpaul.com Makes It Easy to Book Field Trip Transportation to the Twin Cities Zoo and Beyond
Charterbusstpaul.com makes it easy to book group transportation for field trips that go beyond St. Paul city limits, too. The Minnesota Zoo (13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, MN 55124) is about 25 miles south of downtown St. Paul via I-35E, and it remains one of the most-visited school field trip destinations in the entire state. Full-size charter buses can access the zoo's motorcoach parking area near the main entrance, and I-35E connects the zoo with St. Paul.
Whether you need one bus or several, Charterbusstpaul.com connects you with a large network of independent bus companies serving the area, so you get TONS of different bus types and TONS of different packages. Zoo field trips must be registered at least two weeks in advance, and bus parking costs $15, which isn't included in your free price quote. Fill out one quick form, compare your options, and choose the bus that works for YOUR St. Paul field trip! Minnesota Zoo field trip information
Heading Outside St. Paul? You Can Still Compare School Event Transportation Options
Use Charterbusstpaul.com to book field trip transportation in St. Paul and every surrounding city across the Twin Cities metro. Need a bus from Minneapolis, Roseville, Maplewood, Eagan, Woodbury, or Inver Grove Heights? Charterbusstpaul.com connects you with independent bus companies serving all of those areas and more, so no matter where your group is departing from or heading to, you can find bus options in the network. Enter your pickup city to see what's available for your dates, or call 612-315-6900 and a live agent will help you find the right St. Paul charter bus for your school group in minutes!
How Much Does School Event Transportation in St. Paul 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 612-315-6900. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About St. Paul School Event Transportation Services
Charterbusstpaul.com is a comparison and quote-request website that connects you with a large network of independent bus companies serving St. Paul. Instead of calling company after company and waiting on callbacks, you fill out one quick form and instantly compare different buses, packages, and prices all in one place. No account needed, and live support is available every day of the year at 612-315-6900!
You share your trip details once, pickup location, travel date, destination, and passenger count, and then browse vehicle options and online pricing from a large network of independent transportation companies serving St. Paul. Once you find the bus that works for your group, you can book right through a national booking platform. An independent local operator supplies the vehicle and provides the day-of transportation. Yes, it's really that easy!
Booking two to three months ahead is strongly recommended for most St. Paul school field trips, especially for popular spring dates in April and May when virtually every school in the Twin Cities metro is scheduling end-of-year trips simultaneously. Fall trips to the Minnesota History Center and Science Museum of Minnesota book up quickly too. The earlier you compare and lock in your bus, the better your vehicle selection and pricing will be!
Yes! The Science Museum's field trip bus spaces are for pickup and drop-off only, not long-term parking. For arrival timing questions, contact the museum's field trip team at (651) 221-9444 through its Science Museum field trip page.
It's best to call the museum's group services line ahead of your visit to confirm your specific drop-off window and any updated staging instructions, especially during peak spring field trip season.
Yes! ADA-accessible charter bus rentals are available through the network for St. Paul school groups that need to transport students with disabilities. ADA-accessible buses can include wheelchair lifts, widened aisles, securement systems, and additional handrailing.
Simply mention your accessibility needs when you fill out your quote form or call 612-315-6900, and a live agent will help match your group with the right vehicle!
It depends on your group size and how much gear you're bringing. A single classroom of 25 to 30 students plus chaperones fits comfortably in a 25-passenger minibus. Multiple classrooms or a full grade level will need one or more 56-passenger charter buses.
Through Charterbusstpaul.com, you can compare multiple bus types at once and find the right combination of vehicles for your exact headcount and budget!
Absolutely! Charterbusstpaul.com connects you with independent bus companies serving the entire Twin Cities metro, including suburban districts in South St. Paul, North St. Paul, Maplewood, Oakdale, Roseville, Arden Hills, Shoreview, and beyond. No matter where your school is located, you can search bus options in the network for your St. Paul field trip. The full list of cities we serve covers the metro area, and a call to 612-315-6900 connects you with a live agent who can help with district availability!