Maple Grove School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
Rather than calling five different bus companies and waiting on callbacks while your field trip date gets closer, Busrentalmaplegrove.com puts everything in one place! Fill out one quick form and instantly compare vehicles and rates from a large network of bus companies serving Maple Grove, Minnesota — no account required and no runaround. Whether you're organizing a class trip to Eastman Nature Center at Elm Creek Park Reserve, a STEM day at the Science Museum of Minnesota, or an end-of-year outing to Valleyfair, you'll find the right bus fast.
Call 612-464-7975 or use the online quote tool to get started today!
Why Limit Yourself to One Fleet? Compare School Event Transportation From a Network of Bus Companies
Cross one big item off your field trip planning list with Busrentalmaplegrove.com! Because this site connects you to a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Maple Grove and the surrounding Twin Cities metro, you're never stuck with whatever one company happens to have available. Fill out one quick form and compare vehicles, amenities, and pricing side by side — from compact 15- to 35-passenger minibuses for smaller grade-level groups to 56-passenger charter buses for a full class plus chaperones.
Independent operators handle the transportation, and booking is completed through a national booking platform, so you can find and confirm the right bus right online. Call 612-464-7975 anytime for a free quote!
More Buses, More Options for Your School Event Transportation
What does your field trip actually need? A smaller group heading to Eastman Nature Center (13351 Elm Creek Rd, Dayton, MN 55369) for a naturalist program fits perfectly into a 15- to 35-passenger minibus — nimble enough to navigate park roads and comfortable for a short ride. A full grade-level trip to the Science Museum of Minnesota (120 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102) or the Minneapolis Institute of Art (2525 Stevens Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404) calls for a 56-passenger motorcoach with overhead storage for backpacks and lunch bags.
Through the network, you can find buses with climate control, reclining seats, and ADA-accessible options — just mention what your group needs 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 612-464-7975 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Get Your Class to Eastman Nature Center and Elm Creek Park Reserve
Browse the bus options available through Busrentalmaplegrove.com and find the perfect fit for a field trip to Eastman Nature Center inside Elm Creek Park Reserve — Hennepin County's largest park reserve at more than 4,900 acres. Three Rivers Park District offers structured naturalist programs for school groups throughout the school year, from maple syruping in early spring to ecology walks in fall, all requiring advance booking at threeriversparks.org. Bus parking is available in the main Elm Creek lot right off Elm Creek Road, so your group unloads close to the nature center entrance.
The small trailhead lot on Elm Creek Road near Fernbrook Lane N. is permanently closed, so your bus should use the paved overflow lot reached from the Eastman Nature Center entrance road; see the Eastman Nature Center parking and access information for the current approach. Since Osseo Area Schools and neighboring districts often schedule Elm Creek trips in the same spring weeks, locking in your bus early is strongly advised. Compare your options now!
Charter Buses to the Science Museum of Minnesota and Minnesota History Center
Through Busrentalmaplegrove.com, finding a charter bus from Maple Grove to St. Paul's museum corridor is fast and easy! The Science Museum of Minnesota is one of the Twin Cities' top STEM field trip destinations — bus drop-off and pickup for field trips run through the Education Entrance at 100 N Chestnut Street, and no long-term bus parking is available onsite. Your bus returns to the same area where it dropped you at the end of your reserved field trip time, so the ride home is ready when your class comes back out; see the Science Museum of Minnesota field-trip arrival instructions for the current seasonal entrance details.
Right next door, the Minnesota History Center (345 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102) is a natural add-on for social studies classes. The drive from Maple Grove runs about 30–40 minutes via I-94 off-peak, and 50–60 minutes during morning rush. A 56-passenger motorcoach with overhead storage keeps every backpack and lunch bag off the floor for the whole ride.
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Find Exactly the Right Bus for Minneapolis Museum and Arts Field Trips
Find exactly what your class needs for a field trip to Minneapolis Institute of Art, where school group admission is free and bus drop-off is on Stevens Ave with parking in the Mia ramp on 24th Street. Or head to the Mill City Museum (704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401) along the Mississippi riverfront for a hands-on history of flour milling. For younger grades, the Children's Theatre Company (2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404) offers student matinees throughout the school year, with bus drop-off on 3rd Ave S. Each of these destinations is 20–25 miles from Maple Grove via I-94 — about 30–45 minutes off-peak.
Compare minibuses and full-size charter buses from the network and find the right fit for your headcount!
Como Zoo and Minnesota Zoo Bus Rentals for Maple Grove School Groups
Your class will love a field trip to Como Zoo & Conservatory (1225 Estabrook Dr, St. Paul, MN 55103), where admission is free and bus loading and unloading uses the designated circle turnaround, while bus parking is street parking only and buses are not allowed in lots — making it one of the most budget-friendly field trip destinations in the metro. For a bigger zoo experience, the Minnesota Zoo (13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, MN 55124) is about 30 miles from Maple Grove via Highway 169; bus and motorcoach parking is in the main lot off Zoo Blvd, and school groups enter on the north side of the main building with advance reservations. Minnesota Zoo field-trip parking costs $15 per bus, and school groups must book their visit at least two weeks in advance; the Minnesota Zoo field-trip planning page carries the current school-year details.
Both destinations are perennial favorites for Osseo Area Schools and Wayzata district field trips. Spring dates fill fast — compare buses and get your quote locked in early!
Finding a Bus for End-of-Year Trips to Valleyfair and Outdoor Destinations
Finding a bus for the most anticipated field trip of the school year — the end-of-year outing — is easy with Busrentalmaplegrove.com! Valleyfair (1 Valleyfair Dr, Shakopee, MN 55379) is about 35 miles from Maple Grove via Highway 169 and is a staple end-of-year destination for Twin Cities schools; the park has a large dedicated bus and motorcoach parking area ready for school groups. Bus and motorcoach parking at Valleyfair is free, so your bus can use the park's dedicated area instead of sending chaperones to search for multiple car spaces; see the Valleyfair student and youth group bus-parking information for the current arrival process.
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55318) is another popular spring option about 20 miles away, with bus parking in the main lot. May and early June are the single busiest weeks of the year for field trip bus rentals in the Twin Cities metro — book 6–8 weeks out to lock in your vehicle and your price. Call 612-464-7975 or compare online right now!
Compare School Event Transportation Options in Maple Grove and Beyond
With Busrentalmaplegrove.com, you can find field trip transportation from Maple Grove and every city nearby! Whether your school is in Maple Grove, Osseo, Plymouth, Brooklyn Park, Rogers, or anywhere across Hennepin County, the network of bus companies has you covered. One quick form puts vehicles and pricing from transportation companies serving the entire Twin Cities northwest metro right in front of you.
No calling around. No waiting on callbacks. Just compare and book!
Call 612-464-7975 or use the online tool to see what's available for your date — and check out the full list of cities we serve across Minnesota!
How Much Does School Event Transportation in Maple Grove 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 612-464-7975. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Maple Grove School Event Transportation Services
Busrentalmaplegrove.com is an advertising and quote comparison website — not a bus company. Fill out one quick form with your trip details, and you'll instantly see vehicles and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Maple Grove and the Twin Cities metro. Compare buses side by side, no account required, and book the one that fits your group.
A free quote is also available anytime by phone at 612-464-7975.
You fill out the online quote form with your pickup location, destination, date, and passenger count. In about a minute, you'll land on a results page — powered by a national booking platform — showing available buses, photos, amenities, and pricing from transportation companies serving your route. From there, you can compare your options and book the right bus right online.
Need help? Call 612-464-7975 and a live agent will walk you through it!
For spring end-of-year trips — the busiest period in the Twin Cities metro — book 6–8 weeks in advance. Osseo Area Schools, Wayzata, and neighboring districts all schedule trips in the same tight May–early June window, and buses fill fast. Fall and winter trips are generally easier to book with 3–4 weeks of lead time, but earlier is always better for more vehicle options and better pricing.
It depends on your headcount. A 15- to 35-passenger minibus works well for smaller grade-level groups or a single classroom heading somewhere like Eastman Nature Center. A 56-passenger charter bus fits a full class plus chaperones for longer trips to the Science Museum of Minnesota, Minnesota Zoo, or Valleyfair.
When you fill out the quote form, enter your exact passenger count and you'll see the bus sizes that fit your group right on the results page.
Yes! ADA-accessible buses with wheelchair lifts and wider aisle space are available through the network of transportation companies. Just mention your accessibility needs — including the number of wheelchair users and any other requirements — when you fill out the quote form or call 612-464-7975.
The booking team will match you with a provider that has the right vehicle for your group.
Yes. Bus parking is available in the main Elm Creek lot right off Elm Creek Road at Eastman Nature Center, putting your group close to the nature center entrance. School group programs at Eastman require advance registration through Three Rivers Park District at threeriversparks.org — confirm your program booking before you lock in your bus date so both reservations line up.
The drive from Maple Grove to the Science Museum of Minnesota is about 30 miles via I-94 and typically takes 35–45 minutes off-peak. During the morning rush hour (7–9 AM), budget 50–60 minutes. Plan your departure time with a buffer built in — a charter bus keeps your whole group on one schedule instead of splitting across multiple cars and hoping everyone arrives together.