School Bus Rental
Fill out one quick form and instantly compare Rochester, Minnesota school bus rentals from a large network of independent transportation companies, no account needed! Whether you're coordinating a school field trip around Rochester or organizing a church group outing across Olmsted County, Charterbusrochestermn.com connects you with TONS of different school bus options, TONS of different packages, and quick online pricing in under 30 seconds. You're never stuck with whatever one company has parked in its lot.
Compare buses, photos, and prices side by side, then book the bus that works for YOUR group through Charterbusrochestermn.com's national booking platform, with an independent local provider supplying the vehicle!
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More About School Buses
Because Charterbusrochestermn.com pulls from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Rochester, Minnesota, you get choices from independent local providers instead of seeing only one company's available vehicles. School bus types in the network include the compact Type A mini and Type B small school buses, which seat approximately 10 to 24 adults, a fit for smaller youth groups headed to Quarry Hill Nature Center (701 Silver Creek Rd NE, Rochester, MN 55906). Quarry Hill can accommodate up to 150 students on field trips, helping you choose a school bus size for your group.
For larger crowds, a Type C large conventional school bus seats approximately 44 to 48 adults, which can help you choose a bus size for a larger group!
Inside a 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 507-816-0040 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
What’s Typically Included on School Bus Rentals
Charterbusrochestermn.com makes it easy to find a school bus rental with the features your group wants for a trip through Rochester and the surrounding Mayo Clinic region. Depending on the bus type and provider you select through the network, available amenities can include a PA system for announcements and group communication, air conditioning to handle Minnesota's unpredictable summer heat, padded seating, overhead storage, and accessibility features for passengers with mobility needs. ADA-accessible school bus rentals are available through the network, just mention your requirements when you request your free quote!
For a school field trip to the Rochester Art Center (30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, MN 55904), visitor parking is available at the Civic Center Ramp, free after 4 p.m. and on weekends; a school bus keeps your group together on arrival.
High-back vinyl bench seating
Large opening windows
Overhead interior lighting
PA/microphone system with AM/FM radio
Air conditioning on select vehicles
Under-seat storage for bags and equipment
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 507-816-0040 before booking.
What does a School Bus rental cost?
Let Charterbusrochestermn.com take the guesswork out of school bus rental pricing in Rochester, Minnesota! Hourly rates through the network run $205 to $365 per hour on weekdays and $240 to $380 per hour on weekends, while full-day bookings come in at $1,670 to $2,335 per day, making it easy to plan around your budget whether you're running a single-day field trip to SPARK, The Children's Museum of Rochester (1201 12th St SW, Rochester, MN 55902) or a multi-stop group outing across Olmsted County. Fill out one quick form to compare exact pricing from a large network of bus companies serving Rochester, or call 507-816-0040 and a live agent will build a custom quote for YOUR trip in minutes.
No account needed. Yes, it really is that easy!
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 507-816-0040. | ||||