Burnsville School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
Busrentalburnsville.com can help you take the stress out of planning field trip transportation for your Burnsville school, youth group, or organization! Fill out one quick form and instantly compare vehicles and rates from a large network of bus companies serving Burnsville and the entire Twin Cities metro — no account required, and a free quote is always available online or by phone at 612-464-0025. Whether your group is heading to the Minnesota Zoo in neighboring Apple Valley, the Science Museum of Minnesota in Saint Paul, or anywhere across the region, Busrentalburnsville.com makes finding the right bus fast and easy!
The Smart Way to Book School Event Transportation
Whatever your group needs for an upcoming field trip in Burnsville, Busrentalburnsville.com connects you to a large network of independently owned transportation companies so you always have more than one option to compare! Busrentalburnsville.com is not a bus company — it's a quote-comparison and referral website that puts buses, amenities, and pricing from multiple providers right in front of you in seconds. Fill out one form, land on a results page showing vehicles and pricing, and book the bus that works for your group directly through the national booking platform. You never have to call five companies and wait on callbacks.
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Compare Vehicles and Online Rates for School Event Transportation in Seconds
Browse a wide selection of bus types through the network to find the perfect fit for your Burnsville field trip! A compact 15-passenger minibus is a great pick for a small class heading to Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan, while a 56-passenger charter bus handles a full grade level heading up I-35W to the Science Museum of Minnesota in Saint Paul. Need something in between? 25-passenger and 35-passenger minibuses are available through the network too, with amenities like overhead storage, climate control, and reclining seats to keep every student comfortable on the ride!
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 612-464-0025 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Charter Buses to the Minnesota Zoo and Apple Valley Science Destinations
Rather than splitting your class across a caravan of parent cars, a charter bus keeps every student together for the short hop from Burnsville to the Minnesota Zoo (13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, MN 55124) — just five minutes down County Road 42. The zoo directs buses to designated parking in Lot A on the north side of the complex, and school groups must pre-arrange arrival through the zoo's group sales team at (952) 431-9390 before the visit. School and youth groups need at least eight students for the group rate, field trips open to those groups at 9 a.m., and the official Minnesota Zoo field trip planning page requires registration at least two weeks before arrival.
With a full-size 56-passenger coach, you can move an entire grade level in one trip instead of two, and every student arrives at the same entrance at the same time. Compare available buses and pricing in seconds through the quote tool!
Bus Rentals for Saint Paul Museum and Science Center Field Trips
Get online pricing in under 30 seconds for a charter bus from Burnsville to Saint Paul's two biggest field trip destinations! The Science Museum of Minnesota (120 W Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55102) directs charter bus drop-off at the Education Entrance at 100 N Chestnut Street, with no long-term bus parking onsite — the bus returns to the drop-off area for pickup. The Minnesota History Center (345 W Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55102) takes charter bus drop-off on John Ireland Boulevard, with Capitol Area ramps available for staging.
Both destinations are roughly 22 miles northeast of Burnsville via I-35E, about 30–45 minutes off-peak. School program slots at the Science Museum fill fast — book your bus early!
Fort Snelling and Regional Park Field Trip Shuttles From Burnsville
A charter bus makes the run from Burnsville to Fort Snelling State Park (101 Snelling Lake Rd, Saint Paul, MN 55111) smooth and straightforward — about 12 miles north via MN-13 and MN-5, with bus parking available in the main lot. A free one-day bus entrance vehicle permit covers the entire bus, so there's no per-car math to sort out. Approach from Highway 5 using the Post Road exit rather than the Historic Fort Snelling signs, then allow 15 minutes from the ranger station to the visitor center; the Fort Snelling State Park field trip directions lay out the bus approach.
Closer to home, Lebanon Hills Regional Park (860 Cliff Rd, Eagan, MN 55123) is just six miles east of Burnsville with free bus parking in the main lot off Cliff Road — perfect for a half-day nature walk or environmental science program. Compare minibuses and charter buses sized to your exact headcount through the Busrentalburnsville.com quote tool!
Burnsville Performing Arts Center and Local School Event Transportation
Moving students to a performance or school event right here in Burnsville is just as easy as a longer regional trip! The Ames Center (12600 Nicollet Ave, Burnsville, MN 55337) takes bus drop-off in the front circle on Nicollet Avenue, with surface lot parking available for staging. Tour and school buses can also park on the lower level of the Heart of the City parking deck, as detailed on the Ames Center location and parking page.
A 15- or 25-passenger minibus is a great fit for a single classroom heading to a school matinee, while a full-size charter bus handles a larger group in one run. Because Busrentalburnsville.com connects you to a network of providers, you can compare the right size for your exact headcount instead of settling for whatever one company has available. Fill out the quote form and see your options in seconds!
Minneapolis Field Trip Charter Buses for ISD 191 and Surrounding Districts
Instead of organizing a convoy of parent drivers for a Minneapolis field trip, one charter bus keeps every student in your ISD 191 class together from pickup to drop-off and back. The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) (2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404) takes bus drop-off on 3rd Avenue South, and the Children's Theatre Company uses the same corridor — both about 17 miles north of Burnsville via I-35W, roughly 25–40 minutes off-peak. I-35W northbound from Burnsville runs 45–70 minutes during the 7–9am rush, so build that buffer into your departure time.
ADA-accessible buses are available through the network — just mention it when you request your quote at 612-464-0025!
Heading Outside Burnsville? You Can Still Compare School Event Transportation Options
Busrentalburnsville.com helps you find bus rentals in Burnsville and every city across the Twin Cities metro and beyond! Whether you need a charter bus in Apple Valley, a bus rental in Eagan, or transportation originating from Minneapolis or Saint Paul, the network has you covered. Transportation providers in the network serve Burnsville, Dakota County, and the entire surrounding region, so no matter where your group is starting from or heading to, you can fill out one quick form and compare vehicles and rates from a network of bus companies in seconds!
How Much Does School Event Transportation in Burnsville 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 612-464-0025. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Burnsville School Event Transportation Services
Busrentalburnsville.com is a quote-comparison and referral 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 network of independently owned transportation companies serving Burnsville and the Twin Cities metro. Compare your options side by side, pick the bus that fits your group, and book directly through the national booking platform.
No account required, and a free quote is always available at 612-464-0025!
Answer a few quick questions in the 30-second online quote tool — your pickup location, destination, date, and number of students — and you'll land on a results page showing available buses and pricing from a network of independent transportation companies serving your route. Review the options, compare vehicles and amenities, and book the bus that works for your group right online. If you'd rather talk it through, a live agent is available every day of the year at 612-464-0025 to help you put together a custom package!
The Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley requires school groups to pre-arrange bus arrival through group sales at (952) 431-9390 before the visit, with bus parking in Lot A on the north side. The Science Museum of Minnesota and Minnesota History Center in Saint Paul also require advance coordination for drop-off and staging. Closer to Burnsville, Lebanon Hills Regional Park and Fort Snelling State Park have open bus lots with no advance reservation required.
Mention your destination when you request your quote and the booking team can help you plan your approach!
Book as early as possible — ideally two to four months out for spring field trips. April through June is the busiest stretch of the year for school transportation across the Twin Cities metro, and prom season in April and May competes directly with field trip demand for available buses. Science Museum of Minnesota school program slots are known to fill by January for spring dates.
The earlier you lock in your bus, the more vehicle options you'll have and the better your pricing. Call 612-464-0025 right now to hold your date!
It depends on your headcount! A single classroom of 20–28 students and chaperones fits comfortably on a 25-passenger minibus or 28-passenger minibus. Two classrooms traveling together are a great fit for a 56-passenger charter bus, which also includes undercarriage luggage bays for backpacks and gear. Busrentalburnsville.com connects you to a network of providers with multiple bus sizes available, so you can match the vehicle to your exact student-and-chaperone count instead of overpaying for empty seats.
Compare sizes and pricing in seconds through the online quote tool!
Absolutely! Transportation providers in the network serve the entire Twin Cities metro, so a run from Burnsville to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, the Science Museum of Minnesota in Saint Paul, or any destination across the region is easy to arrange. I-35W puts downtown Minneapolis about 25–40 minutes from Burnsville off-peak, and I-35E connects to Saint Paul in a similar window.
Fill out one quick form with your pickup school and destination, and compare available buses and pricing from providers serving the full metro!
Yes! ADA-accessible buses with wheelchair ramps, wider aisle space, and accessible restrooms are available through the network of transportation providers serving Burnsville. Just mention your accessibility needs — including the number of wheelchair users and any specific equipment — when you fill out the quote form or call 612-464-0025.
The booking team will match you with providers that have the right vehicle for your group, so every student can participate in the trip comfortably and safely.