Coon Rapids School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
Busrentalcoonrapids.com connects you to a large network of bus companies serving Coon Rapids, Minnesota, so finding the right field trip transportation is fast and easy! Whether your class is heading to the Science Museum of Minnesota in Saint Paul, the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley, or Elm Creek Park Reserve just down the road in Maple Grove, fill out one quick form and compare vehicles and online rates from a network of bus companies in seconds. From compact minibuses to full-size 56-passenger charter buses, the right bus for your group is right here.
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Why Limit Yourself to One Fleet? Compare School Event Transportation From a Network of Bus Companies
Booking field trip transportation in Coon Rapids is simple with Busrentalcoonrapids.com! Because Busrentalcoonrapids.com is not a local bus company, you are never limited to one fleet or whatever a single operator happens to have available. Instead, Busrentalcoonrapids.com brings together a large network of independently owned transportation companies so you can compare more options and more packages than any one company offers.
Fill out one quick form, and you will be taken to a results page showing different buses and prices from a network of transportation companies serving Coon Rapids and the surrounding Anoka County area. Review your options side by side, pick the vehicle that fits your student headcount and destination, and book right online — no account needed! Call 612-453-3605 any time for a free quote.
More Buses, More Options for Your School Event Transportation
With Busrentalcoonrapids.com, you get access to every type of group vehicle your field trip could need! Smaller classes heading to the Anoka County History Center or Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park can find a compact 15- to 35-passenger minibus that navigates suburban streets with ease. Larger grade-level trips to the Minnesota History Center in Saint Paul or the Minneapolis Institute of Art can be matched with a full-size 56-passenger charter bus with reclining seats, overhead storage, climate control, and onboard WiFi.
Compare vehicle types, amenities, and pricing in one place — TONS of options, all on one screen, with no account required. You choose the bus that works for your group!
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
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Charter Buses and Minibuses to the Science Museum of Minnesota and Minnesota History Center
Browse a full selection of charter buses and minibuses for your next Saint Paul field trip! The Science Museum of Minnesota (120 W Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55102) and the Minnesota History Center (345 W Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN 55102) are two of the most popular field trip destinations for Coon Rapids schools, sitting roughly 30 miles southeast via I-694 and I-35E. Both venues offer school programs aligned to Minnesota curriculum standards, and field-trip bus drop-off at the Science Museum is at the Education Entrance at 100 N Chestnut Street from August 1 through June 14, 2027, with no long-term parking allowed there.
Compare 15- to 56-passenger vehicles from a network of bus companies serving the Twin Cities metro and find the right fit for your class size and budget — all in under 30 seconds!
Your bus unloads at the Education Entrance on 100 N Chestnut Street, waits away from the pick-up and drop-off space, and returns when your class is ready to leave; the Science Museum of Minnesota field-trip page carries the current school-year bus instructions.
Easy Group Transportation to the Minnesota Zoo and Nature Destinations
Busrentalcoonrapids.com makes finding a bus to the Minnesota Zoo (13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, MN 55124) simple and fast! One of the most beloved school field trip destinations in the state, the Zoo sits approximately 35 to 40 miles south of Coon Rapids via I-35W, and buses park in the main lot off Zoo Boulevard. Whether you are organizing a kindergarten nature walk or a full middle school science trip, you can compare minibuses and full-size charter buses from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving the metro.
Closer to home, Elm Creek Park Reserve (12400 James Deane Pkwy, Maple Grove, MN 55369) offers environmental education programs just 8 miles west — a quick and easy run for a morning field trip!
For a Minnesota Zoo school visit, your bus gets the group there for the 9 a.m. field-trip opening, and you need to register at least two weeks ahead; bus parking is a separate $15 rate. Busrentalcoonrapids.com helps you compare transportation first, while the Minnesota Zoo field-trip page lays out the arrival and parking details.
Elm Creek keeps the bus simple too: all buses require a reservation, so your vehicle has a planned place in the park instead of circling for space. The Elm Creek Park Reserve bus-reservation information directs groups to Guest Services at 763-559-6700.
Buses for Minneapolis Museum and Arts Field Trips
You don't have to sort through a dozen phone calls to find a bus for your Minneapolis arts or museum field trip! The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) (2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404), the Children's Theatre Company, and the Walker Art Center (725 Vineland Pl, Minneapolis, MN 55403) are all approximately 18 to 20 miles south of Coon Rapids — an easy run down I-35W or I-694. Bus drop-off at Mia and Children's Theatre is on 3rd Avenue S, putting your class steps from the entrance.
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At the Walker Art Center, your bus unloads on Vineland Place at the front entrance, then parks in the nearby Parade lot after a permit application is submitted. That keeps the curb clear for your class and gives the bus a named place to wait; the Walker Art Center bus parking and school-tour instructions include the drop-off and parking steps.
Moving Students to Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park and Local Outdoor Sites
Moving a class to a local outdoor destination has never been easier! Mississippi River Regional Park / Coon Rapids Dam Regional Park (9750 Egret Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433) is right here in town — a Three Rivers Park District facility with bus parking in the main lot off Egret Boulevard NW, making it one of the most convenient field trip destinations for Anoka-Hennepin schools. For slightly farther outdoor adventures, the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN 55318) offers nature and environmental education programming about 35 miles southwest.
Compare minibuses and charter buses from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Coon Rapids and all of Anoka County — and get instant online pricing in under 30 seconds!
Hit the Mill City Museum and Twin Cities History Sites With the Whole Class
Hit the Mill City Museum (704 S 2nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401) for one of the most memorable field trips a Minnesota history class can take! Built into the ruins of the historic Washburn A Mill on the Mississippi riverfront, the Museum offers school programs tied directly to Minnesota curriculum, with bus drop-off on 2nd Street S approximately 20 miles south of Coon Rapids via I-35W. The nearby Minnesota History Center in Saint Paul is another top pick for social studies groups. Busrentalcoonrapids.com makes it easy to compare buses and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving the Twin Cities metro — fill out one form and see your options in seconds, or call 612-453-3605 any time!
School Event Transportation in Coon Rapids and All the Surrounding Areas
With Busrentalcoonrapids.com, booking field trip transportation extends well beyond Coon Rapids city limits! The network of transportation companies on this platform serves the entire Minneapolis–Saint Paul metro area and all of Anoka County, so you can find buses departing from Andover, Blaine, Brooklyn Park, Champlin, Maple Grove, Fridley, Anoka, Ham Lake, Ramsey, and Spring Lake Park just as easily as from Coon Rapids itself. Whether your school is in the Anoka-Hennepin School District or Osseo Area Schools, you can fill out one form, compare vehicles and rates from a network of independently owned bus companies, and book the right transportation for your trip in minutes.
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How Much Does School Event Transportation in Coon Rapids 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 612-453-3605. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Coon Rapids School Event Transportation Services
Busrentalcoonrapids.com is a quote-comparison and referral website — not a local bus company. You fill out one quick form with your trip details, and you are taken to a results page showing buses and pricing from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Coon Rapids and the Twin Cities metro. Compare vehicle sizes, amenities, and prices side by side, then book the bus that fits your class right online.
No account needed, and a free quote is always available at 612-453-3605.
You share your trip details — pickup location, destination, date, and student headcount — using the 30-second online quote tool or by calling 612-453-3605. Those details go to a national booking platform that returns available vehicles and pricing from transportation companies serving Coon Rapids and the surrounding area. Review your options, choose the bus that works for your group, and book right online through the booking platform.
The whole process takes just minutes!
It depends on your headcount. A single classroom of 20 to 30 students and a few chaperones typically fits a 28- to 35-passenger minibus. A full grade-level trip of 50 or more students works best on one or more 56-passenger charter buses. Busrentalcoonrapids.com lets you compare multiple vehicle sizes from a network of independently owned bus companies, so you can match the bus to your actual student and chaperone count — not guess at it.
Absolutely! Both destinations are among the most popular field trip runs for Coon Rapids and Anoka-Hennepin School District groups. The Science Museum of Minnesota in Saint Paul is approximately 30 miles southeast, and the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley is approximately 35 to 40 miles south.
Fill out one quick form on Busrentalcoonrapids.com and compare buses and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving both routes — instant results in under 30 seconds!
Yes! Busrentalcoonrapids.com helps you find field trip transportation for schools throughout the Anoka-Hennepin School District — the largest school district in Minnesota — as well as Osseo Area Schools and any other district with students or staff departing from Coon Rapids or the surrounding Anoka County area. The network of transportation companies on this platform serves the entire Twin Cities metro, so wherever your field trip is headed, you can compare buses and pricing in one place.
Book as early as possible! Peak field trip season in the Twin Cities runs September through October and again in April and May, when schools across Anoka County are all booking trips before the end of the school year. Waiting until the last minute means fewer vehicle options and higher prices.
Booking several weeks to a couple of months in advance gives you the best selection and the most competitive pricing from the network of bus companies serving Coon Rapids.
Yes! The buses available through the network of transportation companies on Busrentalcoonrapids.com include climate-controlled vehicles with heating systems well suited to Minnesota winters. Indoor destinations like the Science Museum of Minnesota, Minnesota History Center, Children's Theatre Company, and Minneapolis Institute of Art are popular cold-weather field trip choices for Coon Rapids schools.
When you fill out your quote, mention any specific comfort needs for your group and compare the available options from a network of independently owned bus companies serving the area.