School Bus Rental
Getting a group of students, campers, or chaperones across Bloomington without a dozen separate cars is exactly the kind of problem a school bus rental solves — and Bloomingtoncoachbusservice.com makes finding one incredibly easy. Fill out one quick form and compare school minibuses and full-size school buses from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Bloomington, Minnesota, all in seconds. Whether you're organizing a field trip to the Minnesota History Center in Saint Paul, shuttling a youth group to the Minnesota Zoo (13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, MN 55124), or coordinating a church group pickup along I-494 through the South Loop, Bloomingtoncoachbusservice.com puts your options right in front of you — no account, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing, no hassle.
Call 651-352-6040 or use the 30-second online quote tool to start comparing Bloomington school bus rental options today!
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More About School Buses
Not every group trip calls for the same vehicle, and the network reflects that. Type A mini and Type B small school buses seat approximately 10–24 adults — the right fit for a smaller youth group heading to Valleyfair (1 Valleyfair Dr, Shakopee, MN 55379) or a church committee shuttling between campuses along Lyndale Avenue South. When your headcount climbs, a Type C large conventional school bus seats approximately 44–48 adults, which makes it the go-to for bigger field trips, summer program runs, or district-wide event shuttles across the metro.
Bloomington sits at the crossroads of I-494 and I-35W, and anyone who has tried to coordinate a caravan of personal vehicles through that interchange during school-day traffic knows exactly how fast a simple trip turns complicated. A single school bus keeps every passenger together on one predictable route, so there's no straggler car circling the Mall of America (60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425) parking structure or losing the group somewhere on 24th Avenue South. You set the pickup point, you set the schedule, and the itinerary stays together.
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 651-352-6040 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Common Amenities Available on Bloomington School Bus Rentals
Heading to a full-day event? The school buses available through the network may include features your group actually needs for a comfortable ride — padded seating, climate control to handle a Minnesota January or a sticky July afternoon, overhead storage for backpacks and gear, and PA systems so chaperones can address the whole group without shouting over the engine. Larger Type C coaches may add undercarriage storage bays, which is a genuine relief when your group is hauling science fair equipment to a competition or sports gear to an away tournament.
Coordinating an ADA-accessible trip? Ask about accessible vehicles through the network and include that request in your quote. Whether you're running a single pickup along Penn Avenue South or staging multiple stops across Bloomington, Eden Prairie, and Richfield, available amenities can support your group from the first stop to the last.
Compare what's available for your specific date and headcount by calling 651-352-6040 or using the online quote tool!
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 651-352-6040 before booking.
How much does a School Bus cost in Bloomington?
Bloomington school bus rental prices run $205 to $365 per hour on weekdays and $240 to $380 per hour on weekends, with full-day rates coming in at $1,670 to $2,335 depending on the vehicle size, the date, and how many stops your itinerary includes. A Type A or Type B mini school bus on a Tuesday afternoon for a short field trip will land on the lower end of that range, while a Type C coach booked for a Saturday tournament run across the Twin Cities metro will sit closer to the top. The fastest way to compare options tied to your actual trip — your headcount, your date, your pickup location — is to use the 30-second online quote tool right on this page.
Enter your trip details once and you'll be taken to a results page showing available school buses, pricing, and vehicle photos from a network of transportation companies serving Bloomington and the surrounding area — no account required, no waiting on callbacks. If you'd rather talk it through with a live person, call 651-352-6040 any time to request a custom quote built around your itinerary. One form or one call starts your group transportation search!
| 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 651-352-6040. | ||||
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