New York City School Trip Bus Rentals
Field trip transportation in New York City just got a whole lot easier with Charterbusrentalnewyork.com! Fill out one quick form and compare minibuses, charter buses, and sprinter vans from a large network of independent bus companies serving the five boroughs and beyond, with pictures, amenities, and prices side by side. Charterbusrentalnewyork.com is a website, not a bus company, so you're never stuck with whatever one fleet has open on your date. No account needed!
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Get online pricing in under 30 seconds when you use Charterbusrentalnewyork.com to book field trip transportation in New York City. Because Charterbusrentalnewyork.com is a website, not a bus company, you're never limited to just one fleet or whatever a single operator happens to have available on your date. Instead, you get TONS of different bus types, TONS of different packages, and TONS of options from a large network of independent transportation companies serving NYC and the surrounding areas, with a range of options and prices.
Compare a 15-passenger minibus for a small class to a full-size 56-passenger charter bus for a grade-level trip, all in one place, all without creating an account. Yes, it's really that easy!
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For smaller class groups heading to a museum in Midtown or a science center in Brooklyn, a compact 15- to 35-passenger minibus keeps things nimble and easy to navigate through dense city traffic. Need to move an entire grade level to the Bronx Zoo (2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460) or the American Museum of Natural History (200 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024)? Choose a full-size 56-passenger motorcoach with reclining seats, overhead storage, WiFi, and an onboard restroom for a grade-level trip.
Whatever your headcount, destination, and budget, compare bus options in the network to find one that fits your New York City field trip. Compare vehicles, amenities, and online pricing from a large network of transportation providers, all in one place, all in seconds!
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
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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 646-530-6570 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Charter Buses to NYC's World-Class Museums Make Learning Come Alive
Whatever museum your curriculum calls for, New York City delivers, and you can rent a charter bus for a group trip without the subway scramble. At the American Museum of Natural History, school buses use the 81st Street driveway and follow the transportation specialist’s directions for loading, unloading, and assigned parking. Buses cannot lay over on 81st Street, so your group can arrive together and return for pickup at its assigned departure time.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (1000 Fifth Ave, New York, NY 10028) has no school or charter bus parking in the vicinity, so include an off-site layover in your group’s itinerary. The Museum of Modern Art (11 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019) places its school group entrance on West 54th Street. Call 646-530-6570 and a live agent will help you plan the logistics from pickup to drop-off!
Science and Nature Field Trips Across the Five Boroughs Are Easy With a Private Bus
Fill out one quick form and instantly compare buses for your next science or nature field trip anywhere in New York City. The Bronx Zoo is one of the most visited school field trip destinations in the entire country, and buses park in the Southern Boulevard lot. Bus parking costs $24 and is first-come, first-served, and school groups must add it to their order at least four weeks ahead; the fee isn't included in your free price quote.
The New York Aquarium (602 Surf Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11224) in Coney Island offers bus parking in the adjacent lot off Surf Avenue, with a clearly marked school group entrance. Wherever your science curriculum takes your class, a school field trip bus rental through Charterbusrentalnewyork.com makes the logistics simple!
History and Civic Field Trips in NYC Are Unforgettable on a Charter Bus
Let Charterbusrentalnewyork.com handle the transportation while your students soak in New York City's extraordinary civic and historical landmarks. The Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island require ferry access from Battery Park (State St & Battery Pl, New York, NY 10004), where the National Park Service says ferries depart from The Battery and designated parking is not available. Plan the bus arrival and ferry boarding together with the National Park Service directions to keep your group’s trip organized.
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum (180 Greenwich St, New York, NY 10007) schedules bus drop-off and pickup as part of a group reservation, giving your class one coordinated arrival and departure. A live support team is available 365 days a year at 646-530-6570 to help you put together a custom itinerary for YOUR trip!
Brooklyn, Queens, and the Outer Boroughs Have Incredible Field Trip Destinations Too
Cross the bridge and discover that some of New York City's best field trip destinations sit well outside Manhattan. The Brooklyn Children's Museum (145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11213) is the world's first children's museum and a natural fit for elementary school groups. It welcomes school groups Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 1 pm and requires an advance reservation, so plan your bus arrival around the visit window.
The Queens Museum (New York City Building, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens, NY 11368) sits inside Flushing Meadows–Corona Park. School buses may drop off on the Grand Central Parkway side, but there is no parking directly at the entrance; free parking is limited, and the museum recommends the larger southern lot for buses. The Staten Island Museum (75 Stuyvesant Pl, Staten Island, NY 10301) and Snug Harbor Cultural Center (1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301) round out a rich roster of outer borough destinations.
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Performing Arts and Cultural Field Trips in New York City Deserve Reliable Transportation
Bringing students to a Broadway matinee, a Lincoln Center performance, or a cultural institution in New York City is a transformative experience, and you can organize one shared group trip to get there. Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (10 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023) has a designated pickup and drop-off area at Jaffe Drive on Columbus Avenue at West 65th Street, with vehicle entry from Broadway heading southbound. The Apollo Theater (253 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027) in Harlem has no on-site parking, and school groups should be dropped off and picked up in front of the theater.
The Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) (30 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217) places its school group drop-off on Ashland Place. With a group transportation booking through Charterbusrentalnewyork.com, your students can travel together and your chaperones can focus on the group. Call 646-530-6570 to get started!
Compare School Event Transportation Options in New York City and Beyond
Charterbusrentalnewyork.com is the go-to quote referral website for field trip transportation across all five boroughs of New York City, and well beyond. Whether your school is based in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, or Staten Island, Charterbusrentalnewyork.com connects you with a large network of independent bus companies ready to serve your route. Need a Newark charter bus for a group crossing into New Jersey?
Planning a day trip up to Westchester County? Charterbusrentalnewyork.com serves over 1,000 cities across North America, so no matter where your field trip takes your students, there is a bus in the network ready for it. Check the full list of cities we serve and get started today!
How Much Does School Event Transportation in New York City 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 646-530-6570. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About New York City School Event Transportation Services
Charterbusrentalnewyork.com is a comparison and quote-request website, not a bus company. Instead of calling around for options and waiting on callbacks, you fill out one quick form and instantly compare minibuses, charter buses, and sprinter vans from a large network of independent transportation companies serving New York City and the surrounding areas. No account needed.
Live support is available every day of the year at 646-530-6570!
Enter your school's pickup location, travel date, and passenger count into the 30-second online quote tool to instantly view vehicle options, interior photos, and pricing from a network of NYC-area transportation providers, all without creating an account. Prefer to talk it through? Call 646-530-6570 and a live agent will walk you through your options, answer questions, and build a custom package around your field trip itinerary. Yes, it's really that easy!
Absolutely. Independent operators in the Charterbusrentalnewyork.com network serve all five boroughs, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island, as well as destinations in New Jersey, Westchester County, Long Island, and beyond. NYC field trip venues have different group arrival and bus-parking instructions, so include your specific destination in your quote request to plan a route and vehicle for your trip!
Booking two to three months in advance is strongly recommended for most New York City field trips, and even earlier for spring dates, April and May are the busiest months for school transportation across the metro area. Popular destinations like the Bronx Zoo, the American Museum of Natural History, and Lincoln Center fill up fast on school days. The earlier you compare and book through Charterbusrentalnewyork.com, the better your vehicle selection and pricing will be.
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Yes! ADA-accessible charter bus rentals are available through the Charterbusrentalnewyork.com network for New York City field trips. These vehicles can include wheelchair lifts, widened aisles, and securement systems to accommodate students with mobility needs.
Simply mention your accessibility requirements when you request your quote online or call 646-530-6570, a live agent will make sure the right vehicle is matched to your group's specific needs.
Parking logistics vary by venue and borough. Some destinations have a designated bus lot, while others have no nearby school or charter bus parking and require an off-site layover. Planning a shared bus arrival and pickup around each destination’s group instructions helps your class travel together without a curbside parking hunt. Call 646-530-6570 for help!
Yes! Because Charterbusrentalnewyork.com connects you with a large network of independent transportation companies rather than a single fleet, coordinating multiple vehicles for a large-scale grade-level or school-wide field trip is entirely possible. Share your total passenger count and travel date when you fill out your quote request or call 646-530-6570, and a live agent will help you compare multi-vehicle packages from providers serving New York City.
You're never limited to whatever one company happens to have available!
It depends on your group size and destination. A 15- to 35-passenger minibus works well for single classrooms headed to compact city venues where a full-size coach would be harder to stage. A 56-passenger charter bus is ideal for larger groups traveling to spacious destinations like the Bronx Zoo or Flushing Meadows.
Not sure which fits your trip? Call 646-530-6570 and a live agent will help you figure out the right size for your headcount, route, and budget, every single day of the year!