Tampa School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
Bringing a class of 30 students to The Florida Aquarium or a group of science enthusiasts to MOSI is a whole lot easier when the transportation is already handled! Tampacoachbuscompany.com makes finding field trip buses in Tampa fast and simple — fill out one quick form and instantly compare vehicles and rates from a network of bus companies serving the area. Whether your group is 15 students or 150, you'll find the right bus here. Call 813-694-7803 or use the online quote tool to get started in under a minute!
The Florida Aquarium (701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602)'s bus plan matters downtown: motor coaches cannot park in the City of Tampa surface lot on Channelside Drive. Your bus can use Port Tampa Bay's Cruise Terminal 3 when no cruise ship is in port, McKay Street two blocks north of York Street across from E. Twiggs Street, or the small 241 Car Services lots at the northwest corner of E. Cumberland Avenue and S. 12th Street or E. Twiggs Street and Channelside Drive; the official Florida Aquarium motor-coach parking instructions spell out the options and the cruise-ship limitation.
Share Your Trip Details Once and Compare School Event Transportation Options Side by Side
That's exactly what Tampacoachbuscompany.com was built to do — connect you to a large network of independently owned transportation companies so you always have more than one option to choose from. Instead of spending your afternoon calling five different bus companies and waiting on callbacks, you fill out one quick form and instantly see vehicles, pictures, and pricing from a network of independent operators serving Tampa and the surrounding area. No account required.
No guessing. Just many options for your field trip, right on your screen. Whether you need a compact 15-passenger minibus for a small group or a full-size 56-passenger charter bus for an entire grade level, the network has what you need.
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Pick From Every Bus Type for School Event Transportation
Get online pricing in under 30 seconds and compare every bus type available through the network! Smaller classes love the 15- to 35-passenger minibuses — they're nimble enough to navigate downtown Tampa drop-off zones near Glazer Children's Museum (110 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602) and the Tampa Bay History Center (801 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602) without the headaches of a full-size coach. Larger groups heading to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay (10165 McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612) will love the 56-passenger charter buses with overhead storage, climate control, and undercarriage luggage bays for backpacks and lunch bags.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network too — just mention it when you request your quote!
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 813-694-7803 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Take Your Class to ZooTampa at Lowry Park Without the Carpool Chaos
Tampacoachbuscompany.com is the easiest way to get your class to ZooTampa at Lowry Park (1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, FL 33604) without coordinating a dozen parent drivers! ZooTampa offers discounted group admission for groups of 15 or more, and advance reservations are required — so having your transportation locked in early keeps the whole trip on track. Your bus drops students at the dedicated drop-off lane on W Sligh Ave right at the main entrance, then parks in the oversized vehicle section of the main lot while the class explores the exhibits.
No parent carpool logistics. No scramble to find parking. Just one bus, one pickup, and everyone arrives together.
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Plan Your Florida State Fair School Day Trip the Right Way
Finding group transportation for a Florida State Fair school day trip is simple with Tampacoachbuscompany.com! The Florida State Fair (4800 US-301 N, Tampa, FL 33610) runs for more than ten days each February and offers dedicated school day programming for K–12 groups — and the fairgrounds have dedicated bus parking lots to keep your arrival smooth. School trips use the Orient Road service entrance, and the fairgrounds specifically say to follow the posted directions instead of GPS; your bus gets the correct access point before the class unloads.
The fair is one of the busiest field trip destinations in the Tampa region every February, which means bus availability tightens fast. The earlier you compare and book, the better your options and pricing. Enter your date and group size into the online quote tool to instantly see what's available, or call 813-694-7803 to get a custom quote built around your school's schedule!
Check Out MOSI With a Full Class Aboard One Bus
Check out what a difference one charter bus makes for a MOSI field trip! MOSI (4801 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33617) has a large surface parking lot with a dedicated bus and RV parking area, so your full-size coach pulls right in and drops students at the main entrance on E Fowler Ave without circling the lot. Group admission discounts and IMAX programming are available for school groups with advance reservations.
A 56-passenger charter bus gives every student overhead storage for backpacks and climate control for the ride — and with I-275 and I-4 both running through Tampa, having a bus handle the route means nobody's late to first period on the way back. Compare buses for your MOSI trip through Tampacoachbuscompany.com in under 30 seconds!
MOSI's group entrance is the meet-up point for the entire class, and the museum does not admit groups before 10 a.m. Everyone meets there for check-in and orientation while the bus continues to the marked bus-parking area; the MOSI group drop-off map shows the entrance and bus route.
Just One Form Gets You Buses for the Glazer Children's Museum and Tampa Museum of Art
Just one quick form is all it takes to compare field trip buses for downtown Tampa destinations like Glazer Children's Museum and Tampa Museum of Art (120 W Gasparilla Plaza, Tampa, FL 33602) — both located steps from Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park. Bus drop-off for both venues is on W Gasparilla Plaza, with buses staging at the Curtis Hixon surface lots or the Poe Garage on Washington St while the class is inside. Downtown Tampa's one-way streets and limited curb space make a smaller 15- to 35-passenger minibus the smart pick for these stops — compact enough to get in and out clean.
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For the Tampa Bay History Center leg, your bus parks at Lot 5, 110 S. Nebraska Ave, on a first-come, first-served basis after drop-off. The approved entrance is the second lot entrance from S. Nebraska Ave; the corner lot managed by 717 Parking is not approved, and current construction makes Jefferson St the easiest approach, as shown in the Tampa Bay History Center bus-parking guide.
Moving a Large Group to Busch Gardens or Hillsborough River State Park Is Easy
Moving an entire grade level to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay or a science class to Hillsborough River State Park (15402 US-301 N, Thonotosassa, FL 33592) is exactly what full-size charter buses were built for. Busch Gardens has a dedicated bus parking lot off McKinley Dr near the main gate, and the state park's large surface lot at the entrance accommodates full-size coaches easily. Both destinations offer school group programs with advance reservations.
Charter buses give every student overhead storage, reclining seats, and undercarriage luggage bays for equipment and gear — and one bus keeps the whole group together from first pickup to final drop-off. Compare 56-passenger charter buses through Tampacoachbuscompany.com and get your quote in seconds!
School and tour buses park free at Busch Gardens, and a designated drop-off and pick-up area sits near the park entrance when your bus is not staying in the lot; the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay parking FAQ covers both options.
Heading Outside Tampa? You Can Still Compare School Event Transportation Options
With Tampacoachbuscompany.com, you can find field trip transportation starting from Tampa and every city in the surrounding region! Whether your school is in Brandon, Wesley Chapel, Plant City, Lakeland, or anywhere across Hillsborough, Pasco, or Pinellas County, the network of bus companies on this site is ready to serve your group. You're never limited to buses from a single company or a single fleet — you compare options from a large network of independently owned operators all in one place.
Enter your pickup city, your date, and your group size to instantly see what's available and what it costs. Call 813-694-7803 or use the online quote tool to find field trip transportation near you in seconds!
How Much Does School Event Transportation in Tampa 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 813-694-7803. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Tampa School Event Transportation Services
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Tampacoachbuscompany.com is an advertising and quote comparison website that lets you fill out one quick form and instantly compare field trip buses from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Tampa. You see vehicles, photos, and pricing in under 30 seconds — no account required. Transportation is provided by independent operators, and booking is completed through a national booking platform.
Call 813-694-7803 any time for a free quote!
You enter your pickup location, date, group size, and trip details into the online quote tool. In under a minute, you're taken to a results page on a national booking platform showing available buses and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving the Tampa area. From there, you compare your options and book the bus that fits your group — all online, all in just minutes.
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Buses drop off students at the dedicated drop-off lane on W Sligh Ave at ZooTampa's main entrance. Bus parking is available in the oversized vehicle section of the main lot. Groups of 15 or more receive discounted admission, and advance reservations are required for school groups.
Confirm current drop-off and parking details with ZooTampa's group coordinator before your visit, since assignments can vary by event day.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has a dedicated bus and motorcoach parking lot off McKinley Dr near the main gate. Buses follow signage to the oversized vehicle area; the lot opens 30 minutes before park opening. School group rates and field trip packages are available through Busch Gardens Education Programs, and advance reservations are required.
Check the Busch Gardens Tampa parking page for current lot assignments before your visit.
April and May are the single busiest months for field trip transportation across Tampa and Hillsborough County, as schools schedule end-of-year trips before summer break. February is also extremely busy thanks to Florida State Fair school day programs and Plant City Strawberry Festival school days. Spring break in mid-March fills buses fast too.
Book as early as possible — ideally two to three months out — to get the best vehicle selection and pricing for your date.
Yes! ADA-accessible buses with wheelchair lifts, wider aisles, and accessible restrooms are available through the network of transportation companies on this site. Just mention your accessibility needs when you fill out the quote form or when you call 813-694-7803, and the results will reflect vehicles that meet your requirements.
Availability varies by operator, so mentioning it upfront gives you the best chance of finding the right bus for your group.
It depends on your group size and destination. A 15- to 35-passenger minibus works great for smaller classes and tight downtown Tampa drop-off zones near Glazer Children's Museum or Tampa Museum of Art. A 56-passenger charter bus is the right call for larger groups heading to Busch Gardens, MOSI, or ZooTampa — with undercarriage luggage bays for backpacks and gear.
Compare both sizes side by side through Tampacoachbuscompany.com to find the best fit for your headcount and itinerary!
Yes — especially for peak field trip season. April and May book out fast across the entire Tampa market, and February dates fill quickly because of the Florida State Fair and Strawberry Festival school day programs. For those dates, booking two to three months out is strongly recommended.
Outside of peak season, two to four weeks of lead time is often workable, but the earlier you compare through Tampacoachbuscompany.com, the more vehicle options you'll have to choose from. Call 813-694-7803 to lock in your date!