Tempe School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
With one quick form, you can instantly compare field trip buses, minibuses, and charter buses from a large network of transportation companies serving Tempe, Arizona — and get pricing in under 30 seconds! Whether your class is heading to the Arizona Science Center in downtown Phoenix, exploring the animals at the Phoenix Zoo in Papago Park, or making the short trip over to the Arizona Museum of Natural History in Mesa, Tempecharterbusservices.com makes finding the right bus for your group fast and easy! Call 602-854-2711 or use the online quote tool today to lock in your Tempe field trip bus!
School Event Transportation From a Network of Independent Bus Companies
Tempecharterbusservices.com is here to make field trip transportation in Tempe, Arizona as simple as possible for teachers, administrators, and trip organizers! Instead of calling five different bus companies and waiting on callbacks, you fill out one quick form and instantly compare vehicles, amenities, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Tempe and the entire Phoenix metro. You're never limited to a single fleet — that's the whole point!
Whether you need a compact 15-passenger minibus for a small group or a full 56-passenger charter bus for an entire grade level, the network has what you need. No account required, and a free quote is always available online or by phone at 602-854-2711!
Browse Party Buses, Minibuses, and Charter Buses for School Event Transportation
Let Tempecharterbusservices.com help you find the perfect bus for every kind of field trip your school plans! From a compact 15-passenger minibus for a small enrichment group visiting the Tempe History Museum (809 E Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282) to a 56-passenger charter bus loaded with overhead storage and reclining seats for a full-class trip out to Challenger Space Center Arizona in Peoria, you'll find the right fit through the network. 25-passenger and 35-passenger minibuses cover the middle ground perfectly for a single classroom heading to OdySea Aquarium (9500 E Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256). ADA-accessible vehicles are available 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
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 602-854-2711 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Charter Buses to the Phoenix Zoo and Papago Park for Tempe School Groups
One of the most popular field trip destinations for Tempe schools is Papago Park — and for good reason! The Phoenix Zoo (455 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008) and the Desert Botanical Garden (1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008) sit side by side just six miles from central Tempe, making this one of the easiest field trip runs in the Valley. The Phoenix Zoo directs school buses to the Nina Mason Pulliam South Gate Entrance for drop-off, while the Garden provides a bus loading and unloading zone; school-bus parking instructions are sent in the Zoo's Phoenix Zoo field-trip arrival guide.
Your bus gets students to the correct entrance instead of sending a full class toward the general parking lanes. Instead of coordinating a caravan of parent vehicles across Galvin Pkwy, one charter bus keeps your entire class together from the school parking lot to the zoo gate — and back. Compare available buses and pricing in seconds through Tempecharterbusservices.com!
Desert Botanical Garden field trips run on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance. Your bus unloads at the Garden's marked field-trip zone while the education team meets your class on arrival.
Downtown Phoenix Science and Culture Field Trips Made Easy From Tempe
Tempecharterbusservices.com makes it incredibly easy to arrange field trip transportation to downtown Phoenix's best educational destinations — just seven miles up the freeway from central Tempe! The Arizona Science Center (600 E Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85004) sits in Heritage and Science Park with hands-on exhibits and an IMAX theater that students love, while the Heard Museum (2301 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004) offers award-winning programs on Native American art and culture for all grade levels. Buses typically drop off on Washington Street for the Science Center and at the main entrance on N Central Ave for the Heard — then stage at nearby surface lots while your group explores.
One bus, one flat rate, and no parent carpool logistics to manage!
For field trips, oversize vehicles enter Heritage and Science Park for guest pick-up and drop-off, while bus parking can be reserved in advance in the Phoenix Convention Center East Garage; drivers receive a parking pass during the initial drop-off and group check-in through the Arizona Science Center field-trip transportation instructions. Your bus unloads at the Science Center, moves to reserved parking instead of waiting at the curb, and returns for the class pickup.
At the Heard Museum, buses may load, unload, and remain in the Bus Bay outside the Dorrance Education Building; enter on Encanto from Central Avenue and leave via the Monte Vista exit. Your bus can stay in the Bus Bay during the visit with the engine off, so students return to a named pickup point instead of searching for a curb on Central Avenue.
Mesa Field Trip Buses to the Arizona Museum of Natural History and i.d.e.a. Museum
Don't overlook the incredible field trip destinations just across the Tempe city line in Mesa! The Arizona Museum of Natural History (53 N Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201) and the i.d.e.a. Museum (150 W Pepper Pl, Mesa, AZ 85201) are both approximately four miles from central Tempe — a quick, easy run that makes a lot of sense for a half-day field trip.
The Museum of Natural History's Dinosaur Mountain is a perennial favorite for elementary students, while the i.d.e.a. Museum's hands-on art and creativity exhibits are a perfect fit for early childhood and primary grades. A 25- to 35-passenger minibus is a great call for a single classroom heading to either spot.
Compare minibuses and charter buses for your Mesa field trip through Tempecharterbusservices.com in under 30 seconds!
Scottsdale Science and Nature Field Trips From Tempe Schools
Browse an incredible selection of field trip buses for the Scottsdale destinations your students will be talking about for weeks! OdySea Aquarium — the largest aquarium in the Southwest — and Butterfly Wonderland share the same Talking Stick Entertainment District complex, approximately nine miles from central Tempe along the Loop 101. Both venues have large parking structures with designated oversized vehicle areas — call ahead to confirm your current bus parking assignment before the trip.
Group reservations are required at OdySea, so lock in your bus at the same time you book your tickets. Tempecharterbusservices.com makes comparing buses and pricing for your Scottsdale field trip fast and easy — fill out one form and see your options in seconds!
For an OdySea school visit, your bus enters from Via de Ventura by Butterfly Wonderland, unloads between OdySea Aquarium and Dolphinaris, then parks in the far northeastern lot; pickup returns to the same drop-off area after every student is present and ready. The OdySea Aquarium school-group bus instructions give your bus a separate parking location instead of leaving it in the fire-lane pickup area.
ASU Campus Tours and Gammage Auditorium Field Trips for High School Groups
Find the perfect bus for high school groups making the trip to Arizona State University's iconic Tempe campus! Whether your students are taking a college preview tour, attending a performance at Grady Gammage Memorial Auditorium (1200 S Forest Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281) — Frank Lloyd Wright's last major public commission — or visiting the ASU Art Museum (51 E 10th St, Tempe, AZ 85281), a charter bus or minibus keeps the whole group together on campus. ASU Parking and Transit manages visitor and event parking, with Rural Road and University Drive as the primary access corridors for buses.
A 25- to 56-passenger bus fits the bill depending on your group size. Compare available vehicles and pricing through Tempecharterbusservices.com in under 30 seconds — no account needed!
Compare School Event Transportation Options in Tempe and Beyond
Keeping your entire class together — from pickup at school to the museum entrance and back — is exactly what a charter bus or minibus rental is built for! Tempecharterbusservices.com helps you find field trip buses not just in Tempe but across the entire Phoenix metro area. Need a bus from Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, or Phoenix? The network of transportation companies serving the Valley means you can find the right vehicle no matter where your school is located.
Fill out one quick form to compare buses and pricing from a network of independently owned companies serving Tempe and every surrounding city — all in one place, all in under a minute!
How Much Does School Event Transportation in Tempe Cost?
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $215 – $400+ | $235 – $425+ | $1,720 – $3,040+ | $6.40 – $9.15+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $235 – $385+ | $265 – $400+ | $1,890 – $2,495+ | $6.40 – $9.15+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $215 – $380+ | $250 – $395+ | $1,740 – $2,415+ | $6.10 – $8.80+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $370+ | $230 – $385+ | $1,605 – $2,335+ | $5.85 – $8.45+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $365+ | $205 – $380+ | $1,480 – $2,260+ | $5.60 – $8.10+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $355+ | $200 – $370+ | $1,355 – $2,155+ | $5.35 – $7.70+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $345+ | $200 – $365+ | $1,260 – $2,065+ | $5.20 – $7.45+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $325+ | $190 – $345+ | $1,200 – $1,950+ | $4.95 – $7.15+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $260 – $445+ | $280 – $480+ | $1,905 – $3,065+ | $6.95 – $10.20+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $200 – $390+ | $230 – $485+ | $1,455 – $2,950+ | $5.20 – $7.15+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $200 – $355+ | $200 – $370+ | $1,355 – $2,155+ | $5.35 – $7.70+ |
| 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 602-854-2711. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Tempe School Event Transportation Services
Tempecharterbusservices.com is a quote-comparison and referral website — not a bus company. You fill out one quick form with your school, date, group size, and destination, and you're taken to a results page showing available buses and pricing from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Tempe and the Phoenix metro. Compare vehicles, amenities, and prices in one place without calling multiple companies.
No account required, and a free quote is always available at 602-854-2711!
You use the online quote tool — it takes about a minute to fill out. Once submitted, you land on a national booking platform's results page showing different buses and prices from transportation companies serving the Tempe area. Right there, you can browse vehicles, see photos, compare packages, and book the bus that fits your group and your itinerary — all online, in just minutes.
Or call 602-854-2711 any time and a live agent will help you put together a custom package!
It depends on your headcount! A single classroom of 20–28 students and a few chaperones fits comfortably on a 25-passenger minibus. Two classrooms traveling together are a great fit for a 56-passenger charter bus, which also includes overhead storage and undercarriage luggage bays for bags, lunches, and gear.
Enter your exact headcount in the quote form and the results page will show you the vehicles that match your group size!
The earlier, the better — especially for spring field trip season (March through May), when Tempe Union and Kyrene district schools, Mesa Public Schools, and Scottsdale schools are all competing for the same buses on the same dates. Booking three to six months out gives you the widest vehicle selection and the best pricing. Waiting until a few weeks before your trip risks limited availability and higher rates — call 602-854-2711 as soon as your field trip date is confirmed!
Yes! At the Phoenix Zoo, buses use the Nina Mason Pulliam South Gate Entrance for drop-off, and group coordinators are advised to call the zoo ahead to confirm current bus parking. At the Arizona Science Center, buses enter Heritage and Science Park for guest pick-up and drop-off, with bus parking available in the Phoenix Convention Center East Garage.
Confirm current access details with each venue before your trip date, as assignments can change by event and season.
Yes! ADA-accessible buses with wheelchair ramps, wider aisles, and accessible restrooms are available through the network of transportation companies serving Tempe. Just mention your accessibility needs — including the number of wheelchair users and any specific equipment — when you fill out your quote form or call 602-854-2711.
Quote-request help will match your group with a vehicle that meets your requirements so every student travels comfortably.
Absolutely — multi-stop pickup routes are one of the most common field trip setups booked through the network. A bus can loop between your main school campus, a satellite building, or a second campus before heading to the destination. Add roughly 10 minutes per additional stop when you're planning your departure window.
List your pickup locations and their order when you fill out the quote form, and the pricing you see will already account for the full route. Call 602-854-2711 for help building a custom multi-stop itinerary!