- Weekdays
- $205–$385+/hr.
- Weekends
- $225–$410+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,650–$2,950+
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Philadelphia Charter Bus Rentals for School Trips
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Because we are a comparison website and don't own or operate any vehicles, your school is never limited to whatever one local bus company happens to have parked in its lot. Instead, you fill out one quick form to compare bus types, interior photos, and charter bus prices from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies in Philadelphia and across Pennsylvania through one of America's largest national booking platforms! You'll see live availability in under 30 seconds, with no account needed and a copy sent straight to your text and email. Need a hand planning a multi-bus field trip or setting up a tax-exempt school invoice? Call the live support team 365 days a year at (267) 479-7355, and we'll put together a custom package that fits YOUR class schedule and budget!
- 30 sec.to see online pricing and availability, with no account needed
- All paymentsaccepted when you book online
- Instantbooking confirmation, then a call to go over your itinerary
- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans
Serving Every School & Field Trip Destination Through One of the Largest Bus Networks in Philadelphia
- School District of Philadelphia
- The Franklin Institute
- Philadelphia Zoo
- Please Touch Museum
- Independence Hall
- Liberty Bell Center
- National Constitution Center
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Academy of Natural Sciences
- Penn Museum
- Adventure Aquarium
- Battleship New Jersey
- Eastern State Penitentiary
Book Philadelphia School Event Transportation in Minutes
Bringing students, teachers, and chaperones across the City of Brotherly Love doesn't mean you have to spend hours calling five local bus companies and waiting around on callbacks! When you use Charter
Types of Buses Available
Buses of All Sizes for Your School Event Transportation
Get a ride that fits your exact roster and budget by comparing TONS of different vehicles in one quick search! Smaller academic clubs, debate teams, and faculty groups love booking an 18-passenger minibus or 25-passenger minibus to zip through tight campus streets around Temple University, Drexel, and the University of Pennsylvania without hunting for multiple parking spaces. Moving an entire grade level or a marching band with bulky instruments? Reserve a full-size 56-passenger charter bus equipped with spacious undercarriage luggage bays, overhead storage racks for backpacks, a PA system for teacher announcements, and a onboard restroom to minimize highway pit stops along I-76 and I-95!
- Weekdays
- $225–$370+/hr.
- Weekends
- $255–$385+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,815–$2,415+
- Weekdays
- $205–$365+/hr.
- Weekends
- $240–$380+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,670–$2,335+
- Weekdays
- $190–$355+/hr.
- Weekends
- $220–$370+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,540–$2,255+
- Weekdays
- $190–$350+/hr.
- Weekends
- $195–$365+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,420–$2,180+
- Weekdays
- $190–$340+/hr.
- Weekends
- $190–$355+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,300–$2,080+
- Weekdays
- $190–$330+/hr.
- Weekends
- $190–$350+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,210–$1,990+
- Weekdays
- $180–$310+/hr.
- Weekends
- $180–$330+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,150–$1,880+
- Weekdays
- $248–$426+/hr.
- Weekends
- $265–$460+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,827–$2,954+
- Weekdays
- $190–$373+/hr.
- Weekends
- $218–$466+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,395–$2,848+
*Photos and vehicles shown above are examples of typical bus types and may not be the exact make or model offered for your trip. We are a bus rental comparison website—not a transportation company—and do not own or operate vehicles, so you're never stuck with whatever one single fleet has parked in its lot! Fill out the (no account needed!) or call 267-479-7355 any day of the year to compare current vehicle options, photos, live availability, and pricing from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies, and confirm your exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Bus Services for School Sports and Academic Competitions
You can keep your athletes, coaches, and academic decathlon teams focused on winning when you book sports team transportation through Charter
Philadelphia Historical Site, Capitol Tour & Civic Field Trip Charter Buses
It has never been simpler to plan an unforgettable history or science field trip in downtown Philadelphia! Start your morning at Independence National Historical Park to see the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, where your driver can drop students off at the designated motorcoach loading zone at the Independence Visitor Center on 6th and Market Streets before parking at the Callowhill Bus Center on N. 2nd Street. Next, take your class along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to The Franklin Institute, which features a convenient school bus drop-off lane right in front of the museum on North 20th Street! Extending your trip to the Philadelphia Zoo in West Fairmount Park? Your bus can unload students at the main entrance on 34th Street and Gerard Avenue and wait right in the zoo's oversized vehicle lot on Zoological Drive. Want to take your civics class beyond the city limits? Book a long-distance charter bus west on I-76 to tour the Pennsylvania State Capitol in Harrisburg or south on I-95 to explore Washington, D.C.!
Charter Bus Transportation for Prom and Graduation
Parents and school administrators love knowing a driver is behind the wheel all evening, and students love riding together in a 15- to 50-passenger party bus with color-changing LED lighting, wraparound leather seating, and a Bluetooth sound system to play their favorite playlist! Whether your school is hosting prom downtown at The Bellevue Hotel on South Broad Street, taking pre-prom photos at the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps, or celebrating a senior lock-in at Dave & Buster's on Columbus Boulevard at Penn's Landing, your bus keeps the whole group together from the first photo to the final drop-off. Need shuttle loops for graduation guests from remote campus lots? We can set up an hourly shuttle package in minutes!
School Group Transportation in Philadelphia
When college organizations, fraternities, sororities, and high school guidance departments need custom group transportation services, Charter
Frequently Asked Questions About Philadelphia School Field Trip & Campus Bus Rentals
Not sure what you need? Let us help! Just call us at (267) 479-7355, every single day of the year.
Contact usHow much does a school field trip charter bus cost in Philadelphia?
The cost of your Philadelphia school bus rental depends on your passenger count, how long you need the vehicle, your itinerary stops, and the time of year! Spring field trip season in April and May and fall homecoming weekends book up fast, so reserving early helps you lock in the best rate. Fill out our 30-second online form—no account needed—to compare live prices from multiple bus companies competing for your trip, or call (267) 479-7355 if you need a custom quote for a short one-way transfer! Please note that outside expenses like museum parking permits and Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls are paid separately.
What types of buses can schools book through Charterbusphiladelphia.com?
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What amenities are available on a Philadelphia field trip charter bus?
Unlike traditional yellow school buses, charter buses and minibuses in the network can come with modern comforts like climate-controlled A/C and heat, plush reclining seats with seat belts, flatscreen TVs with DVD players, a PA system for chaperone announcements, onboard WiFi, and individual power outlets! Full-size 56-passenger charter buses also include onboard restrooms and large undercarriage storage bays for band instruments, science fair boards, or athletic gear. ADA-accessible buses with wheelchair lifts are available too—just mention your must-haves when you request your quote!
Where can a charter bus drop off students and park at Philadelphia museums?
Most major educational venues in Philadelphia have designated bus loading zones and nearby oversized parking! At the Independence Visitor Center, buses unload along 6th Street and park at the Callowhill Bus Center on N. 2nd Street, while The Franklin Institute offers a dedicated school bus drop-off lane on N. 20th Street. If your class is visiting the Philadelphia Museum of Art, your driver can drop students off outside the North Entrance off Kelly Drive and stage along Sedgley Drive, and the Philadelphia Zoo provides on-site bus parking right off 34th Street. After you book on the national booking platform, our confirmation department calls you to verify every pickup, drop-off, and parking detail on your schedule!
How do I book a bus or set up a custom school package on Charterbusphiladelphia.com?
Getting started takes less than 30 seconds! Just enter your pickup location, date, destination, and estimated student headcount into our online quote tool to view available buses, interior photos, and pricing with no account needed—and get a copy sent straight to your text and email to share with your school board or principal! Once you find the right bus, you can reserve it right online through the national booking platform. Need help with a multi-stop college tour, a recurring campus shuttle, or a same-day bus rental? Call the live support team 365 days a year at (267) 479-7355, and we'll build a custom package for YOUR school!
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