Tempe School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
One quick form is all it takes to find the right bus for your next Tempe field trip! Tempecoachbuscompany.com makes it incredibly easy to compare vehicles and online rates from a large network of bus companies serving Tempe, Arizona in seconds. Whether your class is heading to the Arizona Science Center in Phoenix, exploring the Arizona Museum of Natural History in Mesa, or visiting Phoenix Zoo, Tempecoachbuscompany.com helps you find and book the perfect bus fast. No account required, and a free quote is always available online or by phone at 480-919-0270!
The Smart Way to Book School Event Transportation
Getting field trip transportation arranged for your Tempe school group used to mean calling company after company, waiting on callbacks, and comparing quotes that never quite lined up. Tempecoachbuscompany.com changes all of that! Fill out one quick form and instantly compare buses, vehicles, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Tempe and the surrounding East Valley. Because Tempecoachbuscompany.com is not a local bus company, you are never limited to a single fleet.
Instead, you get access to more options, more bus types, and more packages than any one company could offer — all in one place, with no account needed and a free quote available online or at 480-919-0270 any time!
See Different Buses, Pictures, and Packages for Your School Event Transportation
Don't settle for whatever one company happens to have parked in its lot! Through Tempecoachbuscompany.com, you can compare 15- to 35-passenger minibuses, 40- to 56-passenger full-size charter buses, and everything in between — all from a large network of bus companies serving Tempe. Smaller minibuses are a great fit for single-classroom trips to the Tempe History Museum (809 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282) or the Children's Museum of Phoenix (215 N. 7th St., Phoenix, AZ 85034).
Full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches give an entire grade level room to spread out on a longer run to the Challenger Space Center (21170 N. 83rd Ave., Peoria, AZ 85382). You choose the bus that fits YOUR group!
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 480-919-0270 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Bus Rentals to the Arizona Science Center and Phoenix Destinations
Let your students explore 300-plus hands-on exhibits at the Arizona Science Center (600 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85004) without anyone worrying about how the class is getting there and back! The Science Center is about 9 miles from central Tempe via I-10 West — a 15- to 25-minute ride off-peak that stretches longer when the I-10/US-60 interchange backs up during school dismissal hours. A charter bus keeps every student together, drops the group curbside on E. Washington St. near the Heritage & Science Park entrance, and stages while your class is inside.
School group programs at the Science Center require advance booking, so lock in your bus at the same time you reserve your program date. Call 480-919-0270 to get started!
The tricky part is keeping the coach from blocking downtown traffic while your class finishes inside. Your bus enters Heritage & Science Park through the 5th Street and Monroe Street gate; it can park in the Phoenix Convention Center East Garage when parking is reserved in advance, but it cannot wait on Monroe Street or load on 5th Street unless a Science Center team member directs it. The Arizona Science Center field trip transportation instructions keep the departure move clear.
Charter Buses to Phoenix Zoo and Desert Botanical Garden
Got 30 seconds? That is all it takes to compare field trip buses to Phoenix Zoo (455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ 85008) and the adjacent Desert Botanical Garden (1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix, AZ 85008) using Tempecoachbuscompany.com's online quote tool! Both destinations sit about 11 miles from Tempe via Loop 202 East to AZ-143 North — roughly 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic.
Charter bus drop-off at Phoenix Zoo is at the main entrance on N. Galvin Pkwy., with bus parking available in the main lot for large groups. Running a combined zoo-and-garden day? One full-size motorcoach handles both stops on one itinerary, so no student gets left behind between venues.
Enter your trip details and see your options instantly!
Zoo field trips get easier when you know the school entrance before the bus rolls into Papago Park. Your bus drops the class at the Nina Mason Pulliam South Gate, the designated school-group entrance open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. October through May except closure dates; everyone wears the assigned wristband before leaving the bus, and after the visit groups exit through the main exit, where curbside bus loading is not permitted.
The Phoenix Zoo school-group arrival instructions spell out the gate and departure rule.
Minibus Rentals to the Arizona Museum of Natural History and East Valley Sites
With Tempecoachbuscompany.com, you can find the perfect minibus for a short East Valley field trip in minutes! The Arizona Museum of Natural History (53 N. Macdonald, Mesa, AZ 85201) is just 5 miles from Tempe via US-60 East — about 10 to 15 minutes — making it one of the closest major field trip destinations for Tempe-area schools. A 15- to 35-passenger minibus is compact enough to drop students at the main entrance on N. Macdonald and navigate Mesa's downtown streets without the oversized-vehicle headaches that come with a full-size motorcoach.
The Museum features dinosaur exhibits, a simulated mine, and rotating galleries, and school group reservations are required in advance. Compare minibuses and pricing from the network in under 30 seconds — no account needed!
Field Trip Buses to Heard Museum, Pueblo Grande, and Arizona History Sites
Tempecoachbuscompany.com makes it easy to find bus rentals for history and culture field trips all across the Phoenix metro! The Heard Museum (2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004) is one of the country's leading museums of Native American art and culture, about 10 miles from Tempe via I-10 West — with bus drop-off on N. Central Ave. and surface lot parking nearby for staging. The Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park (4619 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85034), a National Historic Landmark built on a Hohokam archaeological site, offers on-site bus drop-off and parking with advance arrangements.
And for civics trips, the Arizona Capitol Museum (1700 W. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85007) offers free admission with bus drop-off on W. Washington St. Compare buses for any of these routes in seconds at 480-919-0270!
Downtown parking is one less worry at the Heard Museum. Your bus can use the museum's free on-site bus parking at no additional charge, giving you a stay-put option instead of searching for a curb between the drop-off and pickup. The Heard Museum parking and arrival page provides the bus-parking detail.
The Pueblo Grande name is now part of the site's history: Pueblo Grande Museum and Archaeological Park is now S'edav Va'aki Museum, so you can use the current name in your bus route and school paperwork. The S'edav Va'aki Museum official page records the name change.
Field Trip Transportation to OdySea in the Desert and Scottsdale Destinations
Instead of splitting your class into a caravan of parent cars for a longer Scottsdale field trip, one charter bus keeps everyone together and on schedule! OdySea in the Desert (9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256) is about 14 miles from Tempe via Loop 202 East to Loop 101 North — roughly 20 to 30 minutes — with a large on-site parking lot that accommodates charter buses and school groups easily. OdySea's interactive aquarium and science experiences make it a popular STEM field trip choice for Tempe-area schools, and school group programs require advance booking.
A full-size 56-passenger motorcoach fits an entire grade level on one bus, while a 28-passenger minibus is perfect for a single classroom. Compare both options side by side through Tempecoachbuscompany.com's network — fill out one form and see your pricing in under 30 seconds!
Compare School Event Transportation Options in Tempe and Beyond
Call 480-919-0270 any time or use the 30-second online quote tool to find field trip buses serving Tempe and every nearby city! Tempecoachbuscompany.com connects you to a large network of transportation companies covering Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, and all of Maricopa County. Whether your school is in the Tempe Elementary School District, Tempe Union High School District, Kyrene School District, or Mesa Public Schools, the network has buses ready for your route. Enter your date, group size, and pickup location to instantly compare vehicles and pricing from independent operators serving the entire Phoenix metro area!
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 | $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 480-919-0270. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Tempe School Event Transportation Services
Tempecoachbuscompany.com helps you compare buses rental options; it is not a transportation company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. When you submit the quote form, your trip details go through a booking company so you can review pricing and available vehicles for your date. You compare the options and book through the process shown with your quote.
Tempecoachbuscompany.com is an advertising and quote comparison website that makes finding field trip buses in Tempe fast and easy. You fill out one quick form with your trip details — pickup location, date, group size, and destination — and instantly compare vehicles and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Tempe and the Phoenix metro. No account required, and a free quote is available online or at 480-919-0270 any time!
Enter your trip details into the 30-second online quote tool and you will be taken to a results page showing different buses, vehicle photos, and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving the area through a national booking platform. Right there on the booking company's website, you can compare your options and book the bus you want online — all in just minutes! If you would rather talk it through, a team is available every day at 480-919-0270 to help you find the right bus for your group.
Popular field trip destinations for Tempe schools include the Arizona Science Center, Phoenix Zoo, Arizona Museum of Natural History, Heard Museum, Desert Botanical Garden, OdySea in the Desert, and the Tempe History Museum. Tempecoachbuscompany.com can help you find a bus for any of these routes!
It depends on your group! A single classroom of 20 to 30 students and a few chaperones fits comfortably on a 28- to 35-passenger minibus, which is also compact enough to navigate tighter drop-off zones at urban Phoenix venues. An entire grade level traveling together is better served by one or more 56-passenger full-size motorcoaches with undercarriage luggage bays for backpacks and gear.
Through Tempecoachbuscompany.com, you can compare both options side by side from the same network of bus companies serving Tempe.
Book as early as possible — ideally four to six weeks out for most field trips, and further in advance for spring season (March through May), which is the busiest period for school group transportation across the Phoenix metro. Popular dates fill quickly across the network, and earlier booking gives you the best selection of vehicles and pricing. Waiting until the last minute almost always means fewer options and higher rates.
Call 480-919-0270 to lock in your date as soon as your field trip is confirmed!
Yes! Charter bus drop-off at Phoenix Zoo is at the main entrance on N. Galvin Pkwy., with bus parking available in the main lot for large groups — advance arrangements are recommended. The adjacent Desert Botanical Garden also accommodates bus drop-off at its main entrance on N. Galvin Pkwy. Both venues require advance school group reservations, so confirm your program booking and bus logistics at the same time.
ADA-accessible buses are available through the network of transportation companies serving Tempe — just mention your accessibility needs when you fill out the quote form or when you call 480-919-0270. ADA-accessible vehicles typically include rear or side wheelchair lifts, wider aisle space, and accessible onboard restrooms. Availability varies by operator, so the earlier you request an accessible vehicle, the better your options will be.
A support team is always available to help you find the right bus for every student on your trip!
Absolutely! Arizona State University (1151 S. Forest Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281) is one of the most popular field trip and college-preview destinations for Tempe Union High School District students, and it is right in Tempe's backyard. Bus drop-off and loading zones are available throughout the ASU campus, with visitor parking options nearby.
A 15- to 35-passenger minibus is a great fit for a single high school class visiting ASU for a campus tour or academic program. Compare available buses and pricing in under 30 seconds using Tempecoachbuscompany.com's online quote tool!