Sarasota School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
Find exactly what your class needs for the perfect Sarasota field trip — without calling five different bus companies to do it! Busrentalsarasota.com makes it incredibly easy to compare minibuses, charter buses, and motorcoaches from a large network of transportation companies serving Sarasota, Florida, all in one place. Whether you're heading to Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, The Ringling, or Myakka River State Park, fill out one quick form and get instant pricing in seconds — no account required! Call 941-313-8160 or use the online quote tool to get started today!
Why Limit Yourself to One Fleet? Compare School Event Transportation From a Network of Bus Companies
On Busrentalsarasota.com, you're never limited to whatever one local company happens to have parked in its lot! Because Busrentalsarasota.com is a quote-comparison and referral website — not a local bus company — you get access to a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Sarasota and the surrounding area. That means more bus types, more amenities, and more pricing options to fit your school's exact headcount and budget.
Fill out one quick form, and you'll instantly see vehicles and rates from across the network, all in one place. Teachers, administrators, and trip organizers love how fast and easy it is! Call 941-313-8160 any time for a free quote, or use the online tool right now!
Party Buses, Minibuses, and Charter Buses to Compare for School Event Transportation
Busrentalsarasota.com is here to make sure your class rides comfortably and arrives on time — whatever the destination! Through the network, you can compare compact 15- to 35-passenger minibuses that navigate the tighter streets of downtown Sarasota near Sarasota Opera House (61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236) and Sarasota Museum of Art (1001 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236), or 56-passenger motorcoaches with undercarriage storage and ADA-accessible options for larger classes. Climate control, overhead storage, and comfortable seating make every ride easy on students and chaperones alike.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — just mention it when you fill out your quote! Call 941-313-8160 to find your perfect field trip bus today!
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 941-313-8160 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Charter Buses and Minibuses for Sarasota Science and Nature Field Trips
Busrentalsarasota.com lets you find the right bus for Sarasota's incredible science and nature destinations in seconds! Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium (225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL 34243) is one of Florida's most beloved school field trip destinations — buses use the Guest Drop Off loop off University Town Center Drive, then move to the free parking lots on the west side of the property. Mote SEA's visitor information gives your trip the exact entrance and parking details.
Mote SEA school field trips run for two hours, from 10 a.m. to noon, and one Teaching Lab accommodates up to 36 students, making it easy to match your class to the right bus size. Myakka River State Park (13207 SR-72, Sarasota, FL 34241) offers bus parking in the main lot off SR-72, with the gate opening at 8 a.m. For a bus tour with 30 or more people, Myakka charges a $60 park fee; the Myakka River State Park hours and fees page keeps that venue cost separate from your transportation quote.
Whether you're bringing a small group or an entire grade level, compare minibuses and full-size motorcoaches from the network and find the right fit for your trip — all in one place! Call 941-313-8160 to get your quote!
Bus Rentals to The Ringling and Sarasota's Arts & Culture Venues
Finding the right bus for a Sarasota arts and culture field trip is simple with Busrentalsarasota.com! The Ringling (5401 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243) — Florida's State Art Museum — features a designated bus and RV parking lot on the north side of the 66-acre estate, accessed via Bay Shore Road, making drop-off and staging straightforward for school groups. The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall (777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236) hosts student performances with bus drop-off at the main entrance and a parking lot that accommodates buses.
Through Busrentalsarasota.com, you can compare minibuses and charter buses from a large network of providers to find the right size and price for your arts field trip — no account needed, and pricing in under 30 seconds!
Botanical Garden and Outdoor Learning Field Trip Buses in Sarasota
The Sarasota area is home to some of Florida's most beautiful outdoor learning destinations — and getting your class there is easy with Busrentalsarasota.com! Marie Selby Botanical Gardens (900 S Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236) offers school programs aligned with Florida state standards, with group bus drop-off at the Palm Avenue entrance and staging along S Palm Ave and Gulfstream Avenue. Sarasota Jungle Gardens (3701 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34234) has an on-site lot that accommodates buses, making it one of the most bus-friendly field trip stops in the city.
Compare charter buses and minibuses from a network of Sarasota transportation providers and find the perfect bus for your outdoor classroom adventure! Call 941-313-8160 today!
Easy Field Trip Buses for Sarasota County Schools and Student Groups
It just got easier to arrange field trip transportation for any school in Sarasota County! Whether you're organizing a class trip from Riverview High School, Pine View School, Booker High School, or any of the approximately 44,000-student Sarasota County Schools district's campuses, Busrentalsarasota.com helps you compare buses from a large network of transportation companies serving the area — all in one place, in seconds. No more calling multiple companies and waiting on callbacks!
You fill out one quick form, see your options instantly, and book the bus that fits your class size and budget. ADA-accessible buses are available through the network — just mention it when you request your quote. Call 941-313-8160 or use the online tool to get started right now!
Siesta Key, Celery Fields, and Beyond — Field Trip Buses for Every Sarasota Destination
You don't have to limit your field trip to the most obvious spots — and with Busrentalsarasota.com, you don't have to limit your bus search either! Siesta Key Beach (948 Beach Rd, Sarasota, FL 34242) is a world-famous destination for marine science and end-of-year trips, with a large parking lot off Beach Road that accommodates buses — arrive early on busy days! The Celery Fields (6893 Palmer Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34232) offer free parking and an incredible birding and ecology experience perfect for science classes.
Oscar Scherer State Park (1843 S Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL 34229) rounds out the options with scrub jay habitat, nature walks, and bus parking in the main lot. Compare buses and pricing from the network in seconds — call 941-313-8160 or fill out the online form today!
School Event Transportation in Sarasota and All the Surrounding Areas
Busrentalsarasota.com connects you to a network of transportation providers serving Sarasota and the entire surrounding region! Whether your school is based in Sarasota, Venice, Bradenton, North Port, or Port Charlotte, you can fill out one quick form and instantly compare buses and pricing from a network of companies covering all of Sarasota County and beyond. Need a bus from Englewood for a trip up to The Ringling?
Or a motorcoach from Palmetto headed to Mote Marine? Busrentalsarasota.com makes it easy, no matter where your group is starting from! Enter your trip details once and see your options in seconds — or call 941-313-8160 any time for a free, personalized quote!
How Much Does School Event Transportation in Sarasota 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 941-313-8160. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Sarasota School Event Transportation Services
Busrentalsarasota.com is a quote-comparison and referral website — not a local bus company. You fill out one quick form with your trip details, and you're instantly connected to a results page showing buses and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Sarasota. No account needed, no waiting on callbacks.
Compare your options side by side and book the bus that fits your class — or call 941-313-8160 any time for a free quote!
It's simple! Enter your pickup location, destination, date, and passenger count into the online quote tool — it takes under a minute. You'll be taken to a results page on a national booking platform showing available buses, photos, amenities, and pricing from transportation companies serving Sarasota.
Review your options, choose the bus that fits your group, and book right online. Or call 941-313-8160 and a live agent will build a custom quote around your itinerary!
The Ringling has a designated bus and RV parking lot on the north side of the property, accessed via Bay Shore Road. School groups drop off at the main entrance and the bus parks in the designated lot for the duration of the visit. At the end of the visit, you meet at the bus drop-off zone for a headcount before students load; the The Ringling teacher planning guide lays out that loading sequence.
Advance group reservations are required through The Ringling's education department — confirm current access details on The Ringling's education page before your visit, since lot assignments can vary by event.
Buses drop off student groups at the Aquarium Entrance via the Guest Drop Off loop off University Town Center Drive at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. Because the Guest Drop Off loop is limited to five minutes, buses use the free parking lots on the west side of the property instead of holding at the entrance. Advance group reservations through Mote's education department are required — confirm staging details when you book your group program at mote.org/education.
Yes! ADA-accessible charter buses and minibuses — including vehicles with wheelchair ramps, wider aisle space, and accessible restrooms — are available through the network of transportation providers serving Sarasota. Just mention your accessibility needs when you fill out the online quote form or when you call 941-313-8160, and the options returned will reflect what's available for your specific date and group.
Always confirm ADA features with the provider when you book.
It depends on your headcount! A 15- to 35-passenger minibus is great for smaller classes or split groups, and it navigates tighter downtown Sarasota streets near venues like the Sarasota Opera House and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens more easily than a full-size coach. A 56-passenger motorcoach fits an entire class and includes undercarriage storage for gear and equipment — ideal for longer trips to Myakka River State Park or multi-stop itineraries. Busrentalsarasota.com lets you compare both side by side so you find exactly what fits!
Book as early as possible — ideally four to eight weeks in advance for most Sarasota field trips. Sarasota's peak season runs January through April when the snowbird population swells and demand for transportation increases across the region. Spring field trip season (March–May) and end-of-year trips in May and June also book up fast.
The earlier you lock in your bus, the better your vehicle selection and pricing. Call 941-313-8160 right now to hold your date before it fills!
Absolutely! Busrentalsarasota.com connects you to a network of transportation providers serving all of Sarasota County and the surrounding region — including Venice, Bradenton, North Port, Englewood, Port Charlotte, and beyond. You fill out one quick form with your pickup city and destination, and the network returns available buses and pricing for your specific route. No matter where your school is located, Busrentalsarasota.com makes finding field trip transportation fast and easy — call 941-313-8160 or use the online tool to get started!