- Weekdays
- $205–$385+/hr.
- Weekends
- $225–$410+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,650–$2,950+
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Columbus Charter Bus Rentals for School Trips
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Whether you are planning an elementary class trip to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, a university campus tour at The Ohio State University, or an out-of-state academic competition, Charter

- 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 Columbus
- Columbus Museum of Art
- Wexner Center for the Arts
- Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum
- Ohio Governor's Mansion
- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
- Chadwick Arboretum
- Inniswood Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve
- Franklin Park Conservatory
- Dawes Arboretum
- Ohio State University
- Otterbein University
- Franklin University
- Capital University
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That's the whole mission behind Charter
Types of Buses Available
Your School Event Transportation Fleet Options: Minibuses, Charter Buses & More
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- 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 234-900-0344 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.
Streamlined Prom and Homecoming Shuttle Bus Services

Students can kick off the celebration early aboard a 15- to 50-passenger party bus or sprinter van with a driver featuring color-changing LED lighting, wraparound leather seating, and a Bluetooth sound system for their favorite playlists. Planning pre-dance group photos at the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens? Your driver can navigate E Broad Street and drop everyone off right at the main conservatory entrance before staging in the designated bus parking spaces near the John F. Wolfe Palm House! Heading to a formal reception at the Columbus Museum of Art on E Gay Street or the historic Athletic Club of Columbus on E Broad Street?
Educational Field Trips Without the Hassle

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Inter-Campus & Park-and-Ride Shuttle Loops for Columbus Colleges

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Direct Columbus Airport Shuttles for Visiting Teams & Study Abroad Groups

Whatever brings your academic group into or out of the air, booking a private Columbus airport shuttle keeps your entire roster and their luggage together in one vehicle! When flying through John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) off I-670 and International Gateway, your charter bus driver will stage in the Cell Phone Lot at 1850 Stelzer Road until your group has gathered all its bags at baggage claim. From there, your bus pulls right up to the dedicated Ground Transportation commercial curb outside the Arrivals level for a quick, seamless pickup! Traveling with a collegiate athletic team or university choir through Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) on Alum Creek Drive? Your bus can load and unload right outside the passenger terminal charter gate with plenty of undercarriage bay space for instrument cases and equipment bags. Even if a flight is delayed or rescheduled at the last minute, same-day bus rentals are available 365 days a year!
Frequently Asked Questions About Columbus School Field Trip & Campus Bus Rentals
Not sure what you need? Let us help! Just call us at (234) 900-0344, every single day of the year.
Contact usHow can I get a quote for a school field trip bus rental in Columbus?
Enter your pickup location, travel date, destination, and student headcount into our 30-second online quote tool to see live buses, photos, and pricing with no account needed! You can also call (234) 900-0344 any day of the year to get a custom quote sent by text and email.
Does Charterbuscolumbus.com own the charter buses in Columbus?
No, and that's the whole point! Charter
What types of buses and amenities can schools book through the network?
You can compare and book 15- to 35-passenger minibuses, full-size 56-passenger charter buses, 15- to 50-passenger party buses for proms and formals, and 11- to 14-passenger sprinter vans! School groups frequently request modern charter bus amenities like seat belts, climate control, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, a PA system for teacher announcements, WiFi, power outlets, overhead racks, undercarriage luggage bays, and an onboard restroom. ADA-accessible buses with wheelchair lifts are also available upon request! Just mention your must-haves when you book or call (234) 900-0344.
When should we book our Columbus school trip or prom bus?
While we offer same-day bus rentals for last-minute trips, we recommend booking 1 to 3 months in advance for spring field trip season in April and May, homecoming weekends, and OSU graduation dates! Locking in your reservation early ensures the widest selection and best rates from competing operators.
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