Plymouth Charter Bus Rental FAQs
About Busrentalplymouth.com
Busrentalplymouth.com is an advertising and quote comparison website that lets you compare bus rental options and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Plymouth, Minnesota through a national booking company. Fill out one quick form and you see vehicles, amenities, and pricing in seconds — No waiting for callbacks to get pricing, no calling five companies, no account required. Busrentalplymouth.com is an advertising and referral website; it does not own or operate vehicles. The transportation itself is provided by independently owned companies serving your area, and booking is completed on the national booking company's website.
No — Busrentalplymouth.com is a comparison and referral website. What that means for you in practical terms: you come here, fill out one form or make one call, and you see vehicles and pricing from a network of bus companies serving Plymouth and the surrounding area. The transportation is carried out by independently owned companies. Busrentalplymouth.com connects you to those options quickly and easily; the bus companies in the network are the ones that actually move your group.
When you search on your own, you are calling one company at a time, describing your trip over and over, and waiting on callbacks that may or may not come back with availability. With Busrentalplymouth.com, you fill out one form or make one call to 612-464-8365 and you immediately see more options and different price points than any single local company can offer. Vehicles and rates come back quickly, companies in the network are competing for the booking, and you are not limited to whatever one operator happens to have available on your date.
That is a lot of time saved.
An independently owned transportation company serving Plymouth. Once you fill out the quote form, you are taken to a national booking platform where you choose the vehicle that suits your trip — the size, the amenities, the price. What you are selecting there is a vehicle and a price, not a company off a list.
The specific transportation company assigned to the booking is confirmed to you after the booking is complete. The network covers Plymouth and the broader Twin Cities metro, so there are many options for your date.
Booking a charter bus
Fill out the short form on this site — your pickup city, destination, date, group size, and trip times — or call 612-464-8365 and go through it with someone. Either way, you are taken to a search results page on a national booking company's website. That booking company works with independently owned transportation companies serving the Plymouth area, and the results page shows you the vehicles and prices available for your specific trip.
What you are choosing on that page is a vehicle and a price. You book directly on the booking company's website, and it is done in minutes.
The basics are your pickup city, where you are going, how many people are riding, and how many hours you need the bus. That gets you a quote. The more detail you add — your stops, your start and end times, how much luggage the group is bringing, and any amenities that matter to you — the more accurate the quote comes back and the better the options you will find.
It takes about a minute to fill out.
Right away — there is no waiting on a callback. As soon as you submit the form you go straight to the search results page on the booking company's website and see quotes immediately. no voicemail, no waiting until business hours. If you would rather go through it with someone, call 612-464-8365 any time and a live person will walk you through the options.
The earlier the better for a popular date, and a larger group or a specific vehicle type is worth locking in further ahead. That said, because Busrentalplymouth.com puts your request in front of a whole network of transportation companies serving the Plymouth area rather than one operator with one yard, short-notice trips are often still workable — that is the real advantage of comparing a network instead of calling a single company and being told no. If your date is coming up fast, submit the request or call 612-464-8365 anyway.
You may be surprised what is available.
All of those can be requested. Hourly or as-directed keeps the vehicle with your group for a set block of time, which works well when the itinerary is flexible or the group is moving between several places throughout the day. A one-way transfer moves a group from one point to another — an airport run, a hotel pickup, a venue drop-off.
A round trip brings the group back to where they started. A multi-stop itinerary runs a set route with several stops built in, like a brewery crawl or a wedding shuttle loop. A multi-day booking covers a trip that spans more than one day, like a group travel weekend or a long-distance run.
Which format fits depends on the trip itself. If your itinerary has multiple stops or runs overnight, lay it out in full when you submit the request so the quote comes back priced correctly.
Charter bus pricing
A charter bus costs $205–$385+ per hour on weekdays, $225–$410+ per hour on weekends, and $1,650–$2,950+ per day. Those are real planning ranges, not a single price — because pricing is not one size fits all. The type of bus, the date, the distance, and the number of stops all move the number, so the range is a starting point rather than your price.
The fastest way to see what your specific trip costs is to fill out the form online and see pricing for your actual date and route in seconds. Or call 612-464-8365 — going through the trip with someone can turn up better pricing and packages than you would find on your own.
It depends on the trip, and all three are used. A shorter trip of a couple of hours is usually priced hourly — a game-day shuttle from Plymouth to U.S. Bank Stadium (401 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415) or a round trip to Target Field (1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403) fits that structure. A trip that runs long distance — roughly past the 100 to 200 mile mark, or heading well out of the Twin Cities metro — may carry a per-mile charge instead.
And a long day, generally around eight hours or more, often comes back as a day rate rather than stacked hours, simply because the vehicle is booked for so much of the day. Submitting your actual trip details is what determines which structure applies.
The type and size of bus, how long it is booked for, the date and day of the week, the distance and route, the number of stops, and how busy that date is locally all move the price. Sunday through Thursday prices lower than Friday and Saturday. Daytime trips price lower than those same evenings.
Booking the size the group actually needs — rather than over-booking capacity — keeps the quote where it should be. And grouping riders into one or two pickup points instead of five or six cuts the hours on the clock. In Plymouth specifically, prom weekends in April and May and Vikings home Sundays in the fall are among the highest-demand dates in the metro, so those dates trend toward the upper end of the range.
Booking those dates early, and keeping the itinerary tight, puts you in the best position on price.
About charter buses
A charter bus is a full-size passenger coach that a group hires for its own trip — its own route, its own schedule, its own stops — rather than riding a fixed public route. It is built for moving a large group over a distance in one vehicle, and it seats roughly 40 to 56 people depending on the make and model. The group has the whole coach to itself for the duration of the trip.
Outside, a full-size charter bus is a tall coach body — high tinted windows running the length of the vehicle, luggage bay doors along the underside, and a wide, flat front. The exterior is usually finished in white, silver, black, or a solid color, and some coaches are wrapped in an operator's own graphics, so the coach that shows up will not always look the same. Inside, you have forward-facing seats arranged in pairs on either side of a center aisle — cloth or leather depending on the make and model, with overhead parcel racks running the full length above.
Coaches like the MCI J4500 and the Van Hool CX45 are common on the road and follow this layout closely: paired seating, a full-length aisle, and a restroom toward the rear. The Prevost H3-45 is another coach in wide use, built the same way. The interior is clean and functional — nothing like a city bus, and nothing like an airplane either.
Some of the amenities available on charter buses include reclining cloth or leather seats, individual climate controls, onboard restrooms, overhead parcel racks, undercarriage baggage bays, WiFi, power outlets and USB charging ports, a PA system, and TV monitors. Features may include any combination of those depending on the make, model, and operator — no specific vehicle is guaranteed to have all of them, and what a given coach carries is confirmed during booking. If certain amenities matter to your group, note them with your trip details when you submit the request.
That narrows which vehicles come back to the ones that actually fit.
Generally 40 to 56 passengers, depending on the make and model, with 56 the most common build on a full-size coach. The MCI J4500 seats 56 as standard and is built for up to 60; the Van Hool CX45 is the same — 56 standard, up to 60 with a tighter configuration. The Prevost H3-45 also seats 56.
Shorter 35-foot coaches seat closer to 44. The count changes on the same coach when extra legroom is added or when a wheelchair position is built in — each takes seats out of the total. Because this site works with a network of transportation companies, the exact coach on any given trip depends on what is available for your date.
Submit the trip or call 612-464-8365 if your group needs a specific capacity confirmed.
A 56-passenger coach runs 14 rows, with two seats on each side of a center aisle — forward facing, paired, one aisle down the middle. That is the standard layout on a full-size coach. The row count drops on coaches built with extra legroom or a wheelchair position, since those configurations take space from the seating area.
Some coaches also tier the front rows slightly for a better sightline down the aisle. The 14-row, 56-seat layout is the one to plan around for a full-size vehicle.
A full-size charter bus is 45 feet long and 8.5 feet wide. To put that in terms people actually use — it is roughly three cars parked end to end. That is the measurement that matters when a group is checking whether a bus fits a parking area, a venue entrance, or a turnaround.
Shorter coaches exist, most commonly around 35 feet, and those come up when a venue or route has clearance constraints. The 45-foot coach is the standard full-size vehicle.
A full-size charter bus stands about 11 to 12 feet tall depending on the model. Traffic engineers design for 12 feet, so that is the clearance number to check against. To picture it: a full-size coach is a little taller than a single story of a house.
That is the measurement that matters when a group is routing through a parking structure, a low bridge, or a venue with a height-restricted entrance. The 12-foot figure is the one to use when checking clearance.
WiFi is one of the amenities available on charter buses, and many coaches on the road today are equipped with it. One point worth knowing: onboard WiFi is an equipment option a coach is built with rather than something every coach carries, so whether a given vehicle has it varies by make, model, and operator. And because it runs off a cellular connection, onboard WiFi is built for light use across a full coach — phones, messaging, browsing — not for 50 or 60 people doing heavy work at once.
If the group needs connectivity for a long run from Plymouth up to Duluth or out to Chicago, note WiFi with your trip details when you submit the request. That narrows the results to coaches that actually have it.
Yes — an onboard restroom is standard on full-size charter buses. It sits toward the rear of the coach and is there so a group does not have to stop. On a longer run — say, Plymouth to the Minnesota State Fair in Falcon Heights or out to Mystic Lake Casino Hotel (2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW, Prior Lake, MN 55372) — the trip may still be planned with a real rest stop, but the onboard restroom means you are not stopping because you have to.
Note it with your trip details if it matters to your group, and the vehicles that come back will have it.
Yes — charter buses are built with 110-volt AC power outlets, and coaches are commonly fitted with them at every seat, some with a USB port built into the same outlet. This is an equipment option rather than something every coach carries, so it varies by vehicle. What that means practically: a group can keep phones and laptops charged across a long run — from Plymouth to Chicago, from the hotel to the stadium, from the first stop on a brewery crawl to the last.
Note power outlets with your trip details if the group needs them, and the vehicles that come back will have them.
Yes — in two places. Inside the coach, overhead parcel racks run the full length of the cabin. Underneath the coach, undercarriage baggage bays run along the bottom of the vehicle on both sides.
A full-size coach carries roughly 460 cubic feet of underfloor baggage space and around 100 cubic feet in the overhead racks. Across a full 56-passenger load, that works out to roughly 8 cubic feet per person underneath and under 2 cubic feet overhead — which in practice is about one checked-size bag each below plus one small carry-on above. A few things change that math.
A coach fitted with a wheelchair lift gives up some baggage bay space. Bulky gear — instrument cases, sports equipment, event supplies, folding displays — takes the space of several bags and should be stated up front. If the group is heading somewhere like the Minneapolis Convention Center (1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403) with trade show materials, or traveling as a sports team with equipment, state the luggage and any oversized items with the trip details so the right coach gets matched to the group.
Charter bus service in Plymouth, Minnesota
Any group that needs to move together. Airport transfers to and from Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) are one of the most common requests — one bus handles the whole group instead of a caravan of cars on I-494. Corporate travel and employee shuttles move teams between offices, campuses, and event venues across the metro.
Weddings and private events use shuttle loops between hotel blocks and venues. Concerts and sporting events at Target Field, U.S. Bank Stadium, and Xcel Energy Center are popular group trips from Plymouth. School and church group trips, government and military moves, winery and brewery tours, prom, and long-distance travel to Chicago, Duluth, or beyond are all handled through the network.
If the group is going somewhere together, there is a bus for it.
The network serves Plymouth and the entire Twin Cities metro. Nearby cities include Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Maple Grove, Golden Valley, Wayzata, Eden Prairie, Bloomington, and Saint Paul — those are examples, not the full list. Coverage extends across Hennepin County, Ramsey County, and the broader metro.
If your city is not listed, enter the full route or call 612-464-8365 to check availability.
Prom weekends in April and May — Wayzata High School and Armstrong High School both draw heavy bus demand across the metro during those weeks. Graduation season in May and June follows right behind. Vikings home Sundays from September through January pull the whole Twin Cities market at once.
The Minnesota State Fair in late August and over Labor Day weekend — one of the largest state fairs in the country — is another date where buses go fast. New Year's Eve is consistently the single highest-demand night of the year. Wedding season runs May through October, with June, July, and August the tightest months.
On those dates the whole local market gets taken early. Book well ahead for any of them — and for anything else, submit the request or call 612-464-8365, because a network of providers means short-notice requests are often still workable.
Planning your Plymouth, Minnesota charter bus trip
Yes — the primary airport serving Plymouth is Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) (4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111), about 18 to 22 miles southeast of Plymouth via I-494 East, typically 25 to 40 minutes depending on traffic. MSP has two terminals: Terminal 1 (Lindbergh) and Terminal 2 (Humphrey). The bus meets your group at the ground transportation level outside the terminal, following MSP's own guidelines for commercial vehicle staging — that is where the group assembles after collecting luggage, and where the bus pulls up to load.
Have everyone together and luggage in hand before calling the bus forward, so the pickup goes cleanly. I-494 westbound back toward Plymouth can be congested during afternoon rush hours, so build extra time into airport runs scheduled between 3:30 and 6:30 PM.
Yes — the Twin Cities metro has several major venues that Plymouth groups travel to regularly. U.S. Bank Stadium is home to the Minnesota Vikings and is about 15 miles east of Plymouth; buses drop off on 3rd Street S or 4th Street S on the east side, with off-site staging for the wait. Target Field hosts Minnesota Twins games; bus drop-off is on 5th Street N or 7th Street N. Target Center (600 1st Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55403) is home to the Timberwolves and Lynx, with curbside drop-off on 1st Ave N. Xcel Energy Center (199 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102) hosts the Minnesota Wild, about 22 miles east.
Traffic on I-394 and I-35W builds significantly around Vikings game days, so build in extra time and plan the pickup before the post-game crush hits.
Yes — the Minneapolis Convention Center is the largest convention center in the upper Midwest and about 15 miles east of Plymouth. Bus loading is at the 13th Street South entrance, with designated drop zones on 2nd Ave S. Locally, Plymouth Creek Center (14800 34th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55447) hosts community events, receptions, and corporate gatherings right in Plymouth. Medina Entertainment Center (500 Hwy 55, Medina, MN 55340) is about 8 miles northwest and hosts concerts, private events, and large parties.
Large venues have designated bus loading areas separate from the main entrance — if the trip is a repeat shuttle between a hotel and a venue, lay out the full schedule with the request so it comes back timed and priced correctly.
Yes — any wedding venue in the area. In Plymouth itself, Plymouth Creek Center is a popular local option for receptions and ceremonies. Groups also travel to venues across the metro: Nicollet Island Inn (95 Merriam St, Minneapolis, MN 55401) on the Mississippi, The Depot Minneapolis (225 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55401) in the historic train depot, Bavaria Downs (9000 Bavaria Rd, Chaska, MN 55318) for barn and estate weddings, and lakefront properties along Lake Minnetonka just 5 to 10 miles from Plymouth.
The most common wedding setup is a shuttle loop between a hotel block and the venue — guests are picked up, moved to the ceremony and reception, and returned at the end of the night. Give the exact venue address with the request and the right vehicle gets matched to the route.
Yes — Plymouth is served by Wayzata School District 284 and Robbinsdale Area Schools, with major schools including Wayzata High School (4955 Peony Ln N, Plymouth, MN 55446) and Armstrong High School (10635 36th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55441). North Hennepin Community College (7411 85th Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445) is about 8 miles north. The University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus is about 17 miles east and is a frequent destination for group travel from Plymouth.
Field trips and team travel are typically pickups at the school or campus itself, and campuses have designated bus loading zones. Include the exact headcount plus any chaperone or accessibility needs with the request so the right vehicle comes back.
Yes — there are many options close to Plymouth and across the metro. Lupine Brewing Company (3501 Vicksburg Ln N, Plymouth, MN 55447) is right in Plymouth. Wayzata Brew Works (294 E Lake St, Wayzata, MN 55391) is about 6 miles southwest.
A popular loop adds Surly Brewing Co. (520 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414), Indeed Brewing Company (711 NE 15th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55413), and Tattersall Distilling (1620 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413) in Northeast Minneapolis, about 16 miles east. For casino trips, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel is about 25 miles south — one of the largest casino resorts in the upper Midwest and a common group destination. A multi-stop route is timed by how long the group stays at each stop, so list the stops and approximate time at each one when you submit the request so the hours come back right.
Yes. Groups travel from Plymouth to Chicago, Illinois regularly — about 410 miles southeast via I-90/I-94, roughly 6 hours. Milwaukee, Wisconsin is about 330 miles and 5 hours via I-94.
Duluth, Minnesota is a popular shorter long-distance run — 155 miles north via I-35, about 2.5 hours each way. Fargo, North Dakota is about 235 miles northwest via I-94, roughly 3.5 hours. Sioux Falls, South Dakota is about 245 miles west via I-90, around 3.5 hours.
Closer destinations like Mall of America in Bloomington (about 20 miles southeast) and Valleyfair in Shakopee (about 25 miles south) are popular day-trip runs. A long-distance trip is usually booked as a one-way transfer or a multi-day trip rather than by the hour. If the trip runs overnight, lay out the full itinerary with the request — including overnight stops — so the quote comes back priced correctly for the whole run.