New Orleans School Event & Field Trip Bus Rentals
New Orleans is one of the most extraordinary classrooms in the country — living history on every block, world-class museums, a working port, and a cultural calendar that turns the whole city into a curriculum. Getting a full grade level there together, on time, and without turning three teachers into logistics coordinators is where New Orleans Party Bus comes in. We connect schools across the metro with minibuses and charter buses sized for any group, with all-inclusive pricing you can confirm in under 30 seconds.
Call 504-264-9429 or use our online quote tool to lock in your date today.
Providing School Transportation Since 2011
Since 2011, New Orleans Party Bus has coordinated student group transportation for schools throughout Orleans Parish, Jefferson Parish, and the wider metro — field trips to City Park, athletic away games up the I-10 corridor, band competitions, and end-of-year celebrations. Over more than a decade working with teachers, administrators, and parent committees in this city, we know the logistics that trip up first-timers: the Morial Convention Center loading dock that requires advance notice, the parking situation at the Audubon Zoo on a Tuesday in April, the way I-610 backs up when every school in Jefferson Parish heads downtown on the same Friday morning. That experience is built into every quote we give and every schedule we help you build.
Our reservation team is available 24/7 at 504-264-9429 — one call covers the whole trip from pickup to drop-off.
Bus Options Perfect for Any School Transportation Need in New Orleans, Louisiana
Not every school trip needs the same vehicle. A class of 22 students heading to the Ogden Museum of Southern Art fits neatly into a 25-passenger minibus — easy to park on Camp Street, nimble enough to handle the tight turns around the Warehouse District. A full-grade field trip to the Audubon Zoo or a multi-school academic meet calls for a 56-passenger charter bus, with undercarriage storage bays for lunches, equipment, and presentation materials, plus an onboard restroom that cuts out unscheduled pit stops on the way back from Baton Rouge.
ADA-accessible vehicles are always available — just mention the need when you book so we can match you with the right configuration. Call 504-264-9429 for a same-day quote.
14 Passenger Sprinter Limo
Sprinter Van Rental with Driver
15 Passenger Party Bus
18 Passenger Party Bus
20 Passenger Party Bus
25 Passenger Party Bus
28 Passenger Party Bus
30 Passenger Party Bus
40 Passenger Party Bus
50 Passenger Party Bus
40-56 Passenger Charter Bus
School Transportation Services Available in New Orleans, Louisiana and the Following Cities
Our school transportation service is available from any location across Louisiana and the surrounding Gulf Coast region, not just Orleans Parish. We regularly coordinate pickups from schools in Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, Chalmette, and the North Shore communities of Mandeville and Covington, with routes that cross the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway or the Twin Span bridge as needed. Groups heading out of state — to Gulfport for a science competition, Baton Rouge for a LHSAA playoff, or Houston for a national academic bowl — are well within our range.
Wherever your school's trip begins and wherever it ends, we build the route around your schedule and confirm every stop in advance. Call 504-264-9429 to get started.
Field Trip Bus Rentals to New Orleans Museums, Science Centers & the Audubon Nature Institute
The Audubon Nature Institute alone keeps school groups busy for a full semester of trips: the Audubon Zoo (6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118), the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas (1 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130), and the Audubon Insectarium in the French Quarter. Drop-off at the Zoo is on Magazine Street, where buses unload at the main entrance before moving to Audubon Park's designated overflow areas. At the Aquarium, curbside drop-off runs along Canal Street's riverfront lane — a short walk from the main doors but a significant hike if your group is managing 60 second-graders and a cooler full of lunches.
The Louisiana Children's Museum (15 Henry Thomas Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124), relocated to City Park in 2019, has dedicated group drop-off with bus parking available inside the park. A charter bus rental keeps the group together from campus to exhibit hall and back, with storage bays holding everything so students arrive with their hands free. Call 504-264-9429 to book.
College Campus Tour Bus Rentals in & Around New Orleans
High school juniors and seniors from across the metro make the campus tour circuit every fall, and coordinating that circuit by caravan is a logistical headache that a single minibus solves cleanly. Tulane University (6823 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118) sits along the St. Charles streetcar corridor with limited visitor parking — a bus drops the group at the Newcomb Arch and pulls away without circling the neighborhood. Loyola University New Orleans sits directly adjacent on St. Charles Avenue, so a back-to-back visit is straightforward without reshuffling cars.
Heading across town, Xavier University of Louisiana (1 Drexel Dr, New Orleans, LA 70125) and Dillard University (2601 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70122) both serve large student groups from local high schools. For day-trips farther out, LSU in Baton Rouge is 80 miles up I-10 — a full charter bus handles the drive comfortably while students prep application essays on board. Call 504-264-9429 to plan the route.
Athletic Travel & Away Game Bus Rentals for New Orleans Area Schools
LHSAA playoff season runs hard from October through December, and the bracket draws school teams to venues across the state with 48 hours' notice or less. That's not a trip you want to organize through parent carpools on a Wednesday night. A charter bus from New Orleans Party Bus handles the full round-trip — whether it's a basketball team heading to the Raising Cane's River Center Arena in Baton Rouge (275 S River Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70801) for a state semifinal or a soccer squad making the run to Tad Gormley Stadium (1 Zachary Taylor Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124) in City Park for a playoff match.
Undercarriage bays carry equipment, uniforms, and gear bags without filling the passenger cabin. Post-game, the team boards the bus together — no waiting on parent pickups in an unfamiliar parking lot at 10 p.m. Book well ahead for state playoff weekends when demand across the metro spikes simultaneously.
Call 504-264-9429.
Band, Choir, Academic Competition & Club Trip Bus Rentals in New Orleans
New Orleans schools move a lot of equipment. A high school marching band heading to a competition doesn't just need seats — it needs undercarriage bays deep enough for instrument cases, uniform bags, and percussion rigging that can't ride in an overhead bin. A full-size charter bus handles that load while keeping the entire ensemble together instead of splitting instruments across three parents' SUVs.
Academic teams heading to regional Science Olympiad meets, mock trial competitions at the Civil District Court on Loyola Avenue, or DECA state conferences at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130) benefit from the same setup — everyone on the same bus means one check-in, one departure, and no one arriving late because a parent got stuck on the Crescent City Connection. Call 504-264-9429 for a quote.
Graduation, Prom & End-of-Year Event Bus Rentals in New Orleans
Prom season in the New Orleans metro runs from late April through mid-May, and demand for party buses and minibuses spikes across every school district in Orleans and Jefferson Parish within the same six-week window. Book by January for spring events — waiting until March typically means higher pricing or limited vehicle availability on the specific Saturday night you need. For graduation ceremonies, many Orleans Parish schools hold commencement at the Caesars Superdome (1500 Sugar Bowl Dr, New Orleans, LA 70112) or the Smoothie King Center (1501 Dave Dixon Dr, New Orleans, LA 70113), where parking for hundreds of families is genuinely painful and a shuttle loop from a central hotel drop point makes the whole day less stressful.
A 15-passenger party bus handles a small senior group heading to a prom dinner at a French Quarter restaurant; a 56-passenger charter handles a full-class dinner cruise departure from the Riverwalk. Call 504-264-9429 to lock in your date.
How Much Does School Transportation in New Orleans Cost?
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
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| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $170 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $187 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $312+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $113 – $246+ | $147 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $158 – $327+ | $162 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| Rates vary by trip length, travel dates, passenger count, amenities, and availability. Use our online quote form or call 504-264-9429 for exact pricing. | |||
Client Reviews of Our School Transportation in New Orleans
Arranged transportation for a school group heading to an event and it could not have gone smoother. The bus was clean, spacious, and showed up right on time for both the trip there and back. The students were comfortable and we kept everyone together easily. Coordinating the headcount and timing was simple and the people I booked with were responsive. It took a lot of stress off the organizers. We'll definitely use them for the next outing.
Harriet V.
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Marcus Ade
Booked a bus for our students' field trip across New Orleans and the whole experience was reliable from start to finish. Pickup was prompt, the inside was tidy, and there was room for everyone plus the chaperones. The kids had a great time and the ride was smooth. Communication beforehand was clear about all the logistics. It made managing a big group of students far easier than I expected. Genuinely a great service.
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Lorraine P.
We needed group transport for a school activity and wanted something dependable for a crowd of kids and adults. This fit perfectly. The bus arrived early, was clean and comfortable, and stuck to our schedule all day. Everyone stayed together and the timing held even with our stops around New Orleans. Booking was straightforward and they were flexible with our plans. It made the whole event run so much more smoothly. Highly recommend.
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Ezra H.
Organized transport for a student group event and the bus was a lifesaver. On time, roomy, and clean, with plenty of space for all our gear and people. The students were comfortable and we didn't have to worry about anyone getting separated. The coordinator handled my many questions patiently and confirmed everything clearly. It turned what's usually a logistical headache into an easy day. Will absolutely be calling them again.
Frequently Asked Questions About our New Orleans School Transportation Services
How far in advance should a school book a charter bus in New Orleans?
For most field trips, four to six weeks ahead is workable — but for spring events like prom, end-of-year trips, and LHSAA state championship weekends, book three to four months out. The metro's school calendar clusters heavily in late April and May, which is the same window as Jazz Fest and the French Quarter Festival, and vehicle availability tightens fast across all of them. The earlier you call 504-264-9429, the better your selection and pricing.
Are ADA-accessible buses available for school groups?
Yes. ADA-accessible vehicles with wheelchair ramps, wide aisles, and securement areas are available in our network. Just let us know the specific need when you request your quote — we match the vehicle to your group's requirements before the booking is confirmed, so there are no surprises at pickup.
Call 504-264-9429 and mention accessibility needs upfront.
Can a charter bus wait at a venue while students are inside?
Yes — the bus is booked as a block of hours, so it can drop your group at the Audubon Zoo's Magazine Street entrance, hold lunches and extra gear in the undercarriage bays, and wait nearby until your group is ready to load. We confirm where the bus will wait for your specific venue when you book, since some City Park and French Quarter drop zones have time restrictions that affect where the bus parks.
What's the right bus size for a single classroom field trip versus a full-grade trip?
A single class of 20–30 students typically fits a 25- to 35-passenger minibus, which is easier to park at Warehouse District museums and Uptown venues than a full-size coach. A full grade level of 80–120 students usually calls for two 56-passenger charter buses running together. We size the vehicles to your confirmed headcount so you never pay for empty seats.
Call 504-264-9429 with your count and we'll match you immediately.
Can the bus accommodate instruments and athletic equipment?
Full-size charter buses come with spacious undercarriage storage bays that handle instrument cases, uniform bags, athletic gear, and equipment that won't fit in an overhead rack. For a marching band or large athletic team, that cargo capacity is often the deciding factor between a charter bus and a smaller vehicle. Let us know what you're hauling when you book — we'll confirm the right vehicle has the bay space your group needs before the trip date.
Do you serve schools outside Orleans Parish, including Jefferson Parish and the North Shore?
Yes — our school transportation service covers the full metro and beyond, including Metairie, Kenner, Gretna, and North Shore communities like Mandeville and Covington. We also handle longer runs to Baton Rouge, Gulfport, and other out-of-area destinations for competitions, tournaments, and overnight trips. Pickup can be arranged at any school campus across our service area.
Call 504-264-9429 and give us your school's address — we'll build the quote from there.