Book New Orleans School Event & Field Trip Transportation in Minutes!
Juggling permission slips, parent volunteers, and a school calendar is already a full-time job — coordinating a caravan of cars across Orleans Parish doesn't need to be part of it. Party Bus New Orleans connects schools, universities, and youth organizations across the Greater New Orleans area with comfortable, spacious buses for every kind of school trip, from a morning field trip to the Audubon Zoo to a multi-day academic competition across Louisiana. Call 504-264-9424 or use our 30-second online quote tool to lock in your date today.
Providing School Transportation Since 2011
Since 2011, Party Bus New Orleans has handled group transportation for schools and youth organizations across the metro — field trips to City Park, away games on the North Shore, band competitions in Baton Rouge, and everything in between. We know the streets that clog up on school-day mornings: Carrollton Avenue near the Riverbend, the ramp stacking on I-10 East heading toward the Industrial Canal, and the tight drop-off lanes at venues like the Audubon Nature Institute campus. That experience means your group arrives where it's supposed to, on schedule, rather than circling a blocked-off school bus lane at the Louisiana Children's Museum.
Our 24/7 reservation team is here to help you confirm vehicle sizes, put together multi-stop itineraries, and make sure your arrival window works for the venue's group check-in procedure.
Bus Options Perfect for Any School Transportation Need in New Orleans, Louisiana
A single classroom of 28 students and a whole grade-level of 110 students need very different buses. That's why we offer a range of vehicles so you never pay for seats no one's sitting in. A 15- to 35-passenger minibus handles a single class trip or a small athletic team travel day comfortably, with overhead storage for backpacks and lunches and powerful A/C that earns its keep in the Louisiana heat.
For larger trips — a full department heading to the New Orleans Museum of Art, or three sports teams traveling together to a regional tournament — a 40- to 56-passenger charter bus provides undercarriage bays for equipment and gear, reclining seats, climate control, and an onboard restroom so there's no pulling off on I-10 for a pit stop. Tell us your headcount and we'll match you to the right vehicle.
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School Transportation Services Available in New Orleans, Louisiana and the Following Cities
Our school transportation service is available from any of our service area locations across Louisiana and coastal Mississippi. Whether your school is in Metairie, Kenner, Gulfport, or Baton Rouge, we pick up and drop off at any campus in the region. We regularly handle trips that cross parish lines and state lines — from New Orleans-area schools heading to the Smoothie King Center for a student night event, to Baton Rouge schools traveling down I-10 for a Louisiana State Capitol field trip.
If your group needs transportation to any venue in Louisiana or the Gulf South, one call to 504-264-9424 handles the whole plan.
Field Trips to New Orleans Museums, the Audubon Zoo, and the Aquarium of the Americas
New Orleans sits on one of the most remarkable concentrations of educational venues in the South, and getting a school group to them without a bus is its own logistics nightmare. The Audubon Zoo (6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118) sits along Magazine Street where street parking for buses is essentially nonexistent on weekday mornings — charter buses use the zoo's dedicated group drop-off loop off Magazine, then wait in the Audubon Park overflow lot while students are inside. The Aquarium of the Americas (1 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130) shares the riverfront with the Steamboat Natchez and cruise ship turnarounds, so curbside access on Canal Street requires a tight arrival window.
The Louisiana Children's Museum (15 Henry Thomas Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124) at City Park is more forgiving on staging, but City Park Drive gets congested during school trip season (October through April). One bus keeps your class together from campus to exhibit hall and back, with lunch bags and rain ponchos stored in the undercarriage bays instead of on every seat. Call 504-264-9424 to nail down the logistics for your next field trip.
College and University Campus Tours in and Near New Orleans
High school juniors and seniors making their college decisions need to see campuses in person — and trying to move a group of 30 students plus chaperones across multiple campuses in one day without a dedicated bus is a coordination nightmare. New Orleans and the surrounding region have a remarkable cluster of institutions within a reasonable drive: Tulane University (6823 St Charles Ave) and Loyola University New Orleans (6363 St Charles Ave) sit back-to-back on the Uptown streetcar corridor; Xavier University of Louisiana (1 Drexel Dr) is a short hop toward Mid-City; and the University of New Orleans (2000 Lakeshore Dr) sits on the lakefront. For groups willing to extend the trip, LSU in Baton Rouge is 80 miles up I-10 — a manageable day trip on a charter bus with WiFi on board for the ride home.
A New Orleans school bus rental keeps the group's energy focused on the campuses, not on finding parking at each one. Call 504-264-9424 to put the itinerary together.
School Sports Teams, Away Games, and Athletic Travel Across Louisiana
The Louisiana High School Athletic Association calendar sends New Orleans-area teams across the state, and the logistics are rarely simple. A soccer team from Jesuit or Dominican heading to a tournament in Covington is crossing the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway — 24 miles of open water with no shoulder and one lane each direction. A basketball team from Warren Easton heading to a playoff game in Alexandria is looking at three hours on I-49.
The last thing an athletic director needs is a transportation headache or a caravan that loses half the team at a gas station on US-190. A charter bus keeps the whole roster together, stores equipment and athletic bags in the undercarriage bays, and arrives at the opposing school's gym without anyone getting lost in unfamiliar territory. For tournament weekends involving multiple games and an overnight, our team puts together multi-day itineraries so the bus is there and ready for each session.
Book early during football and basketball playoff season (November through February) — availability tightens fast during championship weekend. Call 504-264-9424 to get a quote for your team's travel schedule.
Band, Choir, Academic Competition, and Club Trip Transportation in New Orleans
New Orleans has one of the most celebrated school music cultures in the country, and that means a lot of charter buses heading to a lot of competitions. The LHSAA Jazz, Show Choir, and Marching Band circuits send groups to venues like the Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center (4545 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70065) and the Superdome (Caesars Superdome) for major showcases. Academic competitions — FBLA regionals, debate tournaments at Tulane, Science Olympiad invitationals at UNO — often happen at campuses that don't have convenient public transit access.
The undercarriage bays on a full-size charter bus handle instrument cases, uniform garment bags, and science project materials that would never survive stuffed into car trunks. For trips requiring multiple pickups across a school's campus (the band hall, the main building, the gym), we plan the stop sequence so nothing is left behind at departure. Call 504-264-9424 and tell us your competition date and instrument count — we'll match you with a bus that has the right storage.
Graduation, Prom, Homecoming, and End-of-Year Events in New Orleans
Graduation weekend in New Orleans is one of the busiest transportation weekends of the year. Ceremonies at the Caesars Superdome and UNO Lakefront Arena (6801 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122) overlap with Saints and Pelicans events and French Quarter Festival season, which means downtown parking on a May or June Saturday is essentially gone by 9 a.m. A shuttle bus from the hotel to the ceremony venue keeps parents and extended family together without anyone circling Poydras Street looking for a $40 garage spot.
For prom, the calculus is different: groups of juniors and seniors booking party buses for prom night should lock in a vehicle no later than January. Prom season in the Orleans and Jefferson Parish school calendar runs from late March through mid-May, and the fleet fills up fast — waiting until March for an April prom means premium pricing or no vehicle at all. Homecoming school dances and end-of-year celebration trips to Jazzland or City Park follow the same early-booking logic.
Call 504-264-9424 to check availability for your event date before the right vehicle is gone.
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 – $340+ | $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 504-264-9424 for exact pricing. | |||
Client Reviews of Our School Transportation in New Orleans
We arranged the bus for a group heading to a school formal and it worked out perfectly. Everyone rode together, the inside was clean and roomy, and the kids loved the lights and the music on the way. The booking was clear about timing and cost, which made it easy to organize with the other families. Knowing they were all in one place put my mind at ease. Great experience all around.
Harriet V.
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Cyrus N.
Used it to transport a student group to an event across New Orleans and it ran like clockwork. Showed up on time, plenty of seating, and a comfortable ride for the whole crew. The person handling the reservation was responsive and patient with the details. It kept everyone together and on schedule without anyone having to organize a fleet of cars. Would book it for the next school outing for sure.
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Belinda S.
Our group of students needed a ride to a school celebration and this made it simple. The bus was spacious, clean, and the kids were thrilled by the whole setup. Booking it was straightforward and the cost was reasonable when split across the group. It got them there and back safely and on time, which was exactly what we wanted. The whole thing was smooth and easy to coordinate.
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Tobias R.
We put together transportation for a school group event and the bus was the perfect fit. Everyone fit comfortably, the ride was smooth, and the kids had a great time on the way. The booking was handled quickly and they were clear about every detail up front. It took the stress out of organizing rides for a bunch of students. Couldn't have asked for a better setup.
Frequently Asked Questions About our New Orleans School Transportation Services
How far in advance should we book a bus for a school field trip in New Orleans?
For standard weekday field trips, two to four weeks of lead time is usually enough to secure a vehicle. For high-demand dates — Jazz Fest in late April and early May, the spring Mardi Gras run-up in February, and graduation weekends in May and June — book eight to twelve weeks out. Audubon Zoo and Aquarium field trips during the October-through-April school trip season book up faster than you'd expect, so the earlier you confirm your date, the better your vehicle options.
Are the buses ADA-accessible for students with mobility needs?
Yes. ADA-accessible vehicles are available in our fleet — just let us know your group's specific needs when you reserve, and we'll set up a vehicle with the right accommodations. Give us as much advance notice as possible so we can confirm the right vehicle is available on your specific date.
Can the bus wait on-site while our group is at the museum or zoo?
Yes, for venues that allow it. The Audubon Zoo has an overflow staging area in Audubon Park, and City Park venues have space along Park Drive. For downtown venues like the Aquarium of the Americas on Canal Street, the bus may need to wait off-site and come back at a pre-arranged time — we work that into the itinerary when you book so there's no scramble at pickup.
Tell us the venue when you call and we'll map out the plan.
What's included on a school charter bus rental in New Orleans?
Full-size charter buses in our fleet include reclining seats, climate control (essential for Louisiana weather), overhead parcel storage, a PA system, WiFi, power outlets, and undercarriage luggage bays for instruments, equipment, and gear. Minibuses include A/C, reclining seats, and overhead storage. Onboard restrooms are available on select full-size coaches — ask when you call if that's a priority for your trip length.
Can you handle multiple school pickups across different buildings on the same campus?
Yes. Multi-stop pickups on the same campus are common for music programs (band hall, then main building), athletic departments (gym, then fieldhouse), and performing arts groups. When you call, just walk us through the stop sequence and we'll build the pickup schedule around your school's dismissal and departure logistics so nothing — and no one — gets left behind.
How does pricing work for school group transportation in New Orleans?
Pricing is based on vehicle size, total hours needed, and mileage. A 15-35 passenger minibus runs less per hour than a full-size 56-passenger charter bus. For an all-inclusive quote in under 30 seconds, use our online tool or call 504-264-9424 with your headcount, date, and pickup and drop-off points.
You'll know the exact price before you commit — no surprises when the invoice arrives.