
High Point School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
Organizing a field trip out of High Point means juggling headcounts, permission slips, and parent emails — the last thing you need is the transportation being the hard part. Highpointcharterbusrentals.com makes it fast and easy! Fill out one quick form and compare vehicles and rates from a large network of bus companies serving High Point, North Carolina. Whether your class is heading south on US-311 to the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro, west on I-40 to Old Salem in Winston-Salem, or across Guilford County to the Greensboro Science Center on Lawndale Drive, the right bus is right here.
Call 743-256-1735 or use the online quote tool to get your field trip bus search started today!
The Smart Way to Book School Event Transportation
Highpointcharterbusrentals.com is not a bus company. It's a quote-comparison and referral website — and that distinction matters for field trip planners. Because Highpointcharterbusrentals.com doesn't own any vehicles, you're never limited to whatever one local fleet happens to have open on your date.
Instead, you fill out one form and compare vehicles, amenities, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving High Point and all of Guilford County. That means more bus types, more availability windows, and more price points to choose from — all in one place, with no account required. A free quote is always available online or by phone at 743-256-1735.
Transportation is provided by independent operators, and booking is completed through a national booking platform right online. One form. Multiple options.
Done in minutes.
Pick From Every Bus Type for School Event Transportation
Not every field trip needs the same bus — and through this network, you won't be stuck with just one option. A 15- to 35-passenger minibus is a great fit for smaller classes or split-group trips to the High Point Museum on East Lexington Avenue, compact enough to navigate tight school parking lots and pull cleanly to a curb. A 56-passenger charter bus handles the big spring trips to the NC Zoo, with undercarriage luggage bays for backpacks and lunch bags, reclining seats, climate control, onboard restrooms, and WiFi for the ride down US-311.
ADA-accessible vehicles with wheelchair lifts are available through the network too — just mention it when you request your quote. Whatever your student count and wherever Guilford County Schools is sending your group, there's a bus in the network sized for it.
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 743-256-1735 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Charter Buses for the North Carolina Zoo Field Trip Run Down US-311
The North Carolina Zoo (4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC 27205) is a popular field trip destination for Guilford County Schools, and the drive south from High Point through Randolph County is one reason a charter bus makes so much sense. For school groups, the zoo says buses must park and load or unload in designated bus areas rather than near the entrances: Lot A or Solar Pointe in the North America parking area, or Lot 1 in the Africa parking area. School groups are encouraged to pre-register for arrival, and the bus can remain in the designated parking area while your group tours the world's largest natural-habitat zoo.
One vehicle keeps students together for the return run, with everyone accounted for. Compare charter buses for the NC Zoo through Highpointcharterbusrentals.com online!
Buses for Greensboro Science Center Field Trips on Lawndale Drive
The Greensboro Science Center (4301 Lawndale Dr, Greensboro, NC 27455) packs an aquarium, a zoo, and a museum into one campus northeast of High Point via US-29 and I-73 — and it's one of the most in-demand field trip destinations in the Piedmont Triad. The Science Center says parking is free on a first-come, first-served basis, with temporary access changes during its parking-lot expansion, and bus parking is located at Jaycee Park. A charter bus or minibus from the network gives your group one coordinated ride to the campus, while chaperones can focus on keeping students together instead of managing multiple cars.
Whether your class is heading to the planetarium show or the OtterBees Children's Museum section, compare minibuses and charter buses for the Science Center through Highpointcharterbusrentals.com.
Rent a Bus for Old Salem and Kaleideum Field Trips in Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem puts two outstanding field trip destinations within reach of High Point via I-40 West: Old Salem Museums & Gardens (900 Old Salem Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27101) and Kaleideum (120 W 3rd St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101). Old Salem says bus parking is available at its Visitor Center, where buses remain for the duration of the trip. Kaleideum's educator guide lists off-site bus parking on Cherry Street, with the museum located at 120 West 3rd Street.
A charter bus with WiFi and reclining seats turns the ride into productive preview time instead of wasted waiting. Compare buses to Winston-Salem through Highpointcharterbusrentals.com right now!
Buses to Guilford Courthouse National Military Park for History Classes
History teachers across High Point and Guilford County rely on Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (2332 New Garden Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410) for one of the most powerful field trip experiences in the region. Admission is free, and the NPS visitor center includes a museum, interpretive films, restrooms, and visitor parking. The NPS lists no fee for parking at the visitor center and says the gravel portion of the Old Battleground Road lot can accommodate large-scale vehicles.
The park is about 18 miles northeast of High Point via US-29 North, and the New Garden Road approach leads to the visitor center. A 56-passenger charter bus gets your entire history class to the site together, with undercarriage storage for backpacks and lunch bags. Compare charter buses for Guilford Courthouse through Highpointcharterbusrentals.com!
Field Trip Buses for the Piedmont Environmental Center and Outdoor Education
Right here in High Point, the Piedmont Environmental Center (1220 Penny Rd, High Point, NC 27265) runs K-12 environmental education programs and field experiences on a nature preserve — and it's one of the few field trip destinations where learning starts the moment students arrive. The center offers special field experiences and classes for students from kindergarten through high school, with a maximum of 75 students per day. A 15- to 35-passenger minibus is often the right call for smaller class groups heading to the center's outdoor classrooms, trails, and lake access.
Chaperones will love that everyone boards at the school and arrives together. No parent carpool coordination, no staggered arrivals. Compare minibuses and charter buses for the Piedmont Environmental Center through Highpointcharterbusrentals.com — call 743-256-1735 or get your quote online right now!
End-of-Year and Celebration Field Trip Buses Across the Triad
Spring and early summer are common times for field trip bus rentals across Guilford, Forsyth, and Randolph Counties, when end-of-year celebrations, eighth-grade trips, senior class outings, and kindergarten graduation field trips compete for available vehicles. Destinations like Wet 'n Wild Emerald Pointe (3910 S Holden Rd, Greensboro, NC 27406) and High Point City Lake Park (602 W Main St, Jamestown, NC 27282) are popular group destinations during the warmer months. The advice is simple: request quotes early.
Planning several months ahead gives you more time to compare vehicle sizes and pricing, while waiting until shortly before a May or June trip can mean fewer options. Highpointcharterbusrentals.com makes comparing available buses fast — fill out one form and see what's in the network for your date right now, or call 743-256-1735 and a live agent will help you get started!
School Event Transportation in High Point and All the Surrounding Areas
Highpointcharterbusrentals.com helps you find field trip buses in High Point and every nearby community across the Piedmont Triad. Whether your school is in Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Burlington, or anywhere else in Guilford or Randolph County, the network has independently owned transportation companies ready to serve your route. You set the pickup address — a school on North Main Street, a church fellowship hall, a community center off Eastchester Drive — and the platform returns vehicles and pricing for your date.
No waiting for callbacks to get pricing, no guessing, no calling five companies one at a time. Fill out one form and see your options online, or call 743-256-1735 any time and a live agent will build a custom package around your itinerary.
How Much Does School Event Transportation in High Point 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 743-256-1735. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About High Point School Event Transportation Services
Highpointcharterbusrentals.com helps you compare buses rental options; it is not a transportation company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. When you submit the quote form, your trip details go through a booking company so you can review pricing and available vehicles for your date. You compare the options and book through the process shown with your quote.
Highpointcharterbusrentals.com is a quote-comparison website, not a bus company. You fill out one quick form with your school's pickup address, your destination, your date, and your student count — and you land on a results page showing vehicles, photos, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving High Point and Guilford County. No account required, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing.
A free quote is also always available by phone at 743-256-1735.
You answer a few quick questions in the online quote tool — pickup location, destination, date, and passenger count — and the platform returns a curated results page with available buses and pricing from independent operators serving your route. Review your options side by side, choose the vehicle that fits your student count and budget, and book on the national booking platform online. Transportation is provided by independent operators.
If you'd rather talk it through, call 743-256-1735 any time.
The North Carolina Zoo (4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC 27205) directs buses to designated areas: Lot A or Solar Pointe in the North America parking area, or Lot 1 in the Africa parking area. Buses are not permitted to park, load, or unload near the entrances; a group leader may be dropped at the entrance for check-in before the bus continues to the bus parking area. The drive south from High Point on US-311 runs through Randolph County, so build in extra travel time and keep every student together for the whole run.
Request quotes several months out for spring field trips — April, May, and early June are common times for school transportation across Guilford, Forsyth, and Randolph Counties, and available buses can become more limited when end-of-year trips, prom bookings, and graduation events overlap. For popular dates in late April and May, starting the process even earlier gives you more time to compare vehicle sizes and estimates. Waiting until shortly before a May trip can mean fewer vehicles to choose from.
Yes — ADA-accessible vehicles with wheelchair lifts and wider aisle configurations are available through the network. Just mention your accessibility needs when you fill out the quote form or when you call 743-256-1735, and the platform will surface vehicles that meet your requirements. Guilford County Schools field trips with students who use wheelchairs or mobility devices can be accommodated — just flag it at the start so the right vehicle is matched to your group from the beginning.
Absolutely — multi-stop pickup routes are one of the most common field trip setups booked through the network. A bus can loop between two or three Guilford County Schools campuses before heading to the NC Zoo or the Greensboro Science Center. Add roughly 10 minutes per additional stop to your departure window when you're working backward from your scheduled arrival time, and list your stops in order when you fill out the quote form so the platform prices the full route correctly.
The Greensboro Science Center on Lawndale Drive is about 15 miles northeast of High Point via US-29 North and I-73. Drive times vary with traffic, especially during weekday morning school runs through the High Point and Greensboro interchange, so build a buffer into your departure window and let the bus handle the route while your chaperones focus on the group.
A single classroom of 20 to 30 students plus chaperones fits comfortably in a 15- to 35-passenger minibus, which is also easier to maneuver in school parking lots and tighter drop-off zones near destinations like the Piedmont Environmental Center on Penny Road. If your field trip combines two classrooms or 40-plus passengers, a 56-passenger charter bus is the right call — undercarriage bays handle every backpack and lunch bag, and the onboard restroom matters on a longer run to Asheboro. Compare both options side by side through Highpointcharterbusrentals.com!