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Minneapolis Charter Bus Rentals
You deserve group transportation that is fast to find, easy to compare, and ready to go — and that is exactly what you get here! Mankatocharterbuscompany.com connects you to a large network of charter buses, minibuses, and party buses serving Minneapolis, Minnesota, so your whole group travels together without the hassle. Fill out one quick form and see vehicles, amenities, and pricing in seconds. Call 507-901-1800 or use the online quote tool right now!
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The Simple Way to Rent a Charter Bus in Minneapolis
Mankatocharterbuscompany.com makes finding the right bus for your group incredibly simple. You are not calling five different companies, waiting on callbacks, or trying to compare quotes that never quite match up. You fill out one quick form, and a results page loads showing vehicles, photos, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Minneapolis — no account required, no guesswork, no runaround.
Want a party bus with LED lighting and a built-in bar? A 56-passenger charter bus with onboard WiFi and reclining seats for a long-distance run? A sprinter van for a small executive group heading to MSP?
You can request the amenities you want, compare pictures and prices side by side in seconds, and find buses available for local trips around the Twin Cities or long-distance travel to Duluth, Rochester, or beyond. Whatever your group needs, you will find it here. Call 507-901-1800 or use the 30-second online quote tool to get started right now!
Minneapolis Charter Bus Rental Options
It's minibuses, party buses, charter buses, sprinter vans, and school buses — all available through one easy search! Whether your group is 6 or 60, you can find the right vehicle for any occasion. Compare 15- to 35-passenger minibuses, 15- to 50-passenger party buses, 56-passenger charter buses, sprinter vans, and school buses from a network of companies serving Minneapolis and the entire Twin Cities metro!
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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 507-901-1800 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Minneapolis Charter Bus Amenities for Every Group Size and Every Trip
Reclining Seats
Onboard Restroom
Individual Climate Control
Onboard Wi-Fi
Power Outlets
Overhead Storage
Under-Bus Luggage Storage
TV Monitors
PA System
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 507-901-1800 before booking.
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Check Minneapolis Charter Bus Pricing From Multiple Operators
Make your next group trip easier to plan — and easier to budget — when you use Mankatocharterbuscompany.com's instant online pricing tool. Enter your date, group size, and pickup location, and you will see pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Minneapolis in under 30 seconds. No account needed.
No waiting on a callback. Just clear, upfront numbers you can compare right on the screen.
Prices vary based on the type of bus, the day of the week, how long you need the vehicle, and where your trip starts and ends. A 15-passenger minibus for a short airport run prices differently than a 56-passenger charter bus for an all-day Vikings game shuttle from the suburbs. The fastest way to know exactly what your trip costs?
Fill out the form, or call 507-901-1800 any time — a live agent will build a custom quote around your exact itinerary. See Minneapolis charter bus prices right online and check transportation off your list today!
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
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| 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 507-901-1800. | ||||
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Book a Minneapolis Charter Bus Without the Runaround
You're never limited to whatever one company happens to have parked in its lot. That is the whole point of Mankatocharterbuscompany.com. Because this website is not a local bus company and does not own any vehicles, you get to compare options from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Minneapolis — all in one place, with vehicle photos and transparent pricing, without picking up the phone five times.
Here is how it works. You fill out one quick form with your trip details — pickup city, date, group size, and where you are headed. That information goes to a national booking platform, which returns a results page showing available buses, amenities, and pricing from companies serving your route.
You review your options, pick the bus that fits your group and your budget, and book right online. If you would rather talk it through, a live agent is available every day of the year at 507-901-1800 to walk you through the options and put together a custom package.
One form. One results page. TONS of options.
That is the Mankatocharterbuscompany.com difference — and it makes finding group transportation in Minneapolis so much easier than it has ever been before!
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Lock In Minneapolis Charter Bus Services for Your Next Event
No matter what brings your group together in Minneapolis, Mankatocharterbuscompany.com has a bus for it. From airport transfers and prom nights to corporate shuttles and Vikings game-day transportation, you can find and book the right service for any occasion. Browse the services below to find exactly what you need — and get a free quote online or by phone at 507-901-1800 any time!
Minneapolis Group Airport Transfers Made Simple
When your group is flying in or out of Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) (4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111), the last thing you want to deal with is coordinating a caravan of cars through one of the busiest airports in the Midwest. MSP serves millions of passengers a year across two terminals — Terminal 1 (Lindbergh) and Terminal 2 (Humphrey) — and charter bus pickup is handled at the Ground Transportation Center on Level 1 of the Purple Ramp at Terminal 1, accessed via Post Road. At Terminal 2, commercial vehicles use the designated staging area off 34th Avenue South.
One important detail: do not call the bus forward until every passenger and every bag is at the curb. The GTC has active loading enforcement, and a bus that circles MSP waiting on a straggler costs everyone time. Get your group together first, then call. Mankatocharterbuscompany.com makes it easy to find and compare Minneapolis airport transportation for groups of any size — from a sprinter van for a small executive team to a 56-passenger charter bus for a large conference delegation.
Call 507-901-1800 or use the online quote tool to lock in your airport run today!
Concert Shuttle Bus Rentals in Minneapolis
Mankatocharterbuscompany.com makes it easy to skip the parking nightmare and get your group to the show together. Whether you are catching a headliner at Target Center (600 First Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55403), a sold-out night at First Avenue (701 First Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55403), or a summer amphitheater show at Mystic Lake Amphitheater (2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW, Prior Lake, MN 55372), a concert bus rental keeps your whole group together from the first pickup to the last song.
Charter buses drop off on First Avenue North at the Target Center main entrance, with active loading only — no staging on First Avenue itself. For Mystic Lake, buses use the casino's designated charter bus parking area on the northwest side of the property, arranged in advance. Instead of splitting into rideshares and paying surge pricing after the encore, your group boards together and the ride home is already handled.
Party buses with LED lighting, a built-in bar, and Bluetooth sound make the pre-show just as fun as the show itself! Compare Minneapolis concert transportation options and get a free quote at 507-901-1800!
Minneapolis Charter Buses for Corporate Transportation
With Mankatocharterbuscompany.com, you'll find corporate transportation that actually works around your schedule — not the other way around. Shuttle your team between downtown hotels and the Minneapolis Convention Center (1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403), where charter bus drop-off is on 2nd Avenue South at the main entrance and oversized vehicle parking is available in the Convention Center Ramp off 13th Street by pre-arrangement.
Need to move a client group from MSP to a Bloomington office park and back? Coordinate a multi-stop shuttle between Midtown, the North Loop, and the Warehouse District? Mankatocharterbuscompany.com lets you compare minibuses, full-size charter buses, and sprinter vans from a network of companies serving the Twin Cities metro — so you find the right vehicle for your headcount, not whatever one fleet has left on the calendar. Charter buses with onboard WiFi, reclining seats, and power outlets keep your team productive on every leg.
Find your Minneapolis corporate transportation here, or call 507-901-1800 to build a custom package today!
Employee Shuttles in Minneapolis for Any Company
These days, a dedicated employee shuttle is one of the smartest investments a Minneapolis-area company can make. Minneapolis commuters regularly face heavy congestion on I-35W and I-94 during peak hours, especially on the drive into and out of downtown. A recurring shuttle route from a Park & Ride lot or a METRO Blue Line station turns that dead commute time into something useful, and it takes the parking burden off your employees entirely.
Whether you need a daily commuter route from Eden Prairie or Maple Grove, a weekly shuttle between a corporate campus and a satellite office in Bloomington, or temporary transportation while your parking lot is under construction, Mankatocharterbuscompany.com helps you find the right vehicle and the right schedule. Compare 15-passenger minibuses for smaller teams and 56-passenger motorcoaches for larger workforces — all with amenities like WiFi and reclining seats to make the commute more comfortable. Find Minneapolis employee shuttle service here, or call 507-901-1800 to get started!
Keep Your Official Travel on Schedule in Minneapolis
If you're coordinating group travel for a government agency, a military unit, or a municipal department in the Twin Cities, Mankatocharterbuscompany.com makes it easy to find the right vehicle for any mission. Moving personnel between Fort Snelling and a downtown Minneapolis federal building? Shuttling a city delegation to a regional conference at the Minneapolis Convention Center?
Transporting a National Guard unit to a training site? You can compare minibuses and full-size charter buses from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving the area — all in one place, with transparent pricing and no account required.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network as well — just mention your accessibility needs when you submit your quote request. Whether you need one bus for one day or a multi-vehicle package for a multi-day operation, Mankatocharterbuscompany.com helps you find what you need fast. Call 507-901-1800 any time to speak with a live agent and put together a custom government or military transportation package for your group!
Long-Distance Charter Bus Rentals in Minneapolis
Get a full-size motorcoach and make the long haul comfortable for your entire group. Whether you are heading south to Rochester, east to Milwaukee, north to Duluth along I-35, or all the way to Chicago on I-94, a 56-passenger charter bus with reclining seats, onboard restrooms, WiFi, power outlets, and undercarriage luggage bays makes the distance feel shorter for everyone aboard.
Long-distance trips from Minneapolis to Duluth run about 155 miles up I-35; to Chicago it is roughly 410 miles on I-94 — a trip that is dramatically more comfortable in a climate-controlled motorcoach than it is in a caravan of cars. Mankatocharterbuscompany.com lets you compare vehicles and pricing for any long-distance route from the Twin Cities metro, including multi-day packages when your group needs the bus for more than one day. Find Minneapolis long-distance charter bus rentals here, or call 507-901-1800 to get a custom quote for your route today!
Book a Private Charter Bus for Minneapolis Event Transportation
With Mankatocharterbuscompany.com, renting a bus for your next private event in Minneapolis is one of the easiest things on your to-do list. Family reunion heading to Minnehaha Falls Regional Park (4801 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55417) for a picnic and a waterfall walk? Birthday group making a day of it at the Mall of America (60 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425), where free charter bus parking is available in Lot A off Killebrew Drive?
Anniversary dinner in the North Loop followed by a night out in the Warehouse District? One bus keeps everyone together, on schedule, and off the parking apps.
You set the itinerary. You choose the stops. You enjoy the ride — and so does everyone else in your group.
Compare party buses, minibuses, and charter buses from a network of companies serving Minneapolis and the entire Twin Cities area. Find your Minneapolis private event transportation here, or call 507-901-1800 to build the perfect package for your celebration!
Ride to the Dance in Style with Minneapolis Prom Bus Rentals
Mankatocharterbuscompany.com makes it possible to give your prom group the entrance — and the night — they will never forget. A 15- to 50-passenger party bus picks everyone up together, keeps the group on your schedule instead of a rideshare app's, and arrives at the venue in style with LED lighting, a premium sound system, and perimeter lounge seating that turns the ride into part of the celebration.
Prom season across Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, and Anoka County school districts runs April through May, and it is one of the busiest stretches of the year for party buses in the Minneapolis metro. The earlier you book, the more options you have — and the better the price. Waiting until March for a May prom date means slim pickings and premium rates.
Book six months out if you can, and lock in the bus your group actually wants. Find Minneapolis prom transportation here, or call 507-901-1800 right now to hold your date!
Coordinate Group Travel with Minneapolis Church Bus Rentals
Call 507-901-1800 and let Mankatocharterbuscompany.com help you arrange comfortable, reliable transportation for your congregation, youth group, or faith community — whether you are heading to a weekend retreat in the Boundary Waters area, a regional conference, a community service event across the Twin Cities, or simply coordinating weekly services for members who need a ride.
From a 15-passenger minibus for a small prayer group to a 56-passenger motorcoach for a full congregation outing, you can compare vehicles and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Minneapolis and the surrounding region. ADA-accessible buses are available through the network — just mention it when you request your quote. No matter the occasion or the group size, Mankatocharterbuscompany.com makes finding religious group transportation easy, fast, and affordable.
Fill out the online form or call 507-901-1800 to get a free quote in seconds!
School Group Trip Bus Rentals in Minneapolis
Browse a large selection of minibuses, charter buses, and school buses for your next field trip or school event — and find the right fit for your student headcount, your chaperone count, and your destination. The Minnesota History Center (345 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102) offers charter bus drop-off on John Ireland Boulevard at the main entrance, with group visit logistics coordinated through their group sales team at 651-259-3015. The Science Museum of Minnesota (120 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102) accepts bus drop-off on Kellogg Boulevard with parking in the Science Museum ramp.
The Minnesota Zoo (13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, MN 55124) has designated charter bus parking in dedicated lots off Zoo Boulevard.
Instead of organizing a long line of parent carpools, one charter bus keeps the whole class together, on schedule, and accounted for from pickup to drop-off. ADA-accessible buses are available through the network — just mention it in your quote request. Find Minneapolis school field trip transportation here, or call 507-901-1800 to get a free quote today!
Charter Bus Rentals for Minneapolis Sporting Events
Mankatocharterbuscompany.com will help your fan group, alumni group, or sports team get to the game together — without the parking scramble, the traffic grind on I-35W, or the post-game rideshare wait. Charter buses at U.S. Bank Stadium (401 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415) use the City of Minneapolis Charter Bus Parking System, with designated zones on 7th Street South between 11th Avenue South and Park Avenue South, and on 3rd Street South between 13th Avenue South and Norm McGrew Avenue South. At Target Field (1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403), buses drop off on 7th Street North at the 3rd Avenue North intersection on the west side of the ballpark.
At Target Center, drop-off is on First Avenue North or 6th Street North.
Heading to a Wild game at Xcel Energy Center (175 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102) or a Minnesota United match at Allianz Field (400 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55104)? Mankatocharterbuscompany.com covers the whole Twin Cities sports scene. Party buses with built-in bars and LED lighting make the tailgate start on the ride over! Find Minneapolis sporting event transportation here, or call 507-901-1800 to get your game-day quote today!
Bring Your Wedding Guests Together with a Minneapolis Charter Bus
Finding the perfect wedding bus rental in Minneapolis means finding a vehicle that fits your vision, your guest list, and your timeline — and Mankatocharterbuscompany.com makes that easy. Whether you are shuttling guests from a downtown hotel to The Depot Minneapolis (225 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55401) in the historic train shed, coordinating arrivals at Aria Minneapolis (105 N 1st St, Minneapolis, MN 55401) in the North Loop, or running a multi-stop loop between the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception at Nicollet Island Inn (95 Merriam St, Minneapolis, MN 55401) on the Mississippi, one wedding shuttle bus keeps every guest on schedule without anyone worrying about parking or directions.
You can request white, black, or silver vehicles to match your wedding colors, and compare minibuses, charter buses, and sprinter vans from a network of companies serving Minneapolis and the surrounding metro. Find Minneapolis wedding transportation here, or call 507-901-1800 to build your wedding day package today!
Coordinate Group Travel with Minneapolis Winery Tour Bus Rentals
With one quick form, you can plan the perfect brewery crawl or winery tour across the Twin Cities — and nobody has to be the designated driver. Northeast Minneapolis alone is home to some of the best taprooms in the state: Indeed Brewing Company (711 15th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413), Bauhaus Brew Labs (1315 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413), and Sociable Cider Werks (1500 Fillmore St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413) are all within easy reach of each other. Add Surly Brewing Co. (520 Malcolm Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414) with its massive beer garden and Fulton Brewery (414 6th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55401) in the North Loop, and you have a full day without ever leaving the city.
Want to venture further? Alexis Bailly Vineyard (18200 Kirby Ave, Hastings, MN 55033) is Minnesota's oldest winery, about 35 miles southeast, and Saint Croix Vineyards (6428 Manning Ave N, Stillwater, MN 55082) is a gorgeous 25-mile run east. You set the stops — your Minneapolis winery tour bus handles the rest.
Call 507-901-1800 or use the online quote tool to plan your tour today!
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Charter Bus Service for Minneapolis & Nearby Cities
Keeping your whole group together is easy no matter where in the Twin Cities metro your trip starts. Mankatocharterbuscompany.com helps you find bus rentals in Minneapolis and every surrounding community — including St. Paul, Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, Edina, Burnsville, Eagan, Apple Valley, Shakopee, Roseville, Brooklyn Park, and beyond. One form finds buses across the entire region!
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Frequently Asked Questions About Minneapolis Charter Bus Rentals
Mankatocharterbuscompany.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.
Mankatocharterbuscompany.com is an advertising and quote comparison website — not a local bus company or motor carrier. The site makes it easy for anyone who needs group transportation to find and compare charter buses, minibuses, party buses, sprinter vans, and school buses from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Minneapolis and the Twin Cities metro. You fill out one form, compare vehicles and pricing from multiple providers, and book right online through a national booking platform.
No account required, and a free quote is available online or by phone at 507-901-1800 any time.
Charter buses are required to use the City of Minneapolis Charter Bus Parking System, with designated zones on 7th Street South between 11th Avenue South and Park Avenue South, and on 3rd Street South between 13th Avenue South and Norm McGrew Avenue South. A parking permit is required and is purchased in advance through the city's parking system. Always confirm current charter bus procedures on the U.S. Bank Stadium directions and parking page before your visit.
At Terminal 1 (Lindbergh), charter buses use the Ground Transportation Center (GTC) on Level 1 of the Purple Ramp, accessed via Post Road — not the general passenger pickup curb. At Terminal 2 (Humphrey), commercial vehicles use the designated staging area off 34th Avenue South. The most important rule at MSP: do not call the bus forward until every passenger and every bag is at the curb.
The GTC enforces active loading, and a bus circling the airport while stragglers finish at baggage claim costs everyone 15 minutes on a busy afternoon. Get the whole group together first, then call. Check current ground transport details on the MSP ground transportation page before your travel day.
Charter bus parking at the Minnesota State Fair is coordinated through the fairgrounds and typically requires advance arrangement — confirm the current gate assignment, lot, and any pre-paid parking requirement on the Minnesota State Fair transportation page before your visit. Snelling Avenue sees heavy traffic and periodic restrictions near the fairgrounds during the run of the fair, so plan your route in advance. The State Fair runs August 27 – September 7, 2026, and draws approximately 2 million visitors over its 12-day run, making it one of the busiest bus-rental stretches of the entire year in the Twin Cities.
January and February are typically the quietest months for bus rentals in the Minneapolis market — post-holiday, pre-spring, with no major sporting events or festivals driving demand. Early March is also relatively slow. The busiest and most expensive stretches are prom season (April–May), Vikings home game Sundays (September–January), the Minnesota State Fair (late August–early September), and Twins home games throughout the summer.
Book three to six months in advance for any of those peak dates to get the best price and the widest vehicle selection.
Absolutely! Long-distance charter buses are available through the network for any route out of the Twin Cities. Minneapolis to Duluth is approximately 155 miles north on I-35 — about a 2.5-hour ride in a comfortable motorcoach with reclining seats, WiFi, and onboard restrooms.
Minneapolis to Chicago is roughly 410 miles east on I-94, typically a 6- to 7-hour run. Full-size 56-passenger charter buses include undercarriage luggage bays for everyone's gear, making them far more comfortable for long hauls than a caravan of cars. Multi-day packages are available when your group needs the bus for more than one day.
Call 507-901-1800 to get a long-distance quote for your route!
Fill out the online quote form with your date, group size, and starting pickup location, and you will see available party buses and minibuses with pricing in under 30 seconds. Northeast Minneapolis is home to Indeed Brewing Company (711 15th Ave NE), Bauhaus Brew Labs (1315 Tyler St NE), Sociable Cider Werks (1500 Fillmore St NE), and more — all within a short drive of each other. You set the stops and the timing; the bus handles the rest.
Party buses typically come with a built-in bar, LED lighting, and a Bluetooth sound system, so the fun starts before you even reach the first taproom. Call 507-901-1800 or use the online tool to compare options for your crawl!
Book three to six months in advance for most Minneapolis trips to get the best price and the widest vehicle selection. Stretch that to six months or more for the highest-demand dates: Vikings home Sundays, the Minnesota State Fair (August 27 – September 7, 2026), prom season across Hennepin and Ramsey County school districts (April–May), University of Minnesota home football Saturdays at Huntington Bank Stadium, and major concert weekends at Target Center and Xcel Energy Center. Waiting until the last minute almost always means higher rates and fewer buses to choose from.
The earlier you book, the more options you have — and the more money you save. Call 507-901-1800 right now to hold your date!
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Group Charter Bus Destinations in Minneapolis
Start planning your next group outing with these popular Minneapolis-area destinations — all reachable by charter bus, minibus, or party bus through Mankatocharterbuscompany.com! From iconic stadiums and world-class museums to the largest mall in the country and the most-attended state fair in America, there is no shortage of reasons to get your group on a bus in the Twin Cities.
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U.S. Bank Stadium
U.S. Bank Stadium is home to the Minnesota Vikings and one of the most architecturally striking venues in the NFL, with a capacity of 66,860. Charter buses are required to use the City of Minneapolis Charter Bus Parking System, with designated zones on 7th Street South between 11th Avenue South and Park Avenue South, and on 3rd Street South between 13th Avenue South and Norm McGrew Avenue South, using a permit purchased in advance. Confirm current charter bus procedures on the U.S. Bank Stadium parking page before your visit.
Phone: (612) 777-8700
Mall of America
Mall of America is the largest mall in the United States — 5.6 million square feet with more than 500 stores, an indoor theme park, an aquarium, and dozens of restaurants. Charter bus parking is available in Lot A off Killebrew Drive, free of charge for tour operators. Drop your group at the North Entrance on 24th Avenue South, then the bus relocates to Lot A via the North Parking Ramp entrance on Killebrew Drive.
The Blue Line light rail (Mall of America Station) connects directly to downtown Minneapolis for groups who want to combine modes. Located approximately 12 miles south of downtown via I-35W. Phone: (952) 883-8800
Minnesota State Fair
The Minnesota State Fair (1265 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul, MN 55108) draws approximately 2 million visitors over its 12-day run — August 27 through September 7, 2026 — making it one of the largest state fairs in the United States. Charter bus parking is coordinated through the fairgrounds and typically requires advance arrangement; confirm the current gate assignment, lot, and any pre-paid parking requirement on the fair's own transportation page before your visit. Book your bus early — State Fair weekends are among the busiest of the entire year in the Twin Cities.
Phone: (651) 288-4400
Target Field
Target Field is home to the Minnesota Twins, with a capacity of 38,544 and an open-air design that makes it one of the most beloved ballparks in the American League. Charter buses drop off on 7th Street North at the 3rd Avenue North intersection on the west side of the ballpark, in the designated commercial vehicle zone. Buses then relocate to the Twins Daily Lot or Warehouse District ramps for staging.
The ballpark is steps from the METRO Blue Line's Target Field Station, which some groups use for return trips. Twins home games run April through September — 81 home dates per season. Phone: (612) 659-3400
Minnesota History Center
The Minnesota History Center is the flagship museum of the Minnesota Historical Society, housing more than 500,000 artifacts and offering permanent and traveling exhibitions on Minnesota's past. Charter bus drop-off is on John Ireland Boulevard at the main entrance, with oversized vehicle parking in the adjacent Capitol Area lots off John Ireland Blvd. Groups should contact the group sales team at 651-259-3015 to coordinate visit logistics and arrange any special programming. The museum is approximately 10 miles from downtown Minneapolis via I-94 East.
Admission varies; check mnhs.org for current rates and hours. A great choice for school field trips, family reunions, and cultural outings alike. Phone: (651) 259-3000
Surly Brewing Co.
Surly Brewing Co. is one of the Twin Cities' most celebrated craft breweries — a destination taproom with an expansive beer garden, a full-service restaurant, a beer hall, and rotating taps featuring Surly's flagship Furious IPA alongside seasonal and experimental releases. Located in the Prospect Park neighborhood near the University of Minnesota, Surly is approximately 2 miles from downtown Minneapolis. It is a natural anchor for a Northeast Minneapolis brewery crawl that also hits Indeed Brewing, Bauhaus Brew Labs, and Sociable Cider Werks.
Charter buses can drop groups at the main entrance on Malcolm Avenue SE, with street staging nearby. Phone: (763) 999-4040