Hempstead School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
Through one quick form, you can instantly compare field trip buses and rates from a large network of transportation companies serving Hempstead, New York — and every school, chaperone, and group coordinator in Nassau County deserves that kind of easy! Whether your class is heading to the Cradle of Aviation Museum (Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City, NY 11530) ten minutes away, the Long Island Children's Museum just up the road, or all the way into Manhattan for a day at the American Museum of Natural History (Central Park West & 79th St, New York, NY 10024), Busrentalhempstead.com makes finding the right bus fast and easy. Call 516-566-0860 or use the 30-second online quote tool to get started today!
Get School Event Transportation Pricing in Just 30 Seconds From a Network of Bus Companies
You deserve more than whatever one company happens to have parked in its lot — and that's exactly why Busrentalhempstead.com works differently! Because Busrentalhempstead.com is a quote-comparison and referral website, not a local bus company, you get access to a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Hempstead and all of Nassau County. That means TONS of different bus types, TONS of different amenities, and pricing that actually fits your school's budget.
Fill out one quick form, compare vehicles and rates side by side, and choose the bus that works for your group — no account required, and a free quote is always available online or by phone at 516-566-0860. Transportation is provided by independent operators, and booking is completed through a national booking platform, all in just minutes!
Browse Party Buses, Minibuses, and Charter Buses for School Event Transportation
Keep your whole class together — from the first pickup at school to the final drop-off at the end of the day — with the right bus for your group size and destination! Through the network, you can compare compact 15- to 35-passenger minibuses for smaller grade-level trips, full-size 56-passenger charter buses with overhead storage and onboard restrooms for longer hauls to New York City or upstate destinations, and everything in between. Need an ADA-accessible vehicle for students with mobility needs?
Just mention it when you request your quote! Compare pictures, amenities, and pricing all in one place — and find the bus that keeps every student comfortable and every chaperone confident. Call 516-566-0860 to get started!
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 516-566-0860 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Beat the Long Island Parkway Restrictions on Your Next Field Trip
Use this platform to find buses that are already routed the right way — because Long Island's parkway system is one of the most important things to understand before any field trip departs from Hempstead. The Southern State Parkway, Meadowbrook State Parkway, Northern State Parkway, and Belt Parkway all prohibit commercial vehicles and charter buses. That means every bus heading from Hempstead toward New York City or other Long Island destinations must travel via Hempstead Turnpike (Route 24), Sunrise Highway (Route 27), the Long Island Expressway (I-495), or other approved surface roads.
Experienced operators in the network already know these restrictions cold — so your class arrives on time and on the right road. Compare buses and rates in seconds at 516-566-0860!
Field Trip Buses to the Cradle of Aviation and Long Island Children's Museum
Just ten minutes from Hempstead, two of Nassau County's best school destinations sit practically next door to each other in Garden City — and a charter bus or minibus makes reaching both of them effortless! The Cradle of Aviation Museum (Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City, NY 11530) offers aviation history, hands-on exhibits, and an IMAX dome theater with dedicated school programs, while the Long Island Children's Museum (11 Davis Ave, Garden City, NY 11530) delivers interactive learning experiences your students will talk about for weeks. Both venues offer bus-accessible drop-off, and their proximity means a motivated teacher can plan a two-stop day without the headache.
Compare minibuses and charter buses for your Garden City field trip through Busrentalhempstead.com — fill out one form or call 516-566-0860!
The approach to the Cradle of Aviation Museum field-trip planning guide runs from Long Island Expressway Exit 39S to Glen Cove Road, Stewart Avenue, Eisenhower Park, Merrick Avenue, and Charles Lindbergh Boulevard before the bus turns into the museum parking lot. Your bus parks free in the large bus lot, and students can leave backpacks on board because backpacks are not permitted inside.
Charter Buses Into New York City for Hempstead School Groups
It's never been easier to plan a New York City field trip from Hempstead — once you have the right bus, that is! The trip is roughly 45 to 60 minutes via the Long Island Expressway (I-495) or Atlantic Avenue, and the destinations waiting on the other end are some of the best educational venues in the world. The American Museum of Natural History (Central Park West & 79th St, New York, NY 10024) requires buses to use the 81st Street driveway and drop students in the garage.
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum (Pier 86, 12th Ave & 46th St, New York, NY 10036) is one of the few NYC venues with dedicated on-site bus parking. And the New York Hall of Science (47-01 111th St, Corona, Queens, NY 11368) offers on-site bus parking and STEM programs that align perfectly with New York State learning standards. Just remember: NYC's anti-idling law requires engines off within three minutes of stopping — experienced operators in the network already know the rules.
Compare buses for your NYC field trip at 516-566-0860!
The Intrepid Museum group parking lot sits on the northbound side of 12th Avenue between 45th and 46th Streets, across from the museum, with its entrance on 12th Avenue. Your bus uses that lot for drop-off, pickup, or parking; the southbound side of 12th Avenue in front of the museum is not permitted for bus loading.
Keeping Nassau County History Alive With Trips to Old Bethpage and Sagamore Hill
Keeping students connected to Long Island's incredible history is easier when the bus is already handled! The Old Bethpage Village Restoration (1303 Round Swamp Rd, Old Bethpage, NY 11804) is a living history museum operated by Nassau County with dedicated school programs and on-site bus parking, just about 20 minutes from Hempstead. Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (20 Sagamore Hill Rd, Oyster Bay, NY 11771), Theodore Roosevelt's beloved home and a National Park Service site, offers school programs about 30 minutes away.
Both destinations give students a hands-on window into American and local history — and both are easy day trips when you book the right bus through Busrentalhempstead.com. Fill out one quick form or call 516-566-0860 to compare buses and rates!
Busrentalhempstead.com Connects You to Field Trip Buses for Science, Nature, and STEM Destinations
Busrentalhempstead.com connects you to a network of independently owned transportation companies ready to serve Long Island's best science and nature field trip destinations — and there are more of them within reach of Hempstead than most teachers realize! The Vanderbilt Museum & Planetarium (180 Little Neck Rd, Centerport, NY 11721) delivers planetarium shows and natural history exhibits about 40 minutes away. The Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium (1660 NY-25A, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724) offers hands-on aquatic science programs about 40 minutes from Hempstead.
And for marine science on a bigger scale, the Long Island Aquarium (431 E Main St, Riverhead, NY 11901) is about an hour east — a perfect full-day trip for a 56-passenger charter bus with onboard restrooms and overhead storage. Compare buses, pictures, and pricing in one place at 516-566-0860!
Book School Event Transportation in Hempstead or Any City Nearby
Give your neighboring schools and districts the same easy experience! Busrentalhempstead.com helps you find field trip transportation not just in Hempstead, but across all of Nassau County and Long Island. Whether your group is departing from Uniondale, Freeport, Garden City, Valley Stream, or any surrounding community, the network has independently owned transportation companies ready to serve your route. Nassau County alone has 56 school districts — and every one of them can find field trip buses through this one easy platform.
Fill out one form, compare your options, and book the right bus for your class in minutes. A free quote is always one call away at 516-566-0860!
How Much Does School Event Transportation in Hempstead 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 516-566-0860. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Hempstead School Event Transportation Services
Busrentalhempstead.com is a quote-comparison and referral website — not a local bus company. You fill out one quick form with your trip details, and you'll instantly see vehicles, photos, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Hempstead and Nassau County. No account required, no callbacks to wait on, and a free quote is always available online or by phone at 516-566-0860.
You enter your pickup location, destination, date, and group size into the 30-second online quote tool. Once submitted, you're taken to a results page on a national booking platform showing available buses, vehicle photos, amenities, and pricing from independent operators serving your route. You compare your options, choose the bus that fits your class, and book right online — all in just minutes.
Or call 516-566-0860 any time for a free quote by phone!
No. The Southern State Parkway, Meadowbrook State Parkway, Northern State Parkway, and Belt Parkway all prohibit commercial vehicles, including charter buses. Field trip buses departing from Hempstead must use Hempstead Turnpike (Route 24), Sunrise Highway (Route 27), or the Long Island Expressway (I-495) depending on the destination. Independent operators in the network are familiar with these restrictions and route accordingly.
Charter buses use the 81st Street driveway and drop school groups in the garage at the American Museum of Natural History field-trip entrance (Central Park West & 79th St, New York, NY 10024). New York City's anti-idling law (NYC Admin Code §24-163) requires engines to be shut off within three minutes of stopping, so buses stage off-site between drop-off and pickup rather than waiting curbside.
Book at least four to six weeks in advance for most field trips, and two to three months out for spring trips in April and May — the single busiest period for Long Island school transportation. Popular NYC destinations like the Intrepid and AMNH fill quickly on spring Fridays. The earlier you compare through Busrentalhempstead.com, the more vehicle options and better pricing you'll find.
Call 516-566-0860 to lock in your date!
Yes. The Long Island Children's Museum accommodates school group buses, and the venue is just about ten minutes from Hempstead. It's one of the most convenient Nassau County field trip destinations for Hempstead-area schools.
Confirm current bus access and group arrival procedures directly with the museum when you book your visit, since policies can shift by season and event schedule.
For self-guided school visits, the museum accepts groups of at least 10 children Tuesday through Friday, and reservations must be made at least two weeks before the visit through the Long Island Children's Museum school-groups page. Your bus gives the class one arrival point while the reservation keeps the field-trip window organized.
Yes — ADA-accessible buses with wheelchair lifts and wider aisles are available through the network. New York State requires accessible transportation options for students with disabilities, and independent operators serving Hempstead can accommodate those needs. Just mention your accessibility requirements when you fill out the quote form or call 516-566-0860, and your quote will reflect available accessible vehicles for your trip.
Absolutely! Multi-stop itineraries — like combining the Cradle of Aviation Museum and the Long Island Children's Museum in Garden City in a single day — are easy to set up through the platform. Enter your stops and timing when you fill out the quote form, or call 516-566-0860 and a live agent will help put together a custom package built around your exact itinerary and headcount.
One form, one bus, one easy day!