Charter Buses for Gainesville School Groups
Explore the Florida Museum of Natural History and its famous Butterfly Rainforest, drive an hour south to see manatees at Crystal River, or visit Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park to hike through a 120-foot sinkhole! Looking to tour colleges? Take your high schoolers to visit the University of Florida or Santa Fe College for a personalized campus experience. An educational day trip to Tampa, Ocala or Daytona Beach are just a short drive away too. When you choose Price4Limo for your Gainesville school transportation needs, you're guaranteed to find the perfect bus rental for your group and your trip! We provide charter bus rentals for school groups of all sizes, from an 18-passenger minibus for smaller student organizations to 56-passenger motorcoaches for larger field trips and sports teams.
We know how antsy students can get on longer bus rides. That's why charter buses can come prepared with amenities to keep kids entertained on the road (all available upon request). DVD players let you queue up movies, TV shows, or educational films to play on monitors throughout the cabin. Students and chaperones can connect to WiFi to surf the web or stream music and videos on personal devices. With outlets available throughout the cabins on some buses, passengers can juice up phones or tablets without worrying about running out of battery. Utilizing onboard entertainment options is a great way to keep students engaged, minimize squabbles, and allow teachers some much-needed "quiet time" during longer charter bus rides.
To reserve your bus rental and request specific amenities, give us a call at (866) 265-5479. Our team is available to help customize the perfect bus for your school's travel needs!
Top Educational Destinations in Gainesville
Gainesville is home to many amazing educational attractions. Here are some top spots to visit on your next school field trip:
Florida Museum of Natural History
Address: 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
Phone: (352) 846-2000
With thousands of fascinating exhibits spanning paleontology, anthropology, botany, and more, the Florida Museum of Natural History allows students to explore a range of scientific fields in one place. Popular exhibits include the Butterfly Rainforest and displays of giant ground sloth and mammoth skeletons.
Dudley Farm Historic State Park
Address: 18730 W Newberry Rd, Newberry, FL 32669
Phone: (352) 472-1142
Step back in time at this late 19th-century working farm. Students can tour the farmhouse, barn, cane syrup complex, and more. Learn about pioneer Florida life through hands-on activities and demonstrations.
Gainesville Fire Rescue Museum
Address: 1025 NE 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone: (352) 334-5065
Discover the history of firefighting at this fascinating museum. See antique fire engines and equipment dating back to the 1800s. Kids will love the interactive exhibits and simulated emergency scenarios.
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens
Address: 4700 SW 58th Dr, Gainesville, FL 32608
Phone: (352) 372-4981
Explore diverse ecosystems in 24 major collections across nearly 70 acres. Gardens include a bamboo grove, vine arbor, butterfly garden, and more. Guided tours cover botany, environmental science, and conservation. Perfect for nature-loving kids!
Depot Park
Address: 200 SE Depot Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Just steps from downtown, Depot Park offers educational play areas like the Imagination Playground and storybook-themed play stations. Kids will also love the model train exhibit.
Harn Museum of Art
Address: 3259 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL 32611
Phone: (352) 392-9826
Share the power of art with students at the Harn Museum's inspiring galleries. Permanent collections cover Ancient American cultures, Asian art, and more. Interactive kid-friendly programs are available.
Fun & Educational Charter Bus Trips from Gainesville
Looking to venture beyond Gainesville for a day trip or overnight adventure? Price4Limo has your transportation covered! Here are some top educational destinations to explore:
St. Augustine, FL
Distance from Gainesville: 1.5 hours
Experience living history in the nation's oldest city. Top attractions include the Castillo de San Marcos fort, St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Colonial Quarter living history museum, and more.
Kennedy Space Center, FL
Distance from Gainesville: 2.5 hours
At Kennedy Space Center, inspire future astronauts with behind-the-scenes NASA tours, space flight simulators, the Rocket Garden, an IMAX theater, and the Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit.
Tampa, FL
Distance from Gainesville: 1.5 hours
Discover Tampa's top museums for school groups like the Florida Aquarium, Busch Gardens, ZooTampa, Glazer Children's Museum, Museum of Science and Industry, and more.
Orlando, FL
Distance from Gainesville: 2 hours
Take older kids to world-class theme parks like Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, and LEGOLAND. Visit Orlando's many family-friendly museums for younger grades.
Ocala, FL
Distance from Gainesville: 45 minutes
Just a quick trip from Gainesville, Ocala offers outdoor adventures like zip lining and horseback riding, plus interesting history at the Appleton Museum of Art.
Charter Buses for College Visits
For high schoolers looking at colleges, rent a charter bus to tour multiple campuses in one day. We can conveniently shuttle your students between the University of Florida, Santa Fe College, Saint Leo University, and more. Tour select departments, information sessions, and historical landmarks at each school. Chat with current students to get an insider perspective. Check out the dorms, gyms, cafeterias, and other important spots. Then relax on the ride to the next campus! With a charter bus as your designated driver, it's easy to visit multiple colleges in one trip rather than coordinating individual campus visits.
