The bus service for our field trip was excellent. The driver was very professional and provided a smooth, safe ride for all of our students. The bus arrived on time, and the timing of both pickup and... See more
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We rented a first student bus for our son’s wedding and used it as a shuttle. Our driver was awesome and reliable! We had a great experience with First Student! It was fairly priced and we had the bus... See more
Doug was early, drove great, and got us back . We sang silent night for him. How often do kids sing silent night on the bus. We had a great time and the residents at the nursing home invited us back n... See more
He was really easy to work with and was already familiar with our grounds. He already had the map we had emailed over and that was incredibly helpful. We would love to have him back again for our ne... See more
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About First Charter Bus Rental - Tonka Bay
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Think Yellow for your next event.
From field trips and party buses to corporate events and conventions to national organizations and non-profits, choosing yellow is the fun and flexible choice for all types of groups and destinations. School bus rental prices range from $85 to $125* per hour.
First Student is North America’s largest and most trusted provider of chartered yellow school bus transportation because we have the best drivers, buses and customer service.
The best buses
Because we have North America’s largest fleet, we are able to provide you with the best, newest and cleanest buses in the industry.
The best drivers
Most of your experience comes down to the driver, and we take our responsibility to provide you with a safe, respectful and caring professional driver, very seriously. We have a thorough screening and selection process to ensure we hire only the best and a continual training program to make them even better.
The best customer service
First Student has dedicated charter centers across North America, staffed with transportation professionals who know your region and are ready to partner with you on your most complex transportation needs.
*Location prices vary. Minimum trip time and other restrictions may apply.
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5531 Manitou Road, 55331, Tonka Bay, MN, United States
- 800-309-1421
4.6
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21 reviews
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Great job for our Retreat charter
Our driver showed up on time. She was personable, helpful, and went above and beyond when she delivered a child back to the starting point due to an allergic reaction (Hives). So happy we have a bus service so close by that cares about their passengers as much as we do!
28 October 2019
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Not happy for your child, but glad you were able to see our values in action. Thanks for your feedback and for trusting First Student with your transportation needs!
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