Rochester Concert Charter Bus Rentals
Rochestermncharterbusrentals.com makes finding concert transportation in Rochester, Minnesota fast and easy! Fill out one quick form and compare vehicles and online rates from a large network of bus companies serving Rochester in seconds. Whether your group is headed to a touring act at Mayo Civic Center, a summer evening at Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial Amphitheater, or making the run up US-52 to a sold-out night at Target Center in Minneapolis, Rochestermncharterbusrentals.com makes it incredibly easy to find and book the right bus.
Call 507-816-0110 or use our 30-second online quote tool today to lock in your Rochester concert bus rental!
Why Limit Yourself to One Fleet? Compare Concert Transportation From a Network of Bus Companies
Rochestermncharterbusrentals.com is a quote-comparison and referral website — not a local bus company. That distinction matters for you. Because we don't own any vehicles, you're never limited to whatever one fleet happens to have available on a Friday night.
Instead, you fill out one quick form and instantly compare vehicles, packages, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Rochester and the surrounding region. From a compact 15-passenger minibus for a small group heading downtown to a 56-passenger charter bus for a large group making the trip to the Twin Cities, the options are all right there on one screen. No account required, and a free quote is always available online or by phone at 507-816-0110!
Compare Vehicles and Online Rates for Concert Transportation in Seconds
Not every concert night looks the same, and the buses available through the network reflect that. Need something nimble enough to navigate downtown Rochester's one-way grid around Broadway Ave before a show at Mayo Civic Center? A 15- to 35-passenger minibus handles it cleanly.
Coordinating a large alumni group for a stadium show at Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul? A full-size 56-passenger motorcoach with reclining seats, onboard WiFi, power outlets, and undercarriage luggage bays keeps everyone comfortable on the 90-mile run up US-52. Want the party to start before you even arrive?
A 15- to 50-passenger party bus comes loaded with a built-in bar, color-changing LED lighting, and a Bluetooth sound system. Whatever your group needs, the right bus is in the network!
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 507-816-0110 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Charter Buses to Mayo Civic Center Concerts and Shows
Mayo Civic Center (30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904) is Rochester's largest indoor venue, hosting touring concerts, arena shows, and special events for up to 8,000 attendees. Here's the part that catches groups off guard: the downtown parking ramps — including the Civic Center Ramp on 2nd St SE and the Silver Lake Ramp on 1st Ave NE — fill up 45 minutes before major shows, and Broadway Ave backs up through the heart of downtown once the lot signs flip to full. The Civic Center Ramp sits on the west side of Civic Center Drive across from the building and connects to Mayo Civic Center by climate-controlled skyway, while the Civic Center South Lot adds 240 spaces across the river.
A charter bus or minibus drops your group at the Civic Center Dr SE entrance and handles the rest, so nobody in your group is circling the block or splitting off to hunt for street parking. Coordinate bus staging and drop-off timing directly with the Mayo Civic Center box office at (507) 361-5050 before your event date, since oversized vehicle arrangements are handled on a per-show basis. One bus, one drop-off, and everyone walks in together!
Concert Shuttle Buses Up US-52 to Target Center and Xcel Energy Center
Target Center (600 1st Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55403) and Xcel Energy Center (199 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102) book the biggest touring artists in the country — and Rochester groups make the 90-mile run up US-52 N for those shows regularly. What they don't love: the I-35W and I-94 merge into downtown Minneapolis that turns a 90-minute drive into a two-hour crawl on a Friday night, plus $40 to $60 for event parking at the Target Center ramps. A charter bus from Rochester handles the highway, stages while you're inside, and picks everyone up at the curb when the encore ends.
For Target Center drop-off, the venue directs buses to 1st Ave N on the arena's west side. Target Center bus parking is reserved through MPLS Parking at 612-343-7275 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday; the published bus-parking rate is $30, or $40 for overnight parking. Your bus can unload your group at the arena, then use the reserved downtown bus space while you enjoy the show instead of circling after the encore.
Check the Target Center directions and parking page and the Xcel Energy Center directions and parking page for current bus access details before your show date!
Buses for Mystic Lake Amphitheater and Treasure Island Casino Shows
Two of the most popular summer concert destinations for Rochester groups sit within 90 minutes up US-52 N. Mystic Lake Amphitheater (2400 Mystic Lake Blvd NW, Prior Lake, MN 55372) hosts outdoor shows through the warmer months, and Treasure Island Resort & Casino (5734 Sturgeon Lake Rd, Welch, MN 55089) runs a steady calendar of live music events in Goodhue County — about 85 miles northwest of Rochester via US-52 and MN-19. Both venues draw Rochester crowds who'd rather ride together than coordinate a four-car caravan across two-lane county roads after dark. A charter bus or minibus through the network handles the route, keeps everyone on the same timeline, and means nobody is designated driver for a 90-minute return trip on a Saturday night.
Fill out one form to compare buses and pricing for either destination!
Shuttle Buses to Basilica Block Party, Soundset, and Twin Cities Music Festivals
Summer festival season pulls Rochester groups north every year. The Basilica Block Party fills the grounds of the Basilica of Saint Mary in Minneapolis each July. Soundset Festival takes over the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul for a full day of hip-hop each spring.
Rock the Garden runs at the Walker Art Center. Every one of those events means Rochester groups are looking at the same problem: US-52 N on a festival Saturday, limited on-site parking, and rideshare surge pricing when 20,000 people all try to leave at once. A charter bus from Rochester loads your group at one spot, runs the highway, drops everyone at the venue entrance, and is already staged for the return when the headliner wraps.
Compare festival shuttle buses from a network of providers serving Rochester — one form, instant pricing, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing!
Summer Concert Buses to Soldiers Field Amphitheater and Rochester's Outdoor Venues
Not every great concert night requires a highway trip. Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial Amphitheater (300 Soldiers Field Dr SW, Rochester, MN 55902) hosts outdoor summer shows right here in Rochester, and the Thursdays on First & Third street festival series runs through downtown June through August, drawing crowds to 1st Ave SW and 3rd Ave SW each week. A minibus or party bus makes a Rochester-local concert night even easier — your group loads at one address, rides together, and doesn't have to worry about the Soldiers Field Dr SW lot filling before showtime or finding street parking in the downtown grid on a summer Thursday.
Party buses with built-in bars and LED lighting are a great pick for a night that starts at dinner and ends at the amphitheater. Compare local Rochester concert buses through Rochestermncharterbusrentals.com in under 30 seconds!
Bus Rentals for WE Fest and Outstate Minnesota Music Festivals
WE Fest (Soo Pass Ranch, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501) is one of the largest outdoor country music festivals in the country, drawing more than 50,000 attendees over three days each August — roughly three hours north of Rochester via US-52 N and I-94. Groups from Rochester make the trip every year, and the math is straightforward: a full-size 56-passenger motorcoach with reclining seats, onboard restrooms, undercarriage luggage bays for camping gear, and WiFi for the three-hour ride north beats coordinating six cars across two-lane US-10 through Wadena. Motorcoaches can carry up to 500 cubic feet of luggage below the floor, which matters when your group is packing for a multi-day festival weekend.
Book early — WE Fest weekend is one of the highest-demand dates in the Minnesota charter bus market. Call 507-816-0110 to check availability and pricing for your group!
Heading Outside Rochester? You Can Still Compare Concert Transportation Options
Rochestermncharterbusrentals.com helps you find concert bus rentals in Rochester and every city across the region! Whether you need a bus leaving from downtown Rochester, a pickup in Owatonna, a run from Austin, or transportation originating anywhere across southeastern Minnesota, the network of independent operators has you covered. You're never locked into one company's service area.
Fill out one form, compare options from providers serving your pickup location, and book the bus that works for your group and your budget. See every city we serve across Minnesota — your concert is within reach! Call 507-816-0110 or use the online quote tool to get started in under 30 seconds!
How Much Does Concert Transportation in Rochester 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 507-816-0110. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Rochester Concert Transportation Services
Rochestermncharterbusrentals.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.
You fill out one quick form with your pickup location, concert date, group size, and destination, and you land on a results page showing vehicles, photos, and pricing from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Rochester and the surrounding area. No account required, and a free quote is always available online or by calling 507-816-0110 any time!
Rochestermncharterbusrentals.com is a quote-comparison and referral website — not a local bus company. You share your trip details once through the online form, which takes about 30 seconds to complete. Those details go to a national booking platform that returns pricing and available vehicles from independent operators serving your route.
Review your options side by side, pick the bus that fits your group and budget, and book right online!
Mayo Civic Center (30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904) handles oversized vehicle drop-off and staging on a per-event basis. The primary passenger approach is along Civic Center Dr SE, with the main entrance steps from the curb. Contact the Mayo Civic Center box office at (507) 361-5050 before your show date to confirm current bus access and any staging arrangements for your specific event.
Target Center in Minneapolis is approximately 90 miles north of Rochester via US-52 N — about 1.5 hours off-peak, and closer to 2 to 2.5 hours on a busy Friday or Saturday evening once you hit I-35W or I-94 approaching downtown. Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul runs a similar distance. Build at least 30 extra minutes into your departure plan on event nights, and factor in US-52 construction zones between Rochester and the metro that can add another 20 to 40 minutes.
Book at least four to six weeks out for most Twin Cities concert dates, and stretch that to three to six months for major festival weekends like Soundset, Basilica Block Party, and WE Fest in Detroit Lakes. High-demand summer weekends fill fast across the southeastern Minnesota charter bus market, and waiting until the week of the show almost always means higher rates and fewer vehicle options. The earlier you book, the better your selection and pricing!
Yes — multi-stop pickup loops are one of the most common concert transportation setups booked through the network. A typical Rochester run might hit a home address in the southwest, a hotel near Broadway Ave, and a second address in the northeast before heading to the venue. Add about 10 minutes per additional stop when you're working backward from showtime, and list all your stops in the order you want them when you fill out the quote form so the pricing reflects the full route.
Yes. Party buses available through the network — typically seating 15 to 50 passengers — come equipped with a full-length bar, color-changing LED lighting, flat-panel TVs, and a premium Bluetooth sound system. Amenities vary by vehicle and operator, so mention what your group is looking for when you fill out the quote form or call 507-816-0110.
That way the results you see match what your group actually wants for concert night!
Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial Amphitheater (300 Soldiers Field Dr SW, Rochester, MN 55902) has a general parking lot accessed off Soldiers Field Dr SW, with additional overflow in the south lot area. Bus staging is not formally designated in published venue materials, so contact Rochester Parks and Recreation at (507) 328-2525 before your event to confirm current bus access and where an oversized vehicle should stage during the show. A minibus is easier to maneuver and park in this lot than a full-size motorcoach on a busy summer evening.