Party Bus Rentals in Thornton, Colorado
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Coloradospringspartybuscompany.com helps groups in Thornton and across Adams County compare party bus and charter options serving the Denver metro area. Instead of spending an afternoon calling operators one at a time, you fill out one form and compare vehicle options, amenities, and all-inclusive pricing from multiple providers serving the area at once, in seconds. It takes under 30 seconds to pull up quotes — no account required, no commitment to browse.
The website brings together a large selection of transportation options in one place — party buses seating 15 to 50 passengers, full-size charter buses, 15–35 passenger minibuses, and Sprinter vans — and let you compare them side by side. The process is built around your schedule and your group's needs, not the other way around.
Call any time to sort through vehicle sizes, confirm dates, and put together a package that fits your headcount and itinerary.
Whether you have every detail mapped out or just a rough date and a group size, this is the fastest way to get transportation sorted for any occasion in Thornton. Call 719-741-2870 or use the online quote tool to compare options in seconds!
Thornton Bus Rental Options
Thornton groups can compare 14-passenger Sprinter limos, Sprinter vans, 15–50 passenger party buses, 15–35 passenger minibuses, and 40–56 passenger charter buses — all with all-inclusive quotes in under 30 seconds. Browse the full vehicle lineup to see what's available for your date and group size.
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Buses/vehicles listed above are NOT exact makes and models available. This is a comparison website, not a bus company. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact bus or vehicle you will receive. Exact vehicle photos, amenities, availability, and pricing are shown with your quote when available. For help comparing options, call 719-741-2870.
Common Thornton Party Bus and Charter Bus Amenities
Not every group trip in Thornton calls for the same setup. For a night where the celebration starts the moment your group boards, 15–50 passenger party buses typically come with wraparound perimeter seating, a full-length bar, color-changing LED lighting, Bluetooth sound systems, flat-panel TVs, and a built-in dance area. Sprinter limos and Sprinter vans are a strong pick for smaller groups — they typically offer leather seating, individual USB charging at every seat, and tinted windows at a more accessible price point.
Full-size charter buses generally include reclining seats, overhead storage, onboard restrooms, WiFi, power outlets, and undercarriage luggage bays for longer hauls to DEN or across the state.
Amenities vary by vehicle and operator, so comparing options through the site lets you match the right bus to the right trip. Call 719-741-2870 to find out exactly what's available for your date!
Air-conditioning
Wraparound Leather Seats
AUX / Bluetooth Sound System
LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Bar Areas With Cup Holders and Accent Lighting
TVs and Entertainment Systems
Amenities listed above are common types of features available on party buses. Exact vehicle features vary by provider and availability, so compare the options after submitting a quote request to see what's included for your date. To confirm the exact amenities on a specific bus, call 719-741-2870.
Thornton Party Bus Prices and Rates
With quotes available in under 30 seconds and multiple bus suppliers to compare, there is no faster way to find bus rentals in Thornton that fit your budget. To give you a planning estimate on current pricing ranges: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses run $294–$490/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day.
Pricing varies based on vehicle size, itinerary, and how far in advance you book. Prom season (April–May) is the highest-demand period across Adams, Jefferson, and Arapahoe Counties, and vehicles across the metro get claimed fast once high school dates are announced. Broncos home games (September–January) push availability thin on game weekends, and summer holiday weekends spike demand as well.
Call 719-741-2870 for a free, all-inclusive price quote, or check the party bus prices page for current rate detail.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $170 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $187 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $340+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $113 – $246+ | $147 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $158 – $327+ | $162 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. These figures are not current market data, exact quotes, or guaranteed ranges. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an exact price for your trip, request an estimate online or call 719-741-2870. | |||
Match Your Group to the Perfect Thornton Party Bus
Covering Thornton and the entire Denver metro, Coloradospringspartybuscompany.com puts a wide range of vehicle types and price points in front of you through one form. The process is designed to save you time: compare multiple providers, check amenities, and see all-inclusive pricing without making a dozen individual calls. You're in control of what you pick and what you pay.
One-way trips, round-trips, multi-stop itineraries, and multi-day packages are all available — so whether you need a single transfer from Thornton to Denver International Airport or a full bachelorette weekend circuit across Adams County and LoDo, there's a configuration that fits. Quotes are all-inclusive so you see the full cost upfront, and comparing multiple providers means you find the right balance of amenities and price in one pass. Custom itineraries are welcome — call 719-741-2870 any time to talk through options, adjust headcounts, and finalize trip details.
Coloradospringspartybuscompany.com also covers transportation across the entire Front Range, so if part of your group is coming from Westminster, Arvada, or Boulder, a bus is available for that leg too. Call 719-741-2870 any time or use the 30-second online tool — no account, no obligation.
Party Bus Services Built for Thornton Groups
Coloradospringspartybuscompany.com helps Thornton groups find and compare transportation for every occasion — from airport transfers and game-day shuttles to wedding transportation, corporate shuttles, prom, concert nights, and bachelorette parties. Whatever brings your group together in Thornton, a bus is ready for it. Call 719-741-2870 to get your group moving!

Thornton Airport Shuttles & Transportation
Denver International Airport (DEN) (8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249) sits approximately 25–30 miles from central Thornton, most directly via E-470 east to Peña Blvd or I-76 east to Peña Blvd. The Peña Blvd approach backs up significantly during holiday travel windows and after weather events on the Front Range, and the Level 6 departure lane loop at DEN slows whenever multiple vehicles arrive at once. Splitting a group into separate vehicles means coordinating multiple departure times, multiple parking situations, and multiple rendezvous points at baggage claim — all friction that adds up on a travel day.
A single private bus handles the whole group in one coordinated move, with undercarriage bays for luggage, and drops everyone at the correct terminal departure level. For returning groups, gather everyone with all bags before confirming the bus is ready to pull up — commercial vehicles at DEN stage nearby and must move promptly once the group is curbside. Review the official DEN ground transportation page before your arrival to confirm the current commercial pickup zone for your service type.
Call 719-741-2870 to arrange your Thornton airport transfer today!

Thornton Bachelor & Bachelorette Transportation
Thornton bachelor and bachelorette groups heading south to Denver's bar districts — LoDo, RiNo, Uptown, Capitol Hill — run into the same question at the end of every night: who gets the group home, and how does everyone coordinate separate rideshare pickups from a crowded bar at 1am? A party bus solves that. The whole crew leaves from one Thornton address, moves between stops on their own schedule, and rides back home together when the night wraps — no one gets stuck waiting on the wrong side of I-25 at midnight.
Popular stops on a Thornton bachelorette night include Denver Milk Market (1800 Wazee St, Denver), the bar corridor along Larimer Street in LoDo, and RiNo venues like Number Thirty Eight (3560 Chestnut Pl, Denver). For bachelor nights with a sports angle, a Rapids match at Dick's Sporting Goods Park followed by LoDo bar stops is a natural Thornton circuit. A Thornton bachelorette party bus with a full bar and LED lighting means the celebration doesn't wait until you reach the first venue.
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Thornton Birthday, Sweet 16, & Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals
Adams County has a strong and celebrated quinceañera tradition, and arriving at a reception hall in a party bus makes an entrance that nobody at the celebration forgets. Rent a party bus seating 15 to 50 for a quinceañera or Sweet 16 and the whole group rides together — specific exterior colors can often be requested to match the event's theme and décor. Banquet and reception venues along Thornton's 104th and 120th Ave corridors, as well as event spaces in Brighton and Commerce City, are common quinceañera destinations, and there are vehicles to fit every guest count.
For adult milestone birthdays — 30s, 40s, 50s — Thornton groups often combine a dinner stop in Denver's RiNo or LoDo neighborhoods with a show at Ball Arena or a late night on Larimer Street. Instead of organizing who drives and who actually gets to celebrate, a Thornton birthday party bus handles the whole evening from pickup to final drop-off. Use the online tool to check availability in seconds!

Thornton Concert Transportation & Shuttles
Thornton sits 13–16 miles north of downtown Denver on I-25, putting the city within reach of the Front Range's major concert venues — but the post-show return on I-25 northbound is where the evening can go sideways fast. Ball Arena (1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, CO 80204) hosts major touring acts year-round alongside the Nuggets and Avalanche seasons, and the Auraria Parkway on-ramp after a packed show backs up immediately. Red Rocks Amphitheatre (18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465) is Colorado's most iconic outdoor stage, but its single-road exit after a sold-out show means rideshare wait times routinely exceed 45 minutes and the parking lot crawl can outlast the drive home.
Mission Ballroom (4242 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO 80211) draws big crowds to the RiNo district for mid-sized headliners, where street parking around the venue fills before doors open. A Thornton concert bus rental with a built-in bar and Bluetooth audio turns the commute into part of the experience — and the bus is ready at the same pickup point when the show ends, so there's no post-show rideshare scramble on a packed I-25 ramp. Call 719-741-2870 to get your concert night started!

Thornton Corporate Event Transportation
The I-25 corridor between Thornton's 120th Ave and the I-270 interchange is one of the most consistently congested stretches in Colorado, with morning and evening backups that regularly extend north past 136th Ave. Corporate groups shuttling between Thornton-area office parks and downtown Denver venues — or from Adams County campuses to the Colorado Convention Center (700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202) — face a daily choice between losing an hour each direction to traffic or paying $20–$35 per vehicle per day at downtown parking garages near the convention center. One bus handles the commute for the whole team in a single coordinated move — everyone arrives together and on schedule, with no individual parking charges stacking up.
Sprinter vans work well for smaller executive groups handling DEN airport transfers or client pickups across Adams County. For recurring shuttle needs — weekly staff routes between Thornton corporate parks and downtown Denver offices — contract-length scheduling is available. Call 719-741-2870 to discuss Thornton corporate shuttle options and group rates!

Thornton Private Event Transportation Services
Large-group outings in the Thornton and Adams County area call for something more than carpooling. Water World (1800 W 89th Ave, Federal Heights, CO 80260) — one of the largest outdoor water parks in the United States — sits just south of Thornton and draws enormous weekend crowds throughout the summer. The surface lot approach on Federal Boulevard backs up well before the gates open on peak Saturdays, and the lot itself fills during midday hours.
A private bus drops your group at the main entrance and stages nearby until departure time, so nobody burns the morning in parking lot traffic.
For groups spreading across multiple stops — family reunions hitting several Thornton and Denver locations in one day, church groups heading to the Colorado Convention Center, or groups making the drive down I-25 for a Cripple Creek casino day trip — a Thornton private event bus keeps everyone on the same schedule without splitting the itinerary across multiple vehicles. Call 719-741-2870 to put together a custom package!

Thornton Homecoming & Prom Party Bus Rentals
Prom season — late April through May — is the single highest-demand period for party bus and charter bus rentals across the entire Denver metro. Thornton High School, Mountain Range High School, Riverdale Ridge High School, and other Adams County schools all run proms within a tight 5–6 week window, and demand spikes the moment dates are announced. For prom: book by January or expect premium pricing and very limited availability by March.
A typical 6-hour Thornton prom rental — school pickup, photo stop at a local park, venue drop-off, and after-prom return — runs approximately $1,600–$2,100 all-inclusive when booked 4–6 months early, but significantly more with a last-minute booking. That's example pricing to give you a planning figure, not a locked-in rate. Coloradospringspartybuscompany.com makes it easy to compare buses side by side and confirm your itinerary well before the rush hits.
Call 719-741-2870 the moment your prom date is announced!

Thornton School Event & Field Trip Transportation
Teachers and activity coordinators in Thornton will find comparing buses and pricing fast through Coloradospringspartybuscompany.com, and help is available by phone to plan logistics at no obligation. Coordinating parent carpools across an urban metro area adds layers of complexity that a single private bus eliminates in one step — one pickup, one drop-off, everyone together.
Popular field trip destinations for Thornton schools include the Denver Museum of Nature & Science (2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205), Denver Zoo (2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205), and the History Colorado Center (1200 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203). Longer day trips south on I-25 to Garden of the Gods and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs are also popular school outings — the 70-mile one-way run is far more manageable in a charter bus with onboard TVs and overhead storage for backpacks than in a caravan of personal vehicles. ADA-accessible buses are available; just mention your needs when requesting a quote.
Call 719-741-2870 to plan your Thornton school trip today!

Thornton Sporting Event Transportation
Thornton sports fans are a quick 13–16 miles north of Denver's stadium corridor on I-25, but southbound game-day traffic can turn that trip into a 45–60 minute crawl, and downtown parking for a Rockies or Nuggets game adds $25–$40 per vehicle on top of the drive. The Colorado Rapids at Dick's Sporting Goods Park (6000 Victory Way, Commerce City, CO 80022) are actually the most accessible major professional team from Thornton — the park is reachable by heading east on 96th or 104th Ave into Commerce City without touching I-25 at all, which makes it a genuine local favorite for group outings.
For Broncos games at Empower Field at Mile High (1701 Bryant St, Denver, CO 80204) and Rockies games at Coors Field (2001 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205), the logistics are the same: one bus handles the whole crew, everyone arrives together, and the bus is waiting when the final out or the final buzzer happens — no post-game rideshare surge on a packed I-25 ramp. Check the Thornton sporting event bus page or call 719-741-2870 to get your game-day ride sorted!

Thornton Wedding Transportation & Shuttle Service
Planning a wedding shuttle between a Thornton hotel block and a ceremony or reception venue in Denver, Boulder, or Adams County takes more logistics than most couples expect — and the last thing you want on the wedding day is guests getting stuck on I-25 or searching for parking at a downtown Denver venue in formal attire. A Thornton wedding shuttle takes all of that off your plate with clear pickup windows and a single point of contact from first quote to final drop-off.
Hotel-to-venue loops, multi-stop wedding day itineraries, and bridal party transfers can all be arranged together. A 14-passenger Sprinter limo is a clean fit for the bridal party transfer itself, while a minibus or charter bus handles the guest shuttle circuit. Downtown Denver receptions at venues like the Brown Palace Hotel (321 17th St, Denver, CO 80202) or event spaces in the RiNo district typically have no dedicated guest parking — a dedicated shuttle loop means no one in your guest list navigates LoDo one-way streets at night in dress shoes.
Call 719-741-2870 to discuss your wedding transportation package!

Thornton Winery Tour & Pub Crawl Transportation
Thornton is a natural staging point for several popular Front Range brewery and winery circuits. Boulder's craft beer scene along the Pearl Street Mall corridor is about 35–40 minutes northwest on US-36, which also sees its own daily construction-related backups between Denver and Boulder — a charter bus means nobody is managing the HOV requirements or hunting for parking on a busy Saturday afternoon in downtown Boulder. Colorado's wine country in the Grand Valley near Palisade is a full-day excursion, roughly 3.5 hours from Thornton west on I-70 over the Rockies.
For local nights, a Thornton pub crawl bus lets the group set their own pace between stops along the 104th Ave corridor, Denver's Tennyson Street bar district, and the RiNo brewery block — the bus stages at each stop and moves when your group is ready, not on a rideshare app's schedule. Everyone stays together from the first pour to the last, and nobody makes the I-25 run home at midnight alone. Call 719-741-2870 to plan your custom crawl route!
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Party Bus & Group Transportation in Thornton & Beyond
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thornton Party Bus Rentals
How does this website work?
Coloradospringspartybuscompany.com helps you compare bus rental options. Submit the quote form and you'll be able to review pricing and available vehicles for your date, compare the options side by side, and find what fits your group.
What is Coloradospringspartybuscompany.com?
Coloradospringspartybuscompany.com is a comparison and quote-request website for group ground transportation. It brings together providers serving Thornton and the greater Denver metro, letting you compare party bus, charter bus, and minibus rentals through one online form — so you can weigh prices and options side by side and find what fits your group.
How does Coloradospringspartybuscompany.com work?
Enter your trip details — date, group size, and pickup and drop-off locations — into the online form. You'll see available options from providers serving the Thornton area, with pictures, amenities, and estimated all-inclusive pricing displayed in one place, so you can compare and find what fits.
Call 719-741-2870 if you want help comparing options or finalizing your package.
How much does a party bus cost in Thornton?
Thornton party bus rental prices vary by vehicle size, date, and how long you need the bus. To give you a planning range: 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger buses run $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $294–$490/hour; and full-size charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. Call 719-741-2870 for an all-inclusive quote on your specific date and itinerary.
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When is the busiest time of year for party bus rentals in Thornton?
Prom season (April–May) is the single busiest period across the entire Denver metro — Adams County high schools run proms within a tight 5–6 week window and demand spikes immediately once dates are set. Broncos home games (September–January) drive consistent demand on game weekends. Summer holiday weekends — Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day — fill available buses fast.
For any of these windows, booking 4–6 months in advance is strongly recommended.
Can I book a one-way airport transfer from Thornton to Denver International Airport?
Yes — one-way transfers to DEN are available and are among the most common Thornton trips. A Sprinter van handles smaller groups with luggage efficiently, while a full-size charter bus with undercarriage luggage bays accommodates larger travel parties. Call 719-741-2870 to confirm availability for your travel date and get an all-inclusive price in under 30 seconds.
How far is Thornton from major Denver sports and concert venues?
Ball Arena and Empower Field at Mile High are approximately 13–16 miles south of central Thornton on I-25 — typically 20–30 minutes in normal traffic, but 45–60 minutes or more on game and show nights. Red Rocks Amphitheatre (Morrison) is about 35–45 minutes from Thornton depending on traffic and the I-70 west approach. Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City is the closest major professional sports venue at roughly 7–10 miles east, reachable via 96th or 104th Ave without touching I-25.
Popular Thornton Party Bus Destinations
A Thornton group itinerary can take your crew anywhere along the Front Range — from Adams County landmarks and local parks to Denver's biggest stadiums, concert halls, and attractions. Here are six of the most popular destinations for groups heading out of Thornton.

Water World
Water World (1800 W 89th Ave, Federal Heights, CO 80260) sits just south of Thornton and operates as one of the largest outdoor water parks in the United States, with more than 70 rides and attractions across an expansive property. The park runs Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day, and weekend crowds during July and August are enormous. The surface lot approach on Federal Boulevard backs up well before opening on peak Saturdays, and midday arrivals can mean a long walk from the far edges of the lot.
A private bus drops your group at the main entrance and stages nearby until departure — no one burns the morning sitting in the parking lot approach. Water World does not allow re-entry, so coordinate your departure window with the group before the trip. Tickets and current hours are available at waterworldcolorado.com.

Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Dick's Sporting Goods Park (6000 Victory Way, Commerce City, CO 80022) is home to the Colorado Rapids MLS team and one of the top soccer venues in North America. It's the closest major professional sports venue to Thornton — about 7–10 miles east via 96th or 104th Ave into Commerce City, entirely bypassing I-25. On MLS match nights, Victory Way and surrounding Commerce City streets see heavy outbound traffic after the final whistle.
Group transportation logistics are coordinated through the Rapids ticket office; confirm current bus drop-off and group vehicle details at coloradorapids.com/tickets before match day. One bus arrival keeps the whole crew together and skips the multi-car exit scramble on Victory Way after a big home win.

Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Red Rocks Amphitheatre (18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465) is Colorado's signature outdoor concert venue — 9,525 seats carved into natural sandstone formations at 6,450 feet elevation in Jefferson County. The drive from Thornton takes approximately 35–45 minutes: south on I-25, west on US-285 toward Morrison. Post-show, the single main road out of the venue creates one of the more notorious exit backups in the state's event calendar — it is not unusual for the parking lot to take 45 minutes or more to clear after a sold-out headliner, and rideshare staging adds its own wait on top of that.
Private-vehicle pickup after a show runs through the Jurassic Lot off Hwy 93 near Entrance 2, per the venue's own drop-off and pickup guidance; check the official Red Rocks getting-here page to confirm current bus procedures for your event. Summer headliners sell out Thornton-area buses fast — book months ahead for the major shows.

Coors Field
Coors Field (2001 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205) is home to the Colorado Rockies and anchors the LoDo neighborhood at the corner of Blake and 20th Street. The Rockies play 81 home games annually from April through September, giving Thornton groups plenty of chances for a stadium run — but the I-25 southbound merge into downtown Denver on a game evening stacks up reliably, and garages near LoDo fill before first pitch on popular matchups. The stadium itself is one of the most walkable in the majors, with restaurants and bars within easy walking distance for before and after the game.
Review current game-day transportation details at mlb.com/rockies/ballpark/transportation before your trip. One bus handles the downtown approach and the return trip north on I-25 while your group focuses on the game.

Ball Arena
Ball Arena (1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, CO 80204) is the year-round home for the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche, with a full concert calendar filling the schedule between seasons. It sits about 14 miles south of central Thornton at the I-25 and Auraria Parkway interchange. After events, the Auraria Parkway on-ramp to I-25 backs up almost immediately — rideshare pickup operates from the designated zone around Chopper Circle and wait times after a packed event routinely run 20–40 minutes.
Bus drop-off and commercial vehicle coordination at Ball Arena is handled from the Chopper Circle and adjacent street zones. Check event-specific access details at ballarena.com before your visit. A charter bus down I-25 gets the whole group to the arena together and back to Thornton when the night wraps — without anyone standing in a rideshare line in 20-degree February air.

Denver Zoo
The Denver Zoo (2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205) sits in City Park approximately 17 miles south of central Thornton and is one of the most visited zoos in the United States, with more than 4,000 animals across 80 acres. It's a top destination for Thornton school groups, family outings, and community organizations throughout the year. The City Park location means on-street parking on Colorado Boulevard fills quickly on busy weekends and during popular special exhibitions.
Bus drop-off is near the main entrance at Steele Street; for organized group visits and education programs, book ahead through the official Denver Zoo group visit page. A charter bus with onboard TVs and overhead storage makes the trip practical for school groups carrying gear, and ADA-accessible vehicles are available for groups that need them.