A day in Cuyahoga Valley National Park with the whole group is easiest on one bus. Ohio’s only national park sits about twenty minutes north of Akron, and the trailhead lots that serve Brandywine Falls and the Towpath fill early on weekends. A charter bus rental drops your group at the trailhead or the scenic railroad and waits, so a small parking lot never caps the size of your outing.
School groups, scout troops, family reunions, and hiking clubs all book a bus for the valley. Call 234-900-5596 to plan it, or request a free quote for a price. Here is how a park day works.
Drop-Off And Parking In The Valley
Park lots at Brandywine Falls, the Boston Mill visitor area, and the railroad stations are small and fill fast. A bus drops your group right at the trailhead and stages where it can, so nobody circles for a spot or parks a mile from the group. Tell the driver your stops and the day runs on one loop.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
15610 Vaughn Rd, Brecksville, OH 44141
(440) 717-3890
nps.gov/cuva
Great For The Scenic Railroad And Field Trips
Many groups pair a hike with the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad, which is a natural fit for a bus since the stations are spread along the valley. For schools, one vehicle keeps the class together and the chaperone count simple from the lot to the last trail.
How Many Buses Your Group Needs
| Vehicle | Seats | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 20-passenger minibus | Up to 20 | Small group or family |
| 35-passenger minibus | Up to 35 | Class, troop, or club group |
| 50-passenger charter bus | Up to 50 | Large group, restroom on board |
| school bus | Varies | Budget-friendly option for school groups |
Compare them all on our buses page.
What A Cuyahoga Valley Trip Costs
How much a charter bus rental costs for a park day comes down to the vehicle, the hours, and the short round trip from Akron. Because the valley is close, this is one of the more affordable group outings. Our charter bus prices page shows ballpark ranges.
Tie It Into A School Trip Or A Bigger Day
Teachers planning a field trip should see our guide to Akron school field trip transportation, and our roundup of things to do near Akron with a group has more regional ideas. Learn more on our group transportation page.
Book Your Akron Charter Bus
A bus to Cuyahoga Valley keeps your group together and a small trailhead lot never limits the headcount. As your Akron charter bus company we run park trips all year.
Call us at 234-900-5596 or request a free quote for your group. Our charter bus service team answers seven days a week.
