Charter Bus Transportation to Mall of America

Minneapolis, MN

About This Destination

Charter Bus Transportation to Mall of America

Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota (adjacent to Minneapolis) is the largest shopping mall in the United States by total area, with over 5.6 million square feet. Home to more than 500 stores, 50+ restaurants, Nickelodeon Universe (the nation's largest indoor theme park), SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium, Crayola Experience, and an 18-hole mini golf course — the Mall of America is far more than a shopping destination. It is an entertainment complex that draws 40 million visitors per year.

• Parking is free and plentiful, but charter buses should use designated bus lots

• No sales tax on clothing in Minnesota is a significant draw for shopping groups

• The mall is massive — comfortable shoes and a meeting point are essential

• Theme park rides require separate tickets from general mall admission

• The mall is open year-round and climate-controlled — a great winter destination

Charter Bus to Mall of America: Group Transportation to the Midwest's Ultimate Shopping and Entertainment Destination

Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota is not merely a shopping center — it is a 5.6-million-square-foot entertainment complex that has operated as one of the most visited tourist destinations in the United States since its 1992 opening, drawing 40 million visitors annually from all 50 states and over 80 countries. For Michigan-based groups, the drive to Bloomington runs approximately 8 hours from Detroit and 9 hours from Grand Rapids — positioning it as an ideal multi-day overnight trip rather than a single-day excursion. Holiday Coach provides the motorcoach transportation that makes this journey achievable and comfortable, with WiFi-equipped coaches, climate control, and professional drivers who handle the long-haul interstate routing while your group relaxes, socializes, and builds anticipation for the destination.

Nickelodeon Universe: The Nation's Largest Indoor Theme Park

Nickelodeon Universe, positioned at the center of Mall of America's atrium, is the largest indoor theme park in the United States — a fully realized amusement park with 27 rides and attractions, including 7 roller coasters, operating year-round in a climate-controlled environment. The scale of the attraction is difficult to appreciate from photographs: the atrium space is genuinely enormous, with coasters traveling through multiple levels of the mall's interior and attractions themed around beloved Nickelodeon characters that span multiple generations of fans. For groups with children or young adults who grew up with SpongeBob SquarePants, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Dora the Explorer, Nickelodeon Universe delivers a nostalgia-driven experience that adults and children enjoy equally. For groups of adults who simply want world-class indoor thrill rides available regardless of Minnesota's often challenging winter weather, Nickelodeon Universe is genuinely exceptional.

Shopping, Dining, and Minnesota's No-Clothing-Tax Advantage

Minnesota does not levy sales tax on clothing — a policy that makes Mall of America a legitimate shopping destination that attracts visitors specifically for the tax savings. For a group spending significant amounts on clothing and apparel, the Minnesota clothing tax exemption effectively subsidizes a meaningful portion of the group's travel cost. With 500+ stores including virtually every major retail brand in America plus a significant roster of unique and boutique retailers, the shopping experience is comprehensive in a way that no other single retail destination in the country matches. The mall's 50+ restaurants span every price point and culinary category — from fast casual to sit-down dining — and the SEA LIFE Minnesota Aquarium provides outstanding marine education content for school groups and families within the mall's footprint.

Planning Your Mall of America Group Trip with Holiday Coach

Mall of America works best for groups as an overnight trip that allows unhurried time across both shopping and entertainment. Holiday Coach recommends a two-day Bloomington itinerary: arrive afternoon of day one, spend the evening at Nickelodeon Universe and the aquarium; day two devoted to shopping, dining, and any remaining attractions. The Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area offers outstanding complementary destinations — the Minneapolis Institute of Art, the Walker Art Center, the Guthrie Theater, and the Minnesota Vikings and Twins venues all provide reasons to extend the itinerary. For holiday shopping season trips (November and December), when the mall's atmosphere is at its most festive, book Holiday Coach transportation at least 6 to 8 weeks in advance as winter-travel to the Twin Cities is among our most in-demand seasonal programs.