New Braunfels Party Bus & Charter Bus Rentals
Fill out one quick form and compare vehicles and rates from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving New Braunfels and the entire I-35 corridor — Schlitterbahn weekends, Gruene dance hall nights, Comal River float trips, wedding shuttles between the Hill Country and downtown San Antonio. The right bus for your group is right here. Call 512-375-4204 to get started!
The Smart Way to Book a Party Bus Rental in New Braunfels
Partybusinaustin.com is a quote-comparison website — not a bus company, not a motor carrier, not a transportation provider. That distinction is the whole point. Instead of calling five different companies, describing your headcount and itinerary from scratch to each one, and waiting on callbacks that may or may not come, you fill out one quick form and compare vehicles and rates from multiple transportation providers serving New Braunfels in seconds.
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New Braunfels sits right on I-35 between Austin and San Antonio, which means transportation options are plentiful — but so is the competition for the right vehicle on a busy Schlitterbahn summer weekend or a packed Wurstfest Saturday in November. Partybusinaustin.com gives you access to a wide network of providers so you're never stuck with whatever one company happens to have available. Compare the full range of vehicle types, check pricing, and lock in the right fit for your group. It's genuinely that easy.
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New Braunfels Party Buses & Charter Buses
Whether your group is 10 people heading to Gruene Hall for a two-step night or 56 colleagues shuttling from a San Antonio hotel to a corporate retreat along the Comal, Partybusinaustin.com connects you to the right size. Options include Sprinter limos, Sprinter vans, minibuses, party buses from 15 to 50 passengers, and full-size charter buses. Browse the full selection or call 512-375-4204 to compare options instantly.
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Buses and vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a bus 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 512-375-4204 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Modern Onboard Bus Amenities for Your New Braunfels Trip
Not every New Braunfels group trip calls for the same setup. A 25-passenger party bus rolling from a Gruene bachelorette house to a night out on the Comal typically comes equipped with LED lighting, a full-length bar area, flat-panel TVs, and a premium sound system with Bluetooth connectivity — the celebration starts the moment everyone boards. A minibus is a cleaner fit for wedding guest shuttles between a Gruene Hall ceremony and a riverside reception venue, with climate control and reclining seats to keep everyone comfortable in the Texas heat.
For larger corporate groups or long hauls up I-35 toward Austin or down toward the San Antonio Medical Center, a full-size charter bus adds undercarriage luggage bays, onboard restrooms, overhead storage, and WiFi. Amenities vary by vehicle and provider — compare what's available for your specific date using the quote tool or by calling 512-375-4204.
Air-conditioning
Wraparound Leather Seats
AUX / Bluetooth Sound System
LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Bar Areas With Ice Storage and Cup Holders
TVs and Entertainment Systems
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on party buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 512-375-4204 before booking.
New Braunfels Party Bus Rental Costs
New Braunfels party bus rental prices shift based on the vehicle size, the date, and how long you need the bus. As a planning reference: a minibus typically runs $200–$275 per hour on weekends, a 25-passenger party bus runs $275–$375 per hour on weekends, and a full-size charter bus runs $200–$350 per hour. Daily rates for a charter bus range from roughly $1,350 to $2,850 — split across a full group, that's often less per person than rideshare surge pricing on a busy Wurstfest Saturday night.
Those are planning ranges, not quotes — the real number for your date, headcount, and itinerary moves with demand and availability. The fastest way to find out exactly what your trip costs is to fill out the quick form or call 512-375-4204. Pricing in under a minute, no account needed.
Check the party bus prices page for a deeper breakdown by vehicle type.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $204 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $203 – $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 | $207 – $246+ | $209 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $206 – $327+ | $208 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. 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 512-375-4204. | |||
Stop Calling Around — Compare New Braunfels Party Buses Here
New Braunfels is one of the busiest small cities on the I-35 corridor for group travel. Schlitterbahn Waterpark draws massive crowds from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Wurstfest in November fills every hotel from New Braunfels to San Marcos.
Gruene Hall — the oldest continually operating dance hall in Texas — books national touring acts that pull fans from Austin, San Antonio, and everywhere between. On those dates, rideshare surge pricing spikes, parking along Hunter Road and Mill Street disappears fast, and getting a last-minute vehicle is genuinely hard.
Partybusinaustin.com solves the supply problem. Because it's a comparison platform connected to a wide network of transportation providers — not a single-fleet operator — there are far more vehicle options available for peak New Braunfels dates than you'd find by calling around on your own. You see multiple vehicle types, compare pricing, and find what fits your group, all in one place.
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New Braunfels Party Bus & Group Transportation Services
Partybusinaustin.com helps you find the right bus for every kind of group trip in and around New Braunfels — from airport transfers and wedding shuttles to bachelorette weekends, sporting events, concerts, corporate shuttles, and school field trips. Whatever the occasion, a bus in the network is ready for it.

New Braunfels Airport Shuttles & Transportation
New Braunfels sits almost exactly halfway between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) — roughly 45 minutes north to AUS on I-35 and about 30 minutes south to SAT. For groups flying in from out of state for a Gruene Hall wedding weekend or a corporate retreat at one of the Guadalupe River resorts, coordinating individual rideshares from two different airports is a logistical mess. A single charter bus or minibus handles the entire airport run — one pickup loop, one drop-off at the venue, no one waiting on a surge-priced ride that never shows.
At Austin-Bergstrom, the commercial ground transportation pickup procedure requires coordination at the lower-level arrivals curb. At San Antonio International, buses use the designated commercial vehicle lanes on the lower roadway of each terminal. Have your group coordinator confirm everyone has bags before the bus moves — calling for the vehicle while half the group is still at baggage claim adds unnecessary time.
Call 512-375-4204 to set up your New Braunfels airport transfer today.

New Braunfels Bachelor & Bachelorette Transportation
New Braunfels is one of the most popular bachelorette weekend destinations in Central Texas — and for good reason. The Comal River tube run, Gruene Hall dancing, wine tasting along the Hill Country Wine Trail, and proximity to both Austin and San Antonio make it a natural anchor for a multi-day celebration. The problem is that moving a group of 15 or 20 between a rented river house, a Gruene bar crawl, and a late-night stop in San Antonio on the same evening requires serious coordination — and rideshare pricing in New Braunfels surges hard on Friday and Saturday nights when demand outpaces supply.
A New Braunfels bachelorette party bus seating 15 to 50 comes with LED lighting, a bar area, Bluetooth sound, and flat-panel TVs — the celebration is on from the moment everyone loads up. No one draws the short straw to stay sober and navigate FM 306 at midnight. The night runs on your schedule, not a rideshare app's.
Call 512-375-4204 now and compare available buses for your weekend!

New Braunfels Birthday, Sweet 16, & Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals
New Braunfels has a rich quinceañera and milestone birthday celebration culture, with multiple dedicated event venues along the I-35 corridor and throughout the surrounding communities, including various private event spaces near the historic Gruene district. A party bus arrival is a memorable entrance, and having the whole group on one vehicle between the church, the photo location, and the reception hall keeps the timeline tight and the energy high.
For New Braunfels birthday party bus rentals seating 15 to 50 guests, the right vehicle size depends on your headcount and how many stops your itinerary includes. A 20-passenger party bus works well for a smaller sweet sixteen group making a few stops in the Gruene area; a 40-passenger party bus handles a larger quinceañera guest list moving between multiple locations. Compare available options for your date using the online quote tool or by calling 512-375-4204 — pricing for a New Braunfels birthday party bus comes back in under a minute.

New Braunfels Concert Transportation & Shuttles
Gruene Hall (1281 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130) is the oldest dance hall in Texas, open since 1878, and it draws national touring acts year-round to its indoor-outdoor stage. Parking along Gruene Road fills up fast on show nights — the lot adjacent to the hall is small, street parking on Hunter Road is limited, and the surrounding neighborhood streets post no-parking signs on event evenings. Groups coming from Austin, San Antonio, or the surrounding Hill Country towns consistently face a parking scramble that starts well before the opening act.
A New Braunfels concert bus rental drops your group at the Gruene Hall entrance and stages nearby while the show runs, so nobody is hunting for a spot on Gruene Road at 7pm or waiting 40 minutes for a rideshare after last call. For larger touring acts at the Whitewater Amphitheater (11860 FM 306, New Braunfels, TX 78132) — a 4,000-capacity outdoor venue on the Guadalupe River — FM 306 backs up significantly on show nights with a single-lane approach from both directions. A charter bus handles the approach and keeps the whole group together from the first song to the last.
Call 512-375-4204 to compare concert bus options!

New Braunfels Corporate Event Transportation
New Braunfels and the surrounding Guadalupe River corridor host a steady stream of corporate retreats, team-building events, and executive off-sites — particularly at the Schlitterbahn resort properties, Canyon Lake conference facilities, and the Gruene area's private event venues. Shuttling a team of 30 or 40 people from a San Antonio or Austin hotel to a full-day New Braunfels retreat involves navigating I-35 construction zones and limited on-site parking at most riverside venues. A New Braunfels corporate event bus rental keeps the group on one schedule, eliminates the parking coordination entirely, and means no one arrives late because they took the wrong exit off I-35.
For larger conventions or multi-day events that move between Austin, San Marcos, and New Braunfels, a full-size charter bus with onboard WiFi and power outlets lets your team stay productive in transit. Executive Sprinter vans are a strong fit for smaller leadership groups needing a quieter, more private ride between venues. Call 512-375-4204 to discuss shuttle contracts and group rates for your New Braunfels corporate event.

New Braunfels Private Event Transportation Services
Wurstfest — New Braunfels's annual German heritage festival held every November at Landa Park (178 Landa Park Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78130) along the Comal River — draws more than 100,000 attendees over its 10-day run. Parking in and around Landa Park fills completely on weekend days, the city runs its own Wurst Bus shuttle from remote lots, and rideshare pickup zones along Landa Street and Common Street back up significantly after evening performances. Groups coming in from Austin or San Antonio face I-35 congestion that compounds the local parking situation into something genuinely unpleasant.
A private charter bus rental for Wurstfest solves both problems at once — the group loads up at a hotel or central meeting point, the bus handles I-35, and everyone arrives together without the remote-lot shuttle wait. For family reunions using the New Braunfels area's extensive river cabins and Guadalupe River park access, a minibus keeps the group coordinated across multiple properties without a caravan of individual cars navigating FM 306. Book Wurstfest transportation by August — the November weekends fill early, and that is a hard deadline.
Call 512-375-4204.

New Braunfels Homecoming & Prom Party Bus Rentals
Canyon High School, New Braunfels High School, and the surrounding Comal ISD schools all hold homecoming and prom events in the spring — and the demand for party buses in this corridor spikes sharply between March and May. New Braunfels prom season overlaps directly with San Marcos, Seguin, and San Antonio suburban school schedules, which means the available vehicle pool across the region tightens fast as the calendar fills.
For New Braunfels prom: book by January. That is not a soft suggestion. A prom party bus booked in January may run $275–$375 per hour on a weekend evening; the same vehicle requested in April — if it's even available — typically runs at the top of the range or higher.
Waiting costs real money and real options. Call 512-375-4204 as soon as your prom date is confirmed and lock in the vehicle before your school's date competes with every other school in Comal County for the same buses.

New Braunfels School Event & Field Trip Transportation
Comal ISD and the surrounding school districts have natural field trip destinations right in their backyard — Natural Bridge Caverns (26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd, San Antonio, TX 78266) is 20 minutes southwest on I-35, and the Guadalupe River State Park offers outdoor education options about 30 minutes west. For trips that extend to San Antonio — the Witte Museum, the San Antonio Zoo, or the River Walk — a full charter bus keeps the entire class together and eliminates the parking cost that would otherwise stack up across multiple school vehicles.
A New Braunfels school field trip bus rental through Partybusinaustin.com makes it easy to confirm the right vehicle size, discuss accessibility needs, and get a quote without calling multiple companies. ADA-accessible vehicles are available in the network — mention it when you request your quote. Call 512-375-4204 to get started.

New Braunfels Sporting Event Transportation
New Braunfels sports fans are squarely in the middle of two major sports markets — the San Antonio Spurs and San Antonio FC at the Frost Bank Center (1 Frost Bank Center Dr, San Antonio, TX 78219) about 35 minutes south, and University of Texas Longhorns games at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin about 50 minutes north. Both venues create the same post-game problem: tens of thousands of fans funneling onto I-35 simultaneously, with rideshare queues backing up 45–60 minutes after the final whistle.
A New Braunfels sporting event charter bus keeps your group off that I-35 parking lot and on a predictable timeline. For Longhorns games in Austin, the DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium bus guide covers the exact drop-off approach and stadium lot layout. For Circuit of the Americas events — F1, MotoGP, and major concerts — the COTA charter bus guide has the specific logistics for commercial vehicle entry.
A 40-to-56 passenger charter bus running $200–$350 per hour splits down to a very manageable per-person cost across a full fan group. Call 512-375-4204 to compare options for your game day.

New Braunfels Wedding Transportation & Shuttle Service
New Braunfels is one of the most sought-after wedding destinations in the Texas Hill Country — Gruene Hall alone hosts hundreds of ceremonies and receptions each year, and the surrounding area is packed with private ranch venues, vineyard event spaces, and riverside properties that guests consistently struggle to navigate. Many of the most popular wedding venues in the Gruene and Canyon Lake area sit on narrow two-lane county roads with zero on-site guest parking, making individual cars a genuine problem for a 100-person guest list.
A New Braunfels wedding shuttle bus solves the guest logistics completely — set a pickup loop from the hotel block, run the group to the ceremony, then shuttle between the ceremony and reception so no one is left figuring out FM 306 after dark in formal wear. A 14-passenger Sprinter limo is a natural fit for the wedding party on the day itself. Because Partybusinaustin.com connects you to multiple providers, you can also coordinate a fleet — one vehicle for the wedding party, a separate minibus for the hotel shuttle loop — without juggling multiple vendors.
Call 512-375-4204 to start planning your New Braunfels wedding transportation.

New Braunfels Winery Tour & Pub Crawl Transportation
The Texas Hill Country Wine Trail runs directly through New Braunfels's back yard. Dry Comal Creek Vineyards (1741 FM 1102, New Braunfels, TX 78132) is one of the oldest vineyards in Comal County, producing estate-grown wines with a tasting room right off FM 1102. Messina Hof Hill Country Winery (9996 US-290 East, Fredericksburg, TX 78624) is about an hour west toward Fredericksburg, making it a natural anchor for a longer wine trail day trip from a New Braunfels home base.
Back in town, the Gruene district's craft beer bars and the Comal County brew scene give groups a full day of stops without ever touching a major highway twice.
A New Braunfels winery tour bus rental keeps every stop on the itinerary — no one is stuck as the sober navigator on FM 1102 at 4pm, and the group stays together from the first tasting pour to the last Gruene Hall last call. Compare available vehicles for your date at 512-375-4204!
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Frequently Asked Questions About New Braunfels Party Bus Rentals
How does this website work?
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Enter your trip details — pickup date, group size, origin and destination — into the quick online form or call 512-375-4204. You'll see available vehicle options and pricing from providers serving your area, so you can compare and find what works for your group. No account required, no obligation, free to use.
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How much does a party bus cost in New Braunfels?
New Braunfels party bus rental prices vary based on the vehicle, the date, and the trip length. As a planning guide: a minibus runs roughly $200–$275 per hour on weekends, a 25-passenger party bus runs $275–$375 per hour on weekends, and a full-size charter bus runs $200–$350 per hour. Wurstfest weekends in November and summer Saturdays during Schlitterbahn season are the highest-demand dates in the New Braunfels market — expect pricing to trend toward the top of the range and availability to tighten fast.
For your exact number, fill out the form or call 512-375-4204. Pricing comes back in under a minute.
Do I need to book far in advance for Wurstfest weekend transportation?
Yes — and the earlier the better. Wurstfest runs for 10 days every November at Landa Park, drawing over 100,000 attendees. Transportation providers serving New Braunfels book up fast for the Friday and Saturday nights of the festival.
Waiting until September means fewer vehicle choices and higher pricing. If your group is planning a Wurstfest trip, locking in a bus by July or August is a smart move. Call 512-375-4204 as soon as your Wurstfest dates are set.
What's the closest major airport to New Braunfels, and which should my group use?
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is about 30 minutes south of New Braunfels on I-35 and is generally the closer and faster option for most groups. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is about 45 minutes north and offers more nonstop routes for travelers coming from the coasts. If your group is flying in from multiple cities on different airlines, it sometimes makes sense to split the pickup — one vehicle to SAT, one to AUS — rather than having half the group wait three hours at the terminal.
A minibus or Sprinter van handles either airport run comfortably for groups up to 14 or 15 passengers with luggage.
Can a charter bus get to Whitewater Amphitheater?
Yes. Whitewater Amphitheater (11860 FM 306, New Braunfels, TX 78132) is a 4,000-capacity outdoor venue on the Guadalupe River, reached via FM 306 east of New Braunfels. The road is two lanes and narrows near the venue, and on sold-out show nights the approach backs up significantly — plan for extra travel time on major event dates.
A charter bus or minibus drops the group at the venue entrance; we recommend checking the official Whitewater Amphitheater website before your visit for any event-specific parking or access updates.
Can I rent a bus just for a Comal River float trip shuttle?
Absolutely. A Comal River float trip typically involves a one-way tube run with a separate put-in and take-out point, meaning someone has to shuttle cars — or the whole group needs one-way transportation between the rental shop and the takeout point. A minibus or Sprinter van is a clean solution: everyone loads at the tube rental, the vehicle moves to the takeout, and nobody has to leave a car unattended at a trailhead parking lot along Landa Street.
For groups of 15 or more, this is far easier than coordinating a car shuttle. Call 512-375-4204 to get a quote for a Comal River shuttle.
How far in advance should I book a party bus in New Braunfels?
For most events, 4–8 weeks of lead time is workable — but New Braunfels has several demand spikes where that window shrinks fast. Wurstfest (November), summer Schlitterbahn weekends (Memorial Day through Labor Day), and prom season (March–May) are the three periods where waiting costs you real money or real availability. For prom specifically, booking in January is strongly advised.
For a standard weekend night in the Gruene area outside those windows, a few weeks is often enough — but earlier always means more options and better pricing. Call 512-375-4204 to check what's available for your date right now.
Popular New Braunfels Party Bus Destinations
New Braunfels packs a surprising amount of group-travel destinations into a small geographic footprint — from the Guadalupe and Comal riverbanks to the oldest dance hall in Texas to one of the top waterparks in the country. Here's what you need to know about getting a bus to each one.

Gruene Hall
Gruene Hall (1281 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130) has been hosting live music since 1878, making it the oldest continually operating dance hall in Texas. The hall's covered outdoor stage and open-air dance floor draw national touring acts — Lyle Lovett, Randy Rogers Band, and Turnpike Troubadours all play here regularly — and the surrounding Gruene Historic District packs in bars, restaurants, and shops along a tight two-block stretch. Parking on Gruene Road is extremely limited, with the hall's own small lot filling before most shows even begin.
Street parking on Hunter Road and the surrounding neighborhood fills fast on weekend evenings, and residential streets nearby post event-night restrictions. A party bus or minibus drops the group curbside at the hall entrance and avoids the entire parking equation — no circling, no towing risk, no 10-minute walk from a remote side street. Call 512-375-4204.
Address: 1281 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130 | Phone: (830) 606-1281

Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels
Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels (400 N Liberty Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130) is consistently ranked one of the best waterparks in the world — a 70-acre property fed by the natural spring-fed Comal River, open late May through mid-September. On peak summer Saturdays, the park reaches capacity by mid-morning, and the parking situation along Liberty Avenue and Walnut Avenue backs up from the park entrance all the way toward I-35. Groups arriving by charter bus or minibus get dropped at the main entrance on N Liberty Ave while everyone else sits in the parking approach, and the bus can stage nearby for the day rather than paying for the on-site lot.
For corporate team-building days, birthday groups, and summer trips with 20 or more people, a charter bus to Schlitterbahn is the practical choice. Book summer Saturdays well in advance — this is one of New Braunfels's tightest demand dates. Call 512-375-4204.
Address: 400 N Liberty Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130 | Phone: (830) 625-2351

Wurstfest at Landa Park
Wurstfest at Landa Park (178 Landa Park Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78130) is a 10-day German heritage festival held every November along the Comal River, drawing more than 100,000 visitors annually to its biergarten, live polka and country acts, and carnival midway. The festival grounds sit within Landa Park, and parking inside the park fills completely on weekend days — the city operates a Wurst Bus shuttle from remote lots, including spots near the IH-35 corridor, but the shuttle wait after evening performances can stretch 30–45 minutes for large crowds exiting simultaneously. A charter bus or minibus drops your group at the Landa Park entrance on Landa Street and avoids the remote lot entirely.
It also means no one in your group is navigating the post-festival I-35 ramp backup alone at 10pm. This is one of the few New Braunfels events where booking 2–3 months out is a genuine necessity. Call 512-375-4204 to secure your Wurstfest transportation.
Address: 178 Landa Park Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78130 | Phone: (830) 625-9167

Whitewater Amphitheater
Whitewater Amphitheater (11860 FM 306, New Braunfels, TX 78132) is a 4,000-capacity outdoor venue built into a natural limestone hillside on the Guadalupe River — one of the most scenic concert settings in Central Texas. The venue hosts a heavy calendar of Texas country, Americana, and rock acts from spring through fall, and FM 306 east of New Braunfels is the only realistic approach from either I-35 or Canyon Lake. On sold-out nights, FM 306 backs up in both directions within a mile of the venue, and the gravel parking areas on-site fill quickly.
The road is also narrow, poorly lit, and unfamiliar to out-of-towners making their first Whitewater visit. A charter bus or minibus handles FM 306 for the group, drops everyone at the entrance, and eliminates the post-show parking lot wait entirely. Check the official Whitewater Amphitheater website for current show schedules and any event-specific access updates before your visit.
Call 512-375-4204.
Address: 11860 FM 306, New Braunfels, TX 78132

Natural Bridge Caverns
Natural Bridge Caverns (26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd, San Antonio, TX 78266) sits about 20 minutes southwest of New Braunfels just off IH-35 near the Bexar County line — the largest commercially operated cavern in Texas, open year-round with guided cave tours, an outdoor adventure park, and gem mining activities. It's one of the top school field trip and family group destinations in the region, and the 700-acre property has ample bus parking in a designated large-vehicle lot near the main entrance. Groups coming from New Braunfels schools or church organizations find it an easy half-day trip that a minibus or charter bus handles efficiently, with no city-traffic complications on the IH-35 approach.
The cave tours run on timed entry, so coordinate your booking time with your transportation pickup so the group arrives with enough buffer before the tour start. Call 512-375-4204 to arrange your New Braunfels group trip to Natural Bridge Caverns.
Address: 26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd, San Antonio, TX 78266 | Phone: (210) 651-6101

Landa Park & Comal River Tube Run
Landa Park (164 Landa Park Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78130) is New Braunfels's main municipal park — 51 acres fed by one of the largest freshwater springs in Texas, home to a spring-fed swimming pool, paddleboats, a miniature train, and direct access to the Comal River tube run. The Comal is the shortest river in the US at about 2.5 miles, with the tube run starting near Prince Solms Park and ending at the Comal Park takeout. On summer weekends, parking along Landa Street and Common Street fills by 10am, and the Comal River tube rental shops along Liberty Avenue and Hinman Island Road require separate transportation between the put-in and the takeout point.
A minibus or Sprinter van is an ideal solution for a float trip group — load at the tube rental, shuttle the vehicle to the Comal Park takeout, and nobody has to leave a car in a full lot or ride back upstream to retrieve it. For large group float trips of 20 or more, a charter bus makes the logistics seamless. Call 512-375-4204.
Address: 164 Landa Park Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78130 | Phone: (830) 221-4350