Party Bus Rentals in Waco, Texas
Whether your group is headed to McLane Stadium for a Bears game, planning a bachelorette night along Austin Avenue, or organizing a company shuttle across town, Partybus-rental.net makes finding a Waco party bus rental fast and simple. Fill out one quick form and compare vehicles and pricing from a network of bus companies serving Central Texas — in seconds, no account required. Call 833-458-7001 any time to get started!
Where Waco Compares Party Bus Rentals
Partybus-rental.net is not a bus company. It's a quote-comparison website — and that's genuinely great news for anyone trying to find group transportation in Waco. Instead of calling company after company, describing your trip over and over, and waiting on callbacks, you fill out one short form and instantly compare vehicles and pricing from a large network of bus companies serving the Waco area.
No account needed. Free quote. Takes about a minute.
Through that network, you'll find a wide range of vehicles — 15–35 passenger minibuses, 25-passenger party buses, 40–56 passenger charter buses, 14-passenger Sprinter limos, and more — so you're never locked into whatever a single company happens to have available. Whether you need one vehicle for a wedding shuttle or a whole fleet for a Baylor University event, Partybus-rental.net puts your options in one place. Compare buses, compare pricing, and find what fits your group.
Call 833-458-7001 or use the online quote tool any time, any day.
Types of Buses Available in Waco
Through this website, you can compare Sprinter limos, party buses ranging from 15 to 50 passengers, minibuses, and full-size 56-passenger charter buses — all from providers serving Waco and Central Texas. Browse the full vehicle lineup or call 833-458-7001 to find the right fit for your group size and itinerary.
Vehicle photos show representative examples — exact make, model, color, interior, features, and availability vary by provider and trip.
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15-35 Passenger Minibus
40-56 Passenger Charter Bus
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 833-458-7001 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Common Waco Party Bus and Charter Bus Amenities
Not every Waco group trip calls for the same setup. A 15- to 50-passenger party bus typically comes with color-changing LED lighting, a full-length bar area, flat-panel TVs, and Bluetooth/AUX sound — great for bachelorette nights, birthday runs, and prom groups who want the celebration to start the moment everyone boards. A minibus is a cleaner fit for corporate shuttles, wedding guest transfers between a Waco hotel block and a Hill Country venue, and school group trips — usually equipped with reclining seats, powerful climate control, and overhead storage.
For longer hauls down to Austin or San Antonio, or large convention movements, a full-size charter bus adds undercarriage luggage bays and onboard restrooms. Read more about what's available on the party bus amenities guide or the charter bus amenities breakdown.
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 833-458-7001 before booking.
See Waco Party Bus Rental Prices
Waco party bus rental prices shift based on vehicle type, the date, how many hours you need, and demand — so the ranges below are ballpark figures to help you plan, not locked-in quotes. That said, here's a general idea of what rentals in the Waco area typically run:
- 14-passenger Sprinter limos: $150–$300/hour
- 15–20 passenger party buses: $175–$325/hour
- 20–30 passenger party buses: $225–$400/hour
- 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses: $275–$475/hour
- 40–56 passenger charter buses: $125–$275/hour or $1,000–$2,200/day
Prom weekends in April and May, Baylor home football Saturdays in the fall, and major Waco events like Brazos Nights push demand up and can tighten availability fast. The quote for your specific date and itinerary takes about a minute to get — call 833-458-7001 or use the online quote tool right now. Check out the party bus prices page for more detail on what goes into the cost.
| 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 833-458-7001. | |||
Compare & Find the Right Party Bus in Waco
Booking group transportation in Waco doesn't have to be a project. Partybus-rental.net cuts out the back-and-forth by letting you compare vehicles and pricing from a large network of bus companies in one place — instead of tracking down phone numbers, leaving voicemails, and waiting to hear whether anyone even has a vehicle free on your date.
The process is simple: enter your trip details once — group size, date, pickup and drop-off — and you'll see available vehicles with pricing and photos. No account needed, no obligation, free to check. If you'd rather talk through the options, a support team is available every day of the year at 833-458-7001 to help you match vehicle size, confirm your headcount, and put together a package that fits your budget.
One-ways, round-trips, multi-stop itineraries, multi-day packages — they can work through it with you.
Because Partybus-rental.net is not tied to a single fleet, you're never stuck with whatever one company happens to have available on your date. You get actual options — different bus types, different price points — so you can find what genuinely fits your group. That's the whole point.
Party Bus Services in Waco
From airport transfers and wedding shuttles to game-day transportation, concert runs, corporate shuttles, prom, and winery tours — whatever brings your group together in Waco or Central Texas, Partybus-rental.net helps you find the right bus. Call 833-458-7001 to get your group moving today!

Waco Airport Shuttles and Group Transportation to and from ACT
Waco Regional Airport (ACT) (7909 Karl May Drive, Waco, TX 76708) handles regional traffic but isn't the first choice for larger groups flying in from out of state. Many Waco-bound groups fly into Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) or Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), both roughly 90–100 miles out, and that's where a Waco airport shuttle bus rental pays for itself fast. Coordinating multiple rental cars or stringing together rideshares from DFW's Terminal D commercial vehicle zone — or navigating AUS's Barbara Jordan Terminal pickup area — for a group of 20 or 30 is genuinely tedious.
One charter bus or minibus loads everyone at the arrivals curb, consolidates the luggage, and delivers the whole group to a Waco hotel or event venue in a single run. Have your group assemble with bags at the agreed arrivals door before calling for the vehicle — DFW and AUS both enforce brief commercial loading windows at curbside. Call 833-458-7001 to get airport shuttle pricing for your group.

Bachelor and Bachelorette Party Bus Rentals in Waco
Waco's downtown entertainment scene along Austin Avenue and the Brazos Riverfront has developed into a legitimate destination for a bachelor or bachelorette weekend — and navigating it without a vehicle plan is where nights go sideways. Parking downtown on a Friday or Saturday night is inconsistent, and getting a group of 15 or 20 in and out of multiple spots via rideshare adds up fast in both wait time and cost. A Waco bachelorette party bus rental keeps the whole group together from the first stop to the last.
Hit the rooftop bar scene along Austin Ave, make your way to the Brazos River District, and round out the night at the honky-tonks and live music venues off 6th Street — all on your timeline, without anyone drawing straws over who's navigating. Party buses seating 15–50 come with LED lighting, sound systems, and flat-panel TVs to keep the energy going between stops. Call 833-458-7001 to check availability for your date.

Waco Birthday, Sweet 16, and Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals
A party bus arrival is one of the best entrances a birthday or quinceañera celebration can open with, and Waco has no shortage of venues that set the stage perfectly. Whether the celebration is heading to a rented hall in the Valley Mills Road corridor, a quinceañera reception at one of the event centers off New Road, or a Sweet 16 dinner in the Spice Village area near the Magnolia Market at the Silos — a Waco birthday party bus gets everyone there together and builds the anticipation before the doors even open. For milestone adult birthdays heading to a night out in downtown Waco or a group road trip to Austin's 6th Street, the whole group rides together instead of splitting into separate cars.
Bus sizes from 15 to 50 passengers are available through the network, so whether you're moving 12 close friends or a 40-person celebration, there's a vehicle that fits. Use the online quote tool or call 833-458-7001 to check availability.

Waco Concert and Live Music Shuttles to Venues Across Central Texas
Waco's live music and event scene has expanded considerably alongside the city's broader growth. Waco Hippodrome Theatre (724 Austin Ave, Waco, TX 76701) hosts touring acts and special performances in its restored historic venue, with street parking on Austin Avenue filling quickly on event nights. The Extraco Events Center (4601 Bosque Blvd, Waco, TX 76710) brings in larger touring acts and rodeo events where Bosque Boulevard backs up noticeably after shows.
For stadium-level concerts, many Waco groups ride a charter bus down I-35 to Austin — a 90-mile run — for shows at Moody Center or Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater, where Austin's post-show rideshare demand routinely surges 2–3x. A Waco concert bus rental keeps the group together from pickup through the drive home, and everyone arrives at the same place at the same time instead of scattered across Austin parking garages. Call 833-458-7001 for pricing and availability.

Corporate Shuttles and Employee Transportation in Waco
Waco has grown into a real business hub along the I-35 corridor — and that corridor is exactly where corporate group movement gets complicated. Whether you're shuttling conference attendees between downtown Waco hotels and the Waco Convention Center (100 Washington Ave, Waco, TX 76701), running employee transfers between facilities on the East Waco industrial corridor, or moving a leadership team to a meeting in Dallas or Austin without the overhead of multiple rental cars, a Waco corporate charter bus or minibus handles it cleanly. A minibus works well for executive-level transfers and small team moves — reclining seats, climate control, and overhead storage for presentation materials.
A full-size charter bus makes more sense for large-scale convention or training-day shuttles. Either way, parking and navigation come off your plate entirely. Call 833-458-7001 any time to discuss Waco corporate shuttle packages.

Private Event Bus Rentals in Waco, Texas
Waco hosts a calendar of events that pushes transportation demand up sharply — and if you're organizing a private group around any of them, having a bus already booked is the difference between a smooth day and a logistical scramble. The Brazos Nights concert series draws large crowds to the riverfront each spring and turns downtown parking into a real problem. Waco Wonderland around the holidays and Magnolia's seasonal market events at the Silos send foot traffic through the Bosque Boulevard and Speight Avenue corridors well above what street parking can absorb.
A Waco private charter bus or party bus drops your group at the event, stages nearby or returns for pickup, and skips the post-event rideshare wait entirely. For family reunions spanning multiple Waco-area venues — Cameron Park, Lake Waco, the Waco Cultural Arts Fest — a charter bus keeps everyone on the same schedule without a caravan of vehicles. Call 833-458-7001 to get pricing for your date.

Prom and Homecoming Party Bus Rentals in Waco
Prom season across McLennan County — running roughly late April through mid-May — is one of the highest-demand periods for party bus rentals in the Waco area. High schools across the metro including Waco High, Midway High, University High, Connally High, and La Vega High School all hold prom within a tight 4–6 week window, and available buses fill up well before most families start looking. Book by January for spring prom.
Waiting until March or April routinely means paying premium rates or finding nothing available at all on a specific date. A Waco prom party bus with LED lighting and a sound system turns the ride into part of the night — and keeps the group together from dinner to the venue and back. For homecoming, the same urgency applies in October.
Call 833-458-7001 as soon as your date is confirmed to request vehicle options and pricing before the window closes.

Waco School Field Trip and Group Bus Transportation
Getting a class or student group across Waco — or out to a Central Texas destination — is straightforward with a charter bus or minibus available through Partybus-rental.net. Popular Waco-area field trip destinations include the Mayborn Museum Complex (1300 S University Parks Dr, Waco, TX 76706) on the Baylor campus, the Dr Pepper Museum (300 S 5th St, Waco, TX 76701) in downtown Waco, and the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum (100 Texas Ranger Trail, Waco, TX 76706). For longer day trips, groups frequently head to the Fort Worth Zoo or the Natural Bridge Caverns near San Antonio.
Charter buses available through the network come with overhead storage for backpacks, climate control, and onboard restrooms on select vehicles — which matters on any trip over 90 minutes. ADA-accessible vehicles are available; mention it when requesting your quote. Call 833-458-7001 or use the online tool to get pricing for a Waco school group bus rental.

Game Day Transportation to McLane Stadium and Baylor Bears Events
On Baylor home football Saturdays, I-35 through Waco and the University Parks Drive corridor leading to McLane Stadium (1001 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Waco, TX 76704) tighten up hours before kickoff. Tailgating around McLane pulls in tens of thousands of fans, and the rideshare pickup situation after a night game — when the crowd empties at once and every app is showing surge pricing — is genuinely ugly. A Waco charter bus rental for game day means your group arrives together, parks once, tailgates together, and has a planned ride out when the final whistle goes.
McLane Stadium sits right on the Brazos River with the stadium's north and south gates accessible from Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. We recommend checking the official McLane Stadium transportation and parking page before your visit to confirm current lot assignments and charter bus staging areas, as specific gate and lot instructions change by event. Call 833-458-7001 to get game-day pricing for your group.

Waco Wedding Transportation and Shuttle Service
Central Texas is a high-demand wedding destination — and Waco is right in the middle of it. Venues across the region, from restored downtown properties to ranch-style Hill Country spaces south of town, frequently sit 20–40 minutes from the nearest hotel block. Asking guests to navigate unfamiliar roads to a venue outside of town, and find their own way back to Waco after an evening reception, is where wedding logistics break down.
A Waco wedding shuttle bus solves both ends: get guests from their hotel to the ceremony site on time, and return them when the reception wraps. A 14-passenger Sprinter limo is a popular choice for the bridal party itself on the wedding day, while a 35- to 50-passenger minibus or charter bus handles the guest shuttle circuit efficiently. For venues like Lone Oak Barn on the rural outskirts or any property along the Bosque County line, having your own bus is the only way to keep everyone traveling together.
Call 833-458-7001 well in advance — spring and fall wedding weekends in Central Texas fill up months out.

Waco Winery Tours and Pub Crawl Bus Rentals
The Texas Hill Country wine region sits less than two hours south and southwest of Waco along US-290 and TX-16, putting destinations like Fredericksburg — with more than 50 tasting rooms within a short drive of town — well within range of a day-trip wine tour from Waco. Closer in, the Brazos Valley Brewing Company (117 S 10th St, Waco, TX 76701) and other local craft breweries anchor a growing Waco bar and brewery scene worth building a pub crawl around. A Waco winery tour bus rental means nobody in the group is stuck as the designated driver, nobody gets separated between stops, and the itinerary runs entirely on your schedule — not around whatever rideshare is available in a small-town Hill Country parking lot at 5pm on a Saturday.
For groups heading all the way to Fredericksburg, a full-size charter bus with undercarriage storage is the right call for the mileage. For a Waco-area brewery crawl, a minibus or party bus gets the job done. Call 833-458-7001 for pricing on your specific route.
How to Rent a Party Bus in Waco
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Frequently Asked Questions About Waco Party Bus Rentals
How does this website work?
Partybus-rental.net helps you compare bus rental options; it is not the bus 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.
How much does a party bus cost in Waco, Texas?
Waco party bus rental prices vary based on vehicle type, the date, the number of hours, and how much demand there is around your event. General ranges: Sprinter limos run $150–$300/hour; small party buses (15–20 passengers) run $175–$325/hour; mid-size (20–30 passengers) run $225–$400/hour; large party buses and minibuses (35–50 passengers) run $275–$475/hour; full-size charter buses run $125–$275/hour or $1,000–$2,200/day. These are planning figures — the quote for your specific trip is a quick call or form away.
Call 833-458-7001 or use the online quote tool to get pricing for your actual date and itinerary in about a minute. The party bus prices page has more detail on what drives the cost.
What is Partybus-rental.net?
Partybus-rental.net is a quote-comparison website for group ground transportation. It is not a bus company and does not own any vehicles. The site makes it easy to fill out one request and compare party bus, charter bus, and minibus options from a large network of bus companies serving Waco and the surrounding area — so you're not stuck calling company after company and waiting on callbacks.
You get options, pricing, and pictures in one place, and then you decide.
What size bus do I need for my Waco group trip?
A good starting point: count your confirmed headcount, add a small buffer for last-minute additions, then match to the nearest vehicle tier. For groups of 10–14, a Sprinter limo or Sprinter van works well. Groups of 15–28 fit comfortably in a party bus or minibus.
Groups of 30–55 are best served by a large party bus or a full-size charter bus. For groups over 56, the network can help you source multiple vehicles. If you're unsure, the party bus capacity guide and the full bus types comparison are useful starting points, and the team at 833-458-7001 can recommend the right fit once you share your group size.
Can I book a one-way bus trip from Waco to Dallas or Austin?
Yes — one-way trips between Waco and nearby cities are available through the network. Waco sits almost exactly midway between Dallas and Austin on I-35, making it a natural hub for one-way transfers: company teams heading to a Dallas conference, bachelorette groups finishing a night in Austin, sports fans going to a Cowboys or Rangers game at the Metroplex. Call 833-458-7001 and explain your itinerary — one-way, round-trip, and multi-day packages are all options a support team can work through with you.
What's the best way to get a large group from Waco to a Baylor game or event on campus?
McLane Stadium sits right on the Brazos River, about a mile southwest of downtown Waco on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Parking on campus and in the surrounding stadium lots goes fast on big-game Saturdays, and I-35 southbound through Waco can move slowly for hours around kickoff. The cleanest plan for a large group: one charter bus or minibus, loaded at a central hotel or meeting point, dropped at the stadium, and staged for pickup when the game ends. You avoid the parking cost, the post-game gridlock, and the rideshare surge.
Check the McLane Stadium parking and transportation page before your visit for current lot and drop-off specifics. Call 833-458-7001 for game-day pricing.
Are party buses available for weekday corporate events in Waco?
Yes — vehicles through the network are available any day of the week, including weekdays. Corporate and employee shuttle bookings on weekdays are common: conference shuttles between the Waco Convention Center and downtown hotels, facility transfer runs, executive airport transfers to and from DFW or AUS. Weekday availability tends to be more flexible than peak weekend demand, but it still makes sense to book with some lead time if your dates are set — especially if you need multiple vehicles.
Call 833-458-7001 to discuss a corporate shuttle package.
How far in advance should I book a party bus in Waco?
For most events, 4–8 weeks of lead time gives you solid vehicle selection and pricing. For high-demand dates, book further out: prom season (April–May) — book by January; Baylor home football Saturdays in the fall — book 6–8 weeks before the game; Waco's major downtown festivals and the Magnolia holiday event season — book as soon as your date is confirmed. Waiting until a week before a high-demand date usually means fewer vehicle options and higher pricing.
The earlier you lock in, the better your position. Call 833-458-7001 right now to check what's available for your date.
Popular Waco Party Bus Destinations
Waco and the surrounding area give groups plenty of ground to cover — from the Brazos riverfront and Baylor's campus to the Hill Country wine trail and the Metroplex. Below are some of the most common destinations groups book transportation to and from in the Waco area. Not on the list?
No problem — a bus can be requested for any location across Central Texas.

McLane Stadium
McLane Stadium (1001 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Waco, TX 76704) is home to the Baylor Bears, with a seating capacity of 45,140 on the banks of the Brazos River. On major home Saturdays — especially rivalry games and Big 12 matchups — University Parks Drive and I-35 through Waco tighten up hours before kickoff, and every surface lot within a half-mile of the stadium fills well before game time. The official McLane Stadium transportation page covers current lot assignments and approach guidance, which changes by event.
Post-game rideshare demand spikes sharply and wait times on Martin Luther King Jr Blvd stretch long after the final whistle. A charter bus to McLane keeps your whole tailgate group together, provides a planned ride out when the crowd empties, and skips the parking scramble entirely. Phone: (254) 710-1234

Magnolia Market at the Silos
Magnolia Market at the Silos (601 Webster Ave, Waco, TX 76706) draws visitors from across the country to the Silos complex made famous by HGTV's Fixer Upper. On weekends and during Magnolia's seasonal events, the surrounding area along Webster Avenue and the Bosque Boulevard approach gets congested, and parking in the immediate lots fills fast. The site includes an open-air market, food trucks, lawn space, and rotating vendor events — making it a natural anchor stop on any Waco group itinerary.
A minibus or charter bus drops your group at the entrance, eliminating the parking search, and can stage nearby or return on a schedule for pickup. For holiday market weekends and special Magnolia events in November and December, expect elevated foot traffic. Address: 601 Webster Ave, Waco, TX 76706 | Phone: (254) 265-8300

Waco Convention Center
The Waco Convention Center (100 Washington Ave, Waco, TX 76701) sits in the heart of downtown Waco along the Brazos River, offering over 44,000 square feet of event space. It hosts corporate conferences, trade shows, banquets, and civic events throughout the year. For large conference groups arriving from DFW or AUS, coordinating hotel-to-venue shuttles in downtown Waco is where individual car logistics break down — downtown parking on Washington Avenue is metered and fills during major events.
A charter bus or minibus shuttle circuit between a nearby hotel block and the Convention Center entrance keeps delegates on time and eliminates the parking cost per vehicle. Loading and drop-off access on Washington Avenue is directly in front of the facility. We recommend confirming current commercial vehicle staging with the venue for large events.
Phone: (254) 750-5810

Cameron Park Zoo
Cameron Park Zoo (1701 N 4th St, Waco, TX 76707) is a 52-acre zoological park along the Bosque River with more than 1,700 animals. It's a top field trip destination for school groups across Central Texas, with dedicated educational programming and group admission rates. The zoo's parking lot off North 4th Street handles standard traffic well on weekday field trip visits but can fill quickly during peak spring and fall weekends.
For school groups, a charter bus or full-size minibus handles the load-in and load-out efficiently — overhead storage for gear, climate control for the Texas heat, and onboard restrooms on select vehicles mean the trip runs smoothly. Group reservations are recommended; call the zoo at (254) 750-8400 in advance. Cameron Park Zoo's official site covers group admission and scheduling.
Phone: (254) 750-8400

Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum
The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum (100 Texas Ranger Trail, Waco, TX 76706) is the official state memorial to the Texas Rangers, located just off I-35 near the Brazos River on the south end of Waco. It's a popular stop for school groups, history-focused day trips, and out-of-town visitors combining it with McLane Stadium or the Waco riverfront. The museum sits adjacent to Fort Fisher Park, with ample parking for commercial vehicles in the lot off Texas Ranger Trail — one of the more bus-friendly approaches in the Waco area, without the street parking pressures of downtown venues.
Hours run daily, 9am–5pm. For group visits, the official Texas Ranger Museum site covers group rates and scheduling. It pairs naturally on a full-day Waco group itinerary with the Dr Pepper Museum and Magnolia Market.
Phone: (254) 750-8631

Dr Pepper Museum
The Dr Pepper Museum (300 S 5th St, Waco, TX 76701) occupies the 1906 Artesian Manufacturing and Bottling Works building in downtown Waco — the birthplace of Dr Pepper, first formulated here in 1885. It's a genuinely popular group stop, especially for school trips, and draws both local visits and regional day-trippers. The museum sits in the South 5th Street corridor in downtown Waco, where on-street parking is metered and limited on busy afternoons.
A bus drops your group right at the entrance on South 5th, stages nearby on the surrounding downtown grid, and picks up on your schedule — no one has to hunt for a meter or time a return to the parking lot. The museum is open Monday through Saturday, 10am–5pm, and Sunday noon–5pm. Group tours are available and should be arranged in advance at the official Dr Pepper Museum site.
Phone: (254) 757-1025