Duluth Emergency Response & Evacuation Bus Rentals
Duluth Minibus Company is here to help during any emergency. Our team can dispatch a bus from our fleet within hours to move people anywhere across Minnesota and beyond. We’ve helped groups get out of harm’s way during floods in Duluth, tornadoes in St. Louis County, and major snowstorms that shut down I-35 or Highway 53. If you need to relocate residents from a senior center, apartment complex, or hospital, we’ll send a vehicle that fits your headcount and mobility needs. Call us at 218-302-9370 anytime—day or night—for immediate assistance.
Why Duluth Trusts Duluth Minibus Company for Emergency Bus Rentals
When disaster strikes, you need a transportation company that knows the region and can deliver fast results. Duluth Minibus Company has been serving Duluth and all of St. Louis County since 2011, providing emergency evacuation services during floods, severe winter storms, and industrial accidents. We have experience working with local agencies like the Duluth Office of Emergency Management, St. Louis County Rescue Squad, and Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center to coordinate mass evacuations from neighborhoods such as Lakeside-Lester Park, Morgan Park, and Fond du Lac. Our team is available 24/7/365 to answer your call and dispatch vehicles anywhere in northeastern Minnesota.
Fast Response Times Across Northeastern Minnesota
We know that every minute counts during an evacuation. That’s why we have buses ready to roll at a moment’s notice from our fleet in Duluth, Superior, Cloquet, and Hibbing. Whether you need to move people from a flooded neighborhood along the St. Louis River or evacuate workers from a refinery in West Duluth, we’ll get there quickly and safely. Our dispatchers are on call 24/7 to handle last-minute requests and reroute vehicles as conditions change.
We can send buses to any location in the region, including downtown Duluth, Hermantown, Proctor, Two Harbors, and even remote areas along the North Shore. If you’re coordinating with multiple agencies, we’ll work with your command center to stage vehicles where they’re needed most. And if the situation lasts for days or weeks, we’ll provide continuous shuttle service until the job is done.
Customizable Fleets for Any Emergency
No two emergencies are alike, which is why we offer a wide range of bus sizes and configurations. Need to evacuate hundreds of people from a high-rise building? We’ll send a fleet of 56-passenger charter buses with undercarriage storage for luggage and medical equipment. Evacuating a nursing home or hospital? Our ADA-accessible minibuses have wheelchair lifts and space for stretchers. Moving first responders to a wildfire staging area? A 25-passenger shuttle bus can navigate narrow roads and rugged terrain.
All of our buses come equipped with comfortable seating, climate control, and onboard restrooms (on full-size coaches). Passengers can stay connected with free Wi-Fi and power outlets, while overhead monitors can display safety instructions or news updates. If you have special requirements—like extra storage for pets or refrigeration for medications—just let us know and we’ll get you a solution.
Serving Duluth’s Most Vulnerable Populations
During an emergency, it’s critical to evacuate those who are most at risk. Duluth Minibus Company works closely with local governments and nonprofit organizations to provide transportation for seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income families. We’ve assisted with evacuations from nursing homes in Lincoln Park, public housing complexes in Central Hillside, and homeless shelters near Canal Park.
Our ADA-compliant buses are equipped with wheelchair lifts, priority seating, and securement systems for mobility devices. Drivers receive training on how to assist passengers with special needs and ensure everyone gets to safety. We also accommodate service animals and can arrange for bilingual staff if needed.
Reliable Transportation for Utility Crews and First Responders
In addition to moving civilians, we support the heroes who keep our community running during a crisis. Utility companies rely on us to transport linemen to downed power lines after an ice storm, while police and fire departments use our buses as mobile command centers or warming stations. We can shuttle essential workers between hotels, worksites, and supply depots on a fixed schedule or as needed.
If your organization requires long-term transportation during a prolonged emergency, we offer discounted rates for weekly or monthly contracts. This ensures you’ll have dedicated vehicles on standby for the duration of the response effort. And because we own and maintain our entire fleet, you won’t have to worry about availability or mechanical issues.
Evacuation Buses for Every Scenario
Emergencies come in all shapes and sizes, but so do our buses. We have everything from 18-passenger minibuses to 56-passenger motorcoaches available for immediate dispatch. Smaller vehicles are great for navigating tight city streets or rural roads, while larger ones can transport entire communities in a single trip. All of our buses are equipped with comfortable seats, air conditioning, and plenty of room for luggage or medical supplies. If you have specific requirements—such as ADA accessibility or extra storage space—just ask.
We’ve helped evacuate people from apartment buildings, schools, hospitals, and even summer camps. No matter what kind of facility you’re responsible for, we’ll provide the right type of transportation to get everyone out safely. And if you need to send evacuees to multiple destinations (such as shelters, hotels, or relatives’ homes), we’ll create a custom route plan that covers all the bases.