4.9
Verified reviews from real couples
Luxury Wedding Transportation
Greater Minnesota & Western Wisconsin
Travel area: Within 100 miles See details
Quote was reasonable for 8 hours of continuous service. most companies had a minimum of 6 hours and they wouldn't break up the shuttle service time. Sadly, we had an estimate of 30 people to use shuttles and only 7 people used it to get to the wedding and last 2 shuttles at the end of night only 12 people total. Don our driver did a good job and he said no issues with the hotel and parking there.
Christy M.
5.0
We hired gray line for our wedding party and guest transportation! This was a huge lifesaver as our hotel and venue were a bit far from each other and the charter coordinator, Siobahn was so communicative with us when planning and even the day of. The drivers were awesome and patient and everything was on time. Highly recommend this company for your transportation!
Serena V.
5.0
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Gray Line Minnesota is a Lakeville, MN-based transportation company that offers a seamless experience for your special day, specializing in large-capacity transportation vehicles. With over 50 years of experience, we are dedicated to providing premium transportation for wedding groups of all sizes. We are happy to service you in the Twin Cities Metro, Greater Minnesota, and Western Wisconsin areas.
Our fleet includes luxury motorcoaches, mid-size coach buses, Mercedes Sprinter Vans, trolleys, and school buses. Our diligent and accommodating staff will ensure you enjoy every moment of your special day. Ride in style and relaxed, knowing Gray Line always provides safe and reliable transportation.
We are able to accommodate a diversity of transportation services including (but not limited to) wedding day, bachelor and bachelorette party, guest shuttling, bridal party shuttling, and airport transportation. If you can imagine picture getting there in a luxury vehicle, Gray Line can make it a reality!
The Gray Line Minnesota team will go above and beyond to craft a smooth journey on the most important day of your life. They will transport you and your guests flawlessly from A to B for all your sparkling milestones.
26+ years in business
Speaks English, Spanish
Large team (21+ members)
Details
Transportation
Shuttle Service
Trolley
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
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2021 'Best of Weddings'
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Reviewers praised this shuttle service as reliable, punctual, and communicative, with clean vehicles and professional, friendly drivers. Staff were accommodating and responsive to schedule or vehicle changes, and pricing was reasonable. The trolley added a fun, memorable touch. Highly recommended for wedding transportation.Serena V
Highlighted review.
5.0
5/27/2026
We hired gray line for our wedding party and guest transportation! This was a huge lifesaver as our hotel and venue were a bit far from each other and the charter coordinator, Siob...
ahn was so communicative with us when planning and even the day of. The drivers were awesome and patient and everything was on time. Highly recommend this company for your transportation!
Response from Gray Line Minnesota on 08/04/2026
Thank you so much for the kind words, Serena. We are glad to have been a part of your day ...
and we wish you the best of luck in your happily ever after.
Christy M
5.0
6/24/2026
Quote was reasonable for 8 hours of continuous service. most companies had a minimum of 6 hours and they wouldn't break up the shuttle service time. Sadly, we had an estimate of 30...
people to use shuttles and only 7 people used it to get to the wedding and last 2 shuttles at the end of night only 12 people total. Don our driver did a good job and he said no issues with the hotel and parking there.
Any questions?
Maddison Z
5.0
11/06/2025
My original shuttle service cancelled on me a month out from my wedding. Schmitty & Son's came to my rescue and provided prompt communication and excellent service! Our driver was ...
wonderful and our guests really enjoyed riding the school buses we picked out.
Response from Gray Line Minnesota on 11/07/2025
Thank you for the kind words, Maddison! We're glad we were able to make sure your day coul...
d still run smoothly. We will be sure to share this review with your driver.
Elena P
5.0
11/05/2025
To be honest I heard absolutely nothing about transportation all day which means it must have gone great! Guests afterwards noted clean vehicles and timely transport.
Response from Gray Line Minnesota on 11/05/2025
Thank you, Elena. We are pleased to hear that your guests were satisfied with our service ...
and cleanliness.
Maeghan C
5.0
10/16/2025
We used Gray Line for our wedding day transportation to/from our hotel and venue. They were on time and ran the service continually at the reception as we requested. They allowed o...
ur guests to get to and from where they needed to be seamlessly and safely. Notes from our guests was that the bus was clean as well. Our rep Katie was communicative and helpful when we needed to make changes to the time of service and size of the bus a few months before our wedding. Highly recommend for transportation needs!
Response from Gray Line Minnesota on 11/05/2025
Thank you for the kind review, Maeghan. We are happy to hear that you and your guests enjo...
yed the safety & service of our driver, the cleanliness of our vehicles, and the communication you received from Katie. We will be sure to share this with her and your driver.
Katherine H
5.0
7/21/2025
We used Gray Line for our wedding day shuttle service and again the next day for a post-wedding brunch, and everything went smoothly. The drivers were professional, punctual, and g...
ot our guests where they needed to be safely and on time—it was such a relief not to worry about transportation.
Our sales associate, Katie, was fantastic to work with. When we needed to switch to a smaller shuttle, she was kind, accommodating, and clearly explained the updated pricing. She made the entire process easy and stress-free.
On top of that, Gray Line's pricing was the most reasonable of all the shuttle services I researched. I highly recommend them for any event transportation needs!
Natasha L
5.0
5/30/2025
We had the Trolley to escort our wedding party and family to different photo areas. The trolley was not only such a fun and charming touch–it was also a lifesaver in getting everyo...
ne where they needed to be–particularly with our wonderfully rowdy group!
Our driver, John, became the life of the party and our wedding party/guests had an absolutely blast riding in style. His professionalism, but extreme charm and friendliness, literally made the whole experience stress-free, FUN, and so enjoyable. Every single rider fell in love with him and John is still brought up EVERY SINGLE TIME we talk about our wedding.
Do. Not. Hesitate. To. Book. This. Trolley. LIFECHANGING
Annie M
5.0
11/20/2022
We used Grayline as a shuttle service for our guests between two hotels and our venue. They were very helpful and provided top notch service!
Julia B
5.0
8/01/2022
Gray Line provided a shuttle for our wedding guests, and we were very happy with their services. Our original wedding date was 6.13.2020, but we ended up having to postpone twice d...
ue to the pandemic. Mallory was very accommodating during those very uncertain times, and more than willing to move our scheduled services to our new date. Our guests were very impressed with the both the driver, Paul, and the quality of the bus. The shuttle was reasonably priced, and Mallory was very easy to work with. I would definitely recommend Gray Line!
Sue G
5.0
6/13/2022
Schmitty and Sons helped shuttle our wedding guests from hotel to venue this past weekend. They were easy to work with, responsive, detail-oriented, and reliable. Thank you for a...
llowing the mother-of-the-bride not to worry about our guests' transportation needs!
Haley S
5.0
6/13/2022
We had a bus from Schmitty and Sons running people back and forth from hotel to venue during our wedding night. They were on time and very tolerant of our crazy wedding go-ers! We ...
would recommend their services to others looking for this type of transportation.
Ashley J
5.0
11/30/2021
Super easy to work with leading up to the wedding, the drivers were super friendly and the busses were very clean and comfortable!
Response from Gray Line Minnesota on 12/01/2021
Thank you Ashley for taking the time to leave a review! It was a pleasure to work with you...
and we are very grateful to be part of your big day. Congratulations again!
Karen W
4.0
9/29/2021
Would definitely recommend this vendor - they were easy to work with, and the price was very reasonable. There was a few changes last minute and they managed them seamlessly. The d...
rivers were super friendly and they offer a nice fleet of vehicles.
Kelly R
5.0
8/28/2021
Gray Line provided shuttle services for our wedding guests between the reception and hotel. Mallory was extremely helpful throughout the booking process and was very quick to commu...
nicate. Gray Line offered a competitive price, and we were very pleased we chose them for our special occasion. The driver, Don, was very kind and ensured all our guests arrived safely. He communicated well with the venue to ensure a seamless boarding and drop-off process. We would highly recommend Gray Line!
Trevor L
5.0
8/22/2021
Gray Line was fabulous to work with and they were spot on with transportation! We had to adjust numbers a couple of times with Covid uncertainty leading up to the wedding, but they...
were super flexible with updating quotes and locking in the final decision. For the day off, everything went according to plan and we couldn’t of asked for anything more!
Alyssa Z
4.0
8/09/2021
We had the school bus to transport our wedding party from ceremony to reception and then to shuttle guests from reception to hotels, and we are so glad we went with Gray Line! Our ...
driver was very kind and accommodating! He was also able to figure out how to hook a phone up to the speaker so we could listen to music instead of the radio. Thank you for taking care of our wedding party and guests!
Anna B
5.0
7/22/2021
Gray Line was awesome and we truly have no complaints! The planning process with them was very smooth and straightforward and they were great at being responsive. Don was our drive...
r - he was excellent throughout our drive and so sweet! He was very gracious with our raucous group (especially the crazy groomsmen haha) and we would totally recommend this company!
Kelly O
5.0
10/29/2020
We had a wonderful experience using Gray Line MN / Schmitty & Sons for our transportation needs on our wedding day. The booking process was seamless, the company was flexible as ou...
r locations and plans changed with COVID-19, the trolley was SO fun and great for pictures, and our driver, Don, was fantastic - professional, kind, and flexible. We would recommend this company over and over. Thank you for being a part of our special day!
Cheri N
5.0
10/28/2020
They are easy to work with, very dependable and flexible. We have used them for all 3 of our children's wedding and been very satisfied.
Jessica C
5.0
10/01/2020
Gray Line: Schmitty & Sons Transportation was extremely easy to work with! We booked a Trolley for about 18 people and it was perfect. The driver was very friendly and even provide...
d an umbrella for me since it looked like it was going to rain! The price is very affordable! Highly recommend!
Abby J
5.0
8/30/2020
It was very easy to work with them, even through rescheduling because of COVID. They were on top of things and our driver was friendly and prompt!
Taylor M
5.0
8/10/2020
- I used Gray Line: Schmitty & Sons for my wedding. They did a fantastic job. I had an issue with another transportation company and I reached out to Gray Line: Schmitty & Sons and...
they saved the day. They were so helpful and accommodating. They responded to emails quickly and efficiently. They did a great job on the day of and showed up when and where they needed to be. The guests had no issues with any of the transportation. I appreciated not having to worry at anytime about the transportation because they did such a great job!
Emily C
5.0
2/07/2020
We highly recommend Gray Line: Schmitty & Sons for your event! We hired a school bus and driver through this company on our wedding day to shuttle guests to and from our hotels to ...
our wedding reception hall in September 2018 at the Three Rivers Park District Silverwood Park in St. Anthony. During the planning process their staff were responsive and easy to plan with before our event. On the day-of, our driver Randy was on-time and friendly.
If you are looking for a shuttle service for your event, Gray Line: Schmitty & Sons is a great value and quality vendor!
~Emily & Quinn
Colleen T
5.0
8/06/2019
We used Gray Line to transport the wedding party to the church and back on our wedding day! Everything worked like clockwork, and the driver was friendly. Would definitely recomm...
end Gray Line Transportation!
Katie S
3.0
10/18/2018
Working with the Grey Line (Schmitty & Son's) office was a really good experience. They answered all of my questions, got my trip scheduled, etc. When it came to the day of my wedd...
ing, that's where the stress came in. Even though we had a schedule, the driver wouldn't leave the hotel without talking to my coordinator (again, we had a schedule with departure times) and when I had guests that wanted to go back to the hotel at 9pm with their children, I found myself out in the parking lot (in my wedding dress), explaining to the driver that I needed him to make this run (next hard-scheduled run wasn't until 11pm but we paid for all-evening service). This wasn't something that I needed. I was missing out on the biggest party of my life because this driver was refusing to run a trip of guests back to the hotel. The bus was great, clean... but the level of service by the driver was lacking.
Diane C
5.0
7/12/2018
We were impressed with our limo driver and service for the wedding. We didn’t want a limo for a long time and this was a fantastic deal for the amount of time we needed them. The ...
bus was on time, clean, and ready for us as we did our bubble send off. The driver was willing to make one stop on the way to the reception!
Laurie M
5.0
6/10/2018
Gary Line was well-priced, on time, comfortable and courteous. We used them for our wedding to transport our guests from the hotel to our venue and back. We highly recommend them!
Jeff K
5.0
12/15/2017
Gray line was fantastic. On time and ready to go. Also the driver was very accommodating as we made some last minute changes.
Heidi H
5.0
11/11/2017
Gray line made sure all of our guests were transported safely from the hotel to the venue. John was an amazing driver throughout the night. I received so many comments about how gr...
eat he was. He provided music on the rides that had the whole bus singing along. He even dealt with the guests that closed down the wedding with amazing class and patience.
Kelsey B
5.0
10/23/2017
Zoe was great to work with for planning our wedding guest transportation. Happy with the service on the day of!
Response from Gray Line Minnesota on 10/24/2017
Thanks so much! I am glad to hear that all the guests got to and from your wedding safely!...
If you have any questions or needs in the future please do not hesitate to contact me directly. Thanks again!
Stephanie M
5.0
10/07/2017
Easy to work with. Good communication with staff. The driver was patient and the company responded well to changes in the plan. Would highly recommend gray line for transportation ...
needs.
Response from Gray Line Minnesota on 10/09/2017
We are very happy to hear that everything went great! Communication/flexibility is key and...
a two way street so thank you!!
Megan H
5.0
9/22/2017
We used Gray Line/Schmitty & Sons to transport our wedding party from the ceremony to the reception, with a couple of stops for photos in between. We had a great time!
Response from Gray Line Minnesota on 10/09/2017
So glad to hear you had a great time! We realize how important the photos and transportati...
on are for your big day!
Eleanor H
5.0
9/12/2017
We had the trolley as our after-party-bus and it was a HIT. So unique and special to have a true trolley driving us and 25 of our best friends around. Booking was a breeze and the ...
driver, Don, was so kind, good-humored and patient with a big crew of wedding party people. Gray Line is much better value for money than anything else I could find in Minnesota, and I couldn't recommend it more highly -- one part of wedding planning that's actually easy! :-)
Anne D
5.0
8/31/2017
They offer so many options to make your special day exactly what you want! We rented a trolley for the bridal party to ride from the church to the reception. It was actually only...
a 10 minute drive, but the minimum amount of time to rent it was 2 hours, so we extended the ride and had a really fun, relaxing drive along the river in St. Paul enjoying each other's company and sipping champagne! We also rented a charter bus for rides for the guests from the hotel and the reception. We kept the charter bus running rounds all night so people could come and go as they please, and we would not have to worry about guest overindulging in the open bar. The drivers were so professional, patient, and kind. Excellent customer service!
Rachael H
5.0
5/31/2017
I booked a mini passenger coach for a bachelorette party over Memorial Day weekend. Our driver, John, arrived about 20 minutes early, was friendly, and knowledgeable about Stillwat...
er locale. The bus was sleek, clean, and affordable. The sales manager, Mike, was also very receptive to my emails and questions. Would definitely recommend and use for future transportation needs!
Matt M
5.0
8/28/2016
We used Gray Line for our transportation on the day of our wedding and couldn't be happier. Working with them beforehand during the planning stage was very easy, and they were als...
o very responsive to our small schedule changes. The bus was clean and in great shape. They were very affordable compared to other companies. The driver (Wayne) was absolutely fantastic. He was courteous and professional. He went out of his way to bring us back a folder that was left on the bus, which contained a bunch of important items. We were truly humbled and touched that he would go out of his way to do that for us, and it really eliminated a stressful situation for us.
Emily H
5.0
6/28/2016
We booked the trolley for the wedding party and a mini coach to shuttle guests from the hotel to the reception. The drivers were are professional, on time, and people appreciated t...
he service. The trolley made for fun pictures!
Jena D
5.0
6/13/2016
We booked 2 mini coaches for our wedding day--one to transport the wedding party and drive us around for photos, and another as a shuttle for wedding guests between the hotels and ...
reception. Gray Line was awesome! The booking and scheduling process was so simple, and the sales associates were so accommodating and friendly when we had to change the bus schedule a million times. The drivers showed up on time, were very friendly, and one even stayed late to pick up any remaining guests who stayed to help clean up after the reception (which he did not have to do, but was such an amazing gesture). Plus, the coaches were so much cheaper than any other company's even though we still got top notch service. I highly recommend Gray Line!
Emily F
5.0
11/01/2015
We used Gray Line for our wedding at my parents house. Guests parked at the nearby baseball field and everything worked out PERFECTLY.
They were very fast and detailed in getti...
ng quotes and information over to me, and finalizing the deposit was easy. The driver, Andy, was fantastic to work with. All I heard was positive feedback from our guests about how courteous he was, and at the end of the night he even stopped to double-check and ensure the last of the guests had to made it to their vehicles (there were a few cards remaining and he wanted to ensure no one was stranded).
We worked with lots of vendors for our event and Gray Line were among the small handful that I feel worked out perfectly. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate that. There can be so much stress planning a wedding, and I cannot tell you enough how much of a difference it makes to work with a company that makes it easy from beginning to end.
Gray Line can count on us for future events, as well as references to our friends and family.
Anonymous
5.0
7/17/2015
Wonderful experience! They showed up on time, and were more than happy to drive us where ever we requested. We were able to play music and have a great time in between the ceremony...
and reception. He waited while we stopped at different locations and took pictures, excellent service!
Vanessa P
5.0
7/16/2015
Beautiful busses! I'm so glad I booked them to help transport my wedding guests instead of just relying on the hotel shuttles!
Victoria C
4.0
4/17/2015
We used this service to cart the bridesmaid party around downtown Minneapolis then back safely to my friends house. All went smoothly and we were very happy at the professionalism ...
of the driver and company.
Katie S
5.0
11/05/2014
We worked with Schmitty & Sons (Gray Line Transportation) to provide transportation to our wedding party from pick-up for pictures to drop-off at the reception. They were a breeze ...
to work with in the sales process and more affordable than anyone else for the amount of time we needed. Our driver, Greg, was fabulous. Extremely professional, courteous and willing to go when and where we needed with a smile on his face.
Lily B
5.0
10/19/2014
We had the Gray Line Trolley transport our bridal party to a nearby location for photos. The trolley was so adorable! It was really clean and had cushions on all the seats, which w...
as a relief for all the ladies to get off their feet for awhile. The driver, Tom, was really friendly and professional and even arrived early. Our trolley ride was a highlight of the day and the company was really easy to work with. We highly recommend this company and especially the little green trolley.
Chris H
5.0
10/05/2014
Hearing about other wedding couple's terrible experiences with wedding transportation (and enormous costs involved with their terrible service), my wife and I went with Gray Line a...
nd were paired with Schmitty and Sons. If we had to do it again, we would have gone directly to Schmitty and Sons -- they were simply awesome.
Our bus was a brand new black, classy bus that could not have been cleaner. Our driver was hilarious and totally understanding that he was dealing with a crazy wedding party (and their many drinks). We made a bunch of unexpected stops, and he was totally accommodating.
More than that though, the quote was far less than other transportation companies. I feel like going with a place that doesn't market themselves as solely a wedding transportation company cuts down on the expense, and you still get a bus that's exactly the same as the competition.
Betsy P
5.0
9/30/2014
Grayline (formerly Schmitty and Sons) provided the trolley to transport our wedding party - we had so much fun! Bob was our driver and he was great, very flexible with where we wan...
ted to go - even drove us to make a quick stop at the liquor store! He also got out to help all the ladies into and out of the trolley at every stop. If you are looking for a company to take care of travel, use Grayline!
Alyssa J
5.0
9/25/2014
Gray Line was perfect for our transportation! We had them for most of the day. They picked up the guys from the hotel at 10:30 and dropped them off at the chapel for the guys pho...
tos. Then they came back and picked up the ladies. They came back after the ceremony and picked up the whole crew for the ride back to our reception. We rented a 30 passanger bus and I'm so happy with what we got. The bus was nice, clean and roomy. We were able to get the bridal party and their dates back to the reception and we had so much fun on the ride back! The driver wanted to stop at a few bars on the way back, but I decided to go straight back to the hotel- it was nice that he was throwing out suggestions since we weren't from the area. We had tons of alcohol on the bus and at and back at the hotel. It worked out perfectly. The driver let us jam to whatever we wanted and we were able to let loose. Our driver was so much fun and quite the charecter. He made the experience better! I plan to book them for future guys/girls nights out; for a midsize group it's better than cabbing it! They were a great deal for what they offer. I couldn't find anyone from Milwaukee to Minneapolis who could beat their prices. Their buses are top quality and their company was so easy to work with. You'll be lucky if you can book them for your day.
Joanie L
5.0
9/24/2014
Grayline helped us provide day of transportation for our bridal party and then transportation for our guests throughout the night. They were timely, friendly, personable and a true...
joy. Great customer service!!
Dana C
5.0
9/23/2014
We wanted to have a nice vehicle for transporting the wedding party from the ceremony to the reception and to have transportation for guests at the end of the night so no one had t...
o worry about driving home. To save on costs we rented the a full size motor coach, it seated up to 54 passengers I believe. It was all black on the outside, with wood floors and deluxe seats inside. It worked perfectly for both portions of the evening. The wedding party road in style with plenty of room! Then starting at 11 pm the driver started taking trips to the hotels from our reception. The driver was friendly, helpful and willing to adjust to what we needed for the night. The final bus was able to fit everyone that needed a ride. We had many comments on how nice of a bus it was, looking from the outside and from the inside. Added bonus... a bathroom on board! I would definitely recommend Gray Line to anyone planning a wedding. They have other smaller options as well but I was very impressed with the luxury features in the full size motor coach.
Molly M
5.0
8/08/2014
Gray Line was easy and flexible to work with in the weeks leading up to our wedding as well as the night of our wedding. Very friendly and fun drivers.
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