56 Passenger Charter Bus
You deserve group transportation that's easy to find, easy to compare, and ready when you are. Whether you're heading to the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, shuttling guests to the Zeiterion, or organizing a whale watch departure from the waterfront, Barnstablecharterbuscompany.com puts buses from a large network of transportation companies right at your fingertips—with pricing in under 30 seconds. Call 774-871-1960 or use the online quote tool now!
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Barnstablecharterbuscompany.com connects you to a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving New Bedford, Massachusetts—so you're never stuck with whatever one local company happens to have parked in its lot. Fill out one quick form, and you'll instantly compare vehicles, amenities, and prices side by side without creating an account and without making six phone calls. Request the amenities you want—WiFi, reclining seats, a built-in bar, onboard restrooms—and see pictures of available buses right on the results page.
Buses are available statewide for local trips around the SouthCoast and long-distance runs to Boston, Providence, Cape Cod, and beyond. Barnstablecharterbuscompany.com is not a local transportation company and not a motor carrier. It's a quote-comparison and referral website: you fill out one form, get taken to a results page through a national booking platform, and book the bus you want right online—all in minutes. A free quote is always available online or by phone at 774-871-1960!
Vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a transportation 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 774-871-1960 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on 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 774-871-1960 before booking.
From the moment you submit your trip details, you'll have pricing from a network of transportation companies serving New Bedford in under 30 seconds—no account required, no waiting on a callback. Prices vary based on the bus type, the size of your group, the day of the week, and how long you need the vehicle. A 15-passenger minibus for a short SouthCoast run costs differently than a 56-passenger motorcoach for a multi-day trip to Boston or Cape Cod.
Summer weekends in New Bedford fill fast—especially around the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament in early August, the Whaling City Festival in July, and the NB Roots and Branches Festival. Book early on those dates to lock in the best rate. For any trip, entering your date, group size, and pickup location is all it takes to see what's available.
Call 774-871-1960 any time for a custom quote, or use the online tool and see pricing in seconds!
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205 – $385+ | $225 – $410+ | $1,650 – $2,950+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225 – $370+ | $255 – $385+ | $1,815 – $2,415+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.90 – $8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $355+ | $220 – $370+ | $1,540 – $2,255+ | $5.65 – $8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $350+ | $195 – $365+ | $1,420 – $2,180+ | $5.40 – $7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $330+ | $190 – $350+ | $1,210 – $1,990+ | $5.00 – $7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180 – $310+ | $180 – $330+ | $1,150 – $1,880+ | $4.75 – $6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $426+ | $265 – $460+ | $1,827 – $2,954+ | $6.75 – $9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190 – $373+ | $218 – $466+ | $1,395 – $2,848+ | $5.00 – $6.95+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| School Bus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.00 – $7.60+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an instant price quote for your trip, request an online quote or call 774-871-1960. | ||||

Find and Compare Options From Providers Serving New Bedford
Rather than spending an afternoon calling individual bus companies, describing your trip over and over, and waiting on callbacks that may never come, Barnstablecharterbuscompany.com puts the comparison right in front of you. You share your trip details once—your date, your group size, your pickup location—and a results page shows you available vehicles, photos, amenities, and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving New Bedford and the entire SouthCoast.
You can weigh a 25-passenger minibus against a 40-passenger charter bus for the same date. You can see which vehicles have WiFi, which have onboard restrooms, and which have the perimeter seating and LED lighting your bachelorette group is looking for. And you can book the one you want right online, all without picking up the phone once—unless you want to.
A live team is available every day of the year at 774-871-1960 to build a custom package around your itinerary, answer questions, and make sure you get exactly the right bus. Barnstablecharterbuscompany.com exists to make this easy. One form. One results page.
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In New Bedford, group transportation needs come in every shape and size—from whale watch shuttles along the waterfront to corporate transfers up to Boston, from prom night party buses to field trip coaches headed to the Whaling Museum. Whatever brings your group together, you can find and book the right bus right here. Compare available services below and use the quote tool to get started in seconds!

For the best airport experience with a group, skip the rideshare scramble and book a dedicated airport shuttle bus through Barnstablecharterbuscompany.com. The two airports New Bedford groups use most are T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) (2000 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886), about 35 miles southwest via I-195, and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) (1 Harborside Dr, Boston, MA 02128), about 60 miles north via MA-24 or I-93.
At Logan, Massachusetts law caps commercial vehicle idling at five minutes—so have your entire group assembled curbside with luggage in hand before calling the bus forward. The Massport Bus Locator lists commercial pickup points by terminal. At PVD, charter buses use the Ground Transportation Center on the arrivals level.
Compare minibuses and full-size coaches for your airport run through Barnstablecharterbuscompany.com, and call 774-871-1960 to put together a custom pickup plan!

With Barnstablecharterbuscompany.com, booking concert transportation in New Bedford is fast and easy! The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center (684 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740) hosts touring Broadway shows, concerts, and comedy nights in its gorgeous historic theater, which seats more than 1,200. Bus drop-off works best on Purchase St or adjacent side streets, with the bus staging on Union St or in the Elm St Garage (51 Elm St) while your group is inside.
For bigger shows, groups also head north to Boston's MGM Music Hall, TD Garden, or the Leader Bank Pavilion—all routes where a charter bus or party bus keeps everyone together and avoids the parking nightmare at the other end. A 15- to 50-passenger party bus comes loaded with a built-in bar, color-changing LED lighting, and a Bluetooth sound system so the celebration starts the moment you pull away from the curb. Compare available concert buses through Barnstablecharterbuscompany.com and get pricing in under 30 seconds!

Barnstablecharterbuscompany.com lets you take the stress of corporate logistics off your plate entirely. Whether you're shuttling a client group from a New Bedford hotel to a waterfront venue, running an executive transfer up I-195 to Providence or north on MA-24 to Boston, or organizing employee transportation for a company event at a venue in the SouthCoast region, one quick form puts you in front of available vehicles and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving the area.
Full-size charter buses come with reclining seats, climate control, WiFi, power outlets, and overhead storage—everything your team needs to stay productive or decompress on the way. Minibuses handle smaller groups with the same amenities in a more nimble package, great for navigating downtown New Bedford or tight hotel loading zones. Compare corporate transportation options and book right online, or call 774-871-1960 to set up a custom itinerary for your team!

Call Barnstablecharterbuscompany.com at 774-871-1960 and set up a recurring employee shuttle that actually works for your team. I-195 between New Bedford and Providence runs at a crawl during the morning and evening peaks—7 to 9am and 4 to 6:30pm—and that's dead time your employees spend behind the wheel instead of at their desks or at home. A dedicated employee shuttle turns that commute into something useful, or at least comfortable, while your company controls one predictable transportation cost instead of reimbursing parking across dozens of cars.
Whether you need a daily route from a Park & Ride, a weekly run between facilities, or temporary transportation while your lot is closed, Barnstablecharterbuscompany.com helps you compare available buses and build a shuttle schedule around the hours your team actually works. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network—just mention it when you submit your trip details. Call 774-871-1960 or use the online quote tool to get started!

Choose the right vehicle for every government and military transportation need through Barnstablecharterbuscompany.com. Moving personnel between facilities, coordinating group travel for a training event, organizing transportation for a municipal delegation, or shuttling a military unit between New Bedford and a base in the region—whatever the mission, the network has the right bus for your headcount and your timeline.
Full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches provide the space and undercarriage luggage bays for large personnel moves. Minibuses handle smaller groups with flexibility for tight schedules and multiple pickup points. ADA-accessible vehicles are available on request—mention your requirements when you fill out the quote form or call 774-871-1960 and a live agent will put together a custom package.
One form, one results page, and the bus your agency or unit needs is booked in minutes!

Fill out one quick form and compare long-distance charter buses for trips from New Bedford to Boston, Providence, Cape Cod, the Islands, New York, and destinations far beyond the SouthCoast. Full-size motorcoaches come with reclining seats, climate control, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, and up to 500 cubic feet of undercarriage luggage storage—everything your group needs to travel comfortably for hours without stopping.
Summer runs to Cape Cod and the Islands are some of the most popular long-distance trips from New Bedford, and MA-6 gets brutal from late June through Labor Day. One charter bus keeps your entire group together and on a single departure time instead of scattered across a dozen cars fighting the same traffic. Pricing for long-distance trips varies by mileage, duration, and vehicle—get instant online pricing in under 30 seconds or call 774-871-1960 for a custom quote!

Get your whole group to your next private event without the parking scramble, the caravan headache, or the rideshare surge. Family reunions, birthday celebrations, anniversary dinners, quinceañeras, retirement parties—whatever brings everyone together in New Bedford, a private charter bus or party bus keeps the group moving on one itinerary instead of splitting across a dozen cars trying to find the same venue.
The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament at Madeira Field (Madeira Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746) draws huge crowds over its four days each summer—the largest Portuguese feast in the world—and the neighborhood around Madeira Field fills to capacity. A charter bus from a remote staging point is the practical solution. Compare available private event buses through Barnstablecharterbuscompany.com and get pricing in seconds, or call 774-871-1960 to plan your custom itinerary!

For prom night, your group deserves a ride that matches the occasion. A 15- to 50-passenger party bus comes loaded with a full-length bar, color-changing LED lighting, flat-panel TVs, wraparound perimeter seating, and a premium Bluetooth sound system—so the celebration starts the moment everyone boards, not when you finally find parking at the venue. Minibuses are a great pick for smaller groups who want the comfort without the party-bus extras.
Prom season in the New Bedford area—late April through May—is one of the busiest stretches of the year for bus rentals across the SouthCoast. Every school in Bristol County has its dance on the same handful of weekends, and available buses fill up fast. Book three to six months out to lock in the vehicle your group actually wants at a price that works.
Call 774-871-1960 or use the online quote tool now to see what's available for your date!

Make your next church retreat, pilgrimage, or weekly service run easier with a charter bus or minibus through Barnstablecharterbuscompany.com. Whether you're organizing Sunday transportation for a congregation spread across the SouthCoast, coordinating a group trip to a retreat center on Cape Cod, or shuttling your parish to a regional conference in Boston or Providence, one quick form puts you in front of available buses and pricing from a network of companies serving New Bedford and the surrounding area.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network—just mention your needs when you submit your trip details. Minibuses handle smaller congregations with ease; full-size motorcoaches give larger groups the room and amenities for a longer journey. Compare your options and book right online, or call 774-871-1960 any time for a custom package built around your schedule!

No matter how many students, chaperones, and permission slips your field trip involves, Barnstablecharterbuscompany.com makes finding the right bus simple. The New Bedford Whaling Museum (18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740) is one of the most popular field trip destinations in the region—buses drop off on Johnny Cake Hill and stage on nearby Bethel St or William St while students explore the world's largest whaling museum, including the 89-foot half-scale ship Lagoda. The Buttonwood Park Zoo (425 Hawthorn St, New Bedford, MA 02740) is another favorite, with affordable resident and non-resident admission pricing and bus drop-off at the Hawthorn St entrance.
ADA-accessible buses are available through the network—mention it when you fill out the quote form. Compare 15-passenger minibuses through 56-passenger motorcoaches to match your exact student-and-chaperone headcount. Call 774-871-1960 or use the online tool to get pricing in seconds!

Keep your team or your fan group together from the first pickup to the final whistle. Sports team transportation through Barnstablecharterbuscompany.com handles everything from youth league travel to tournament runs across New England. Full-size charter buses provide the undercarriage luggage bays your equipment bags need, while the reclining seats and climate control keep athletes fresh for game time.
For fan groups, the New Bedford Half Marathon in March draws large numbers of spectators downtown with significant road closures along the waterfront grid—a charter bus from a staging point outside the closure zone is the easy answer. Groups also head north for Boston Red Sox games at Fenway Park, Celtics and Bruins nights at TD Garden, and New England Patriots games at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough (about 40 miles north via MA-140 and I-95). Compare available buses for your game day or tournament through Barnstablecharterbuscompany.com and get pricing in seconds!

Let Barnstablecharterbuscompany.com make wedding transportation the easiest part of your big day. A charter bus or minibus keeps your guests moving together from the hotel to the ceremony to the reception—no one circling downtown New Bedford hunting for parking, no one missing the first dance because they couldn't find the venue. You can request white, black, or silver vehicles to match your wedding colors, and compare available packages from a network of transportation companies serving the SouthCoast.
New Bedford's waterfront venues, historic district, and surrounding SouthCoast towns make for beautiful wedding settings—and a shuttle bus keeps the whole celebration on your timeline instead of everyone else's. Rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, after-party hotel return—one bus handles every leg. Compare your options online in under 30 seconds or call 774-871-1960 to build a custom wedding transportation package!

Barnstablecharterbuscompany.com is the go-to resource for wine tour and brewery transportation in the New Bedford area. The SouthCoast and southeastern Massachusetts have a growing craft brewery scene—and the South Shore and Cape Cod wine trail is an easy day trip from New Bedford. Instead of designating a driver or splitting the group across multiple cars, one party bus or minibus keeps everyone together from the first tasting room to the last pour, with no one worrying about the ride home.
A 15- to 50-passenger party bus comes with a built-in bar, color-changing LED lighting, and Bluetooth sound—so the vibe is set before you even reach the first stop. You set the itinerary and the stops; the bus handles the driving. Compare available winery and brewery tour buses through Barnstablecharterbuscompany.com and get pricing in under 30 seconds, or call 774-871-1960 to put together a custom crawl route!
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Let Barnstablecharterbuscompany.com help you find group transportation across New Bedford and the entire SouthCoast region! Whether you need a bus in Fall River, Taunton, Brockton, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, or anywhere across Bristol County and beyond, the network of transportation companies serving this area has you covered. Fill out one form to compare vehicles and prices across the region in seconds!

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Barnstablecharterbuscompany.com helps you compare buses rental options; it is not a transportation 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.
Barnstablecharterbuscompany.com is an advertising and quote-comparison website that helps you find and compare charter bus, minibus, party bus, sprinter van, and school bus rentals in New Bedford, Massachusetts. It is not a local transportation company and not a motor carrier. Barnstablecharterbuscompany.com does not own any vehicles. It connects you to a national booking platform where you can compare buses and prices from a network of independently owned transportation companies and book the one you want right online.
T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) is the closest major airport at approximately 35 miles southwest via I-195 W—roughly 40 to 55 minutes off-peak, longer during the morning and evening rush. Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is about 60 miles north via MA-24 or I-93—roughly 70 to 90 minutes off-peak, longer in summer traffic. Build in extra buffer during peak travel windows, and remember that Massachusetts law caps commercial vehicle idling at five minutes, so have your group fully assembled before calling the bus to the curb.
The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament at Madeira Field (Madeira Ave, New Bedford, MA 02746) is the largest Portuguese feast in the world, drawing huge crowds over its four days, held July 30–August 2, 2026. The neighborhood around Madeira Field fills to capacity during the feast, and street parking becomes essentially unavailable. A charter bus or shuttle from a remote staging point is the practical group solution—and buses for that weekend book out early.
Reserve well in advance if your group is attending.
Summer traffic on MA-6 and US-6 toward Cape Cod and the Islands backs up significantly from late June through Labor Day, and I-195 between New Bedford and Providence runs at a crawl during peak commute hours. A charter bus keeps your entire group on one departure time, one vehicle, and one arrival—no one stuck on a different stretch of highway, no one late to the ferry or the event. One bus also means one parking solution instead of a dozen cars hunting for spots in a full lot.
The New Bedford Whaling Museum is accessible by bus with drop-off on Johnny Cake Hill. There is no dedicated bus parking lot at the museum—buses typically stage on nearby Bethel St or William St while groups are inside. Contact the museum at 774-871-1960 or visit newbedfordwhalingmuseum.org to confirm current group logistics before your visit, as arrangements can shift.
Yes! The New Bedford Half Marathon (March 15, 2026) closes roads along the downtown waterfront and grid, which makes parking in the affected area difficult for large groups. A charter bus from a staging point outside the closure zone drops your group close to the action and picks everyone up after the race without the parking scramble.
The same applies to the Whaling City Festival (July 9–12, 2026) and the NB Roots and Branches Festival (July 17–18, 2026). Use the online quote tool or call 774-871-1960 to book for any of these dates!
Through the network of transportation companies serving New Bedford, available amenities include WiFi, power outlets and USB charging ports, reclining seats, climate control, overhead storage, onboard restrooms, and undercarriage luggage bays on full-size motorcoaches. Party buses add a full-length bar, color-changing LED lighting, flat-panel TVs, and a premium Bluetooth sound system. ADA-accessible vehicles with wheelchair lifts are available on request.
Amenities vary by vehicle and operator—mention what you need when you fill out the quote form or call 774-871-1960, and the results will reflect what's available.
For most trips, booking three to six months out gives you the best vehicle selection and pricing. For high-demand dates—the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament (first weekend of August), prom season (late April through May), the New Bedford Half Marathon in March, and summer Cape Cod runs from late June through Labor Day—book as early as possible, ideally six months or more in advance. Waiting until the last minute on peak dates means higher prices and fewer vehicles to choose from.
Call 774-871-1960 right now to lock in your date!
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