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Never Miss a Game With a Sporting Event Shuttle Bus Rental

Are you a Patriots superfan living in New Bedford? Or part of a local youth sports team or athletic club? Make game day transportation in New England easy with a private bus rental! Your team or fan group won’t have to worry about carpools, traffic, or parking at popular venues like Gillette Stadium. With your own charter bus rental, everyone can arrive together and right on time for a big game or tailgate. With spacious luggage bays underneath, you also have plenty of room for sports equipment, coolers, and any other tailgating gear you may bring along for the ride. Plus, you can request a charter bus with onboard restrooms for those extra-long trips to away games.


Easy Wedding Transportation in New Bedford

Make your wedding day a little easier for you and your guests when you book a wedding shuttle bus rental with Charter Bus New Bedford. We have experience in coordinating wedding transportation and can make sure everyone is where they need to be on your special day. Your guests can skip the stress of finding parking at popular venues, navigating public transit, and coordinating with rideshares. Instead, everyone can have a designated driver, relax on their way between venues, and enjoy time with their fellow wedding guests! Our charter buses and minibuses also offer amenities to add a personal touch to their ride. Your guests can enjoy a slideshow of your engagement photos on the onboard TV screens or listen to a custom playlist over the PA system.
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Traveling for work doesn’t have to be stressful. With a private bus rental, you can make your next business trip a breeze, whether it’s just you, or your entire team attending a conference. Keep your employees or coworkers connected while on the road to important meetings in Providence, RI, with features like WiFI, personal climate controls, and spacious overhead storage for briefcases and laptops. If you have a company outing or annual celebration coming up, let your employees enjoy their night out knowing they have a designated driver. Skip surge pricing for rideshares or limiting your group with a taxi when you book an entire bus that runs on your schedule.


Rent a Comfortable Charter Bus For New Bedford School Trips

School trips should be fun and educational. With a charter bus rental from Charter Bus New Bedford, you’ll be able to keep your students entertained, on-time, and comfortable. Whether you’re taking a class trip to the New Bedford Whaling Museum or to the Buttonwood Park Zoo, your kids will have a more comfortable ride than in a traditional school bus. And you’ll have peace of mind knowing that your driver will get everyone there on time. Ask your representative about amenities like TVs, DVD players, and WiFi to keep students entertained during longer excursions to spots outside of New Bedford, like Plimoth Plantation in Plymouth and the New England Aquarium in Boston.
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Call Now: 401-214-2770Private Trip Minibus & Charter Bus Rentals in New Bedford

No matter where your private group is headed, a charter bus or minibus rental can help streamline the transportation process! If you have a large group like a church organization or scout troop planning a camping trip, our larger charter buses will be a great fit. Enjoy overhead and undercarriage storage so you won’t have to cramp with all of your gear. Smaller groups like families or birthday celebrations could opt for a minibus instead for a more compact yet comfortable ride with modern amenities. We even offer party buses if you’re planning an outing that needs to be turned up a notch. Enjoy comfortable bench seating, laser lights, onboard entertainment, and other enhancements to make your ride a party itself.


Airport Transfers At Boston Logan International Airport

If you are traveling with a large group through Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), let us handle your group transport in New Bedford for a smooth start to your journey! Airport transfers can be tricky to organize, especially if you have several people flying in and out of Boston at different times. Charter Bus New Bedford can arrange a pickup or drop off service from BOS terminals to your hotel or other destinations in New Bedford or anywhere else you’d like to go. Our charter bus drivers have tons of experience and are dedicated to keeping your group moving on schedule. We offer a variety of transportation packages including hourly charter bus rentals, single and multi-day reservations, and one-way or round-trip packages.
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Call Now: 401-214-2770New Bedford Charter Bus Rental Prices
Bus Type | Per Hour | Per Day | Per Mile |
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50 to 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $180 – $500+ | $1,800 – $3,800 | $6.00 – $9.95 |
40 to 50 Passenger Charter Bus | $170 – $480+ | $1,700 – $3,565 | $6.00 – $9.95 |
25 to 35 Passenger Minibus | $150 – $450+ | $1,610 – $3,465 | $4.00 – $9.95 |
20 to 24 Passenger Minibus | $150 – $440+ | $1,610 – $3,365 | $4.00 – $8.95 |
15 to 18 Passenger Minibus | $150 – $430+ | $1,520 – $3,255 | $4.00 – $7.95 |
Entertainer Coach | $315 – $550+ | $3,000 – $5,000+ | $6.00 – $9.95 |
Yellow School Bus | $145 – $450+ | $1,520 – $3,655 | $6.00 – $9.95 |
Shuttle Bus | $155 – $450+ | $1,520 – $3,655 | $6.00 – $9.95 |
New Bedford Party Bus Rental Prices
Type of Party Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
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Small Party Bus (10 to 20 Passengers) | $180 - $450+ | $200 - $470+ | $1,000 - $2,900+ |
Medium Party Bus (20 to 40 Passengers) | $200 - $500+ | $220 - $500+ | $1,200 - $3,500+ |
Large Party Bus Rental (40 to 50 Passengers) | $250 - $500+ | $240 - $520+ | $1,500 - $3,900+ |
Mercedes Sprinter Party Bus | $160 - $400+ | $180 - $450+ | $1,000 - $3,900+ |
* Prices may vary greatly in your city and state. Due to the impact of COVID-19 and inflation, all rental prices shown are past estimates. Actual pricing may be significantly higher depending on availability and location. To get real-time pricing, call us 1-401-214-2770 or use our online quote tool.
Top Destinations in New Bedford To Visit By Charter Bus
With all kinds of attractions from museums, zoo, gardens, beaches, a state park and historic lighthouses, what’s not to love about the beauty of New Bedford? It has everything you need to plan a day trip or event for all kinds of groups. Our recommendation? Create an itinerary and travel to these landmarks with your group in a charter bus rental. It’s the easiest way to avoid downtown traffic, expensive parking rates, and the hassle of navigating the city with several cars.

Buttonwood Park Zoo
- 425 Hawthorn St, New Bedford, MA 02740
- (508) 991-6178
The Buttonwood Park Zoo is home to over 300 species of animals from North and South America, Asia, and Africa. Visitors can meet black bears, river otters, bald eagles, and the largest Galapagos tortoise in the entire state! This zoo is also one of the few zoos in New England that is home to elephants. Meet Emily and Ruth, two cherished Asian elephants who live in a beautifully designed habitat with a waterfall, pool, and wading pool where you can watch them splash and play.

New Bedford Whaling Museum
- 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740
- (508) 997-0046
History buffs, literature lovers, architecture enthusiasts, and art collectors will find plenty to enjoy here at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. It’s not all whales either! Learn about the history of the whaling industry in New England at the Bourne Building, wander through galleries and halls filled with rare paintings and illustrations, or see for yourself the skeleton of a 66-foot blue whale.

Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum
- 396 County St, New Bedford, MA 02740
- (508) 997-1401
This historic landmark was built in 1834 for whaling merchant William Rotch Jr and his family and is known as an architectural gem with a unique interior and furnishings. Take a tour of the house and wander through its gardens or plan a small event with your community organization at this historic venue.

New Bedford Art Museum
- 608 Pleasant St, New Bedford, MA 02740
- (508) 961-3072
New Bedford may be a relatively small New England town, but its history as a popular port city and home to many Portuguese immigrants has given it a vibrant art community. At the New Bedford Art Museum, you can enjoy a collection of works created by regional and local artists, as well as an exhibit of original artwork by children’s book illustrator H.A. Rey (one half of the dynamic picture book duo behind Curious George).

New Bedford Fire Museum
- 51 Bedford St, New Bedford, MA 02740
- (508) 992-2966
Bring your group of fire truck enthusiasts to this historic museum in downtown New Bedford. Kids will love the kid-friendly zone with interactive learning displays and an opportunity to get behind the wheel of a fire engine. The New Bedford Fire Museum also offers group tours that feature the history of fire fighting and a comfortable walk through the history of the city’s fire stations. It has exhibits on firefighting equipment from past centuries, including fire extinguishers, alarm systems, and protective gear.

Fort Taber Park
- 1000 S Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02744
- (508) 999-0726
Also known as Fort Rodman, Fort Taber Park was established in 1857 to defend the New Bedford harbor and has played a role in the Civil War and both World Wars. Today, the historic site is open to the public with walking paths, picnic areas, and a playground.
Rent a Bus To Visit New Bedford Neighborhoods
There are plenty of options to explore in New Bedford if you know where to go and how to get there, and a charter bus is the best way to traverse the city! A charter bus or mini bus rental can be booked for day-trips or excursions in New Bedford or to shuttle groups to events held in the surrounding areas. A designated driver will comfortably get you to each stop on your itinerary, and will handle parking and other logistics.

Downtown New Bedford
Visit Downtown New Bedford to get to know the history and culture of the Whaling City. Here, you can plan a full day at the New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park, which includes the historic district with tours of 19th-century architecture like the New Bedford Whaling Museum and the Seamen’s Bethel. Your group can also enjoy a stroll around the New Bedford Whaling Park and surrounding shops. Book a minibus or charter bus for easy transport to Downtown, making sure your driver drop-offs and picks you up in the lot by the Custom House Square.

West End
Your group won’t want to miss exploring the beautiful oceanfront destinations in New Bedford’s West End. Take a stroll down to Fort Taber Park where you can visit the Fort Taber Military Museum to learn about local wartime history. A popular spot for runners and those who want to walk along the coast is the picturesque path along the hurricane barrier.

South Central
South Central has a mix of historic homes, shopping, and family-friendly entertainment. Visit the Buttonwood Park Zoo or the historic Rotch-Jones-Duff House & Garden Museum. If you’re looking for lunch or dinner, grab a bite at a local favorite like Brick or The Pour Farm Tavern.

North End
If you’re looking for an afternoon or evening filled with drinks and good food, the North End is the place to be! Book a brewery and distillery tour in a private minibus or charter bus rental. Your driver will serve as a DD to comfortably get your group home after a fun night. Some popular locations include Moby Dick Brewing Co., Cisco Brewers Kitchen & Bar, and Whaler’s Tavern.