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 Zeiterion for a show, connecting to a Martha's Vineyard ferry at State Pier, or shuttling guests across Bristol County, Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com puts buses, pricing, and options from a large network of transportation companies right at your fingertips — in seconds, no account needed. Call 401-214-2770 or use the online quote tool now!
Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com can help you skip the part where you call five different bus companies, describe your trip five different times, and wait around for five different callbacks. Fill out one quick form and you'll instantly compare vehicles, amenities, and prices from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving New Bedford and the entire South Coast region — all in one place, no account required.
Want WiFi for the ride up to Boston? A built-in bar for a bachelorette night through Newport? Undercarriage luggage bays for a group heading to T.F. Green?
Request the amenities you want and compare pictures and prices side by side in seconds. Buses are available statewide for local trips around New Bedford and long-distance runs to Providence, Boston, Cape Cod, and beyond.
Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com is a quote-comparison and advertising website — not a local bus company or motor carrier. That means you're never limited to one fleet. You see more options, more price points, and more packages than any single company could offer, all in one place.
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Let the guesswork go. Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com gives you real online pricing in under 30 seconds — just enter your pickup location, date, group size, and trip times and you'll land on a results page showing available vehicles, photos, and prices from a network of transportation companies serving New Bedford. No account. No waiting for callbacks to get pricing.
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Pricing depends on the bus type, your group size, how long you need the vehicle, and your specific itinerary. A 15-passenger minibus for a short South Coast run costs differently than a 56-passenger motorcoach heading to Fenway Park for a Red Sox game. The fastest way to see what YOUR trip costs is to fill out the form — or call 401-214-2770 any time and a live agent will build a custom quote around your exact dates, headcount, and destinations.
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| 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 401-214-2770. | ||||

Find and Compare Options From Providers Serving New Bedford
We know what it feels like to have a group trip coming up and no clear idea where to start with transportation. That's exactly the problem Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com was built to solve. Instead of hunting down individual bus companies, explaining your trip over and over, and trying to compare quotes that never quite line up, you share your details once and see your options all in one place.
We're not a local bus company, and we don't own any vehicles — and that's the whole point. Because Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com is an advertising and quote-comparison website, you're never limited to one fleet or whatever one operator happens to have available on your date. You get access to a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving New Bedford, Fall River, Providence, Boston, Cape Cod, and the entire region.
More companies means more vehicle types, more amenity options, and more price points to choose from.
Whether you need a compact sprinter van for a small group heading to Newport or a full fleet of 56-passenger motorcoaches for the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament at Madeira Field, the network has options ready for you. Compare pictures, packages, and pricing side by side in seconds — and if you ever need a hand, a live team is available every day at 401-214-2770 to put together a custom package just for you!
Find the right transportation for any occasion through Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com! From airport shuttles and concert runs to school field trips and wedding shuttles, the network covers every type of group travel in New Bedford and across the South Coast. Whatever brings your group together, there's a bus ready for it — and you can find and book it right here!

We help you compare airport transportation options for groups heading to or from T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) in Warwick, Rhode Island (2000 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886) — about 35 miles southwest of New Bedford via I-195 W, roughly 45 to 55 minutes off-peak — or Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) (1 Harborside Dr, Boston, MA 02128), about 60 miles northeast via I-195 E to MA-24 N, typically 75 to 90 minutes. Both airports see heavy traffic around holidays and summer travel season, and neither has convenient parking for groups arriving in multiple cars.
At Logan, your group should gather all luggage and assemble curbside before calling for the bus, since curbside space at each terminal fills quickly — Massport's bus locator tracks scheduled airport bus arrivals by terminal, which can help you gauge how busy the curb is. At T.F. Green, charter buses use the commercial vehicle zone on the lower arrivals level. One airport shuttle bus keeps your whole group together, skips the parking garages, and gets everyone moving the moment the last bag is in hand.
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With Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com, booking concert transportation for a night at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center (684 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740) is fast and easy. The Z is New Bedford's premier 1,158-seat theater — hosting Broadway tours, live music, comedy, and family shows — and Purchase Street curbside fills up fast on show nights. A minibus or party bus drops your group at the door and stages on William Street or in the nearby Elm Street Parking Garage (28 Elm St, New Bedford, MA 02740) while you're inside, so nobody circles downtown hunting for a spot.
Heading further for a bigger show? Compare buses for concerts at TD Garden (100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114) or the Providence Performing Arts Center (220 Weybosset St, Providence, RI 02903) — both about an hour from New Bedford. A party bus with a built-in bar, LED lighting, and Bluetooth sound keeps the energy up from the first pickup through the last song.
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If your team needs to move between offices, client sites, or off-site events across the South Coast region, Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com makes the transportation the easy part. Compare corporate shuttle options for meetings in Providence, conferences in Boston, or client visits across Bristol County — all from one quick form. I-195 connects New Bedford to both Providence (~35 miles west) and Boston (~60 miles east), but peak-hour traffic on both corridors adds significant time for groups driving separately.
One charter bus or minibus keeps your entire team on the same schedule, eliminates parking costs at downtown Boston and Providence venues, and lets everyone prep, debrief, or simply decompress on the ride. WiFi and power outlets are available on many buses in the network — just mention what your team needs when you request your quote. Call 401-214-2770 to compare corporate transportation options for your next event!

Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com makes setting up a recurring employee shuttle in New Bedford easier than you'd expect. Whether your team commutes from Fall River, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, or across Bristol County, a dedicated shuttle bus eliminates the daily parking scramble and turns commute time into something your employees actually look forward to. Compare minibuses and full-size motorcoaches from a network of transportation companies serving the region — sized to your headcount, scheduled around your hours, and built for the route you actually run.
Need a temporary shuttle while your parking lot is under construction? A recurring route to a satellite office? A daily run from a transit hub? Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com helps you compare options for all of it.
Mention your pickup points, timing, and passenger count when you fill out the form, and you'll see available vehicles and pricing in seconds. Call 401-214-2770 to get started!

A government agency or military unit moving personnel across the South Coast has transportation needs that look nothing like a standard group trip — and Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com helps you find the right vehicle for exactly that. Compare minibuses and full-size charter buses for government and military group travel in New Bedford and across the region, from personnel transfers and training events to multi-day coordination across multiple pickup points.
ADA-accessible buses are available through the network — just mention it when you submit your trip details. Whether you need one vehicle or several, a single-day run or a multi-day package, you'll find options sized to your group and your schedule. Fill out one form to compare available vehicles and pricing, or call 401-214-2770 any time for a custom quote built around your specific requirements.

Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com is how groups in New Bedford get to Boston, Providence, Cape Cod, Newport, and beyond without splitting into a caravan of cars. Compare long-distance charter buses with reclining seats, climate control, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, and undercarriage luggage bays — all the features that make a two-hour run to Fenway Park or a day trip to Newport's mansions genuinely comfortable for every passenger.
I-195 is your corridor in both directions: east toward Cape Cod and Boston, west toward Fall River and Providence. A full-size motorcoach handles the highway miles while your group relaxes, and everyone arrives at the same time at the same door instead of trickling in from different parking garages. Fill out the form to compare long-distance options and pricing in seconds, or call 401-214-2770 to build a custom package for your trip!

Book a private event bus through Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com and keep your whole group together from the first pickup to the last drop-off. Birthday dinners on the waterfront. Family reunions across multiple stops.
Anniversary outings to Newport or the Cape. Whatever the occasion, one bus on one itinerary means nobody gets left behind and nobody shows up late because they couldn't find parking.
The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament at Madeira Field (Brock Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740) draws more than 150,000 visitors over the first weekend of August — the largest Portuguese feast in the world — and downtown parking disappears fast. A private event bus drops your group at the entrance and handles the pickup when you're ready to leave. Compare bus sizes, amenities, and pricing in seconds through Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com, or call 401-214-2770 to put together a custom package for your event!

Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com helps you find and compare prom party buses and minibuses for New Bedford's biggest school nights — and with New Bedford High School (230 Hathaway Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02740) being one of the largest high schools in Massachusetts by enrollment, prom season here is one of the busiest bus-demand stretches of the year across all of Bristol County. Every other group in the region is looking for the same buses on the same late-April and May dates.
Book by December or January to lock in your vehicle and your price — waiting until spring means higher rates and limited availability. Compare party buses with LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, and perimeter seating, or minibuses sized to your exact group. You set the pickup order, you set the itinerary, and everyone arrives together in style.
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Bringing your congregation to a weekend retreat, a regional conference, or a pilgrimage across New England? Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com helps you compare religious group transportation sized to your group — from a 15-passenger minibus for a small prayer group to a 56-passenger motorcoach when the whole congregation is coming along. One bus keeps everyone on the same schedule, eliminates the coordination headache of multiple carpool drivers, and makes the journey part of the experience.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — just mention it when you submit your trip details. Whether you're heading to a retreat center on Cape Cod, a conference in Boston, or a local event right here in New Bedford, you'll find options and pricing in seconds through Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com. Call 401-214-2770 any time for a custom quote!

Every great field trip starts with getting the whole class there together — and Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com makes finding the right bus for your school group fast and easy. Compare school buses, minibuses, and charter buses for field trips to the New Bedford Whaling Museum (18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740), the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park (33 William St, New Bedford, MA 02740), Buttonwood Park & Zoo (425 Hawthorn St, New Bedford, MA 02740), or Battleship Cove (1 Water St, Fall River, MA 02721) just 15 miles north via I-195.
Note that the cobblestone streets around Johnny Cake Hill in the Whaling District are narrow — smaller minibuses navigate the drop-off zone more easily than a full 56-passenger coach. Bus drop-off for the Whaling Museum is on Johnny Cake Hill, with staging on Elm Street or William Street nearby. Match the bus to your student-and-chaperone headcount, keep the whole class on one itinerary, and compare your options in seconds.
ADA-accessible vehicles available — just mention it in your quote request!

With Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com, getting your fan group or sports team to the game is one quick form away. Compare sporting event charter buses and party buses for trips to Fenway Park (4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA 02215) about 60 miles north, Gillette Stadium (1 Patriot Pl, Foxborough, MA 02035) about 35 miles north via I-195 W to MA-24 N, or Polar Park (100 Madison St, Worcester, MA 01608) for a WooSox game. At Gillette Stadium, oversize vehicle parking for buses and RVs is in Lot 52, accessed from P10 North and P10 South — and the rideshare pickup zone is remote, making a charter bus the direct option for your group.
A party bus with a built-in bar and Bluetooth sound turns the ride to Foxborough into part of the game-day experience. Or choose a full-size motorcoach with reclining seats for the longer run to Worcester. Compare options, amenities, and pricing in seconds through Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com, or call 401-214-2770 to put together a custom game-day package!

With so many beautiful venues across the South Coast — from waterfront spaces in the historic district to estates in Dartmouth and Westport — wedding transportation in New Bedford deserves to be just as thoughtful as every other detail of your day. Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com helps you compare wedding shuttle buses and minibuses for hotel pickups, ceremony transfers, reception runs, and every leg in between. You can even request white, black, or silver vehicles to match your wedding colors.
Keep your guests together from the rehearsal dinner through the last hotel return. One shuttle means no one gets lost on the way to the venue, no one misses the first dance because they couldn't find parking, and no one has to worry about driving home at the end of the night. Fill out one form to compare available vehicles and pricing in seconds, or call 401-214-2770 to build a custom wedding transportation package around your exact schedule!

In and around New Bedford, some of New England's best wineries and craft breweries are within easy reach — and a wine tour or brewery bus means your whole group gets to enjoy every stop without anyone watching the clock. Westport Rivers Winery (417 Hixbridge Rd, Westport, MA 02790) is about 20 miles west via MA-6 W, roughly 25 minutes, and is one of New England's premier sparkling wine producers with a bus-friendly property and a large parking area. Buzzards Bay Brewing (98 Horseneck Rd, Westport, MA 02790) is right nearby, and Travessia Urban Winery (450 Union St, New Bedford, MA 02740) is right downtown — bus drop-off on Union Street, walking distance from the Zeiterion and the waterfront.
You set the stops and the timing. One bus keeps everyone together from the first tasting to the last pour, with no designated driver needed and no surge pricing on the way home. Compare minibuses and party buses for your tour through Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com — fill out the form or call 401-214-2770 to get started!
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Ready to compare? Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com helps you find bus rentals in New Bedford and across the entire South Coast region — including Fall River, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, Taunton, Brockton, Providence, and beyond. Fill out one form to compare vehicles and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving the whole region in seconds!

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Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com is an advertising and quote-comparison website that makes it easy to find and compare charter buses, minibuses, party buses, sprinter vans, and school buses in New Bedford and across Massachusetts. Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com is not a bus company and does not own any vehicles. When you fill out the quote form, you're taken to a national booking platform's results page showing available vehicles and pricing from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving the area. You compare your options there and book directly through that platform — all in just minutes, no account required.
T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) in Warwick, Rhode Island is the closest major commercial airport — about 35 miles southwest of New Bedford via I-195 W, typically 45 to 55 minutes off-peak. Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) is about 60 miles northeast via I-195 E to MA-24 N, typically 75 to 90 minutes. Build in extra time during morning and afternoon peak hours on both corridors, and on summer weekends when Cape Cod-bound traffic backs up on I-195 east of New Bedford.
Not always. The cobblestone streets around Johnny Cake Hill — where the New Bedford Whaling Museum and the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park are located — are narrow and not well-suited to a full-size 45-foot motorcoach. A 15- to 35-passenger minibus navigates the drop-off zone on Johnny Cake Hill more easily, with staging on Elm Street or William Street nearby.
For groups larger than a minibus can hold, a charter bus can drop passengers on the wider streets at the edge of the district and stage from there. Mention your destination when you fill out the quote form and compare the options available for your group size.
The single biggest demand spike in the New Bedford area is the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament — the largest Portuguese feast in the world — held at Madeira Field (Brock Ave, New Bedford, MA 02740) on the first weekend of August, drawing more than 150,000 visitors over four days. Book four to six months out for that weekend. The New Bedford Folk Festival in July and Whaling City Festival also drive demand.
Prom season in late April and May is the other major crunch, especially given New Bedford High School's enrollment. Summer weekends from June through August are consistently busy across the South Coast region.
Yes. Seastreak operates seasonal high-speed ferry service to Martha's Vineyard (Oak Bluffs) from Pier 3 / State Pier (1 Fisherman's Wharf, New Bedford, MA 02740), with a crossing of approximately one hour. Charter bus drop-off is at the State Pier curbside on Pier 3 Road; there is no dedicated bus parking lot at the terminal, so buses stage or park in the State Pier lot or on Pier 3 Road.
Confirm your sailing time with the ferry operator before booking your bus, and build in time for the group to walk from the drop-off to the terminal and check in. Ferry season runs roughly May through October; book your bus two to three months out for summer weekend sailings.
For most fan groups, a 40- to 56-passenger charter bus is the practical choice for the roughly 35-mile run from New Bedford to Gillette Stadium via I-195 W to MA-24 N — about 40 to 50 minutes off-peak, longer on game days. Oversize vehicle parking for buses and RVs is in Lot 52, accessed from P10 North and P10 South. Smaller groups can use a 25- to 35-passenger minibus.
The rideshare pickup zone at Gillette is remote — a charter bus drops your group directly and picks everyone up at a pre-arranged point after the final whistle. Book two to three months out for Patriots home games.
Absolutely. Multi-stop itineraries are one of the most common bookings through Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com. A typical South Coast winery run might start with a pickup in downtown New Bedford, stop at Travessia Urban Winery, continue out to Westport Rivers Winery, and add a stop at Buzzards Bay Brewing before returning.
List every stop and your approximate timing at each location when you fill out the quote form — the more detail you provide, the more accurately the platform can price your full itinerary. Or call 401-214-2770 and a live agent will put together a custom multi-stop package for you.
For most New Bedford trips, booking two to three months out gives you a solid selection of vehicles and competitive pricing. For the Feast of the Blessed Sacrament (first weekend of August), book four to six months out — it is the single largest demand event in the South Coast region and buses commit early. For prom season at New Bedford High School and Greater New Bedford Voc-Tech, book by December or January for late-April and May dates.
For summer Martha's Vineyard ferry connections, book two to three months out for weekend sailings. Waiting until the last minute on any of these dates means higher rates and limited availability — the earlier you lock in your bus, the better your options and your price.
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