56 Passenger Charter Bus
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Ready to compare buses and prices without the runaround? Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com is a quote-comparison and referral website — not a local bus company — which means you fill out one quick form and instantly see vehicles, pictures, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Providence and all of Rhode Island. You're never limited to one fleet or one price. Instead, you get options side by side so you can choose the bus that actually fits your group and your budget.
Request the amenities you want — WiFi, onboard restrooms, LED lighting, a built-in bar — and compare them against pricing in seconds. Buses are available statewide for local trips around Providence and long-distance runs to Boston, Newport, New York, and beyond. No account required.
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It takes under 30 seconds to get pricing for your Providence bus rental — no account, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing, no waiting on hold. Enter your pickup location, travel date, and group size, and you'll land on a results page showing available vehicles, photos, and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving the area. Whether you need a compact 15-passenger minibus for a wedding shuttle between downtown hotels and a venue on Benefit Street, or a 56-passenger motorcoach for a group headed up I-95 to Boston, you'll see your options side by side and choose what works for you.
Pricing varies by vehicle type, date, and trip length — and the fastest way to know your number is to use the online quote tool right now. Or call 401-214-2770 any time for a free, personalized quote!
| 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 Providence
What used to mean calling five different companies, describing your trip five times, and waiting days for callbacks now takes under a minute. Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com is built around one idea: you share your trip details once, and the options come to you. Because this is a comparison website — not a bus company — you're pulling from a large network of independently owned transportation providers instead of whatever one fleet happens to have available. That means more vehicle types, more price points, and more flexibility to find exactly what your group needs.
A 25-passenger minibus for a bachelorette night through Federal Hill? A full-size charter bus for a corporate group heading to the Rhode Island Convention Center? A party bus for a birthday crawl from Thayer Street to Atwells Avenue?
All of it is searchable right here. Compare pictures, amenities, and pricing side by side, and book the bus that fits — online or with a live agent at 401-214-2770!
Waiting to find the right transportation for your next Providence event? Stop waiting! Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com helps you compare buses for every occasion — from airport transfers and concert nights to corporate shuttles, prom, weddings, field trips, and beyond. Whatever brings your group together in Providence, there's a bus in the network ready for it!

Start your trip the right way — with everyone together and none of the parking stress. T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) (2000 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886) sits about 10 miles south of downtown Providence on I-95. Charter buses pick up and drop off on the lower level commercial curb outside baggage claim — not the rideshare lot.
Rhode Island caps commercial vehicle idling at 5 minutes, so have your whole group curbside with luggage in hand before calling the bus forward. Heading to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) instead? That's roughly 60 miles north on I-95 — about 70 to 90 minutes off-peak.
Logan stages charter buses off the active curb, so the same rule applies: everyone assembled first, then the bus pulls in. One vehicle, one pickup, and the airport run is handled. Compare Providence airport transportation options right here!

Compare buses for your next Providence concert night and skip the parking headache entirely. Amica Mutual Pavilion (1 LaSalle Square, Providence, RI 02903) hosts the Providence Bruins, Providence College basketball, and major touring acts with a capacity up to 14,000 — and LaSalle Square fills fast on show nights. Charter bus drop-off is on the north side of the arena on LaSalle Square, with buses staging in the Providence Place Mall garage nearby when on-site space is limited.
Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) (220 Weybosset St, Providence, RI 02903) draws Broadway touring productions and concerts for up to 3,200 guests — drop-off is on Weybosset Street, with buses staging at the Peerless Garage (105 Mathewson St) a short walk away. Instead of splitting your group into separate cars and hunting for metered parking on a sold-out Saturday, one bus keeps everyone together from the first pickup to the last drop-off. Compare Providence concert transportation options right here!

The Rhode Island Convention Center (1 Sabin St, Providence, RI 02903) is Rhode Island's largest convention facility, with 100,000 square feet of exhibit space connected directly to the Omni Providence Hotel. Charter bus drop-off is on Sabin Street or Waterfront Drive, with buses staging at the Providence Place Mall garage nearby. Whether you're moving a team of 20 between downtown hotels and the convention floor, shuttling executives from T.F. Green to a client site in the Jewelry District, or coordinating multi-day conference transportation across the city, Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com makes it easy to compare the right vehicle for the job.
WiFi-equipped minibuses keep your team productive on the ride. Full-size motorcoaches handle large delegations with undercarriage luggage bays and onboard restrooms. Find and compare Providence corporate transportation options right here!

With I-95 through Providence carrying heavy commuter congestion — and the I-95/I-195 interchange backing up reliably between 7 and 9am and again from 3:30 to 6:30pm — a dedicated employee shuttle turns dead commute time into something your team can actually use. Whether you're running a daily route from the Pawtucket Transit Authority hub to an office in the Jewelry District, a weekly shuttle from T.F. Green to a corporate campus in Cranston, or temporary transportation while a parking lot is closed, Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com helps you compare the right vehicle for your headcount and schedule. Minibuses for smaller teams.
Full-size coaches for large workforces. WiFi, power outlets, and reclining seats for a ride that doesn't feel like a commute. Find and compare Providence employee shuttle options right here!

View instant online quotes for government and military group transportation in Providence and across Rhode Island — no account required, free quote online or by phone at 401-214-2770. Whether you're coordinating personnel transfers, moving a delegation between the Rhode Island State House (82 Smith St, Providence, RI 02903) and an off-site facility, or arranging multi-day transportation for a training event, Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com helps you compare minibuses and full-size motorcoaches from a network of transportation companies serving the area. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — just mention it when you request your quote.
Need to move a large group? A 56-passenger charter bus with undercarriage luggage bays handles equipment and gear. Smaller delegation?
A 15- to 35-passenger minibus keeps it efficient. Find and compare Providence government and military transportation options right here!

Instead of sending your group up I-95 in a caravan of separate cars, one charter bus handles the whole trip — and everyone arrives together. Providence sits at the center of a well-traveled New England corridor: Boston is 60 miles north (about 70 to 90 minutes), New York City is roughly 180 miles southwest (3 to 3.5 hours), Newport is 30 miles south on RI-138, and Worcester is 45 miles northwest on I-90. Full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches come with reclining seats, climate control, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, and large undercarriage luggage bays — everything your group needs to arrive comfortable on a long run.
Compare pricing for day trips, multi-day charters, and one-way transfers all in one place. Find and compare Providence long-distance charter bus options right here!

Moving a group of 15 or 150 to a private event in Providence is exactly what Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com was built for. Birthday dinners on Federal Hill. Anniversary celebrations along the Providence waterfront.
Family reunions that start at Roger Williams Park and end at a private venue in the East Side. WaterFire evenings where Francis Street and Steeple Street fill with pedestrians and street closures make parking nearly impossible. Whatever brings your group together, a private bus keeps everyone on the same itinerary — no splitting into rideshares, no hunting for parking, no waiting on stragglers.
Compare minibuses, party buses, and charter buses from a network of transportation companies serving Providence. You set the stops. You set the timing.
Find and compare Providence private event transportation options right here!

Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com can help you find the perfect prom bus before the date fills — and in Providence, the calendar fills fast. Prom season runs April through May across Providence, Cranston, Warwick, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, and surrounding school districts, and party buses are the first vehicles to go. A 15- to 50-passenger party bus comes with a full-length bar, color-changing LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, and flat-panel TVs — and the whole group rides together from the first pickup to the venue doors.
Book six months out or more to lock in your date, your vehicle, and your price. Waiting costs more and risks no availability at all. Find and compare Providence prom transportation options right here — or call 401-214-2770 to hold your date today!

Booking transportation for a congregation, a retreat, or a multi-day religious conference is simple with Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com. Whether you're coordinating weekly shuttle service from a neighborhood pickup point to a church in the West End, arranging a group trip to a regional retreat center, or moving a large congregation to a conference at the Rhode Island Convention Center, you'll find buses sized for your group right here. 15-passenger minibuses for smaller gatherings. 56-passenger motorcoaches for the whole congregation.
ADA-accessible vehicles available through the network — just mention it when you submit your quote. Compare pictures, amenities, and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Providence and all of Rhode Island. Find and compare Providence religious group transportation options right here!

It's never been easier to plan a school field trip in Providence! Instead of coordinating a long line of parent carpools, one bus keeps the whole class together from pickup to drop-off and back. Roger Williams Park Zoo (1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907) is one of the most popular field trip destinations in Rhode Island — charter and school buses drop off at the main entrance on Elmwood Avenue, with large vehicles using designated spaces in the main lot.
The Providence Children's Museum (100 South St, Providence, RI 02903) is another favorite, with drop-off on South Street and buses staging on nearby streets. The RISD Museum (20 North Main St, Providence, RI 02903) welcomes student groups with advance booking. Compare school buses, minibuses, and full-size motorcoaches from a network of transportation companies.
ADA-accessible vehicles available — just mention it in your quote! Find and compare Providence school field trip transportation options right here!

Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com can take your fan group or sports team to every game without the parking headache. Amica Mutual Pavilion hosts Providence Bruins hockey and Providence College Friars basketball all season long — charter bus drop-off on LaSalle Square, with buses staging nearby while you cheer. Brown Stadium (235 Hope St, Providence, RI 02912) holds 20,000 fans for Bears football — charter bus drop-off on Hope Street with advance coordination recommended.
Heading to Gillette Stadium (1 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035) for a Patriots or Revolution game? That's about 20 miles northeast on I-95 — charter buses and oversized vehicles park in Lot 52, reached from P10 North or South, with lots opening 4 hours before kickoff. One charter bus beats splitting your group across cars that pay $80 to park and walk 20 minutes to the gate.
Find and compare Providence sporting event transportation options right here!

It's easier than ever to keep every guest together on your wedding day — from the hotel pickup to the ceremony, the reception, and the last return run of the night. Providence's most beloved wedding venues sit across the city: the historic ballrooms of the Graduate Providence (11 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903), and waterfront venues along the Providence River, all draw guests from across New England. One shuttle bus handles the hotel pickup loop, the ceremony transfer, and the reception return — so nobody is hunting for parking on a Saturday night in downtown Providence, and nobody misses a moment of your day.
Request white, black, or silver vehicles to match your wedding colors. Find and compare Providence wedding transportation options right here, or call 401-214-2770 to build a custom package!

You're never limited to one stop when a bus handles the driving! Rhode Island's craft beer and wine scene has grown dramatically, and a brewery crawl or winery tour is one of the best ways to spend a day with your group in the Providence area. Start on Federal Hill — Providence's "Little Italy" — for dinner and cocktails, then hit Foolproof Brewing Company (241 Grotto Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860) in nearby Pawtucket for award-winning craft beer, or head south to the vineyards of Newport Vineyards (909 E Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842) about 35 miles away on RI-138.
Your group stays together for every tasting, every pour, and every stop — no one drives, no one misses the next destination, and the ride home is already handled. Compare minibuses and party buses from a network of transportation companies serving Providence. Find and compare Providence wine tour and brewery transportation options right here!
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With so many cities and towns across Rhode Island just a short drive from Providence, Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com helps you find group transportation no matter where your trip starts or ends! Compare buses serving Cranston, Warwick, Pawtucket, North Providence, Johnston, Woonsocket, East Providence, Newport, Narragansett, and every community in between — all from one quick form!

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Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com is a quote-comparison and referral website for group transportation. It is not a bus company, not a motor carrier, and it does not own or operate any vehicles. Instead, Cranstoncharterbuscompany.com lets you fill out one quick form and compare buses, vehicles, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Providence, Rhode Island — so you get more options and more price points than any single company can offer.
Transportation is provided by independent operators, and booking is completed through a national booking platform.
Charter buses pick up and drop off on the lower level of T.F. Green International Airport, outside baggage claim in the designated commercial vehicle curb zone — not the rideshare lot. Rhode Island caps commercial vehicle idling at 5 minutes, so have your entire group curbside with all luggage in hand before calling the bus forward. Calling the bus while passengers are still at the carousel means the bus has to loop and come back, which costs everyone time on a busy afternoon.
Confirm current ground transportation details on the official T.F. Green Airport ground transportation page before your trip.
Book as early as possible — ideally four to six weeks before the event, and earlier for the most popular summer and fall dates. WaterFire Providence events draw large crowds to Waterplace Park and the Providence River on Saturday evenings from May through November, and street closures on Francis Street, Steeple Street, and surrounding downtown corridors make parking and rideshare pickup extremely difficult. Charter bus drop-off near Waterplace Park (1 Waterplace Park, Providence, RI 02903) is on Francis Street or Steeple Street, with buses staging nearby while your group enjoys the installation.
Check the WaterFire directions and parking page for current road closure maps before your visit.
Providence sits at the center of a well-traveled New England corridor. Boston is approximately 60 miles north on I-95 — roughly 70 to 90 minutes off-peak, longer during morning and evening rush hours. Newport is about 30 miles south on RI-138 — roughly 45 to 60 minutes depending on traffic on the Pell Bridge.
New York City is approximately 180 miles southwest — roughly 3 to 3.5 hours via I-95 S. A full-size motorcoach with reclining seats, WiFi, onboard restrooms, and undercarriage luggage bays makes any of these runs comfortable for your whole group.
Charter buses and oversized vehicles park in Lot 52 at Gillette Stadium, reached from P10 North or P10 South depending on your direction of approach. Lots open four hours before Patriots games. The rideshare pickup area at Gillette is a 20- to 30-minute walk from the stadium gates, which your group makes twice if they arrive that way.
A charter bus drops your group at the stadium entrance and picks everyone up at a pre-arranged spot after the game. Confirm current parking details on the official Gillette Stadium transportation page before your visit.
Yes! Day trips from Providence to Newport and the South County coast are popular charter bus routes. Newport is about 30 miles south — your bus can drop the group at the Breakers (44 Ochre Point Ave, Newport, RI 02840), Ocean Drive, or the Newport Mansions, then stage nearby while you explore.
For Block Island, the ferry departs from the Point Judith Terminal (304 Great Island Rd, Narragansett, RI 02882) — charter buses drop passengers at the terminal, but buses cannot board the ferry. Bus parking at the terminal lot is available, and advance arrangements are strongly recommended during peak summer season (Memorial Day through Labor Day). Confirm ferry schedules and terminal access on the Block Island Ferry getting-here page.
It depends on your headcount. A 15- to 35-passenger minibus is a great fit for smaller groups — compact enough to navigate downtown Providence streets, Thayer Street, and Federal Hill, while still offering amenities like overhead storage, climate control, and WiFi. A 56-passenger charter bus handles large groups with reclining seats, onboard restrooms, and undercarriage luggage bays.
Party buses (15 to 50 passengers) add a built-in bar, LED lighting, and a premium sound system for nights out. Sprinter vans work well for small executive groups or VIP transfers. Compare all of them side by side on the results page — or call 401-214-2770 and a live agent will help you match the right vehicle to your group.
Book three to six months out for most Providence events to get the best vehicle selection and pricing. Stretch that to six months or more for the highest-demand dates: Brown University and Providence College graduation in May, prom season across Providence, Cranston, and Warwick school districts in April and May, Newport Folk Festival in late July, Newport Jazz Festival in early August, and New England Patriots home games at Gillette Stadium from September through January. WaterFire Saturday evenings book out quickly in summer and fall.
Waiting until the last minute means higher prices and fewer vehicles to choose from — book as early as you can to lock in your date and your price.
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