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New Bedford Charter Bus Services
Rather than spending an afternoon calling bus company after bus company, hoping someone picks up, waiting on callbacks, and trying to compare quotes that never quite line up, you can fill out one quick form right here and instantly see vehicles and prices from a large network of charter bus companies serving New Bedford, Massachusetts — all in under a minute, no account required. Call 774-425-0035 or use the online quote tool now to get started!
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Just fill out one simple form and you'll land on a results page showing different buses, pictures, amenities, and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving New Bedford — all in seconds, with no account needed. Newbedfordcharterbusservices.com is an advertising and quote comparison website, not a local bus company. That means you're never limited to one fleet. Instead, you get to browse buses from a large network of independently owned transportation companies and pick the one that fits your group and your budget.
Want WiFi and reclining seats for a long ride to Boston? A built-in bar and LED lighting for a bachelorette night in Providence? An ADA-accessible vehicle for your group?
Just say so when you fill out the form — you can request the amenities you want, compare pictures and prices side by side in seconds, and find buses available statewide for local and long-distance trips alike. Call 774-425-0035 any time or use the online quote tool right now!
New Bedford Charter Bus Rental Options
The network serving New Bedford includes sprinter vans, 15–35 passenger minibuses, 15–50 passenger party buses, and 56-passenger charter buses — so whether your group is 10 people or 100, there is a vehicle in the network sized exactly right for your trip. Compare them all in one place and find what you need!
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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 774-425-0035 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
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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 774-425-0035 before booking.
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| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
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| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $215 – $400+ | $235 – $425+ | $1,720 – $3,040+ | $6.40 – $9.15+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $235 – $385+ | $265 – $400+ | $1,890 – $2,495+ | $6.40 – $9.15+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $215 – $380+ | $250 – $395+ | $1,740 – $2,415+ | $6.10 – $8.80+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $370+ | $230 – $385+ | $1,605 – $2,335+ | $5.85 – $8.45+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $365+ | $205 – $380+ | $1,480 – $2,260+ | $5.60 – $8.10+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $355+ | $200 – $370+ | $1,355 – $2,155+ | $5.35 – $7.70+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $345+ | $200 – $365+ | $1,260 – $2,065+ | $5.20 – $7.45+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $325+ | $190 – $345+ | $1,200 – $1,950+ | $4.95 – $7.15+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $260 – $445+ | $280 – $480+ | $1,905 – $3,065+ | $6.95 – $10.20+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $200 – $390+ | $230 – $485+ | $1,455 – $2,950+ | $5.20 – $7.15+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $200 – $355+ | $200 – $370+ | $1,355 – $2,155+ | $5.35 – $7.70+ |
| 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 774-425-0035. | ||||
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New Bedford Airport Transportation
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New Bedford Concert Transportation
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Party buses in the network come loaded with a built-in bar, color-changing LED lighting, and Bluetooth sound so the energy starts before you arrive. Compare vehicles and pricing in seconds using the online tool, or call 774-425-0035 to put together a custom package for your date!
New Bedford Corporate Event Transportation
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New Bedford Employee Transportation
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New Bedford Government & Military Transportation
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New Bedford Long-Distance Transportation
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New Bedford Private Event Transportation
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New Bedford Prom Transportation
For quick and easy prom transportation in New Bedford, Newbedfordcharterbusservices.com is the place to start. Whether your group is heading out from New Bedford High School, Bishop Stang High School in North Dartmouth, Dartmouth High School, or Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School, one quick form gets you pricing and available buses from a network of transportation companies serving the area. Party buses are the most popular choice for prom — they come with a full-length bar, color-changing LED lighting, flat-panel TVs, and wraparound perimeter seating so the night feels special from the very first pickup.
Prom season in April and May is one of the busiest stretches of the year across Bristol County, so availability fills up fast — it is strongly advised to book as early as you can to lock in the best price and the vehicle your group actually wants. Call 774-425-0035 or use the online quote tool now!
New Bedford Religious Group Transportation
When your congregation, youth group, or faith community needs to travel together — for a retreat, a conference, a service project, or a multi-day trip — Newbedfordcharterbusservices.com makes finding the right bus simple. Fill out one form and compare available vehicles and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving New Bedford and all of SouthCoast Massachusetts in seconds. Minibuses are a great fit for smaller groups and shorter trips; full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches give larger congregations plenty of room to spread out on longer journeys, with reclining seats, climate control, and onboard restrooms.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — just mention it when you submit your trip details. No account required, and a live support team is available every day at 774-425-0035 to help you put together a custom package for your group's specific schedule and destinations.
New Bedford School Event Transportation
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ADA-accessible vehicles are available — just mention it in your quote request. Compare available buses and pricing in seconds online, or call 774-425-0035 any time for help putting together a custom field trip package!
New Bedford Sporting Event Transportation
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Party buses are a great pick for fan groups who want the tailgate energy to start on the ride over. Compare your options online or call 774-425-0035 to put together a custom sports transportation package!
New Bedford Wedding Transportation
Whatever your New Bedford wedding looks like — a ceremony at a historic waterfront venue, a reception at the Wamsutta Club (427 County St, New Bedford, MA 02740), or a celebration that moves between multiple venues across the SouthCoast — Newbedfordcharterbusservices.com makes finding wedding shuttle buses fast and easy. Fill out one form and compare available minibuses, charter buses, and party buses from a network of transportation companies serving New Bedford in seconds. White, black, and silver vehicles are available through the network — just mention your color preference when you request your quote.
A wedding shuttle keeps every guest together from hotel pickup through the last dance and back, so nobody is hunting for parking or calling a rideshare at the end of the night. Call 774-425-0035 or use the online quote tool to find the perfect wedding transportation for your big day!
New Bedford Wine Tour & Brewery Transportation
It's so much more fun when your whole group can enjoy every stop without worrying about who's driving home! Newbedfordcharterbusservices.com makes it easy to find and compare buses for winery tours, brewery crawls, and tasting trips across SouthCoast Massachusetts and beyond. Whether you're exploring local craft breweries around New Bedford and Fall River, heading up to the South Shore wine trail, or making a day trip to the vineyards on Martha's Vineyard via the New Bedford ferry terminal, one quick form gets you pricing and available vehicles from a network of transportation companies in seconds. You set the stops and the timing — the bus keeps your whole group together from the first pour to the last.
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The New Bedford Whaling Museum sits on Johnny Cake Hill, a narrow, one-way historic street that full-size 45-foot motorcoaches cannot navigate. Groups arriving by full-size coach are best served by unloading on William Street or along the North Water Street waterfront corridor (Route 18 service road), a short 2–3 minute walk to the museum entrance. Minibuses and smaller vehicles have more flexibility on the approach.
There is no dedicated on-site bus parking lot at the museum; nearby public parking for oversized vehicles is available in the Elm Street Parking Garage and surface lots along the waterfront. For school field trips, buses may park on Bethel Street if space is available, then continue after unloading to the free Whale’s Tooth Lot at 532 Acushnet Ave, about an 11-minute walk away, as shown in the museum’s 2026 bus directions. The museum recommends that groups contact them at (508) 997-0046 in advance to coordinate group logistics.
Confirm current access details on the Whaling Museum group visits page before your visit.
At the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, buses can pull to the curb on Purchase Street for active passenger drop-off and pickup — Purchase Street is a main downtown arterial with enough width for bus access. There is no dedicated motorcoach parking zone at the venue itself. After drop-off, buses stage in the area around the Elm Street Parking Garage or along the Route 18 / Union Street interchange corridor nearby.
Arrange a specific post-show pickup time and meeting point with your group before the performance begins so everyone knows exactly where to go when the show ends. Contact the Zeiterion box office at (508) 994-2900 for group booking and logistics coordination. Confirm current drop-off details before your visit.
Fort Taber Park is located at the southern tip of New Bedford along Clark's Cove on Buzzards Bay. South Rodney French Boulevard is a wide boulevard that buses and full-size coaches can navigate comfortably. The park has a large surface parking lot at the entrance that can accommodate buses and oversized vehicles — parking is free during park hours.
Drop-off is at the main park entrance lot, with the bus able to remain on-site while your group explores the Civil War–era fortifications and grounds. For large group events, contact the City of New Bedford Parks Department at (508) 991-6178 in advance to confirm any group logistics or permit requirements. Confirm current access details before your visit.
Buttonwood Park Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in the United States and a popular destination for school field trips and family outings. The zoo's main entrance and parking area are on Hawthorn Street. Standard charter buses and school-sized vehicles can access the lot; full-size 45-foot motorcoaches may find the residential streets approaching the zoo more challenging, making a minibus or mid-size charter bus the practical choice for most groups.
Drop-off is at the main entrance gate on Hawthorn Street, with bus parking available in the zoo's adjacent lot at no charge. The zoo asks groups to contact them in advance at (508) 991-6178 to coordinate group visits and any educational programming. Confirm current bus access details before your visit.
The New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Visitor Center is managed by the National Park Service and encompasses a 34-block National Historic Landmark District in downtown New Bedford. Buses can drop passengers on William Street in front of or near the Visitor Center — William Street is wider than the cobblestone side streets of the historic district and accessible for standard charter buses. Full-size motorcoaches are best staged along North Water Street (the Route 18 waterfront service road), the widest corridor adjacent to the district.
The cobblestone streets within the historic district, including Johnny Cake Hill, are not suitable for large buses. Admission to the park and Visitor Center is free. Confirm current access details on the NPS New Bedford plan your visit page before your trip.
UMass Dartmouth (285 Old Westport Rd, North Dartmouth, MA 02747) is located about 5 miles from downtown New Bedford, accessible via Route 6 (State Road) and Old Westport Road. The campus is well-suited for full-size motorcoaches — roads are wide and the campus has a designated Campus Center Bus Loop near the Campus Center building, which serves as the primary charter bus and shuttle drop-off and pickup point. Extended bus parking during events is coordinated through UMass Dartmouth Parking Services at (508) 999-8091, and a permit is required for longer stays.
Surface lots near the Campus Center (Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3) can accommodate oversized vehicles when arranged in advance. Confirm current bus loop access and parking details with Parking Services before your visit.
For most trips in New Bedford, booking three to six months in advance gives you the best selection and the most competitive pricing. Several dates fill significantly faster: prom season in April and May is the busiest stretch of the year across Bristol County school districts, and buses for those weekends are often claimed months ahead. Newport Folk Festival (late July) and Newport Jazz Festival (early August) drive enormous demand for New Bedford–Newport shuttles every summer.
UMass Dartmouth Commencement in mid-May and summer ferry-season weekends heading toward Martha's Vineyard also book early. Waiting until the last minute almost always means higher prices and fewer vehicle options — so the earlier you lock in your date, the better. Call 774-425-0035 right now to check availability for your trip!
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Group Charter Bus Destinations in New Bedford
Newbedfordcharterbusservices.com connects you to a network of transportation companies ready to take your group to the best destinations in and around New Bedford — from the historic waterfront district and world-class museums to parks, performing arts venues, and day trips across SouthCoast Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Here are some of the most popular stops groups visit by charter bus!
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Whaling Museum New Bedford
The New Bedford Whaling Museum is the largest museum in the world dedicated to the history of the American whaling industry. Its centerpiece is the 89-foot half-scale model of the whaling bark Lagoda — the largest ship model in existence anywhere. The collection also includes the skull of a blue whale, an extraordinary scrimshaw gallery, and thousands of artifacts and artworks spanning centuries of maritime history.
Group rates are available for parties of 15 or more with advance reservation. Because Johnny Cake Hill is a narrow, one-way historic street, groups arriving by full-size coach unload on William Street or the North Water Street waterfront corridor and walk 2–3 minutes to the entrance. Contact the museum at (508) 997-0046 to arrange group visits.
Confirm current bus access details on the Whaling Museum group visits page before your trip.
Address: 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 997-0046
Zeiterion Performing Arts Center
The Zeiterion Performing Arts Center has been the cultural heart of SouthCoast Massachusetts since 1923. Originally built as a vaudeville theater, the beautifully restored venue seats approximately 1,200 and hosts Broadway touring productions, nationally touring musical acts, comedy shows, and local performing arts throughout the year. It is the premier performing arts destination between Boston and Providence on the South Coast.
Buses drop off on Purchase Street at the front of the venue for active loading and unloading, then stage in the Route 18 / Elm Street area nearby. Pre-show and post-show pickups should be timed and communicated to your group before the performance. Contact the box office at (508) 994-2900 for group bookings.
Confirm current drop-off logistics before your visit.
Address: 684 Purchase St, New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 994-2900
Fort Taber Park
Fort Taber Park sits at the southern tip of New Bedford where Clark's Cove meets Buzzards Bay, offering sweeping water views alongside some of the most intact Civil War–era fortifications in New England. The park features massive Rodman guns, earthwork batteries, walking trails along the shoreline, open fields, and fishing areas — making it a popular destination for history buffs, school field trips, military and veteran groups, and family outings alike. South Rodney French Boulevard is wide and accessible for buses and full-size coaches, and the park's large entrance lot accommodates oversized vehicles at no charge during park hours.
Contact the City of New Bedford Parks Department at (508) 991-6178 for large group logistics. Confirm current access details before your visit.
Address: 1000 South Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford, MA 02744 Phone: (508) 991-6178
Buttonwood Park Zoo
Buttonwood Park Zoo is one of the oldest continuously operating zoos in the United States, established in 1894 and set within the beautiful grounds of Buttonwood Park. Admission is free (donations welcome), making it an especially popular destination for school field trips and family outings on a budget. The zoo is home to bison, polar bears, harbor seals, red foxes, and many more species, with hands-on educational programming available for school groups.
Standard charter buses and minibuses can access the Hawthorn Street entrance and parking area; minibuses are the most practical choice given the residential streets approaching the zoo. Contact the zoo at (508) 991-6178 to arrange group visits and educational programming in advance. Confirm current bus access details before your trip.
Address: 425 Hawthorn St, New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 991-6178
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
Managed by the National Park Service, New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park encompasses a 34-block National Historic Landmark District in the heart of downtown New Bedford — the largest such district in the United States. The park preserves the cobblestone streets, counting houses, sail lofts, and seamen's chapels of the 19th-century whaling era, including the famous Seamen's Bethel at 52 Johnny Cake Hill, immortalized in Herman Melville's Moby-Dick. Admission to the NPS Visitor Center and the park itself is free.
Buses drop off on William Street near the Visitor Center; full-size coaches stage along North Water Street. Contact the park at (508) 996-4095 and review the NPS New Bedford plan your visit page for group logistics.
Address: 33 William St, New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 996-4095
UMass Dartmouth
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth is a public research university with approximately 9,000 students, located about 5 miles from downtown New Bedford via Route 6. The campus hosts major events throughout the year — including commencement in mid-May, athletic competitions at the Tripp Athletic Center, and performing arts at the Robert F. Kennedy Auditorium — that draw large groups from across SouthCoast Massachusetts. The campus is well-designed for bus access, with a dedicated Campus Center Bus Loop serving as the primary charter bus drop-off and pickup point.
Extended parking for buses is coordinated through UMass Dartmouth Parking Services at (508) 999-8091. Confirm current bus loop and parking details before your visit.
Address: 285 Old Westport Rd, North Dartmouth, MA 02747 Phone: (508) 999-8000
Wamsutta Club
The Wamsutta Club is one of the oldest and most storied private social clubs in New England, established in 1867 and housed in a stunning historic mansion in the County Street Historic District. Today the club is one of the SouthCoast's most sought-after wedding and private event venues, with an elegant ballroom, formal dining rooms, and beautifully maintained outdoor spaces. County Street is a wide, tree-lined boulevard that accommodates bus drop-off and pickup at the front of the club with ease.
Buses stage along County Street after drop-off — the club's on-site lot is reserved for members and guests arriving by personal vehicle. Contact the club directly at (508) 993-9430 well in advance to coordinate transportation logistics for your event. Confirm current access details before your visit.
Address: 427 County St, New Bedford, MA 02740 Phone: (508) 993-9430
Fort Adams State Park
Fort Adams State Park (80 Fort Adams Dr, Newport, RI 02840) is one of the most popular day-trip destinations from New Bedford — just about 20 miles south via I-195 East and RI-138. The park encompasses one of the largest coastal fortifications in the United States, with guided tours of the 19th-century military complex, sweeping views of Narragansett Bay, and access to Newport Harbor. It is also home to the legendary Newport Folk Festival (July 24–26, 2026) and Newport Jazz Festival (July 31–August 2, 2026), two of the most celebrated music events in New England.
The park's wide access road and main parking area accommodate buses and oversized vehicles comfortably. For festival events, bus parking is coordinated by the festival organizers — advance arrangements are required. Contact the park at (401) 841-0707 for bus logistics and confirm current details on the Fort Adams visit page before your trip.
Address: 80 Fort Adams Dr, Newport, RI 02840 Phone: (401) 841-0707