Up to 56 passengers
A 56-passenger charter bus rental offers undercarriage luggage bays, an onboard restroom, WiFi, and reclining seats for large NYC groups.
- Weekdays
- $205–$385+/hr.
- Weekends
- $225–$410+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,650–$2,950+
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Bringing your whole group together in New York, New York has never been easier! With Charter
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In under 30 seconds, you can go from planning your NYC itinerary to comparing rates right on your screen! Start by filling out one quick form with your travel date, passenger headcount, and pickup and drop-off spots around Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, or Staten Island. From there, you'll land on an easy-to-view results page through one of America's largest national booking platforms, where independent New York bus companies compete for your business—with no account needed and no obligation to book! Once you pick the vehicle and package you love, reserve and pay right online, and a dedicated confirmation department will reach out to verify every single stop on your schedule.
Start with your New York pickup location, travel date, and how many people are coming. Add where you're headed and when you need to return. That's it! You only have to share your trip details once, with no account needed and no obligation to book!
In just seconds, you'll land on an easy-to-view search results page showing different buses, interior pictures, rental packages, and online prices for your trip all in one place! Compare party buses, minibuses, sprinter vans, and charter buses from one of the largest networks of bus companies serving the New York area without calling company after company. You'll even get your pricing by text and email, so it's easy to share with the group!
Once you've found the bus you love, make your reservation right online through the national booking platform! The booking company handles your reservation and payment, and a confirmation team calls you to go over every pickup, drop-off, and stop on your New York itinerary, so everything is set before your trip.
On the day of your trip, an independent local bus company supplies the vehicle for your reservation, and your whole group rides together from the first pickup to the last drop-off! No account needed. No hassle. Yes, finding your next bus in New York really can be that easy!
For easy, stress-free group transportation services across New York City, Charter
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From waiting around on callbacks to repeating your itinerary five times during business hours, calling local bus companies one by one is a major headache. When you use Charter
| What Matters to Your Group | Charter | Calling a Single New York Bus Company |
|---|---|---|
| Bus types | Sprinter vans, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses, 15- to 50-passenger party buses and 56-passenger charter buses, side by side | Only the bus types one company owns, if one is open on your date |
| Getting prices | Online prices in under 30 seconds from one quick form, with no account needed | Calling company after company during business hours, repeating your trip and waiting on callbacks |
| Peak dates | Independent bus companies compete for your trip, even on prom and game dates | One company's peak-date rates, or no bus at all if it's sold out |
| Last-minute and big groups | Same-day rentals, and one bus or several for a wedding, convention or team | Only the buses and drivers one company has free |
| Packages | Hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, split-time, full-day or multi-day | That company's own minimums and packages |
| After you book | An instant booking confirmation, then a call to go over every pickup, drop-off and stop | Varies by company |
| Paying | All payments accepted when you book online | That company's own payment options |
Types of Buses Available
Ready to find the exact vehicle that fits your headcount and your New York itinerary? One local operator might only own minibuses, while another only runs party buses, but Charter
Up to 56 passengers
A 56-passenger charter bus rental offers undercarriage luggage bays, an onboard restroom, WiFi, and reclining seats for large NYC groups.
Up to 35 passengers
Rent a 35-passenger minibus rental to move medium-sized corporate teams or wedding guests comfortably through busy Manhattan avenues.
Up to 30 passengers
A 30-passenger minibus rental gives your group cushioned seating, climate control, and overhead storage without the bulk of a coach.
Up to 28 passengers
Book a 28-passenger minibus rental for smooth hotel-to-venue shuttles, campus tours at Columbia University, or five-borough sightseeing trips.
Up to 25 passengers
With a 25-passenger minibus rental, your group skips the subway transfers and rides together with optional WiFi and power outlets.
Up to 20 passengers
A 20-passenger minibus rental is the ideal size for navigating tight Brooklyn blocks, Chelsea gallery hops, or LaGuardia airport transfers.
Up to 18 passengers
Choose an 18-passenger minibus rental when your smaller group needs a nimble, climate-controlled shuttle for day trips or corporate outings.
Up to 15 passengers
A 15-passenger minibus rental keeps small groups together for quick hops between Midtown offices, Broadway theaters, and downtown restaurants.
15 to 50 passengers
Turn up the celebration in a 15- to 50-passenger party bus rental featuring LED lighting, wraparound leather seating, Bluetooth sound, and a bar!
11 to 14 passengers
Reserve a sprinter van rental with a driver to give 11 to 14 passengers a fast, VIP ride through NYC traffic.
*Photos are examples from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies and may not show the exact vehicle offered for your trip. Fill out the (no account needed!) to see current vehicle options, pictures, availability, and pricing, and confirm the exact vehicle and amenities before booking.
Our Onboard Amenities
Get online pricing in under 30 seconds and compare vehicles loaded with the exact features your passengers want for the ride! Stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic on the FDR Drive, the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (I-278), or the Lincoln Tunnel? Charter buses and minibuses in the network can come equipped with high-speed WiFi, individual power outlets, flat-screen TVs, PA systems, plush reclining seats, overhead parcel racks, undercarriage luggage bays, and even ADA-accessible wheelchair lifts. And if you're celebrating a birthday or bachelorette night out in the Meatpacking District, party buses bring color-changing LED lights, wraparound perimeter seating, Bluetooth sound systems, and onboard refreshment bars right to your curb!
Amenities are common features that may be available on buses. Exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability.
Our Pricing & Packages
Find transparent New York charter bus pricing in under 30 seconds by filling out one quick form with no account needed! You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, or multi-day packages tailored to your exact headcount and route. Because independent bus companies across New York compete for your reservation, you always get a great rate sent straight to your text and email!
| 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+ |
*Rates shown are general estimates from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies serving New York. Your exact price depends on your travel date, trip length, and the bus you pick—and you can see it in under 30 seconds on your online quote, with no account needed! Standard hourly minimums are typically 2 hours Monday through Wednesday (or earlier in the day), 3+ hours after 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and up to 5 hours on peak dates.
Book your bus right online and use any payment method you like, since every payment option is accepted!
Most hourly trips have a 2- to 5-hour minimum (often 2 hours Monday through Wednesday or earlier in the day, 3 hours or more after 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and up to 5 hours on the busiest dates), or you can book a one-way transfer, round-trip shuttle, or multi-day package so you only pay for what you need!
Buses book up fast for spring proms, the Rockettes, Giants home games, and New Year's Eve. But because one of the largest networks of independent bus companies serving New York competes for your business, you're never stuck with one fleet's high peak rates!
Compare bus prices in under 30 seconds with no account needed, and know upfront that outside trip costs like tolls, venue bus parking passes, and overnight driver hotel rooms are billed separately, so there are no surprises.
Every time you get a quote, we send a copy straight to your text and email, so it's super easy to work out the per-person cost (about $29–$53 per person for a full day on a full 56-passenger charter bus!) and share it with your group chat!
Services We Offer
Find exactly what your itinerary calls for when you browse New York group transportation services on Charter
A private New York airport charter bus rental takes the chaos out of group arrivals at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)! Instead of splitting into ten expensive rideshares or lugging suitcases onto the AirTrain and subway, your group meets your driver at the designated terminal commercial vehicle curb and loads all your bags into spacious luggage bays. Even if you need a same-day shuttle for a delayed flight, one quick online form gets you live pricing in under 30 seconds!
We help you compare New York concert charter bus rentals and party buses so your group never has to fight post-show crowds or 3x rideshare surge pricing! Ride together to Madison Square Garden on 8th Avenue, catch a summer festival at Randall's Island Park, or head out to Forest Hills Stadium in Queens and Barclays Center at 620 Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn with your own built-in designated driver. Your bus drops everyone off near the venue gates and waits to bring the whole group back together after the encore!
Call off the frantic search for multiple taxis during your next big trade show or executive summit! With New York corporate event charter bus rentals, your company can run polished, punctual shuttles between Midtown hotels and the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, where buses load and unload along 11th Avenue between 34th and 39th Streets. Book a sleek minibus or full-size motorcoach with onboard WiFi and power outlets so your team can prep presentations while gliding down 6th Avenue or across the Queensboro Bridge. Fill out one quick form to compare corporate packages in under 30 seconds!
For quick and easy daily commutes that boost morale and beat the MTA grind, set up New York employee charter bus rentals through Charter
You can compare GSA-friendly motorcoaches and minibuses with ample undercarriage space for rucksacks and equipment in under 30 seconds. Whether you need a same-day dispatch or a multi-bus convoy across the tri-state area, our network delivers on-schedule service each time.
Moving a large group out of the city is simple when you book a New York long-distance charter bus rental equipped with an onboard restroom, WiFi, power outlets, and plush reclining seats! Cruise comfortably up I-87 to Albany, down I-95 to Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., or out along I-495 to the Hamptons without anyone putting miles on their own car.
Whatever your calendar holds—from family reunions in Central Park and Broadway theater nights along 42nd Street to gallery crawls in SoHo—our New York private event charter bus rentals keep your whole group on one schedule! Your driver handles the one-way streets and NYC DOT tour bus loading zones while your guests enjoy the ride together. Fill out one quick form to see photos and prices for your private outing in under 30 seconds!
Before your group heads to photos at DUMBO's Brooklyn Bridge Park or a formal banquet at Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers, everyone can enjoy color-changing LED lighting, wraparound leather seating, and a Bluetooth sound system for their favorite playlists. Spring prom dates in April, May, and June book up fast, so fill out our 30-second form early to compare vehicles with no account needed!
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If you're organizing an educational outing to the American Museum of Natural History (using the school bus drop-off zone on West 81st Street between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue) or the Metropolitan Museum of Art on 5th Avenue, upgrade from an old yellow school bus with our New York school event charter bus rentals! Students and chaperones will love having climate control, seat belts, TV monitors, and onboard restrooms for a full day of learning across NYC or campus tours at NYU and Columbia University.
Fill out one form to score New York sporting event charter bus rentals for away games, youth tournaments at Randall's Island, or fan tailgates! Your bus can drop Yankees fans right near the 161st Street entrance at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, park in the oversized bus lot at Citi Field in Flushing for a Mets game, or take I-95 across the Hudson River to MetLife Stadium for Giants and Jets kickoffs. Store all your coolers and athletic gear underneath the coach and skip the crowded subway platforms after the final whistle!
Whatever your dream NYC wedding looks like, New York wedding charter bus rentals keep your guests, bridal party, and out-of-town loved ones moving seamlessly between hotels, ceremonies, and receptions! Coordinate curbside guest pickups in Midtown before heading to a garden reception at the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, a waterfront celebration at The Liberty Warehouse in Red Hook, Brooklyn, or a black-tie affair at The Plaza Hotel at 5th Avenue and Central Park South. Because Charter
Events We Serve
Fill out one quick form to lock in group transportation for the biggest parades, festivals, and cultural events on the New York City calendar! Whether your group is marching in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade along Central Park West, cheering runners during the TCS New York City Marathon across all five boroughs, attending New York Comic Con at the Javits Center, or catching the US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, a private charter bus keeps everyone together around street closures. Your driver knows how to navigate NYPD traffic detours along 5th Avenue, 6th Avenue, and the West Side Highway while staging at approved oversized vehicle lots near the Hudson River piers. Compare live event pricing in under 30 seconds and reserve one bus or a whole fleet today!
Serving All of New York and Surrounding Areas
Get a 30-second online quote for trips starting in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, or anywhere across our New York service area! Through one of the largest networks of independent bus companies, you can easily book transportation to and from Yonkers, White Plains, New Rochelle, Long Island, Jersey City, Hoboken, Newark, and Stamford. Wherever your group needs to go across New York State and the tri-state region, there is a bus in the network ready for you!
We serve every city around New York!
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You can see live availability, interior photos, and New York charter bus prices in under 30 seconds by filling out one quick online form with no account needed! We'll also send a copy of your quotes straight to your text and email so you can easily share them with your group.
Charter buses in NYC must follow NYC DOT Charter Bus Regulations, using designated curbside tour bus loading zones for active passenger pickups and drop-offs while adhering to New York City's strict 3-minute anti-idling law (1-minute adjacent to schools). While your group explores landmarks like Times Square, Wall Street, or Battery Park, your driver will stage at authorized oversized parking areas or commercial lots along 12th Avenue and the outer boroughs. After you book, a confirmation department verifies every pickup and drop-off address on your itinerary!
Through our network, you can compare 56-passenger charter buses, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses (including 15, 18, 20, 25, 28, 30, and 35-passenger models), 15- to 50-passenger party buses, and 11- to 14-passenger sprinter vans with a driver! You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, full-day, or multi-day packages, and even reserve same-day bus rentals when last-minute plans come together.
Yes, just enter your estimated passenger count, travel date, and New York pickup location into our 30-second quote tool to start comparing vehicle sizes and rates right away! Once you book online, the confirmation team will reach out to review your exact stops and finalize every detail before departure.
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