Manchester Charter Bus Rentals

A charter bus is a large motor coach that can be hired by individuals or organizations to transport groups of people to a specific destination. Unlike public transportation, which operates on fixed routes and schedules, charter buses are rented for private use and travel according to the itinerary set by the client. Charter buses are commonly used for field trips, corporate events, weddings, sports team travel, and other group outings where everyone needs to arrive together.

We have a fleet of minibuses (18–35 passengers), full-size charter buses (40–56 passengers), party buses (15–40 passengers), entertainer coaches, and specialty vehicles like sprinter vans or executive shuttles. Each type has different amenities and seating layouts. For example, minibuses are great for short trips around Hartford County, while 56-passenger coaches handle large groups going to NYC, Boston, or Foxwoods. Party buses have perimeter seating and lighting for bachelor/bachelorette parties or prom night.

Charter bus pricing depends on several factors: trip distance, duration, bus size, time of year, and special requests. Short local trips may cost $150–$250 per hour with a 4-hour minimum. Day trips to Mohegan Sun or Six Flags range from $1,200 to $2,000. Weekend weddings or sports team charters often run $1,800–$3,500. Multi-day tours to Washington DC or Niagara Falls are quoted at $5–$8 per mile plus driver hotel. The best way to get an exact price is to call 959-310-3640 with your itinerary.

Standard amenities on most charter buses include reclining cloth seats, climate control, overhead luggage racks, reading lights, and PA system. Larger coaches have onboard restroom, TV monitors with DVD player, WiFi hotspot, USB/power outlets, and underfloor storage bays for suitcases. Premium models feature leather reclining seats, individual tray tables, footrests, cup holders, and flat-screen video screens. Party buses come with LED strip lighting, Bluetooth sound system, coolers/ice bins, and sometimes a dance pole.

We serve all kinds of groups across Connecticut: school field trips to Mystic Aquarium or Mark Twain House, youth sports teams traveling to AAU tournaments, wedding shuttles between ceremony and reception venues, corporate employee transportation for Pratt & Whitney or Travelers Insurance, church retreats, summer camp excursions, college campus circulators at UConn or CCSU, senior citizen day trips, political campaign tours, band/musician tour buses, and movie production crew vehicles.

Charter Bus Company Manchester provides service throughout Hartford County and central Connecticut including East Hartford, Glastonbury, Vernon, South Windsor, Windsor Locks, Bloomfield, Rocky Hill, Wethersfield, New Britain, Berlin, Cromwell, Middletown, Enfield, Somers, Tolland, Hebron, Bolton, Coventry, Ellington, Stafford Springs, and more. We also do regular trips to Springfield MA, Worcester, Providence RI, Westchester NY, Long Island ferries, and anywhere else your group needs to go.

You can get an instant quote by calling our office at 959-310-3640 or filling out the online form with your trip details: date(s), pickup location, destination, group size, and any special requests. We’ll send you a free estimate within minutes. If you want to reserve the bus, we require a signed contract and deposit (usually 10–20%). The balance is due before departure. Last-minute bookings are possible if we have availability, but it’s better to reserve 4–6 weeks in advance for best choice of vehicles.

Pick a bus that matches your group size and trip length. Small groups (20–30 people) going short distances can use a minibus, which is cheaper and easier to maneuver in tight spots like downtown Hartford or campus loops. Large groups (40–56 passengers) or anyone traveling more than an hour should get a full-size coach with restroom and luggage bays. If you want WiFi, power outlets, or extra legroom, ask for those features when booking. Special needs like wheelchair lift or ADA seating must be requested in advance.