Charter Bus Rentals in Meriden

A charter bus is a large vehicle that you can rent for private group transportation anywhere in Connecticut. It has cushioned seats, overhead storage racks, and undercarriage luggage bays. Most charters seat 40–56 passengers, but smaller minibuses carry 18–35 people. Groups use them for field trips to the Connecticut Science Center, wedding shuttles at Saint Clements Castle, sports team travel, or corporate events at the Connecticut Convention Center. When you book a charter bus, your group chooses the pickup time and location, and the bus stays with you for the entire trip schedule.

We have one of the largest fleets in Connecticut with minibuses (15–35 seats), full-size charter buses (40–56 seats), entertainer coaches, and specialty vehicles like sprinter vans or executive shuttles. All major brands are represented including Prevost, Van Hool, MCI, Temsa, Grech, Turtle Top, Starcraft, Diamond, ElDorado, Blue Bird, Thomas Built, IC Bus, Collins, Trans Tech and more. This means we can handle any job from small church outings to large-scale convention shuttles at the Connecticut Convention Center.

Charter bus prices depend on the size of the bus, trip length, and time of year. Most local day trips cost $1,200 to $2,400 for a 56-passenger bus. Weekend weddings or sports team charters may be $2,000 to $3,500 depending on mileage. Minibuses are cheaper—usually $900 to $1,800 per day. Long-distance trips to New York City or Boston will be quoted as a flat package based on total days and miles. Get an instant quote by calling our office with your exact itinerary.

Major pricing factors include total trip mileage, number of service days, bus size/capacity, and seasonal demand. Summer rates are higher due to peak travel for camps and weddings. Large events like Durham Fair or UConn basketball games increase demand statewide. Extra amenities like Wi-Fi or USB charging are usually included but premium options (leather seats, tables) may add cost. Overnight trips require hotel rooms for drivers which is added to the quote. Last-minute bookings less than 7 days out may be subject to surcharges.

Standard amenities on most charter buses include reclining cloth seats, individual reading lights, climate control, PA system, TV monitors with DVD player, Wi-Fi hotspot, 110V power outlets, USB ports, overhead parcel racks, and large underfloor luggage bays. Restrooms are available on all 40+ passenger models. Premium features like leather upholstery, hardwood-style flooring, card tables, or rear lounge area can be requested for executive or VIP groups. Minibuses have high-back bucket seats and optional Wi-Fi/power but no restroom.

We serve every type of group in Connecticut: school field trips, college sports teams, corporate commuter shuttles, wedding transportation, religious retreats, summer camps, senior citizen outings, political rallies, parade floats, band tour buses, film production crew moves, and emergency evacuation services. Regular clients include Yale University athletics, ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Mohegan Sun casino events, Hartford Marathon Foundation, and dozens of public/private schools across the state.

We provide charter bus service throughout all of Connecticut including Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, Bridgeport, Waterbury, Norwalk, Danbury, Middletown, New London, Torrington, and Willimantic. Regular routes to NYC, Boston, Providence, Springfield MA, and Westchester County NY. We also cover nearby areas in Massachusetts (Springfield, Worcester), Rhode Island (Providence), and eastern New York (Albany, Poughkeepsie) upon request. No destination is too far—if you need a bus anywhere in the Northeast we can handle it.

Call our office at 959-310-3640 or fill out the online form with your trip details: date, pickup location, destination, group size, and any special requests. We’ll send you a free custom quote within minutes. If you want to book, just sign the contract and pay a deposit to reserve the bus. The remaining balance is due before departure. Last-minute reservations are accepted if we have availability but it’s best to book 4–6 weeks in advance for lowest rates.