Up to 56 passengers
A 56-passenger charter bus rental offers undercarriage luggage bays, an onboard restroom, WiFi, and reclining seats for large groups.
- Weekdays
- $205–$385+/hr.
- Weekends
- $225–$410+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,650–$2,950+
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Manhattan Charter Bus Rentals
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Rather than calling local operators one by one, enter your pickup spot, date, and headcount into our 30-second quote tool. You'll instantly see buses, photos, and rates sent straight to your text and email so you can book online through the national booking platform!
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Start with your Manhattan pickup location, travel date, and how many people are coming. Add where you're headed and when you need to return, or call us at (646) 561-8153 and we'll take down your details for you. That's it! You only have to share your trip details once, with no account needed and no obligation to book!
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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 Manhattan 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!
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Choose Your Bus & Book Online
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 Manhattan itinerary, so everything is set before your trip.
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Enjoy Your Transportation!
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 Manhattan really can be that easy!
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Charterbusmanhattan.com vs. Calling a Single Manhattan Bus Company
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| What Matters to Your Group | Charter | Calling a Single Manhattan 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, and call us for less than the standard minimum | That company's own minimums and packages |
| Help | Call us 24/7, 365 days a year | Depends on that company's hours |
| 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
Available Manhattan Charter Bus Rental Options
We connect your group with the widest selection of bus types in New York so you never have to compromise when one local company only owns minibuses or another only has party buses. Compare everything from compact sprinter vans to full-size motorcoaches in one place and pick the exact ride that fits your headcount and budget!
Up to 35 passengers
Book a 35-passenger minibus to move mid-sized groups comfortably through busy Midtown streets with overhead storage and AC.
- Weekdays
- $225–$370+/hr.
- Weekends
- $255–$385+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,815–$2,415+
Up to 30 passengers
A 30-passenger minibus gives your corporate team or wedding party cushioned seating, WiFi, and power outlets for cross-borough shuttles.
- Weekdays
- $205–$365+/hr.
- Weekends
- $240–$380+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,670–$2,335+
Up to 28 passengers
Choose a 28-passenger minibus when your group needs a nimble shuttle with panoramic windows and overhead parcel racks for city tours.
- Weekdays
- $190–$355+/hr.
- Weekends
- $220–$370+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,540–$2,255+
Up to 25 passengers
Renting a 25-passenger minibus makes campus visits at Columbia University or NYU and group dinners in SoHo completely stress-free.
- Weekdays
- $190–$350+/hr.
- Weekends
- $195–$365+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,420–$2,180+
Up to 20 passengers
Our network's 20-passenger minibus options are ideal for hotel transfers, convention shuttles, and navigating tight Lower Manhattan intersections with ease.
- Weekdays
- $190–$340+/hr.
- Weekends
- $190–$355+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,300–$2,080+
Up to 18 passengers
An 18-passenger minibus keeps smaller groups together with climate control and reclining seats without the hassle of splitting into taxis.
- Weekdays
- $190–$330+/hr.
- Weekends
- $190–$350+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,210–$1,990+
Up to 15 passengers
Reserve a 15-passenger minibus for quick airport pickups, VIP client outings, or neighborhood sightseeing tours around Central Park.
- Weekdays
- $180–$310+/hr.
- Weekends
- $180–$330+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,150–$1,880+
15 to 50 passengers
Turn up the fun on a 15- to 50-passenger party bus featuring wraparound leather seating, color-changing LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, and onboard bars!
- Weekdays
- $248–$426+/hr.
- Weekends
- $265–$460+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,827–$2,954+
11 to 14 passengers
A 11- to 14-passenger sprinter van with a driver delivers fast, executive point-to-point transfers through Manhattan traffic.
- Weekdays
- $190–$373+/hr.
- Weekends
- $218–$466+/hr.
- Full day
- $1,395–$2,848+
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We can find any size or type of bus your group needs. Just call us at (646) 561-8153.
*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!) or call us at (646) 561-8153 to see current vehicle options, pictures, availability, and pricing, and confirm the exact vehicle and amenities before booking.
Our Onboard Amenities
Popular Manhattan Bus Amenities Available
Through our massive network of independent operators, you can filter and choose the exact onboard features your passengers want before you book! Keep commuters productive in FDR Drive traffic with fast WiFi and individual power outlets, or relax on long hauls with flat-screen TVs, DVD players, cushioned reclining seats, and onboard restrooms. Just check the photos and amenity lists on your 30-second quote results page or tell the 365-day support team your must-haves!
Reclining Seats
Onboard Restroom
Individual Climate Control
Onboard Wi-Fi
Power Outlets
Overhead Storage
Under-Bus Luggage Storage
TV Monitors
PA System
Amenities are common features that may be available on buses. Exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. To confirm the amenities on a specific bus offered for your trip, call us at (646) 561-8153 before booking.
Our Pricing & Packages
Manhattan Charter Bus Rental Pricing & Rates
Every quote on Charter
| 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 | $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 Manhattan. 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. Don't need that much time? Just call us at (646) 561-8153 any day of the year—we can often set up less time, a one-way transfer, a split-time shuttle, or a custom package built around YOUR schedule!
At Charterbusmanhattan.com, we make Manhattan bus rentals affordable
Easy, Flexible Payment
Book your bus right online and use any payment method you like, since every payment option is accepted!
Flexible Hourly Minimums & Packages
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!
Great Savings, Even on Peak Manhattan Dates
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 Manhattan competes for your business, you're never stuck with one fleet's high peak rates!
Exclusive Phone Deals & Discounts
Want our very best deals? Call us at (646) 561-8153 any day of the year. We love offering you better rates, amazing discounts, and custom packages when you reach out directly!
Upfront Quotes (Know What's Included!)
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.
Instant Quotes by Text & Email to Split the Cost
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
Manhattan Charter Bus Services Available Through Charterbusmanhattan.com
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Manhattan Airport Transfer Shuttle Bus Services
Just landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)? Book a private Manhattan airport shuttle with luggage bays to pick up your group at designated commercial vehicle zones and head straight through the Queens-Midtown Tunnel or Lincoln Tunnel to your hotel. Even if your flight is delayed or you need a same-day bus rental, the 365-day support team will keep your transfer on track!
Concert Bus Rentals in Manhattan
A concert charter bus rental lets your whole group skip 3x post-show rideshare surge pricing and crowded subway platforms after a sold-out performance! Your driver can drop your group off along 8th Avenue for a show at Madison Square Garden or along 6th Avenue for Radio City Music Hall. Enjoy Bluetooth music and climate-controlled comfort on the ride home while your driver handles Midtown gridlock!
Corporate Event Bus Rentals in Manhattan
Whatever industry trade show, client dinner, or executive summit brings your company together, a Manhattan corporate charter bus rental ensures your attendees arrive on time and ready for business! For major conventions at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, your driver can use the designated inner roadway loading lanes between 34th and 38th Streets before staging off-site along 12th Avenue. We can scale from a single executive sprinter van in the Financial District to 10+ full-size buses running continuous hotel loops in Midtown.
Employee Shuttle Services in Manhattan
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Manhattan Long-Distance Bus Rentals
You don't have to stay within the five boroughs when you book a long-distance charter bus from Manhattan equipped with reclining seats, WiFi, power outlets, and an onboard restroom! Take your group up I-87 to Albany, down I-95 to Washington, D.C. or Philadelphia, or out to the Hamptons on a custom multi-day package.
Event Transportation & Bus Rentals in Manhattan
Hit every stop on your custom itinerary with a private event bus rental for family reunions, Broadway theater nights in Times Square, or birthday celebrations in the Meatpacking District! Fill out one quick form to compare minibuses, party buses, and motorcoaches in under 30 seconds with no account needed.
Bus Rentals For Manhattan Proms & Homecomings
Parents and school administrators love that a driver handles every pickup and drop-off from pre-prom photos at Central Park's Bethesda Terrace to the final dance venue.
Manhattan Religious Group Bus Rentals
No matter the size of your congregation or fellowship, booking a religious group charter bus in Manhattan keeps everyone together for worship services, choir tours, and youth retreats! Plan a group visit to the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Morningside Heights or St. Patrick's Cathedral on 5th Avenue without worrying about parking multiple cars. You can even request an ADA-accessible bus with a wheelchair lift so every member of your community travels comfortably. See live pricing in under 30 seconds online or call the team for multi-day retreat packages!
Manhattan Bus Rentals For School Field Trips
Ready to upgrade from an old yellow school bus to a climate-controlled school field trip charter bus with seat belts, TV screens, and an onboard restroom? Your driver can drop students off at the designated school bus zone on West 81st Street for the American Museum of Natural History or along 5th Avenue at 82nd Street for The Metropolitan Museum of Art before relocating to approved oversized parking near Riverside Drive. Book a full-day package for museum outings or campus tours at Columbia University and NYU in just seconds!
Sports Team & Sporting Event Bus Rentals in Manhattan
If your roster or fan club is heading to a big game, a Manhattan sporting event bus rental gives you plenty of undercarriage storage for equipment and coolers! Ride together to cheer on the Knicks or Rangers at Madison Square Garden, or take a quick trip across the Harlem River via the Major Deegan Expressway (I-87) to drop off at the 161st Street entrance of Yankee Stadium. We also run game-day shuttles across the Hudson to MetLife Stadium so your whole group skips post-game rideshare lines!
Manhattan Wedding Shuttle Services & Transportation
Waiting on out-of-town guests stuck in crosstown traffic is the last thing you want on your big day, which is why couples love booking a Manhattan wedding shuttle! Your driver can seamlessly loop guests between Midtown hotel blocks and iconic venues like The Plaza Hotel, the New York Public Library Stephen A. Schwarzman Building on 5th Avenue and 42nd Street, or waterfront receptions at Chelsea Piers off the West Side Highway (Route 9A). Because our network includes hundreds of local operators, you're never stuck with whatever one company has open on your wedding date!
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If you didn't see your service above, we can still help you since we serve every event! Just call us at (646) 561-8153!
Events We Serve
Bus Rentals for Major Manhattan Events & Festivals
It's never been easier to lock in group shuttles for major annual events like the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade along Central Park West, New York Comic Con at the Javits Center, Tribeca Festival, or Pride March down 5th Avenue! Reserve your bus early to beat peak-season demand and let a driver navigate street closures and NYPD traffic detours for you.
We serve every Manhattan event, big or small. Just call us at (646) 561-8153.
Serving All of Manhattan and Surrounding Areas
Bus Rentals in Manhattan and Nearby Cities
For the best group transportation across every neighborhood—from Harlem, the Upper East Side, and the Upper West Side to Midtown, Chelsea, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Tribeca, and the Financial District—Charter
We serve every city around Manhattan!
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Manhattan Group Transportation Guides
Frequently Asked Questions About Manhattan Charter Bus Rentals
Not sure what to expect, how to pay, or if you've never rented a charter bus before? Let us help! Just call us at (646) 561-8153, every single day of the year.
Contact usHow can I get a Manhattan charter bus quote and how fast is it?
Just enter your pickup location, date, destination, and passenger count into our 30-second online quote tool to see live buses, photos, and pricing with no account needed! You'll also receive your quote by text and email so it's easy to share with your group.
Does Charterbusmanhattan.com own the buses in its network?
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Where can a charter bus drop off and park in Manhattan?
In Manhattan, charter buses use designated NYCDOT commercial and tour bus loading zones for active passenger pickup and drop-off, while adhering to New York City's strict three-minute engine idling limit (one minute near schools). Because curbside parking is heavily restricted in areas like Midtown and Lower Manhattan, drivers typically drop your group off near the entrance of venues like the Javits Center or Broadway theaters and relocate to off-site staging areas along 12th Avenue or outer-borough lots until pickup time. After you book, our confirmation department calls to verify all your exact pickup and drop-off points!
What types of buses and amenities can I compare for my Manhattan trip?
In one search, you can compare 11- to 14-passenger sprinter vans with a driver, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses (including 15, 18, 20, 25, 28, 30, and 35-passenger models), 15- to 50-passenger party buses, and 56-passenger full-size charter buses. Depending on the vehicle you choose, amenities can include WiFi, power outlets, reclining seats, onboard restrooms, undercarriage luggage bays, or party features like LED lighting, Bluetooth sound systems, and onboard bars. If you need an ADA-accessible bus, just let our reservation specialists know!
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Compare live photos, amenities, and rates from one of the largest networks of bus companies in Manhattan and New York in under 30 seconds by filling out one quick form with no account needed! Have questions or want a custom package deal? Call the live reservation team 365 days a year and we'll help you lock in the perfect bus in minutes!