School Bus Rental
Whether you're coordinating a field trip from New Bedford Public Schools down to the New Bedford Whaling Museum (18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford, MA 02740), shuttling a youth group across the Acushnet River to a Lowell Spinners game at LeLacheur Park, or organizing a community group run along Route 6 toward the Cape, Newbedfordcoachbusservice.com makes finding a school bus rental in New Bedford fast and easy. Fill out one quick form and compare school buses, minibuses, and rates from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving New Bedford and the surrounding South Coast — no account required, and a free quote is available through the booking platform or by phone at 774-510-4450!
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Heading to Buttonwood Park Zoo (425 Hawthorn St, New Bedford, MA 02740) with a smaller class, or loading up a full youth group for a run down I-195 toward Providence? The network includes both compact and full-size school bus options so your headcount drives the booking, not the other way around. Type A mini and Type B small school buses seat approximately 10–24 adults — perfect for tighter New Bedford side streets, church groups, and smaller field trip classes that don't need a full coach.
Need more room? Type C large conventional school buses seat approximately 44–48 adults, giving bigger groups the capacity to travel together in one vehicle instead of splitting into a caravan and hoping everyone arrives at the same time.
Through this website, you compare school buses from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving New Bedford and the broader Bristol County area — so you're never locked into whatever one company happens to have available on your date. Submit your trip details once, browse the results, and book right through the national booking platform. Call 774-510-4450 any time for a quick, personalized quote!
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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 774-510-4450 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Common Amenities Available on New Bedford School Bus Rentals
Getting from the New Bedford waterfront to a field site along the SouthCoast Bikeway corridor is a lot smoother when your group is comfortable on the way there. School buses in the network come with a range of amenities depending on the vehicle type and operator — climate control, overhead storage, and PA systems on larger Type C coaches, which can help keep the group informed and comfortable whether you're crossing the Acushnet River bridge or rolling up Route 140 toward Taunton. Smaller Type A and Type B minibuses stay nimble enough for tighter drop-off zones near downtown New Bedford's historic district while offering the basics your group needs.
Amenities do vary by bus and by operator, so the best move is to mention your must-haves when you request your quote — ADA-accessible boarding, extra luggage space for gear, or specific seating configurations. A support team is available at 774-510-4450 any time to help you compare vehicles for your trip!
High-back vinyl bench seating
Large opening windows
Overhead interior lighting
PA/microphone system with AM/FM radio
Air conditioning on select vehicles
Under-seat storage for bags and equipment
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 774-510-4450 before booking.
How much does a School Bus cost in New Bedford?
New Bedford school bus rental prices vary based on the bus size, your itinerary, the number of stops, and whether your trip falls on a weekday or weekend. Here's what the network typically looks like: weekday rentals run $240–$380 per hour, weekend rentals run $205–$365 per hour, and full-day bookings run $1,670–$2,335. A smaller Type A or B minibus for a half-day field trip to the New Bedford Whaling Museum will land at a very different number than a full-day Type C coach shuttling 48 passengers down I-195 and back — and the quote tool accounts for all of it in under 30 seconds.
Enter your date, group size, and pickup location to unlock instant pricing from a network of transportation companies serving New Bedford, Fall River, Dartmouth, and the surrounding South Coast. No account needed, no callbacks to wait on. Or call 774-510-4450 right now and a live agent will build a quote around your exact headcount and itinerary!
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| School Bus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.00 – $7.60+ |
| 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 774-510-4450. | ||||
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