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Norwich Charter Bus Prices
Just like no two trips in Norwich are the same, your charter bus rental cost varies, but you can get quotes in under 30 seconds right through our online form! Below, you’ll learn about all the factors affecting rates and how to score the best deals.
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- Great dealson every bus size
- Same dayrentals for last-minute plans in Norwich
- Up to 56passengers on one charter bus, plus minibuses and vans
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Norwich Charter Bus Rental Pricing
| 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 Norwich. 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.
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Peak Norwich Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
It's easier than ever to lock in better rates when you book early before busy spring prom weekends, June graduations, and summer concerts near Mohegan Sun Arena or Dodd Stadium! Because Norwich
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| Hartford Wolf Pack Home Games | November 14, 2026 – April 9, 2027 |
| New England Patriots Home Games | Nov 8, Dec 6 & Dec 10, 2026, then two more home dates to be set |
| Night Ranger | November 6, 2026 |
| KIDZ BOP LIVE Birthday Concert Event | December 27–28, 2026 |
| Cirque iD – Evolution | January 14–17, 2027 |
| Roger Waters Presents LEGACY – A Pink Floyd Show | April 10, 2027 |
| Norwich Rose Arts Festival | June 24–26, 2027 |
| Brooklyn Fair | August 2027 |
| Prom season | April–May 2027 |
| Homecoming season | September–October 2026 |
Event dates can change, so check yours before you book.
Before You Book
What's Included in Norwich Charter Bus Prices?
It just got easier to budget for your trip because your transparent online quote includes the cost of your bus rental and your driver’s time! Outside expenses like highway tolls on I-395 or Route 2 and venue parking fees are paid separately so there are zero hidden surprises.
What's Included in Your Price
- Your bus and its driver
- Your driver's gratuity
- Use of the bus for the hours or miles you book
- Unlimited stops during your booked time
- An instant booking confirmation, then a call from the confirmation team to verify your itinerary
- Your driver's contact information before your trip date
Extra Costs: Tolls, Parking, Tax & Driver Hotel
- Tolls and parking
- The driver's hotel room each night of an overnight trip, which you book
- A second driver, when your itinerary needs one
- Overtime past your booked hours, billed by the hour
- Extra charges if your final drop-off isn't near your pickup
- Changes to your date, time or route, which may cost more
Charter Bus Fees to Avoid
- No smoking: violations bring a fine.
- A surcharge applies for vomit incidents.
- Your group pays for any damage it causes.
Know Before You Pay
A Note on Payment Terms for Norwich Bus Rentals
Find the vehicle you love on your search results page, and you can reserve it right online through the national booking platform by putting down a deposit of your trip’s total cost! Your remaining trip balance is simply due in full before your departure date, and our confirmation department will verify every stop on your itinerary.
How Can I Pay?
- All major credit cards are accepted, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.
- Corporate or custom billing is set up by phone with the booking company.
Can I Cancel and Get a Refund?
- Cancellations and refunds follow the national booking company's terms, which you'll see before you book.
- Read them before you pay.
What If My Plans Change or Run Over?
- Your booked hours are the minimum you pay, so book enough time for your event.
- Overtime is billed by the hour, and only if the bus is free to stay.
- Date, time and route changes aren't guaranteed. You can upgrade to a bigger bus if one is available, but downgrades aren't allowed.
What Affects Your Price
6 Factors That Affect Norwich Charter Bus Prices
Browse options from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies in Norwich, the cities around it, and all of Connecticut right on your screen! Here is a closer look at the six main factors that determine what your group transportation services will cost.
Factor 1: The Size of Bus You Book
Start by matching your headcount to the right vehicle, because a 56-passenger charter bus with an onboard restroom and undercarriage luggage bays is priced differently than a compact 18-passenger minibus or a sprinter van with a driver. You can also compare 15- to 50-passenger party bus rentals loaded with wraparound leather seating, color-changing LED lighting, and Bluetooth sound systems! Because we don’t own the buses, you get the widest selection of vehicles in one search.
Factor 2: The Distance and Duration of Your Trip
No matter if you need an hourly shuttle around Downtown Norwich and Chelsea Harbor or a long-distance charter bus up I-395 to Hartford or Boston, we have flexible packages for YOUR schedule! You can book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, or multi-day packages, and your rate will reflect either the total hours or mileage required.
Factor 3: The Time of Year
Compare Norwich charter bus prices early if you’re planning travel during peak seasons like late April and May for prom bus rentals at Norwich Free Academy, June wedding shuttles at The Spa at Norwich Inn, or crisp autumn foliage tours across New London County! Demand rises when schools and event planners are all booking at once, which can increase hourly minimums and rates. Locking in your reservation ahead of time guarantees the best selection and pricing for your group!
Factor 4: Where and When You're Traveling
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Factor 5: Overnight Trips and Driver Lodging
If you’re taking a multi-day corporate event charter bus or a sporting event bus rental for an away tournament, you’ll need to provide a private hotel room for your driver. We always recommend booking a 3-star hotel or better with oversized vehicle parking so both your driver and your motorcoach are well taken care of overnight! For non-stop cross-country journeys, a second relief driver may also be factored into your plan.
Factor 6: Weekday vs. Weekend Travel
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Ways to Save
Top 4 Ways to Save on Your Norwich Charter Bus Rental
Ride on a weekday. Weekday hourly rates in the table start below weekend rates for most buses, and Sunday through Thursday typically run the lowest rates.
Fill the seats you pay for. A bigger bus costs more per hour but less per person: a full 56-passenger charter bus starts under $4 per person, per hour.
Book early. Booking early gives you the widest choice of buses for your date.
Keep your pickups together. Every extra pickup adds time on the clock, so one meeting spot keeps the hours, and the price, down.
Sample Trips
Examples of Norwich Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to BDL
A Norwich-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Bradley International Airport (BDL) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Groton and New London, and juggling rideshares for a dozen people with luggage in construction traffic is not a realistic plan. The company decided to find and book a Norwich airport transportation shuttle bus through Norwich
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Groton, 6:00 AM second stop in New London, 7:00 AM drop-off at BDL
- Vehicle
- Sprinter van with driver
- Booked time
- 2 hours (the weekday minimum)
- Rate
- $190–$373 an hour (weekday) × 2 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$380–$746about $32–$62 per person
Example #2: Garde Arts Center Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Groton is heading to a sold-out show at Garde Arts Center. The roads back into Norwich after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Norwich concert charter bus rental through Norwich
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Groton, 6:30 PM arrival at Garde Arts Center, 11:30 PM post-show return to Groton
- Vehicle
- 35-passenger minibus
- Booked time
- 6 hours on a Saturday evening
- Rate
- $255–$385 an hour (weekend) × 6 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,530–$2,310about $44–$66 per person
Example #3: Mystic Day Trip
A Norwich tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Mystic. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Norwich corporate charter bus rental through Norwich
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Norwich office, 9:00 AM arrival at Mystic, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Norwich
- Vehicle
- 56-passenger charter bus
- Booked time
- About 12 hours (full day)
- Rate
- Full-day rate, $1,650–$2,950
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,650–$2,950about $41–$74 per person
Example #4: UConn Huskies Game Day
A group of 25 UConn Huskies season ticket holders from New London wants to make a home game at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Norwich sporting event party bus rental through Norwich
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in New London, 12:30 PM arrival at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to New London
- Vehicle
- 25-passenger party bus
- Booked time
- About 6.5 hours on a Sunday
- Rate
- $248–$460 an hour (weekday low to weekend high) × 6.5 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,612–$2,990about $64–$120 per person
Frequently Asked Questions About Norwich Charter Bus Prices
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Contact usHow can I get a Norwich charter bus or party bus price quote?
Getting your personalized quote takes less than 30 seconds! Just enter your travel date, pickup location, destination, and estimated passenger count into our quick online quote form to view live availability, interior photos, and prices right on your screen. You don’t even need to create an account, and your quote will also be sent by text and email so you can easily share it with your group!
Does Norwichcharterbuscompany.com own the buses in its network?
No, and that’s the whole point! Norwich
Are parking fees, highway tolls, and driver tips included in my online quote?
Your online quote covers the base cost of your vehicle rental and your driver’s pay for the itinerary you submit. Outside expenses like highway tolls on I-395, venue parking passes at places like Dodd Stadium, and overnight driver hotel rooms are not included in your quote and are paid separately. This transparent breakdown ensures you never deal with hidden fees.
Can I get a price quote if I don't have my final headcount or exact stops yet?
Yes, absolutely! Just put your best estimate for your passenger count, travel date, and Norwich pickup location into our 30-second online form to compare vehicle sizes and pricing right away with no obligation to book.
Do you offer same-day or last-minute charter bus rentals in Norwich?
Yes! Because Norwich
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