National Charter Bus provides reliable and safe charter bus rentals in Boston and throughout Massachusetts. Groups traveling in the New England area can rely on our team for professional minibus and charter bus rentals for any type of trip. We customize our group transportation services to meet the travel needs of passengers traveling throughout Boston, from sports team charter buses to employee shuttle services to charter buses for private events. Book a minibus rental for small-scale trips or reserve a full-size charter bus rental for larger groups. Need an entire fleet of charter bus rentals? No problem! Call our experienced reservation team anytime at 617-275-8102 to learn more about renting a charter bus in Massachusetts.
Charter bus rentals are convenient, comfortable, and safe ways for groups to beat Boston traffic for special events and trips. As one of the most congested cities in the world, having group transportation planned out in Boston is a must.
National Charter Bus works with charter bus operators throughout the country, including local transportation professionals in Boston. Our network of charter bus providers operates compact minibuses and spacious charter bus rentals to perfectly suit every size group. Book an 18-passenger minibus rental for small private tours or a 56-passenger full-size charter bus rental for large corporate conferences. National Charter Bus also works with operators that have ADA-accessible bus rentals for travelers with mobility concerns. When you contact us to book your group transportation, let us know what features you’ll need on board!
Skip taking on traffic, navigating the T with a group, or needing to pay surge rates for rideshares. Leave your group’s transportation up to a professional charter bus driver operating your private ride.
Charter bus pricing isn’t one-size-fits-all for every trip. The cost of renting a charter bus will vary depending on a few factors. What type of bus rental do you need? How many people are you traveling with? Where are you traveling in Boston? How long is your trip? How far in advance are you booking your trip? This is all information you’ll want to have on hand when you call our rental team. Give the National Charter Bus team a call at 617-275-8102 when you’re interested in getting a bus rental quote. We’ll take all of your Boston trip details into account while generating a free, personalized quote.
Booking a Boston employee shuttle service is a simple way to help your team travel as stress-free as possible. Daily commutes around Boston can be hectic and exhausting, which is the last thing businesses should want for their employees. National Charter Bus will work with your Boston business to organize a shuttle bus service for your entire team. We’ve worked with businesses of all sizes and across a variety of industries to provide customized shuttle solutions. Whether you need one shuttle or multiple vehicles across several routes, your employees will be able to relax during commutes into Downtown Boston. Rent a shuttle bus with handy amenities like WiFi, tray tables, and plush seats for optimal business travel around Boston.
A Boston charter bus rental service can also be booked for other corporate occasions like conventions, conferences, and trade shows. Planners organizing corporate events at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center or the Hynes Convention Center should consider a transportation service for attendees. Boston’s roads are already quite congested, so hosting a large-scale event can be a logistical nightmare. A corporate charter bus rental service is your solution! National Charter Bus has served large-scale events like business conventions and conferences with efficient, professional transportation. Attendees can be picked up at Boston’s top business hotels or office parks and ride to the conference venue with ease.
Are you planning a private group tour of Boston? You’ll have plenty to see! The Northeast has a long list of historic attractions that are perfect for group tours. Whether you're planning a tour around Boston alone or you’re also taking on nearby cities like New York, Syracuse, and Philadelphia, National Charter Bus has a travel solution for your group. With a private charter bus rental in Boston, you’ll be traveling on your time and according to your itinerary. Plan out your must-see stops on Freedom Trail or book your tickets at top attractions like the Museum of Fine Arts. As you plan your day out in Boston, you can rest assured that you won’t have to rush to catch a pre-scheduled tour bus or struggle to navigate the T. Enjoy your private group tour in Boston with a personal charter bus rental from stop to stop!
Sporting events in Boston are huge and National Charter Bus has transportation for sports teams and fans alike! Large groups of fans traveling to Gillette Stadium or Fenway Park can rent a comfortable minibus rental for a smooth ride to big games. Forget about dealing with the T being packed on gameday or handling gridlock around the game. A minibus rental is one of the best ways to keep your group of fans traveling on time and as stress-free as possible.
National Charter Bus is also here to service athletes attending events in or around Boston. A full-size charter bus rental can be booked for local sports teams headed to away games or runners participating in the beloved Boston Marathon. Athletes can focus on mentally preparing for a race or game while a professional driver takes care of the roads.
Academic groups looking for campus transportation around New England's most prestigious universities can count on National Charter Bus for timely and safe shuttles. Whether your Ivy League hopefuls need tour transportation to Harvard University or current MIT students need a ride for academic competitions, we’ve got you covered. A charter bus rental service can be used for campus sporting events, academic competitions, on- and off-campus shuttles, Greek Life events, and more!
Our team is also committed to providing safe charter bus rentals for school field trips around Boston. Elementary or middle school educators can rely on our professional team for safe charter bus services to the New England Aquarium or the LEGOLAND Discovery Center.
Traveling outside of Boston? National Charter Bus can also book charter buses in Somverville, bus rentals in Brookline, buses to Newton, and group rides to Quincy and more Boston suburbs!
Don’t see your group transportation service mentioned above? No worries! National Charter bus services all types of Boston trips, including special events like weddings, family vacations, and large-scale worship events. Call our team anytime at 617-275-8102 to learn more about renting a Boston charter bus today.
1. Where’s the best place to park and unload a charter bus in Boston?
There are posted signs in Boston indicating where a charter bus may park or unload, some with 15-minute limits and some with 3-hour limits. You can find these areas in this map of Boston tour bus routes.
Charter buses are prohibited from parking in front of MBTA bus stops, parking meters, and commercial zones. Your hotel may be the best place to keep your charter bus parked while you’re in the city.
2. What streets can buses drive on in Boston?
Boston has suggested tour bus routes through the city that will provide enough space for your bus to get around, as detailed in the guide to Boston tour bus regulations.
3. What’s Boston traffic like?
Like many cities, Boston sees a weekday evening rush hour between about 3 and 5pm, and it’s usually worse on Fridays between 3pm and 4pm, according to the TomTom traffic index. Lunch time on Fridays and Saturdays can also get a little busier. Traffic on tour bus routes should slow down after about 6:30pm unless there’s a large event taking place in the city.
4. What’s the weather like in Boston?
Winters in Boston are particularly cold, with a potential for snow from December to March and average temperatures in the 20s and 30s Fahrenheit. If you aren’t used to traveling in the snow, we recommend scheduling your Boston trip during a warmer time of year.
5. What are the largest annual events in Boston?
The Boston Marathon, held each April, is probably the city’s largest and best-known annual event. Boston also hosts a 4th of July celebration every Independence Day and an annual Pride celebration. The Boston Red Sox home opener at the top of baseball season also draws large crowds each year.
When you travel with National Charter Bus, you can visit any and every location on your Boston itinerary. If you need a few ideas of what to add to your quintessential Boston locations, keep on reading!
Home to the Boston Red Sox, Fenway Park is hailed as one of the most famous ballparks in Major League Baseball. Skip the driving hassles on Red Sox game day with a private charter bus rental and pro driver!
Address: 4 Yawkey Way, Boston, MA 02215
Phone: (866) 800-1275
Visiting the Boston Public Library isn’t just for bibliophiles, it's also for architecture. This public library is one of the best staples of Renaissance-style architecture in the city. Hop on a charter bus for a private group tour or even a school field trip to this famed grand library.
Address: 700 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116
Phone: (617) 536-5400
MFA Boston is one of the largest and most comprehensive art museums in the world. With more than 450.000, it’s a must-stop location for art, culture, and history lovers. After a long day exploring the museum’s extensive collection, ride around Boston or back to your hotel in a comfortable charter bus with plush seats.
Address: 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston MA 02115
Phone: (617) 267-9300
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is another top stop for a group of art lovers. This museum is housed in a historic Venetian-style villa and is well-known for its picturesque courtyard, pristine grounds, and extensive collection of European works.
Address: 25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115
Phone: (617) 566-1401
Looking for prime shopping and dining during your Boston group trip? Check out Boston’s historic shopping and meeting space, Faneuil Hall Marketplace! If you do too much shopping and don't want to carry your loot around all day, just store everything on board your bus rental.
Address: 4 S Market Street, Boston, MA 02109
Phone: (617) 523-1300
The Boston Symphony Hall was built in 1900 and has housed the Boston Symphony Orchestra ever since. Grab group tickets for a show at this famed concert hall and leave the transportation to and from the event up to a professional charter bus driver.
Address: 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
Phone: (617) 266-1492
Is your Boston school or youth group looking for a fun educational destination? Travel to the Museum of Science in a safe and comfortable charter bus! This museum doubles as an indoor zoo and has hands-on exhibits sure to intrigue both kids and adults.
Address: 1 Science Park, Boston, MA 02114
Phone: (617) 723-2500
The Freedom Trail has 16 important historic sites for visitors to explore along 2.5 miles. The Paul Revere House is among the most popular attractions along the trail. Visit the colonial home, and learn about the life of Paul Revere during the American Revolution. If travelers in your group are concerned about the long walk through Freedom Trail, just hop on your charter bus and shuttle between historic sites.
Address: 19 N Square, Boston, MA 02113
Phone: (617) 523-2338
Home to more than 20,000 animals representing 600 species, the New England Aquarium is sure to offer hours of educational fun for all types of groups. The museum is exceptionally popular for groups traveling with kids but adults will still love visiting the penguins, sea lions, and stingrays.
Address: 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 973-5200
This Boston brewery opened in 1989 and is where the company’s most-loved brews were crafted. Today, guests can visit the famed brick brewery for tours, beer samples, food tastings, and to stock up on beer-related gifts. Don’t worry about needing to call a DD after sampling too many brews. Book a private minibus rental with National Charter Bus Boston and we'll serve as your built-in DD.
Address: 30 Germania St, Boston, MA 02130
Phone: (617) 368-5080
15 Channel Center St. Suite 102, Boston Massachusetts 02210