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Charter Bus Rentals in Manchester, Connecticut
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On Easthartfordcharterbuscompany.com, finding the right bus for your group has never been simpler! You fill out one easy form, and in seconds you'll see vehicles, photos, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Manchester and all of Connecticut — no account required, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing, no calling five different companies to get five different quotes.
Request the amenities you want — WiFi, reclining seats, power outlets, an onboard restroom, LED lighting, a built-in bar — and compare pictures and prices side by side in seconds. Whether you need a compact sprinter van for a small team heading to Hartford or a 56-passenger motorcoach for a school field trip to the Connecticut Science Center, the options are right here. Buses are available statewide for local trips around Hartford County and long-distance runs to Boston, New York City, Providence, and beyond.
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Manchester Charter Bus Rental Options
It's all here in one place! Through Easthartfordcharterbuscompany.com, you can find and compare minibuses seating 15 to 35 passengers, 15- to 50-passenger party buses, full-size 56-passenger charter buses, sprinter vans, and school buses — all from a large network of transportation companies serving Manchester and the surrounding Hartford County area. Whatever your group size, there's a bus that fits!
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28 Passenger Minibus
25 Passenger Minibus
20 Passenger Minibus
18 Passenger Minibus
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Manchester Charter Bus Amenities That Keep Your Group Comfortable All Day
Reclining Seats
Onboard Restroom
Individual Climate Control
Onboard Wi-Fi
Power Outlets
Overhead Storage
Under-Bus Luggage Storage
TV Monitors
PA System
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 959-666-2820 before booking.
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Start your search right here and see pricing in under 30 seconds! Enter your pickup location, date, group size, and trip details into the online quote tool, and you'll be taken to a results page showing available buses and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving Manchester, Connecticut — all without creating an account.
Prices vary based on the bus type and size, the day of the week, the length of your trip, and any stops along the route. A 15-passenger minibus for a quick Hartford run prices differently than a 56-passenger motorcoach headed to Foxwoods for the weekend. The fastest way to see what your specific trip costs is to fill out the form and compare your options side by side — or call 959-666-2820 any time and a live agent will put together a custom quote for your group!
| 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+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| 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 959-666-2820. | ||||
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each time you use Easthartfordcharterbuscompany.com, you're comparing options from a large network of independently owned transportation companies — not just whatever one local company happens to have parked in its lot. That means you get more vehicle types, more amenity options, and more price points to choose from, all in one place, all in seconds.
You fill out one quick form with your trip details — your pickup location in Manchester, your destination, your date, and how many people are coming — and the results page does the rest. You'll see available buses, photos, amenities, and pricing side by side so you can find exactly what fits your group and your budget. No phone tag.
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manchester airport transportation Manchester Airport Shuttle Transfers Made Simple
Choosing the right airport shuttle for your group is easy with Easthartfordcharterbuscompany.com! Bradley International Airport (1 Schoephoester Rd, Windsor Locks, CT 06096) is the closest major airport to Manchester, sitting about 16 miles north via I-91 — roughly 20 to 30 minutes off-peak, though the Hartford corridor can stretch that to 45 minutes or more during the morning and afternoon rush. Instead of coordinating a caravan of cars or hoping rideshares show up on time, one bus keeps your whole group together from pickup to terminal curb.
Easthartfordcharterbuscompany.com also helps you find transportation to T.F. Green Airport (2000 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886) in Providence, about 70 miles east, and Boston Logan International Airport (1 Harborside Dr, Boston, MA 02128), about 100 miles northeast. Compare minibuses, sprinter vans, and full-size charter buses from a network of providers serving Manchester — find the size and the amenities that fit your group, and compare pricing in seconds. Call 959-666-2820 to get your airport shuttle quote today!
manchester concert transportation Rent a Charter Bus for Manchester Concerts & Events
A concert night is a whole lot better when nobody in your group has to worry about parking, driving, or navigating Hartford traffic on the way home. Easthartfordcharterbuscompany.com makes it easy to find and compare buses for shows at PeoplesBank Arena (1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103), where downtown Hartford parking is tight on event nights and Trumbull Street fills up fast, and for major shows at Mohegan Sun Arena (1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT 06382), about 45 miles southeast of Manchester on Route 6 and I-395.
Whether you're taking 14 friends on a party bus with LED lighting and a built-in bar or moving a larger group on a full charter bus, compare your options from a network of transportation companies serving Manchester and all of Connecticut. One bus, one pickup, no parking headaches — and the celebration starts the moment you board. Call 959-666-2820 or use the online quote tool to find your concert bus today!
manchester corporate transportation Charter Bus Rentals for Manchester Corporate Events
Ready to compare corporate transportation options for your team? Easthartfordcharterbuscompany.com helps businesses throughout Manchester and Hartford County find buses for client meetings, off-site events, company outings, and conference shuttles — all in one place, with pricing in under 30 seconds. Whether you're moving a small executive team to a meeting in downtown Hartford, shuttling employees between your Manchester office and a Pratt & Whitney campus in East Hartford, or organizing a full-day company outing to a venue like Wickham Park (1329 W Middle Tpke, Manchester, CT 06040), there's a bus in the network that fits your schedule and your headcount.
Compare minibuses, sprinter vans, and full-size charter buses with amenities like onboard WiFi, power outlets, and reclining seats — so your team arrives ready to work or ready to celebrate, depending on the occasion. Fill out one quick form to see available options and pricing, or call 959-666-2820 and a live agent will build a custom corporate package for your trip!
manchester employee transportation Stress-Free Employee Shuttle Bus Rentals in Manchester
With Easthartfordcharterbuscompany.com, securing a reliable employee shuttle for your Manchester-area workforce is fast and simple! Whether you need a daily commuter route between Manchester and a Hartford office campus, a temporary shuttle while your parking lot is out of service, or a recurring weekly run to a satellite location in Bloomfield or East Hartford, Easthartfordcharterbuscompany.com helps you compare bus sizes and pricing from a network of providers serving the region.
I-84 through Hartford is one of Connecticut's most congested corridors — morning and afternoon peaks regularly add 15 to 30 minutes to the commute each way. An employee shuttle takes that frustration off your team's plate entirely. Employees board together, arrive together, and skip the hunt for parking downtown.
Compare 15-passenger minibuses through 56-passenger motorcoaches with WiFi and climate control, and find the vehicle that fits your headcount and your route. Call 959-666-2820 to set up your employee shuttle comparison today!
manchester government military transportation Government & Military Charter Bus Rentals in Manchester
Easthartfordcharterbuscompany.com is ready to help government agencies, military units, and public-sector organizations throughout Hartford County find reliable group transportation fast. Whether you need a minibus for a small team traveling to a meeting at the Connecticut State Capitol (210 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106), a full-size charter bus for personnel transfers, or transportation for training events and multi-day operations across Connecticut and New England, Easthartfordcharterbuscompany.com makes it easy to compare available vehicles and pricing from a network of independently owned transportation companies.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — just mention your accessibility requirements when you submit your trip details. Compare bus sizes, amenities, and pricing in one place without calling multiple companies. Fill out one quick form or call 959-666-2820 any time to find government and military transportation that fits your schedule and your group!
manchester long distance transportation Seamless Long-Distance Transportation from Manchester
Easthartfordcharterbuscompany.com will help you find the right bus for any long-distance trip from Manchester — whether you're headed 40 miles south to New Haven, 70 miles east to Providence, 100 miles northeast to Boston, or 115 miles south to New York City. Full-size 56-passenger charter buses available through the network come equipped with reclining seats, climate control, onboard restrooms, WiFi, power outlets, and undercarriage luggage bays — everything your group needs to travel comfortably on a longer haul.
Casino group trips to Foxwoods Resort Casino (350 Trolley Line Blvd, Mashantucket, CT 06338) and Mohegan Sun are some of the most popular long-distance runs from Manchester — about 55 and 45 miles southeast respectively. Compare available buses, packages, and pricing for your route in under 30 seconds, or call 959-666-2820 to put together a custom long-distance package for your group!
manchester event transportation Manchester Private Event Charter Bus Rentals for Your Group
Easthartfordcharterbuscompany.com is the easy way to find private event transportation for any occasion in Manchester and the surrounding Hartford County area! Family reunions at Wickham Park, birthday dinners in downtown Hartford, anniversary celebrations, graduation parties, holiday outings — whatever brings your group together, Easthartfordcharterbuscompany.com helps you compare buses, party buses, and minibuses from a network of providers so you find exactly the right vehicle for your event.
Party buses available through the network come with full-length bars, color-changing LED lighting, premium Bluetooth sound systems, and wraparound perimeter seating — perfect when you want the celebration to start before you arrive. Or compare a sleek charter bus or minibus for a more low-key private outing. Fill out one quick form to see available options and pricing side by side, or call 959-666-2820 and a live agent will help you build the perfect private event package!
manchester prom transportation Bring Your Friends Together with Manchester Prom Bus Rentals
Easthartfordcharterbuscompany.com can help you lock in the perfect prom bus before your date fills up! Prom season in the Manchester area — typically late April through mid-May for schools like Manchester High School (134 E Middle Tpke, Manchester, CT 06040) — is one of the busiest stretches of the year for bus rentals across Hartford County. Waiting too long means higher prices and fewer vehicles to choose from, so the earlier you compare, the better your options.
Party buses with LED lighting, built-in bars, flat-panel TVs, and premium sound systems are the top pick for prom groups — and you can even request available colors to match your theme. Compare 15- to 50-passenger party buses and minibuses from a network of providers serving Manchester. Fill out one quick form to see what's available for your date, or call 959-666-2820 to get your prom bus locked in today!
manchester church transportation Rent a Charter Bus for Your Manchester Church Group
With so many destinations to reach and so many members to coordinate, finding the right bus for your congregation or religious group is so much easier with Easthartfordcharterbuscompany.com! Whether you're organizing a weekend retreat, a pilgrimage, a community service trip, or weekly transportation for a large congregation across the Manchester and Hartford area, Easthartfordcharterbuscompany.com helps you compare minibuses and full-size charter buses from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Connecticut.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — just mention any accessibility needs when you fill out your quote. Compare bus sizes, amenities, and pricing in one place, and find a vehicle that fits your group's headcount and your schedule. No account required, and a free quote is always available online or by phone.
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manchester field trip transportation Charter Bus Rentals for Manchester School Districts
Easthartfordcharterbuscompany.com makes planning school field trip transportation across Manchester and Hartford County fast and straightforward! Instead of coordinating parent carpools and multiple vehicles, one charter bus or minibus keeps your entire class together from pickup to destination and back — with overhead storage for backpacks and lunch bags, climate control, and enough room for students and chaperones to travel comfortably.
Popular field trip destinations from Manchester include the Connecticut Science Center (250 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103), the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art (600 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103), and the Mark Twain House & Museum (351 Farmington Ave, Hartford, CT 06105) — all about 8 to 10 miles from Manchester via I-84. Compare 15-passenger minibuses through 56-passenger motorcoaches to match your student and chaperone headcount exactly. ADA-accessible buses are available — just mention it in your quote request.
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manchester sporting event transportation Get Your Players and Fans to the Game On Time with a Manchester Charter Bus
These are the trips where keeping your whole group together matters most — and a bus makes it happen! Easthartfordcharterbuscompany.com helps fans, alumni, and sports teams across Manchester find transportation to games at Dunkin' Park (1214 Main St, Hartford, CT 06103), home of the Hartford Yard Goats, just 8 miles west via I-84, and to UConn Huskies football and soccer events at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field (615 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT 06118), only about 3 miles from Manchester center via Route 44.
For bigger events, compare charter buses headed to PeoplesBank Arena for UConn basketball and Wolf Pack hockey, or to Mohegan Sun Arena for major touring concerts and events. One bus means no parking scramble, no split groups, and no designated driver debates. Compare available buses and pricing from a network of providers serving Manchester — call 959-666-2820 or use the online quote tool to find your game-day bus!
manchester wedding transportation Charter Bus Rentals for Manchester Weddings
Easthartfordcharterbuscompany.com makes finding wedding transportation in Manchester and Hartford County genuinely easy! Whether you need a shuttle looping between a hotel block and your ceremony venue, a party bus for the bridal party, or a full charter bus to move all your guests between the ceremony and reception, Easthartfordcharterbuscompany.com lets you compare vehicles, amenities, and pricing from a network of providers in one place — no calling around, no waiting on callbacks.
You can request available white, black, or silver buses to match your wedding colors, and compare everything from elegant sprinter vans for smaller wedding parties to full-size 56-passenger motorcoaches when the whole guest list is coming along. Cheney Hall (177 Hartford Rd, Manchester, CT 06040) and venues throughout Hartford County make for beautiful wedding settings — and a dedicated shuttle means your guests arrive relaxed and on time. Call 959-666-2820 or fill out the online form to start comparing wedding bus options for your big day!
manchester wine tour transportation Private Shuttles for Manchester Winery Tour Groups
Because the best part of a winery or brewery tour is that nobody has to be the designated driver! Easthartfordcharterbuscompany.com helps you find and compare buses for tasting tours throughout Connecticut's growing craft beverage scene — from Broad Brook Brewing Company (2 Leonard St, East Windsor, CT 06088), about 15 miles north of Manchester, to Rosedale Farms & Vineyards (25 East Weatogue St, Simsbury, CT 06070), about 20 miles northwest, and Sunset Meadow Vineyards (599 Old Middle St, Goshen, CT 06756), about 40 miles west in Litchfield County.
You set the stops and the itinerary — Easthartfordcharterbuscompany.com helps you find the bus that fits your group. Party buses with built-in bars and LED lighting are a popular pick for wine and brewery tours, or compare a comfortable minibus for a more relaxed afternoon. Fill out one quick form to compare available options and pricing, or call 959-666-2820 to build your custom tasting tour package today!
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Charter Bus Rentals Serving Manchester & Nearby Cities
Find exactly what you need for your group — no matter where in the Hartford County area you're starting from! Easthartfordcharterbuscompany.com helps you find bus rentals in Manchester and every nearby community, including Hartford, East Hartford, South Windsor, Glastonbury, Vernon, Ellington, Bolton, Coventry, and beyond. Compare vehicles and pricing from a network of transportation companies serving all of Connecticut in one place!
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Easthartfordcharterbuscompany.com helps you compare buses rental options; it is not a transportation company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. When you submit the quote form, your trip details go through a booking company so you can review pricing and available vehicles for your date. You compare the options and book through the process shown with your quote.
Easthartfordcharterbuscompany.com is an advertising and quote-comparison website that makes it easy to find, compare, and book charter bus rentals in Manchester, Connecticut and the surrounding area. It is not a local bus company or motor carrier — it's a website where you fill out one quick form and see vehicles, photos, amenities, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Connecticut, all in one place. No account required, and a free quote is always available online or by phone at 959-666-2820.
Bradley International Airport is the closest major airport to Manchester, about 16 miles north via I-91 — roughly 20 to 30 minutes off-peak, and 35 to 50 minutes during Hartford rush hour. It's the busiest airport in Connecticut and the main hub for most group arrivals and departures from the Manchester area. Easthartfordcharterbuscompany.com also helps you find buses to T.F. Green Airport in Providence (~70 miles east) and Boston Logan (~100 miles northeast) for groups flying into or out of those airports. Fill out one form to compare airport shuttle options for your group!
Manchester is about 8 miles east of downtown Hartford, a trip that takes roughly 15 to 20 minutes off-peak via I-84. However, I-84 through the Hartford corridor is one of Connecticut's most congested stretches — during morning peak hours (7–9 AM) and afternoon peak hours (4–6:30 PM), that same trip can take 30 to 45 minutes or longer. A charter bus or minibus keeps your entire group together and on schedule, without anyone getting separated in traffic or hunting for downtown Hartford parking on event nights.
Mohegan Sun is about 45 miles southeast of Manchester via Route 6 and I-395 — roughly 50 to 70 minutes depending on traffic. Foxwoods Resort Casino is about 55 miles southeast, typically 60 to 75 minutes. Both are among the most popular group day-trip and overnight destinations from the Manchester area.
A charter bus or party bus handles the drive so everyone in your group can enjoy the trip from the moment they board — compare available options and pricing right here!
The right bus depends on your headcount. A 15-passenger minibus works well for smaller groups and fits easily on tighter Hartford-area streets. A 25- to 35-passenger minibus is a great mid-size option for medium groups.
A 15- to 50-passenger party bus is the top pick for events like prom, bachelorette parties, and casino nights where amenities matter. A full-size 56-passenger charter bus is ideal for large groups, long-distance trips, or any event where undercarriage luggage storage and onboard restrooms are a priority. Fill out the quote form with your group size and the platform will show you the available options that fit!
Yes — ADA-accessible vehicles with wheelchair ramps, wider aisles, and accessible restrooms are available through the network of transportation companies serving Manchester and Connecticut. Just mention your accessibility requirements when you fill out the online quote form or when you call 959-666-2820, and the results will reflect vehicles that meet your group's needs. Accessibility availability can vary by provider and date, so mentioning it early in the process gives you the best selection of options.
Absolutely! Long-distance trips from Manchester to New York City (~115 miles south via I-84 W, roughly 2 to 2.5 hours off-peak) and Boston (~100 miles northeast via I-84 E and I-90, roughly 1.5 to 2 hours off-peak) are very common group trips booked through this site. Full-size 56-passenger charter buses available through the network come with reclining seats, WiFi, onboard restrooms, power outlets, and undercarriage luggage storage — everything your group needs for a comfortable long-distance ride.
Fill out one quick form to compare long-distance bus options and pricing for your trip!
For most trips in the Manchester area, booking 2 to 4 weeks in advance is workable — but earlier is always better, and certain dates fill up fast. Prom season (late April through mid-May) is the single busiest window for bus rentals in Hartford County — book 4 to 6 months out to get the best vehicle selection and pricing. Summer weekend trips to Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods, and outdoor events book up 2 to 4 months ahead.
UConn football Saturdays at Rentschler Field and major PeoplesBank Arena events should be booked at least 4 to 8 weeks in advance. Waiting until the last minute almost always means higher prices and fewer choices — call 959-666-2820 or fill out the form today to lock in your date!
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Charter a Bus to the Top Manchester Destinations
From the historic streets of downtown Hartford to the casino floors of southeastern Connecticut, Manchester is perfectly positioned for group day trips and evening outings in every direction! Easthartfordcharterbuscompany.com helps you find buses to the most popular destinations in the region — compare vehicles and pricing from a network of providers serving Manchester and get your group moving. Here are some of the most-visited spots groups travel to from Manchester!
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Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field
Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field (615 Silver Lane, East Hartford, CT 06118; (860) 610-4700) is one of the closest major event venues to Manchester — just about 3 miles west via Route 44 and Silver Lane. The 38,000-seat stadium is home to UConn Huskies football and hosts occasional concerts and soccer events throughout the year. Large surface lots accommodate buses and oversized vehicles, and advance arrangements are recommended for major game days.
A minibus or charter bus from Manchester gets your group there in under 10 minutes off-peak — and back home without the post-game parking scramble on Silver Lane.
PeoplesBank Arena
PeoplesBank Arena (1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103; (860) 249-6333) is Hartford's premier indoor arena, seating 15,495 for UConn Huskies men's basketball, AHL Hartford Wolf Pack hockey, and major touring concerts and events. Located about 8 miles from Manchester via I-84 W, the arena sits in the heart of downtown Hartford where parking is consistently tight on event nights. Charter bus drop-off is available on Trumbull Street and Ann Uccello Street, with buses staging in nearby areas while your group is inside.
One bus keeps your group together and eliminates the downtown Hartford parking search entirely.
Mohegan Sun Arena
Mohegan Sun Arena (1 Mohegan Sun Blvd, Uncasville, CT 06382; (860) 862-8000) is one of New England's top concert and entertainment venues, with a 10,000-seat capacity and a full casino resort surrounding it. Located about 45 miles southeast of Manchester via Route 6 and I-395 — roughly 50 to 70 minutes depending on traffic — it's a popular group day-trip and overnight destination. The Mohegan Sun complex has large surface lots with designated bus and motorcoach staging areas; call ahead for specific event assignments.
A party bus from Manchester turns the drive into part of the experience before the show even starts.
Connecticut Science Center
Connecticut Science Center (250 Columbus Blvd, Hartford, CT 06103; (860) 724-3623) is a 150,000-square-foot science museum on the Connecticut River waterfront in downtown Hartford, featuring more than 165 interactive exhibits across multiple floors. About 8 miles from Manchester via I-84 W, it's one of the most popular school field trip destinations in the state. Charter bus drop-off is available on Columbus Boulevard, with buses staging in the adjacent parking structure or on nearby streets.
Group visit coordination is recommended — contact the center at (860) 724-3623 before your visit. A 56-passenger motorcoach keeps an entire class together from Manchester to the museum and back.
Foxwoods Resort Casino
Foxwoods Resort Casino (350 Trolley Line Blvd, Mashantucket, CT 06338; 1-800-369-9663) is one of the largest casino resort complexes in North America, about 55 miles southeast of Manchester via Route 6 and I-395 — typically a 60 to 75-minute drive. The complex has bus and motorcoach parking available for groups; call the resort in advance to confirm your group's arrival and drop-off details. Whether it's a day trip or an overnight getaway, a charter bus or party bus from Manchester means everyone travels together — and nobody has to navigate the southeastern Connecticut back roads on the way home.
Cheney Hall
Cheney Hall (177 Hartford Rd, Manchester, CT 06040; (860) 647-9824) is one of New England's oldest continuously operating theaters, located right in Manchester's own Cheney Brothers National Historic Landmark District. The 488-seat venue hosts concerts, plays, comedy shows, and community events throughout the year. Bus drop-off is available on Hartford Road, with buses staging in adjacent municipal lots during performances.
Because Cheney Hall is in Manchester itself, even a 15-passenger minibus is an easy call for groups coming from across town or from neighboring South Windsor, Glastonbury, or Vernon — a short, simple ride to a genuinely historic venue right in your backyard.