New Orleans Concert Charter Bus Rentals
Rather than calling five different companies hoping one picks up, Charterbusservicesneworleans.com puts a large network of independently owned bus companies right at your fingertips — so your group can compare vehicles and pricing in seconds, not hours. Whether you're heading to a sold-out show at the Smoothie King Center, a festival weekend at the Fair Grounds for Jazz Fest, or a late night on Frenchmen Street, Charterbusservicesneworleans.com makes finding and booking concert transportation in New Orleans fast and easy. Call 504-380-0210 or use the 30-second online quote tool right now!
One Quick Form for Concert Transportation Pricing From a Network of Bus Companies
Fill out one quick form and you'll instantly compare buses, packages, and pricing from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving New Orleans and the surrounding area — all without creating an account. Because Charterbusservicesneworleans.com isn't a local bus company, you're never limited to one fleet or whatever a single operator has parked on their lot. That means you get access to everything from compact 15-passenger minibuses to 50-passenger party buses and full-size 56-passenger charter buses — each with different amenities, different price points, and different availability on your date.
One form. Tons of options. The bus that actually fits your group.
Call 504-380-0210 any time or use the online tool to get instant pricing!
Compare Buses, Packages, and Prices for Concert Transportation All in One Place!
Start with your headcount and let the network do the rest. Heading to a smaller show at the Saenger Theatre (1111 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112) with 14 friends? A 15-passenger minibus keeps everyone together and unloads right on Canal Street.
Taking 50 people to a Caesars Superdome mega-concert? A full-size charter bus with reclining seats, WiFi, and undercarriage luggage bays handles the whole group. Planning a bachelorette party that ends at a House of Blues show?
A party bus with a built-in bar, LED lighting, and a Bluetooth sound system turns the ride into part of the night. Whatever the show, whatever the group size, the network has the right vehicle — and you can compare them all in one place!
56 Passenger Charter Bus
35 Passenger Minibus
30 Passenger Minibus
28 Passenger Minibus
25 Passenger Minibus
20 Passenger Minibus
18 Passenger Minibus
15 Passenger Minibus
15-50 Passenger Party Buses
Sprinter Van with Driver
Sprinter Limo
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 504-380-0210 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Getting Your Group to Jazz Fest and Essence Festival Without the Headache
Charterbusservicesneworleans.com is how smart groups handle New Orleans' two biggest music weekends without losing their minds in the process. Jazz Fest at the Fair Grounds Race Course (1751 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119) draws massive crowds to Gentilly Boulevard every late April and early May — and Essence Festival at Caesars Superdome (1500 Sugar Bowl Dr, New Orleans, LA 70112) brings 500,000+ attendees over the July 4th weekend. Both events push parking to its absolute limit and send rideshare surge pricing through the roof.
A charter bus drops your group at the designated staging zones along Gentilly Boulevard or on Poydras Street and picks everyone up at a pre-arranged spot — no hunting for a ride when the headliner wraps. Charter buses cannot park or unload on-site at the Fair Grounds, so your bus needs an off-site drop and pickup plan instead of a curbside arrival at 1751 Gentilly Boulevard; see the Jazz Fest transportation and parking FAQ for the venue's current access rules. Jazz Fest books out 4–6 months in advance; Essence Festival books even faster.
Call 504-380-0210 now to lock in your dates!
Charter Bus Access at Smoothie King Center and Caesars Superdome
Need to get a big group to a sold-out show at the Smoothie King Center or the Superdome? Here's what actually makes those nights complicated without a bus. At Smoothie King Center (1501 Dave Dixon Dr, New Orleans, LA 70113), charter buses drop off along Girod Street on the arena's north side, approaching via Loyola Avenue to avoid the Poydras Street pedestrian crush.
At Caesars Superdome, buses unload on Poydras Street along the stadium's east face or on Dave Dixon Drive — but the entire Superdome District closes to through traffic 2–3 hours before major events, so timing the approach matters. One bus, one coordinated drop-off, and nobody circling the CBD looking for a parking spot that doesn't exist. Compare available buses and pricing through the network in under 30 seconds using the online tool!
French Quarter Concerts and the Minibus Advantage
Charterbusservicesneworleans.com makes finding the right vehicle for a French Quarter show straightforward — and knowing which vehicle to pick is half the battle. Full-size motorcoaches over 31 feet cannot navigate the interior streets of the French Quarter without an Oversize Load permit ($40 plus $10 per trip) from the City of New Orleans Department of Public Works, displayed in the windshield, and can only load at designated zones like Rampart Street, the 300 blocks of Front and Bienville Streets, or Decatur Street near the French Market, with a 15-minute loading limit. A minibus under 31 feet has far more flexibility on those same roadways — and is almost always the better choice for shows at House of Blues (225 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130) or Mahalia Jackson Theater (1419 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70116).
The city's oversize-load rules also prohibit permitted moves during the 7–9 a.m. and 4–6 p.m. peak hours, except on weekends and holidays, so a minibus keeps your concert arrival out of that timing trap; the New Orleans Oversized Load Permit rules carry the full limits. Compare your options through the network and find the right fit!
Party Buses for Frenchmen Street and Uptown Venue Nights
Charterbusservicesneworleans.com makes it possible to turn a Frenchmen Street night or an Uptown show into a full experience — not just a destination. Drop your group at Frenchmen Street at Chartres Street in the Marigny and let the bus stage on Esplanade Avenue while you catch sets at the Spotted Cat, d.b.a., or Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro. Head Uptown to Tipitina's (501 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115) with the whole group and unload right on Napoleon Avenue without splitting into rideshares.
A 15- to 50-passenger party bus comes with a full-length bar, color-changing LED lighting, a Bluetooth sound system, and wraparound perimeter seating — so the celebration starts the moment everyone boards, not when you finally find parking. You set the stops. You set the schedule.
The bus handles the rest. Fill out one form and compare party buses from the network in seconds!
Voodoo Fest and City Park Concert Transportation
With Charterbusservicesneworleans.com, you can get your whole group to Voodoo Music + Arts Experience at City Park (1 Palm Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124) without the Halloween weekend parking nightmare. City Park's Wisner Boulevard and City Park Avenue corridors handle designated charter bus drop-offs, and buses stage in the Dreyfous Avenue lot and along the Victory Avenue corridor while your group is inside. Voodoo Fest typically runs Halloween weekend — October 31 through November 2 — and the entire city's transportation network tightens up fast.
Book 2–3 months out to secure the vehicle you want at the price you want. Compare buses, check availability, and lock in your date through the network in under 30 seconds. Call 504-380-0210 any time to get started!
Book Concert Transportation in New Orleans or Any City Nearby
This website helps you find bus rentals in New Orleans and every city in the surrounding region — so no matter where your group is starting from, there's a bus in the network ready for your show. Whether you need a bus from Metairie, Kenner, Slidell, Covington, or Mandeville, Charterbusservicesneworleans.com connects you to a network of transportation providers serving the entire Greater New Orleans area. And if your concert plans take you beyond the metro — a festival in Baton Rouge, a show in Lafayette, or a weekend road trip — the network reaches there too.
You share your trip details once, then compare vehicles and pricing from providers serving your specific route. Call 504-380-0210 or use the quote tool to see what's available from your city!
How Much Does Concert Transportation in New Orleans Cost?
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $215 – $400+ | $235 – $425+ | $1,720 – $3,040+ | $6.40 – $9.15+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $235 – $385+ | $265 – $400+ | $1,890 – $2,495+ | $6.40 – $9.15+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $215 – $380+ | $250 – $395+ | $1,740 – $2,415+ | $6.10 – $8.80+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $370+ | $230 – $385+ | $1,605 – $2,335+ | $5.85 – $8.45+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $365+ | $205 – $380+ | $1,480 – $2,260+ | $5.60 – $8.10+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $355+ | $200 – $370+ | $1,355 – $2,155+ | $5.35 – $7.70+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $200 – $345+ | $200 – $365+ | $1,260 – $2,065+ | $5.20 – $7.45+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $190 – $325+ | $190 – $345+ | $1,200 – $1,950+ | $4.95 – $7.15+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $260 – $445+ | $280 – $480+ | $1,905 – $3,065+ | $6.95 – $10.20+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $200 – $390+ | $230 – $485+ | $1,455 – $2,950+ | $5.20 – $7.15+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $200 – $355+ | $200 – $370+ | $1,355 – $2,155+ | $5.35 – $7.70+ |
| 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 504-380-0210. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About New Orleans Concert Transportation Services
Charterbusservicesneworleans.com is an advertising and quote-comparison website. You fill out one quick form with your trip details — pickup location, concert venue, date, and group size — and you're taken to a results page showing buses and pricing from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving New Orleans. Compare vehicles, packages, and prices side by side, then book the one that works for your group right online.
No account required, and a free quote is always available at 504-380-0210.
You share your trip details once using the 30-second online quote tool or by calling 504-380-0210. The results page shows available buses from a network of transportation companies serving the New Orleans area — minibuses, party buses, and full-size charter buses with different amenities and price points. Choose the vehicle that fits your group, complete the booking through the national booking platform, and your concert transportation is handled.
No calling multiple companies. No waiting on callbacks. One form, tons of options.
Charter buses drop off along Girod Street on the north side of Smoothie King Center, typically approaching via Loyola Avenue to avoid the pedestrian congestion on Poydras Street during sellout events. There is no dedicated on-site charter bus parking lot — buses stage along the South Rampart Street and Loyola Avenue corridor between drop-off and pickup. Confirm current event-night access details on the Smoothie King Center directions and parking page before your visit, since assignments can shift by event.
Full-size motorcoaches over 31 feet cannot navigate the interior streets of the French Quarter without an Oversize Load permit ($40 plus $10 per trip) from the City of New Orleans Department of Public Works, displayed in the windshield. Designated loading zones for oversized vehicles include Rampart Street, the 300 blocks of Front and Bienville Streets, and Decatur Street near the French Market — all with a 15-minute loading limit enforced. A minibus under 31 feet has significantly more flexibility throughout the Quarter and is almost always the better choice for shows at venues like House of Blues or Mahalia Jackson Theater.
Book at minimum 4–6 months in advance for Jazz Fest — ideally by November for late-April dates. Jazz Fest at the Fair Grounds Race Course is the single biggest transportation demand week of the year in New Orleans, and the city's entire bus network tightens up fast. Essence Festival over the July 4th weekend books nearly as quickly; plan to lock in transportation by January for those dates.
For regular weekend shows at the Saenger or Smoothie King Center, 3–6 weeks is workable — but 2–3 months out gives you the best selection and pricing.
It depends on your headcount and your itinerary. A 15-passenger minibus is ideal for smaller groups heading to the Saenger Theatre or a French Quarter venue — compact enough to navigate tight streets and unload curbside. A party bus (15–50 passengers) works beautifully for bachelorette parties, birthdays, and any group that wants the celebration to start on the ride over.
A full-size 56-passenger charter bus handles large groups heading to Caesars Superdome or Jazz Fest. Compare all three through the network in one place and find the right fit for your group!
Caesars Superdome coordinates charter bus parking on a per-event basis. Buses typically unload on Poydras Street along the stadium's east face or on Dave Dixon Drive, then stage in the Champions Square surface lots or the Zephyr Lot off Airline Drive for major events — advance coordination with the venue's event operations team is required. The entire Superdome District closes to through traffic 2–3 hours before major concerts, so timing your approach matters.
Confirm current access details on the Caesars Superdome plan your visit page before your event date.