56 Passenger Charter Bus Rental
Moving 56 people across Lafayette without turning it into a twelve-car convoy is exactly what the 56-passenger charter bus was built for! Whether your group is heading down the Evangeline Thruway to the CAJUNDOME & Convention Center for a concert, shuttling a corporate delegation from Lafayette Regional Airport to an oil-and-gas conference at the CAJUNDOME & Convention Center, or making the run down I-10 to New Orleans for a weekend, one motorcoach can keep everyone together and on schedule. And with Lafayettecharterbusrentals.com, you're not calling five Acadiana-area companies hoping someone picks up!
Fill out one quick form and compare 56-passenger charter buses and rates from a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Lafayette, LA in seconds — no account required. Call 615-561-1220 or use the 30-second online quote tool right now to see what's available for your dates!
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More About 56 Passenger Charter Buses
The 56-passenger charter bus is the workhorse of group transportation in Lafayette — and it earns that reputation each time a group needs to move everyone together without a single person left scrambling for a ride. Full-size motorcoaches are built for exactly the kind of trips that define South Louisiana: long hauls down I-10 toward Baton Rouge or New Orleans, multi-stop festival runs during Festival International de Louisiane, and corporate shuttles between downtown Lafayette and the industrial corridor along the Gulf Coast. You may find popular models like the Motor Coach Industries J4500, the Van Hool TX45, and the Prevost H3-45 through the network — coaches commonly offer enough interior height to walk the aisle standing up and enough seat pitch that a two-hour ride to New Orleans doesn't leave everyone stiff.
Why limit yourself to one fleet? Compare 56-passenger charter buses from a network of providers serving Lafayette and the surrounding Acadiana region — all in one place, with online quote estimates and vehicle photos, no account needed!
Inside a 56 Passenger Charter Bus
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 615-561-1220 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Common Amenities Available on 56 Passenger Charter Bus Rentals
The 56-passenger charter Buses Available through the network can include TONS of great features your group actually wants on a Lafayette trip! Many models include air conditioning and climate control — critical when August humidity in Acadiana hits before 8 a.m. Seats are commonly high-back reclining in leather or cloth depending on the model, with extra legroom so nobody arrives stiff after the drive down to the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.
Overhead compartments and undercarriage luggage bays commonly accommodate carry-ons, day bags, full-size suitcases, instruments, and equipment, depending on the vehicle. You may also find power outlets and USB charging ports, flat-screen monitors with DVD or HDMI input, a PA system with wireless mic for tour directors or group leaders, and Bluetooth/AUX stereo so your playlist runs the whole way. WiFi is available on many models — great for the team that needs to stay productive on the ride from Lafayette to a Houston conference.
An onboard restroom is available on many full-size motorcoaches, and ADA-accessible vehicles with wheelchair lifts may be available on request. Just mention it when you fill out your quote!
Spacious cloth/leather reclining seats
Individual climate controls
Onboard restrooms
Overhead and undercarriage storage
WiFi and power outlets
PA system
TV monitors and DVD players
And More!
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 615-561-1220 before booking.
What does a 56 Passenger Charter Bus rental cost?
56-passenger charter bus rentals in Lafayette cost $205–$385+ per hour, $1,650–$2,950+ per day, and $6.20–$8.95+ per mile depending on the provider, the date, and the specific vehicle. A Saturday run from Lafayette to New Orleans for Jazz Fest will price differently than a Tuesday airport shuttle to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) — and busy event dates across Acadiana can have more limited availability, which can mean higher estimates. Festival International de Louisiane, scheduled for April 21–25, 2027, fills downtown Lafayette and the surrounding market fast.
Lafayette's 2027 Mardi Gras events are scheduled for January 29-30 and February 5-9 and can drive demand across the Acadiana corridor. And UL Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns football Saturdays at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium, formerly Cajun Field can pull the market across the fall. The fastest way to see numbers for your exact trip?
No need to fear, 30-second online pricing is here! Enter your date, group size, and pickup location to land on a results page showing vehicles, photos, and pricing from a network of bus companies serving Lafayette and all of Acadiana — no account, No waiting for callbacks to get pricing, no guessing. Or call 615-561-1220 any time and a live agent will help build a custom package around your itinerary!
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205 – $385+ | $225 – $410+ | $1,650 – $2,950+ | $6.20 – $8.95+ |
| 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 615-561-1220. | ||||