Dorchester's Party Bus & Charter Bus Rental Service
Fill out one quick form and compare vehicles and rates from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Dorchester and greater Boston. Whether your group is heading to Fenway, a birthday dinner on Morrissey Boulevard, or a wedding in the South End, Partybusinboston.net makes it fast and simple to find the right bus at the right price — no account required, free quotes in under a minute.
Don't Just Book the First Dorchester Party Bus Rental You See. Compare Them All!
Partybusinboston.net is not a bus company. It does not own vehicles or operate trips. It is a quote-comparison website — the fast, straightforward way to see what buses are available in Dorchester and across greater Boston, compare prices side by side, and find what fits your group, your date, and your budget.
Fill out one quick form or call 857-317-8503, and you'll get options from a large network of transportation companies serving the area. No running down phone numbers, no leaving voicemails, no waiting on callbacks that never quite line up.
That's the whole idea. Instead of calling eight companies, describing your trip each time, and stitching together quotes that aren't even apples-to-apples — you do it once, you see everything. Party buses, minibuses, charter buses, Sprinter vans — whatever your group needs, the comparison is right there.
You're never locked into one fleet, and getting a quote is completely free with no obligation to book. Call 857-317-8503 any time to get started, or use the online quote form and see options in seconds!
Bus Types Available in Dorchester
Through Partybusinboston.net, you can browse 14-passenger Sprinter limos, Sprinter vans, 15–35 passenger minibuses, party buses ranging from 15 to 50 passengers, and 40–56 passenger charter buses. Whether your Dorchester group is 10 people or 56, there's a vehicle size in the network that fits. Compare them all at the full bus lineup.
Vehicle photos show representative examples — exact make, model, color, interior, features, and availability vary by provider and trip.
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Buses and vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a bus 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 857-317-8503 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Get the Dorchester Bus Amenities You Want
Not every trip calls for the same vehicle. A birthday crawl through Dorchester's restaurant row on Adams Street is a different ride than shuttling 50 employees up to a corporate summit in Cambridge — and the bus options reflect that. Sprinter limos and party buses typically come with LED lighting, premium sound systems with Bluetooth, and flat-panel TVs.
Charter buses and minibuses are built around comfort and capacity — reclining seats, climate control, overhead storage, onboard restrooms on full-size coaches, and undercarriage bays for luggage. Executive Sprinter vans offer individual USB charging, tinted windows, and leather seating for smaller, more polished group transfers.
Amenities vary by vehicle and company, which is exactly why comparing options in one place saves you time. Call 857-317-8503 to ask about specific features, or filter by what you need through the online form!
Air-conditioning
Wraparound Leather Seats
AUX / Bluetooth Sound System
LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Bar Areas With Ice Storage and Cup Holders
TVs and Entertainment Systems
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on party 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 857-317-8503 before booking.
Dorchester Party Bus Rental Prices
Dorchester party bus rental prices move with the vehicle type, the date, how many hours you need, and how much demand there is that weekend — so there's no single number that applies to every trip. That said, here are planning ranges to help you budget before you call.
A 15–35 passenger minibus typically runs $200–$250 per hour on weekdays and $200–$275 per hour on weekends. A 25-passenger party bus generally lands between $250–$350 per hour on weekdays and $275–$375 on weekends. A full 40–56 passenger charter bus runs roughly $200–$350 per hour either way.
Those are ballpark ranges — your real number depends on your specific date and itinerary.
The fastest way to get an accurate quote for your trip is to call 857-317-8503 or use the online form. You'll have pricing in under a minute. Check the Boston party bus prices page for a fuller breakdown.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $204 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $203 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $340+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $207 – $246+ | $209 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $206 – $327+ | $208 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an exact price for your trip, request an estimate online or call 857-317-8503. | |||
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Because you're not stuck with one fleet. That's the short answer — and it's a big deal when you're trying to find the right bus for a specific group size, date, and budget in a city like Boston, where demand spikes hard around Red Sox season, marathon weekend, New Year's Eve, and prom season in May.
Partybusinboston.net connects you to a wide network of transportation companies serving Dorchester, Boston, and all of Greater Boston, so your options don't disappear just because one company is booked out. You get vehicle pictures, pricing, and side-by-side comparisons — all from one form, all without needing an account. There's no obligation when you request a quote, and a support team is available every day of the year to help you sort out the details, build a custom package, or answer questions about any venue, route, or event on your calendar.
For groups that have never rented a bus in Boston before — and even for planners who do it every year — having all the options in one place just makes it easier. Call 857-317-8503 any time. That's what the site is for!
Dorchester Party Bus & Group Transportation Services
From airport pickups at Logan to late-night crawls through Fields Corner and Uphams Corner, Partybusinboston.net helps you find group transportation for every occasion in Dorchester and across greater Boston. Here's a look at what groups are booking — and what to know before you do.

Dorchester Airport Shuttles & Transportation
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) (1 Harborside Dr, Boston, MA 02128) is just a few miles northeast of Dorchester via the I-93 tunnel, but getting a large group in and out of Logan without a private bus is a genuine ordeal. Terminal B, C, and E each have separate curbside commercial vehicle zones on the lower arrivals level — the key is having your group coordinator wait until everyone has bags in hand before calling the bus forward, because Logan's arrival lanes cycle fast and buses cannot idle. The full Logan airport shuttle guide covers the pickup flow in detail.
For cruise groups heading to the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal (1 Black Falcon Ave, Boston, MA 02210) in the Seaport, a charter bus from Dorchester is a straight shot up the Southeast Expressway and over Summer Street — far simpler than coordinating a half-dozen cars trying to park in the Seaport District on embarkation morning. Call 857-317-8503 to set up your Logan or cruise terminal transfer!

Dorchester Bachelor & Bachelorette Transportation
A Dorchester bachelorette night can hit half a dozen spots in one evening without anyone worrying about who's driving or how you're getting back. The route might start with dinner on Dot Ave, move up to the South End for cocktails at a spot like Wink & Nod, head over to Seaport for a rooftop stop, and close at a late-night venue in the Fenway — and a party bus keeps the whole group together, on time, and on the same tab for transportation. Party buses available through Partybusinboston.net typically come with LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, and flat-panel TVs — the energy starts the moment everyone boards in Dorchester, not when you finally reach the first bar.
For a Boston bachelor or bachelorette bus rental, a 15- to 25-passenger party bus is usually the sweet spot. Call 857-317-8503 to compare options and lock in your date — popular weekends fill fast!

Dorchester Birthday, Sweet 16, & Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals
A party bus arrival is one of the most memorable parts of a Sweet 16 or quinceañera — and Dorchester has a deep tradition of celebration events at venues like Florian Hall (55 Hallet St, Dorchester, MA 02124), one of the neighborhood's most-booked event halls. Whether the group is coming from Savin Hill, Fields Corner, or Codman Square, having everyone arrive together on a decorated party bus sets the tone before the night even starts. For milestone adult birthdays, a Sprinter limo or 18–20 passenger party bus is a great fit for smaller groups heading out to dinner in the South End or a night in Downtown Boston.
A Boston birthday party bus can be customized around your pickup area and itinerary — one call or one form and you'll have options in front of you. Call 857-317-8503 now!

Dorchester Concert Transportation & Shuttles
Dorchester sits within easy range of every major Boston concert venue — and getting to most of them without dealing with parking is the whole argument for a bus. At TD Garden (100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114), there's no dedicated charter bus drop-off lot, and the closest garages on Causeway Street fill fast before big shows. Your group gets dropped near the venue, the bus stages elsewhere, and you're inside while the parking queue hasn't moved.
At MGM Music Hall at Fenway (2 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215), the Lansdowne Street corridor gets clogged on concert nights — a Boston concert bus rental drops the group at the entrance and spares everyone the Kenmore Square gridlock on the way back.
Leader Bank Pavilion on the South Boston waterfront and Xfinity Center in Mansfield are both reachable from Dorchester, and both have parking situations that are much easier when you're on one bus instead of in five cars. Call 857-317-8503 to set up a ride to your next show!

Dorchester Corporate Event Transportation
Moving a team across Greater Boston for a corporate event is one of those tasks that looks manageable on paper and turns into a coordination headache on the day of. A Dorchester corporate event minibus or charter bus takes the logistics off your plate — everyone departs from one pickup point, arrives together, and there's no scramble to find parking at the destination. For events at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (415 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210) in the Seaport — about 3 miles from central Dorchester — a minibus on the Southeast Expressway is a cleaner move than asking 30 employees to each find their way to the BCEC and figure out the South Boston parking situation on their own.
For multi-day corporate programs, Partybusinboston.net can help you price out daily shuttle circuits, off-site dinner transfers, or airport runs for out-of-town attendees. Call 857-317-8503 to talk through a Boston corporate transportation package!

Dorchester Private Event Transportation Services
Family reunions, church retreats, graduation celebrations, neighborhood organization outings — Dorchester runs on community events, and getting a large group across the city or out to a destination without splintering into a car caravan is where a charter bus earns its keep. The neighborhood stretches from Neponset at the south end up to Roxbury at the north, and a pickup loop that collects guests from Uphams Corner, Codman Square, and Ashmont before heading out can be mapped and timed through one conversation with the support team.
For events tied to the annual Dorchester Day Parade each June — one of the largest neighborhood parades in New England — parking along Dot Ave and the surrounding streets becomes completely impractical. A Boston private event charter bus that drops your group on Columbia Road and stages nearby is a far cleaner solution than hunting for street parking a mile away. Call 857-317-8503 to build your custom itinerary!

Dorchester Homecoming & Prom Party Bus Rentals
Prom season across Boston — typically late April through May — is the single most competitive booking window of the year for party buses. High schools across Boston, Quincy, Milton, and Braintree all hold events within the same six-week stretch, and buses get claimed months out. For prom: booking in January or February gives your group the widest selection and the most competitive rates. Waiting until March means you're choosing from what's left — and paying more for it.
Dorchester is home to several large high schools, including Boston Collegiate Charter School and Dorchester Academy, and groups typically want a 20–40 passenger party bus with a pre-prom pickup loop through the neighborhood before heading to the venue. A Boston prom party bus rental can be built around exactly that kind of multi-stop pickup plan. Call 857-317-8503 now — the earlier you move, the better your options!

Dorchester School Event & Field Trip Transportation
School field trip transportation in Boston requires coordination across a neighborhood where traffic on the Southeast Expressway, Washington Street, and Blue Hill Avenue can stall a yellow school bus schedule fast. A private minibus or charter bus through Partybusinboston.net is a more comfortable option for students and easier to route around the specific bottlenecks on a given date. Popular Dorchester-area field trip destinations include the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum (Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125) — which sits right in Dorchester, making it an easy run — and the New England Aquarium (1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110) downtown, which has a commercial vehicle drop-off on Central Wharf that a charter bus can use.
For student-athletes at UMass Boston (100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125) or teams traveling to away games, a charter bus with onboard restrooms and undercarriage storage for equipment is worth comparing. Call 857-317-8503 or use the form to get Boston school event bus pricing!

Dorchester Sporting Event Transportation
Dorchester fans heading to a Red Sox game at Fenway Park (4 Jersey St, Boston, MA 02215) know the parking situation around Kenmore Square — cash-only lots that fill before first pitch, street parking that's regulated through 8pm, and a 10-minute walk minimum from anything affordable. A charter bus from Dorchester drops the group on Brookline Avenue steps from the Gate B entrance while the lots are still filling up, and picks everyone up at the same spot after the final out. That walk back to a remote lot in the dark after a 10pm finish?
Not your problem.
For Patriots games, a Gillette Stadium charter bus from Dorchester is the standard move — Route 1 in Foxborough on game days is one of the most congested corridors in the state, and the stadium's tailgate lots are easier to enjoy when you're on a bus instead of in the queue. Boston sporting event bus rentals are available for any team, any venue. Call 857-317-8503!

Dorchester Wedding Transportation & Shuttle Service
A Dorchester wedding shuttle keeps your guests from doing math on parking and figuring out who's riding with whom. Whether the ceremony is at St. William Parish on Savin Hill Avenue, the reception is at Florian Hall, or the whole event moves from a Dorchester church to a South Boston waterfront venue, a minibus or charter bus handles the guest shuttle circuit so no one gets separated and no one shows up late because they couldn't find parking. A 15–35 passenger minibus is the right fit for most wedding guest shuttles — quiet, climate-controlled, and easy to stage near the venue entrance for organized boarding.
For the wedding party itself on the morning of, a 14-passenger Sprinter limo makes a sharp arrival. Check out the Boston wedding transportation page for vehicle options, or call 857-317-8503 to talk through your timeline and get a quote!

Dorchester Winery Tour & Pub Crawl Transportation
Dorchester has one of the most interesting food-and-drink corridors in Boston, running down Dot Ave from Savin Hill through Fields Corner and into Ashmont — and a pub crawl through the neighborhood's standout bars is a completely doable group outing with a bus handling the stops. City Tap (1206 Dorchester Ave), Harp & Bard (1099 Dorchester Ave), and the Banshee (934 Dorchester Ave) are all within a short run of each other, and a 15–20 passenger party bus can stage nearby between stops while the group moves through each one. For groups looking to extend the night into the South End or Downtown Crossing, the bus just follows the itinerary.
For winery day trips, several Massachusetts wineries are accessible from Dorchester in under two hours — Westport Rivers Winery in Westport and Travessia Urban Winery in New Bedford are both solid choices for a day-trip format. A Boston winery tour bus rental handles the round trip so everyone gets to enjoy the tastings. Call 857-317-8503!
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Party Bus & Group Transportation in Dorchester & Beyond
Partybusinboston.net helps groups find transportation across all of Greater Boston — not just Dorchester. Whether you need a Cambridge party bus rental, transportation in Somerville, a bus out of Newton, or options in Malden, the network covers the whole metro. Explore the full Boston group transportation services page for a complete picture of where buses are available.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dorchester Party Bus Rentals
How does this website work?
Partybusinboston.net helps you compare bus rental options; it is not the bus 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.
What is Partybusinboston.net?
Partybusinboston.net is a quote-comparison website for group ground transportation. It is not a bus company and does not own or operate vehicles. It gives you one place to fill out a trip request, compare party buses, minibuses, charter buses, and Sprinter vans from a network of transportation companies serving Dorchester and greater Boston, and find what fits your group — all without needing an account or committing to anything.
Free quote, no obligation, any time.
How does Partybusinboston.net work?
Enter your trip details — date, group size, pickup and drop-off locations — into the online quote form or call 857-317-8503. You'll see available vehicles with pricing and pictures from companies serving your area. Compare them, ask questions, and move forward when you find what fits.
The whole process from quote to booking takes a fraction of the time it would take to call individual companies one by one.
How much does a party bus cost in Dorchester?
Rates vary depending on the vehicle, the date, and how many hours you need. As a general planning range: a minibus runs roughly $200–$275 per hour on weekends; a 25-passenger party bus lands around $275–$375 per hour on weekends; a full charter bus typically runs $200–$350 per hour. These are ranges to help you budget — your actual quote depends on your specific trip.
Call 857-317-8503 or use the form and you'll have a quote in under a minute.
Where exactly does a bus drop off at Fenway Park?
Commercial vehicles and buses typically approach Fenway via Brookline Avenue and drop off near the Yawkey Way / Gate B area on the west side of the park. There is no dedicated charter bus staging lot at Fenway — the bus drops your group and moves to a staging area, then returns for pickup at the end of the game. Because Lansdowne Street and Brookline Avenue both see heavy traffic immediately after games, it's worth confirming your postgame pickup point with your group before you go in.
The Fenway Park bus guide has full logistics detail.
Is there parking at TD Garden, or should I just take a bus?
TD Garden (100 Legends Way, Boston, MA 02114) is directly above North Station — public transit is genuinely convenient here — but for groups coming from Dorchester who don't want to deal with the Orange or Red Line at 11pm, a bus is a much cleaner option. Parking garages near the Garden on Causeway Street and in the West End run $30–$50 on event nights and fill fast. A charter bus or minibus drops your group on Causeway Street steps from the entrance and picks you up at the same spot afterward.
No garage math, no splitting up on the T platform. The TD Garden bus rental guide has everything you need to know.
What's the best vehicle size for a Dorchester neighborhood pub crawl?
For most neighborhood crawls along Dorchester Avenue — typically 15–25 people — a 20-passenger party bus or 25-passenger party bus hits the sweet spot. It's large enough to keep the whole group together and small enough to stage on side streets between stops without causing problems. If your group is under 14, a Sprinter limo gives you the same LED-and-sound setup in a more nimble vehicle.
For groups over 30, step up to a 30-passenger party bus or a minibus depending on how much amenity space versus seat count matters to your group.
When does booking demand peak in Boston, and what should I know before my trip date?
Boston has several high-demand booking windows where availability tightens fast and prices reflect it. Prom season (late April through May) is the most competitive, with every school in the metro competing for the same Saturday nights. Boston Marathon weekend (Patriots' Day, third Monday in April) draws 500,000+ spectators and clogs the entire core of the city — hotel blocks fill months out and party buses for that weekend go just as fast.
Red Sox home opener in early April, New Year's Eve, and the Harborfest/July 4th weekend are all dates worth booking two to four months out. Dorchester Day Parade weekend in early June is a neighborhood-specific crunch point. Outside those windows, two to four weeks of lead time is typically workable for most vehicle sizes.
How far in advance should I book?
For prom, book by January — that's not a suggestion, that's the window where your options are still wide open. For marathon weekend, New Year's Eve, and Red Sox Opening Day, two to three months out is the right target. For birthday parties, bachelorette nights, and most other weekend events, three to six weeks typically gives you solid availability.
The one rule that applies across the board: the sooner you call, the more options you have and the better the rate. Call 857-317-8503 or fill out the form the moment your date is confirmed.
Popular Dorchester Party Bus Destinations
Dorchester puts your group within reach of some of Boston's most-visited venues — from the waterfront to Fenway, Columbia Point to Downtown Crossing. Here's what to know about the most popular destinations for Dorchester party bus trips, including the logistics that first-timers almost always wish someone had told them ahead of time.

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum (Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125) sits on a peninsula off Morrissey Boulevard in Dorchester — one of the most scenic spots in the city, with sweeping views of Boston Harbor and the downtown skyline. It's a frequent destination for school groups, corporate events, and out-of-town visitors. Columbia Point Road, the approach to the library, is a single two-lane road with no real street parking to speak of, so large groups arriving by car end up competing for a small surface lot.
A charter bus or minibus drops your group at the main entrance loop, which is wide enough for commercial vehicles, and can stage in the lot while the group is inside. Admission is $14 for adults; group rates are available. Call 857-317-8503 to get bus pricing for this route.
Address: Columbia Point, Boston, MA 02125 | Phone: (617) 514-1600

UMass Boston Campus
UMass Boston (100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125) shares the Columbia Point peninsula with the JFK Library and the Massachusetts Archives. It enrolls over 16,000 students and hosts regular events, conferences, athletic competitions, and graduation ceremonies at the Clark Athletic Center. Morrissey Boulevard is the only road on and off the peninsula, which creates a significant bottleneck for large group arrivals and departures — particularly during graduation in May and conference days when the parking structures fill quickly.
A charter bus from Dorchester or the surrounding area avoids the parking problem entirely and drops your group at the main campus loop on Campus Center Way. The bus can stage in the designated commercial vehicle area near the Campus Center during your event. For sports teams, the Boston sporting event bus rental page has more on charter bus options for team travel.
Address: 100 Morrissey Blvd, Boston, MA 02125 | Phone: (617) 287-5000

Florian Hall
Florian Hall (55 Hallet St, Dorchester, MA 02124) is Dorchester's most-booked event venue — a large banquet and function hall that hosts quinceañeras, wedding receptions, Sweet 16 celebrations, fundraisers, and community events year-round. The hall sits in a residential stretch of Hallet Street with on-site parking, but for large events that fill the main hall (capacity up to 500), the lot fills and guests end up parking on surrounding side streets. A party bus or minibus that runs a shuttle loop from a central Dorchester pickup point — Ashmont Station, Fields Corner, or a hotel block — keeps guests from circling the neighborhood looking for parking twenty minutes before the event starts.
Florian Hall's location is easy to navigate for commercial vehicles via Gallivan Boulevard.
Address: 55 Hallet St, Dorchester, MA 02124 | Phone: (617) 282-2033

Fenway Park
Fenway Park (4 Jersey St, Boston, MA 02215) is about 4.5 miles from central Dorchester — a straightforward run up the Southeast Expressway and onto the Mass Pike or through Roxbury — but the parking situation around Kenmore Square is one of the most reliably frustrating in Boston sports. Private lots on Landsdowne Street and Brookline Avenue charge $35–$50 on game nights and fill well before first pitch. The walk from the furthest lots to Gate B runs 12–15 minutes each way.
A bus from Dorchester drops your group on Brookline Avenue near Gate B, and you walk in from the curb — not from a lot a half mile away. Check the Fenway Park bus rental guide for full drop-off and pickup logistics.
Address: 4 Jersey St, Boston, MA 02215 | Phone: (617) 226-6000

Encore Boston Harbor
Encore Boston Harbor (1 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149) is about 7 miles from Dorchester — an easy run north through the city — but the parking situation is one of the venue's most-discussed logistics points. The attached garage charges $5–$10 to self-park, but it fills quickly on weekend nights and during special events, and Lyft and Uber surge pricing leaving Encore at midnight on a Friday is notoriously steep. A party bus from Dorchester solves both problems: your group arrives together, everyone enjoys the evening without watching the clock for a rideshare window, and the bus is there when you're ready to leave — no surge, no wait.
The Encore Boston Harbor bus rental guide covers the commercial vehicle drop-off area and approach from the south. Call 857-317-8503 to price out a Dorchester-to-Encore run!
Address: 1 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149 | Phone: (857) 770-7000

Franklin Park Zoo
Franklin Park Zoo (1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121) sits on the western edge of Dorchester in Franklin Park, one of the largest green spaces in the city. The zoo is home to over 220 species and is a top destination for school field trips, family outings, and private event rentals in its outdoor pavilion spaces. The main entrance parking lot off Blue Hill Avenue is relatively small for a venue of this size — on busy spring and summer weekends, overflow parking spills onto neighborhood streets around Humboldt Avenue and Circuit Drive.
For school groups, a charter bus drops students at the main entrance on Franklin Park Road and can stage in the zoo's designated bus area, keeping the arrival organized and the chaperone count manageable. A minibus is the right fit for smaller school groups or family outings of 20–30 people.
Address: 1 Franklin Park Rd, Boston, MA 02121 | Phone: (617) 541-5466