Manhattan to Mohegan Sun is about 135 miles, 2 hours 30 to 3 hours by coach off-peak. Manhattan to Foxwoods is about 150 miles, 3 to 3 hours 30 minutes off-peak. Both Connecticut casinos sit off I-95 north past New Haven and New London. Charter Bus New York City schedules Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods group runs for casino tour groups, sportsbook events, senior community day trips, bachelor and bachelorette weekends, and corporate retreats.
Call 646-601-0230 to lock in a date, or request a free quote.
The I-95 Run from NYC to Connecticut Casinos
From Midtown, the coach runs east on 42nd Street to the FDR Drive north, across the RFK Bridge, then north on the Hutchinson River Parkway to I-95 north. For Mohegan Sun, the driver continues I-95 north to I-395 north, then Exit 9 (old 79A) to CT-2A East, then Exit 6 onto Mohegan Sun Boulevard. For Foxwoods, the driver continues I-95 north past Mystic, then north on Route 2 to the casino. Total run to Mohegan Sun is 2 hours 30 to 3 hours off-peak. Total run to Foxwoods is 3 to 3 hours 30 minutes off-peak.
Friday afternoon northbound on I-95 past Exit 21 in Norwalk tightens by 2 PM. Sunday southbound past New Haven backs up between 3 and 8 PM in the summer. The driver routes around I-95 congestion via the Merritt Parkway for a slower but more reliable run when northbound I-95 locks up. Day-trip groups typically depart Manhattan between 8 and 10 AM to clear the worst of the Connecticut afternoon traffic on the return.
Where the Coach Drops at Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods
Mohegan Sun
1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT 06382
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Foxwoods Resort Casino
350 Trolley Line Boulevard, Mashantucket, CT 06338
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Mohegan Sun has a dedicated charter bus drop at the Earth Tower entrance. The coach pulls into the bus drop lane, the group offloads, and the driver routes to the on-site charter parking lot. Foxwoods has a dedicated charter bus drop at the Grand Pequot Tower entrance. Both casinos have group sales desks that coordinate comp packages with charter bus operators.
Who Books Bus to Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Runs
- Casino tour group organizers running monthly senior community trips with comp packages from both casinos.
- Bachelor and bachelorette weekend planners routing a Manhattan Friday dinner into a Connecticut casino weekend.
- Sportsbook groups for boxing PPV nights and championship Sundays at the casino sportsbooks.
- Concert tour groups for the Mohegan Sun Arena and Premier Theater at Foxwoods.
- Corporate retreat coordinators using the Mohegan Sun or Foxwoods meeting facilities for two and three-day offsites.
- College alumni groups for fight night, NYE, or summer concert weekends.
Which Bus Fits a Connecticut Casino Run
| Vehicle | Seats | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Sprinter van | Up to 14 | Executive corporate-retreat advance team, small bachelor party, VIP suite booking. |
| 28-passenger minibus | Up to 28 | Mid-size bachelor or bachelorette weekend, 20-rider sportsbook group, smaller senior club day trip. |
| 35-passenger minibus | Up to 35 | Standard senior community day trip, 30-rider alumni group, corporate retreat with overhead bin space. |
| 56-passenger charter bus | Up to 56 | Full-block senior tours, fight night sportsbook groups, large alumni weekends. |
Long-trip amenity note. The 56-passenger coach carries an onboard restroom, luggage bay, USB power outlets, WiFi, A/C, and reclining seats — useful on the 2+ hour run and for multi-generational groups traveling with kids or seniors. The 35-passenger and smaller minibuses do not carry an onboard restroom, so the driver plans a 15-minute rest stop at a clean service plaza along the route.
Compare every size on our buses page.
A Saturday Mohegan Sun Day Trip Timeline
- 9:00 AM Pickup at the Manhattan block.
- 9:30 AM Enter I-95 northbound via the Hutchinson River Parkway.
- 11:30 AM Pass through New Haven on I-95 north.
- 12:15 PM Exit 76 in Niantic onto Route 32 north.
- 12:30 PM Drop at Mohegan Sun Earth Tower entrance, group checks in for slot play and lunch buffet.
- 12:35 PM Coach parks in the casino charter lot.
- 7:00 PM Group reassembles at the bus drop lane for return.
- 7:15 PM Depart Mohegan Sun, westbound on Route 32 to I-95.
- 10:00 PM Drop at Manhattan pickup point via the Hutch.
What a Connecticut Casino Charter Bus Costs
A 56-passenger charter bus for a Manhattan-to-Mohegan Sun day trip with a 10-hour minimum runs $1,800 to $2,300. The rate depends on day of week and dispatch yard. A 35-passenger minibus for the same day trip lands in $1,500 to $1,950. A 28-passenger minibus runs $1,300 to $1,700. Overnight runs add overnight driver lodging at the casino hotel block, typically $2,800 to $4,400 for the full weekend depending on vehicle size.
Both casinos run group comp programs that include per-rider slot play credit, meal voucher, and sometimes free entry to a show. For senior community groups and casino tour operators, these incentives can meaningfully offset the trip cost. Confirm the current comp package with the casino group sales desk before quoting the trip. Our charter bus prices page shows ballpark numbers.
Planning Ahead for Summer Holiday Weekends and Fight Nights
Memorial Day weekend, July 4 weekend, and Labor Day weekend all carry peak-date surcharge windows. Fight night weekends with major boxing or UFC events book 30 to 60 days out. NYE at both casinos carries a 60-day lead minimum. Weekday day trips for senior groups, sportsbook events that fall on a Sunday afternoon, and corporate retreats book on a more flexible 14 to 30-day lead.
Best Connecticut Casino Trips for Charter Bus Groups
The trip types that fill our Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods calendar most weeks:
Senior community day trips. Recurring monthly senior tour bookings with casino comp packages dominate the booking volume.
Bachelor and bachelorette weekends. Friday-out Sunday-back weekends with hotel block at the casino resort tower.
Sportsbook fight nights. Major boxing pay-per-views and UFC cards at the casino sportsbook venues.
Concert and show tours. Mohegan Sun Arena and Premier Theater concert nights.
Corporate offsites and team meetings. Both casinos market meeting facilities to NYC corporate clients.
Alumni and reunion groups. NYE, summer concert series, and college alumni weekends.
Named Drop Zones and Casino Group Logistics
- Mohegan Sun Earth Tower entrance, the dedicated charter bus drop.
- Mohegan Sun Sky Tower entrance, alternate drop for the hotel tower.
- Foxwoods Grand Pequot Tower entrance, the dedicated charter bus drop.
- Foxwoods Great Cedar entrance, alternate drop for the eastern side of the property.
- On-site charter parking, both casinos have dedicated bus lots adjacent to the buildings. Confirm assigned lot with the casino group sales desk during quote.
Common Connecticut Casino Group Profiles
- Senior community day trip, 40 to 56 riders. A 56-passenger coach with center-aisle restroom, Mohegan Sun or Foxwoods comp package, 9 AM departure 10 PM return.
- Bachelor weekend, 16 to 24 riders. A 28-passenger minibus Friday-out Sunday-back, Mohegan Sun or Foxwoods hotel block.
- Sportsbook fight night, 30 to 45 riders. A 35-passenger minibus from a Manhattan sportsbook bar, fight at the casino sportsbook.
- Corporate retreat, 25 to 35 attendees. A 35-passenger minibus to the Foxwoods or Mohegan Sun meeting facility, overnight driver, return Sunday afternoon.
- Bachelorette weekend, 20 to 28 riders. A 28-passenger minibus for a Mohegan Sun spa and pool weekend.
Group Booking Tips for Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods Trips
A few logistical patterns from recurring casino bookings:
Casino comp coordination. Both casinos maintain bus marketing desks that work directly with charter operators on group rewards packages. Charter Bus New York City coordinates the comp request with the casino during the quote process.
Overnight lodging. For weekend trips, common hotel blocks include Mohegan Sun’s Sky Tower and Earth Tower, and Foxwoods’ Grand Pequot Tower and Great Cedar Hotel. The coach drops at the hotel entrance and stages at the casino’s charter lot overnight.
Tip and gratuity. Driver gratuity is not included in the base quote. The standard range is 15 to 20 percent of the trip total, paid in cash or added to the final invoice.
Planning the rest of the group day-trip calendar? See our NYC charter bus playbook, Atlantic City casino group trip, and Resorts World Catskills day outings for the next group on the schedule.
Book a Charter Bus to Mohegan Sun or Foxwoods
A Mohegan Sun Saturday day trip with a senior club. A Foxwoods fight night with 35 sportsbook regulars. A Memorial Day Friday-out bachelor weekend at the Mohegan Sun tower. The route up I-95 needs an early departure to beat afternoon Connecticut traffic. Call Charter Bus New York City at 646-601-0230 to speak with a live representative, or request a free quote for your Connecticut casino run.
