How to Get to Six Flags Great Adventure from New York?
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Getting to Six Flags Great Advanture from New York
Are you planning to go to Six Flags, but don’t know how to get there? Are you planning to go on the tallest roller coaster in the world, Kingda Ka? Are you scoping out the different options there are to get to Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey from New York? Well, you found the perfect article for planning your trip! Below are the 5 best ways to get to one of the greatest theme parks in the U.S. from New York!
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Getting to Six Flags by NJ Transit Bus 308 from NYC
From Newark Penn Station or Port Authority Bus Terminal, You can take direct mass transportation by using the NJ Transit Bus service to Six Flags. They have a bus service that takes you straight to Six Flags. By purchasing one ticket, it covers your roundtrip bus ride to and from Six Flags as well as your theme park ticket. The cost is $77.50 for adults and $56.90 for children.
We recommend taking the bus from Newark Penn Station, in order to avoid the crazy traffic under the Holland Tunnel. You will save a lot of time and also avoid the Port Authority Bus Terminal - which is not the most charming transport hub in Manhattan. Rather take the subway/train to NJ and get on the 308 bus there.
How do I get to Newark Penn Station (NJ Transit 308 Bus)? - You take an Amtrak at Pennsylvanian Station in Manhattan, NYC; it is 2 stops from there. Or you can take the PATH train from the World Trade Center Station.
What time does the NJ Transit Bus starts and ends to operate? - It starts operating at 9:30 AM and stops at 9:30 PM on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.
Time: 110-150 minutes;
Cost: $77.50 ROUND trip per person;
Pros: Reliable, includes your theme park ticket;
Cons: Cannot Bring a Large Group.
You can check out the information by clicking on this link: NJ Transit to Six Flags.
Rent a Charter Bus and a Minibus from BookBuses
If you are planning to enjoy a day at Six Flags with a big group, it will probably be smart to rent a charter bus, or a minivan/bus to take your group to Six Flags back and forth. This is the best option, because you can be picked up right at your front door! We have great deals that you can find according to your needs, so check out the website today! Instead of having to research into different charter bus companies to rent these buses, you can easily use the website BookBuses.com to search and compare price quotes and book buses for whenever and wherever you’d like. The process to book them is seamless and simple, because BookBuses takes care of all the details for you, and traveling to Six Flags will be smooth and easy because you will be picked up from and dropped off to wherever you’d like!
Visit the BookBuses website at bookbuses.com, or call (646) 801 6280 to look up different bus possibilities for your group today!
Time: 70-90 minutes;
Cost: may vary, check our prices for different types of buses; the public bus round trip is $38 so you are are a group if over 25 passengers you already spent $1,000 - and we recommend you get a private bus.
Pros: reliable, comfortable, easy, door to door.
Cons: have to book in advance.
Car Rental to Six Flags from New York
One of the other great ways to travel to Six Flags from New York is by renting a car. If you don’t have a big group of people, renting a car might be the most comfortable and convenient way to travel since Six Flags Great Adventure are not too far away from New York (only around 70 miles away from Manhattan, NYC). We recommend using a service called Zipcar, it is an easy and fast car rental service, where you just have to sign up online, get your special Zipcard, book by the hour or day, get your car at any time you need and have a wonderful ride to the park. Renting an economy class car for one day with Zipcar will cost you around $100. You could also consider Getaround where you rent other people’s cars. It is like Airbnb for cars and you don’t need to pay a subscription as you would with Zipcar.
How do I get to Six Flags Great Adventure from New York by car? - If you start your trip in Manhattan, you will have to Get on NY-495 W from Central Park West, Columbus Ave and 9th Ave, then Follow I-95 S and I-195 E to County Rd 537 W/Monmouth Rd in Millstone. Take exit 16A from-195 E (for around an hour), and lastly, Continue on County Rd 537 W/Monmouth Rd to your destination in Jackson Township. Important: this route has tolls. There is another route, which does not have tolls, but it is longer - around 1,5 hours.
Google and GPS are your best friends when traveling by car.
Time: 90-120 min;
Cost: $100 per car (8 hours - full day);
Pros: Flexible, easy, fast;
Cons: Traffic, additional costs - toll roads, not convenient for big groups.
Get to Six Flags from New York by Taxi
If you don’t have a car, what are your other options? You can either rent a car, or call up a taxi to Six Flags Great Adventure. However, the downside to this option is that it can get pretty pricey. According to worldtaximeter.com, the estimated fare to the theme park is around $265 including tip. Keep in mind that this is only one way! You would need to call up another taxi for the way back. To avoid this expensive cost, then, what else can you do?
Time: 90-120 minutes;
Cost: $265 per taxi ONE way ($530 in total there and back);
Pros: Comfortable, fast;
Cons: very expensive option.
What does it cost to Rent a Bus to Six Flags Great Adventure?
Rent a Minibus to Six Flags Great Adventure (up to 36 passengers);
Rent a Charter Bus to Six Flags Great Adventure (up 56 passengers);
Rent a School Bus to Six Flags Great Adventure (up to 60 passengers).
The cost depends on different factors, such as hours, season (month, day of the week, holidays), bus size. We always make sure you get the best deal, by minimizing the hours you rent a bus for (for example, renting two different buses for round trip may be cheaper, than renting one bus and making the driver wait for you till you ready to come back). You may check the estimated prices below, but keep in mind that the final cost for you might be different. Call (646) 801 6280 to look up different bus possibilities for your group, or use the search bar. Our booking specialists are always happy to answer any of your questions and will make sure you have an amazing trip to Six Flags, considering all your requirements!
Price per Passenger
Renting a Coach Bus is one of the best options for small and big groups. You can rent a Minibus with 20 seats (up to 36 seats) or a big Charter bus from 47 to 56 seats. If your group is over 25 passengers you can save money by getting a private bus instead of the public Bus 308. Rent a Minibus with 36 seats and pay $1,000-$1,600 ($27-$44 per passenger). Or get a charter bus for a full group and get an even lower price per passenger.
General Prices for Renting Charter Bus to Six Flags from NYC.
| Price Estimates | 4-Hours Minimum | Additional Hours | 8-Hours Full Day | 55 Passengers Full Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Bus (55) | $550-850 | $100-165 | $1,150-1,900 | $23-35 / Guest |
General Prices for Renting Mini Bus to Six Flags from NYC.
| Price Estimates | 4-Hours Minimum | Additional Hours | 8-Hours Full Day | 36 Passengers Full Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent Minibus | $500-700 | $90-140 | $950-$1,600 | $27-44 / Guest |
How much is the day ticket to Six Flags Great Adventure?
Single daily ticket to Six Flags costs $ 49.79, for this price you may enjoy 45 rides, shows, and attractions.
2019 Season pass costs $ 97.99, for this price you can enjoy all Six Flags parks around the country (NOTE: the pass must be picked up at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey before going to any other parks). You will also have many different discounts in restaurants. If you are buying 4+ Passes the price will be even lower, and you can save up to 60%.
Check all the prices for singe tickets, passes, and memberships here.
Six Flags membership prices vary between $ 7.10 and $ 18.10 per month. There are Gold Plus, Platinum, Diamond and Diamond Elite memberships, you can choose the one that suits you best. Becoming a Six Flags member gives you many benefits such as discounts at restaurants, candy stores, parkings, etc. Click here to know more about the memberships.
Attractions at Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Great Adventure is full of thrill rides and hold many records. The most famous roller coaster at Six Flags is Kingda Ka, the world's tallest roller coaster. This roller coaster has been an integral part of the Great Adventure experience as it is the main attraction at Six Flags. Another roller coaster at Six Flags is El Toro, one of the tallest and fastest wooden roller coasters in the world. Nitro, one of BookBuses favorite, is one of the older roller coasters at Six Flags Great Adventure. Nitro is favorite among many visitors of the theme park with its large drop over 200 ft and exhilarating speeds of 80 mph.
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