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Garfield Charter Bus Prices
The cost of a Garfield charter bus rental isn’t one-price-fits-all, but you can get live quotes in seconds right through our online form! Below, you’ll learn about all the factors affecting rates and how to score the best deals.
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Garfield Charter Bus Rental Pricing
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour (Weekdays)* | Cost Per Hour (Weekends)* | Cost Per Day* | Cost Per Mile* |
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| 56 Passenger Charter Bus | $205–$385+ | $225–$410+ | $1,650–$2,950+ | $6.20–$8.95+ |
| 35 Passenger Minibus | $225–$370+ | $255–$385+ | $1,815–$2,415+ | $6.20–$8.95+ |
| 30 Passenger Minibus | $205–$365+ | $240–$380+ | $1,670–$2,335+ | $5.90–$8.60+ |
| 28 Passenger Minibus | $190–$355+ | $220–$370+ | $1,540–$2,255+ | $5.65–$8.25+ |
| 25 Passenger Minibus | $190–$350+ | $195–$365+ | $1,420–$2,180+ | $5.40–$7.90+ |
| 20 Passenger Minibus | $190–$340+ | $190–$355+ | $1,300–$2,080+ | $5.15–$7.50+ |
| 18 Passenger Minibus | $190–$330+ | $190–$350+ | $1,210–$1,990+ | $5.00–$7.25+ |
| 15 Passenger Minibus | $180–$310+ | $180–$330+ | $1,150–$1,880+ | $4.75–$6.95+ |
| 15-50 Passenger Party Bus | $248–$426+ | $265–$460+ | $1,827–$2,954+ | $6.75–$9.95+ |
| Sprinter Van with Driver | $190–$373+ | $218–$466+ | $1,395–$2,848+ | $5.00–$6.95+ |
*Rates shown are general estimates from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies serving Garfield. Your exact price depends on your travel date, trip length, and the bus you pick—and you can see it in under 30 seconds on your online quote, with no account needed! Standard hourly minimums are typically 2 hours Monday through Wednesday (or earlier in the day), 3+ hours after 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and up to 5 hours on peak dates.
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Peak Garfield Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
It’s easier than ever to beat peak rates around spring Garfield High School proms, summer festivals at 20th Century Field, and fall Sundays near MetLife Stadium by locking in your bus early! Because multiple New Jersey operators compete for your trip in one search, you’re never stuck paying one single company’s high seasonal minimums.
| Peak Date | Date or Season |
|---|---|
| New York Jets Home Games | Nov 1, Nov 15, Dec 13 & Dec 27, 2026, then Jan 3, 2027 |
| New York Giants Home Games | Nov 12, Nov 22, Dec 6 & Dec 20, 2026 |
| New Jersey Devils Home Games | Nov 18, Nov 27, Dec 9 & Dec 19, 2026, then Jan 9, Feb 20, Mar 31 & Apr 10, 2027 |
| New York Rangers Home Games | November 1, 2026 – April 10, 2027 |
| New York Knicks Home Games | Nov 27 & Dec 25, 2026, then Jan 30, 2027 |
| Radio City Christmas Spectacular | November 4, 2026 – January 4, 2027 |
| TCS New York City Marathon | November 1, 2026 |
| Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade | November 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day) |
| New Jersey State Fair | August 6–14, 2027 |
| New York Renaissance Faire | August 28 – October 3, 2027 (Saturdays, Sundays & Labor Day) |
| Prom season | April–May 2027 |
| Homecoming season | September–October 2026 |
Event dates can change, so check yours before you book.
Before You Book
What's Included in Garfield Charter Bus Prices?
For complete peace of mind, your Garfield group transportation quote includes your private vehicle and a driver! Outside expenses like parking permits and highway tolls are handled separately so there are zero hidden fees.
What's Included in Your Price
- Your bus and its driver
- Your driver's gratuity
- Use of the bus for the hours or miles you book
- Unlimited stops during your booked time
- An instant booking confirmation, then a call from the confirmation team to verify your itinerary
- Your driver's contact information before your trip date
Extra Costs: Tolls, Parking, Tax & Driver Hotel
- Tolls and parking
- The driver's hotel room each night of an overnight trip, which you book
- A second driver, when your itinerary needs one
- Overtime past your booked hours, billed by the hour
- Extra charges if your final drop-off isn't near your pickup
- Changes to your date, time or route, which may cost more
Charter Bus Fees to Avoid
- No smoking: violations bring a fine.
- A surcharge applies for vomit incidents.
- Your group pays for any damage it causes.
Know Before You Pay
A Note on Payment Terms for Garfield Bus Rentals
Whatever your itinerary around Bergen County looks like, you’ll simply put down a deposit online through the national booking platform to lock in your bus! Your remaining trip balance is due before departure, and our confirmation department will reach out to verify every single stop.
How Can I Pay?
- All major credit cards are accepted, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.
- Corporate or custom billing is set up by phone with the booking company.
Can I Cancel and Get a Refund?
- Cancellations and refunds follow the national booking company's terms, which you'll see before you book.
- Read them before you pay.
What If My Plans Change or Run Over?
- Your booked hours are the minimum you pay, so book enough time for your event.
- Overtime is billed by the hour, and only if the bus is free to stay.
- Date, time and route changes aren't guaranteed. You can upgrade to a bigger bus if one is available, but downgrades aren't allowed.
What Affects Your Price
6 Factors That Affect Garfield Charter Bus Prices
Make your budget go further by understanding exactly how independent bus companies calculate rates across Garfield, nearby New Jersey cities, and the entire tri-state area! Because Garfield
Factor 1: The Type of Bus
You’re never limited to one fleet when comparing Garfield bus types on our website! A 56-passenger charter bus with an onboard restroom and luggage bays or a 15- to 50-passenger party bus with LED lighting costs more than a compact 20-passenger minibus or sprinter van. You choose the exact vehicle that fits YOUR headcount and budget!
Factor 2: When in the Year You Travel
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Factor 3: Where and When You're Traveling
Got 30 seconds to share your route? A quick local commuter shuttle along Outwater Lane and Passaic Street to the Garfield NJ Transit Station or a school trip to Dahnert’s Lake County Park is usually billed hourly. Meanwhile, long-distance trips down the Garden State Parkway or I-80 are priced by the day or mileage. Enter your stops once to see customized packages!
Factor 4: Tolls, Parking, and Route Fees
With one search, you’ll get transparent base pricing, though external road fees are paid separately! Trips crossing into Manhattan via the Lincoln Tunnel or George Washington Bridge, using the New Jersey Turnpike, or paying for oversized stadium bus parking at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford will add to your overall trip budget. Keep these route expenses in mind when planning your group itinerary!
Factor 5: Long Days and Your Driver's Hotel
What happens if your private group trip spans multiple days of 10 hours on the road? You’ll need to provide a private hotel room for your driver on overnight trips or budget for a relief driver on extended journeys.
Factor 6: The Day of the Week
Start your celebration on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday if your schedule is flexible! Friday and Saturday nights see the highest demand for concert shuttles and birthday party buses, which means higher weekend rates and stricter hour windows. Booking a weekday corporate shuttle or Newark Airport transfer is an easy way to score a lower price!
Ways to Save
Top 4 Ways to Save on Your Garfield Charter Bus Rental
Ride on a weekday. Weekday hourly rates in the table start below weekend rates for most buses, and Sunday through Thursday typically run the lowest rates.
Fill the seats you pay for. A bigger bus costs more per hour but less per person: a full 56-passenger charter bus starts under $4 per person, per hour.
Book early. Booking early gives you the widest choice of buses for your date.
Keep your pickups together. Every extra pickup adds time on the clock, so one meeting spot keeps the hours, and the price, down.
Sample Trips
Examples of Garfield Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to EWR
A Garfield-based financial services firm is sending its 12-person executive team to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) for an 8:00 AM Monday departure to a conference. The team is scattered across Lodi and Clifton, and juggling rideshares for a dozen people with luggage in construction traffic is not a realistic plan. The company decided to find and book a Garfield airport transportation shuttle bus through Garfield
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Lodi, 6:00 AM second stop in Clifton, 7:00 AM drop-off at EWR
- Vehicle
- Sprinter van with driver
- Booked time
- 2 hours (the weekday minimum)
- Rate
- $190–$373 an hour (weekday) × 2 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$380–$746about $32–$62 per person
Example #2: Prudential Center Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Lodi is heading to a sold-out show at Prudential Center. The roads back into Garfield after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Garfield concert charter bus rental through Garfield
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Lodi, 6:30 PM arrival at Prudential Center, 11:30 PM post-show return to Lodi
- Vehicle
- 35-passenger minibus
- Booked time
- 6 hours on a Saturday evening
- Rate
- $255–$385 an hour (weekend) × 6 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,530–$2,310about $44–$66 per person
Example #3: Atlantic City Day Trip
A Garfield tech company is rewarding its 40-person sales team with a day trip to Atlantic City. Rather than splitting into a caravan of rental cars for a Friday day trip, the company decided to find and book a Garfield corporate charter bus rental through Garfield
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Garfield office, 9:00 AM arrival at Atlantic City, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Garfield
- Vehicle
- 56-passenger charter bus
- Booked time
- About 12 hours (full day)
- Rate
- Full-day rate, $1,650–$2,950
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,650–$2,950about $41–$74 per person
Example #4: New York Giants Game Day
A group of 25 New York Giants season ticket holders from Clifton wants to make a home game at MetLife Stadium into a proper tailgate without losing anyone to parking nightmares or a midnight rideshare shortage. They decided to find and book a Garfield sporting event party bus rental through Garfield
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Clifton, 12:30 PM arrival at MetLife Stadium, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Clifton
- Vehicle
- 25-passenger party bus
- Booked time
- About 6.5 hours on a Sunday
- Rate
- $248–$460 an hour (weekday low to weekend high) × 6.5 hours
- Paid separately
- Tolls and parking
$1,612–$2,990about $64–$120 per person
Frequently Asked Questions About Garfield Charter Bus Prices
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Contact usHow can I get a Garfield charter bus or party bus quote?
Enter your travel date, pickup location, destination, and headcount into our 30-second online quote form! You’ll instantly see live vehicle photos, available packages, and prices on your screen with no account needed.
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Can I get a price quote if I don't know my exact headcount yet?
Yes, absolutely! Just put your best estimate and pickup city into our 30-second online form to compare pricing across different bus sizes, and you can easily adjust your vehicle selection as your plans come together.
What packages can I price and book online?
You can compare and book hourly, one-way, round-trip, multi-stop, full-day, and multi-day packages right through our online form! Whether you need a 25-passenger minibus for a church outing or a fleet of coaches for government travel, you’ll get your custom quotes sent by text and email.
Are same-day bus rentals more expensive in Garfield?
Last-minute availability depends on demand, but tapping into a statewide network of New Jersey operators gives you the best shot at an affordable same-day ride! Instead of scrambling for surge-priced rideshares, fill out one quick form to see which local buses have open schedules today. Once you book online, our confirmation department verifies every stop so your trip stays on track!
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