Party Bus, Charter Bus & Minibus Rentals in Irvington, New Jersey
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Party Bus Rentals in Irvington
Partybusnewark.net is a quote-comparison website — not a bus company, not a motor carrier, and not a transportation provider. It exists to make finding the right bus for your group fast and genuinely easy. Fill out one short form with your trip details, and you'll instantly see vehicles, photos, and pricing from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Irvington, Newark, and all of Essex County — side by side, in one place, with no phone tag and no waiting on callbacks.
That matters in a market like this one. Irvington sits at a crossroads between Newark Liberty International Airport to the east, MetLife Stadium to the west via I-78, Prudential Center minutes up the Garden State Parkway, and the full New York metro area across the Hudson. Getting a group around here — especially on game days or prom weekends — without a dedicated bus means coordinating parking across three different municipalities, managing rideshare surge pricing at 11pm, and hoping everyone ends up at the same place. Partybusnewark.net makes the transportation part the easy part.
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Bus Rentals for Irvington Groups
The vehicle network serving Irvington covers everything from 14-passenger Sprinter limos and Sprinter vans to 15–35 passenger minibuses, 15- to 50-passenger party buses, and 40–56 passenger charter buses. Browse the full vehicle lineup or call 201-479-9001 to find the right fit for your headcount and itinerary.
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 201-479-9001 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Common Irvington Party Bus and Charter Bus Amenities
Party buses in the network typically come loaded with wraparound perimeter seating, color-changing LED lighting, a premium sound system with Bluetooth connectivity, flat-panel TVs, and a full-length bar area — making them the go-to for celebrations where the ride itself is part of the event. Minibuses are a strong fit for corporate shuttles, wedding guest transfers, and school groups, with reclining seats, climate control, and overhead storage without the party-bus footprint. Full-size charter buses add undercarriage luggage bays and onboard restrooms, which matters a great deal on longer runs to Atlantic City or upstate venues.
Sprinter limos and vans bridge the gap for smaller executive groups with premium leather and USB charging at every seat. Amenities vary by vehicle and provider — the quote form lets you filter by what matters most to your group.
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 201-479-9001 before booking.
Irvington Party Bus Rental Prices
Irvington party bus rental prices shift based on vehicle size, date, and how many hours you need. To give you a planning baseline: a 15-passenger party bus typically runs $200–$350/hour on weekdays and $250–$350/hour on weekends. Step up to a 25-passenger party bus and you're looking at roughly $250–$375/hour on a weekend.
A full 56-passenger charter bus for a MetLife Stadium run or an Atlantic City overnight generally lands in the $1,350–$2,850 per-day range. A minibus for a corporate shuttle or airport transfer runs $200–$275/hour on weekdays.
Those are planning ranges — real pricing moves with the event calendar, how far in advance you book, and exactly what your itinerary covers. The fastest way to get an exact number for your date: fill out the form or call 201-479-9001. Pricing for your specific trip comes back in about a minute.
Check the 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 201-479-9001. | |||
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Group Transportation Services for Irvington Events
Whatever brings your group together in Irvington and the surrounding Essex County area, there's a bus in the network sized and equipped for it. From airport transfers and sporting event shuttles to wedding transportation, prom, corporate shuttles, and concert runs — call 201-479-9001 to get your group moving.

Irvington Airport Shuttles & Transportation
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (3 Brewster Rd, Newark, NJ 07114) is roughly 4 miles east of Irvington via I-78 — but that 4-mile gap becomes a 45-minute standstill on a Friday afternoon, and individual rideshares for a group of 12 cost three times what a single bus would. At EWR, commercial bus pickup operates from the Ground Transportation areas on the Arrivals level of each terminal. The critical move: have your full group together with luggage at the designated curbside pickup before coordinating pickup, since EWR's commercial vehicle lanes move on a tight clock and the terminals are spread across a large footprint.
Terminal A, B, and C each have separate pickup zones — confirm your terminal before arrival morning. For groups flying into EWR for a wedding weekend, corporate retreat, or stadium event, an Irvington airport shuttle bus rental eliminates the per-person rideshare math and gets everyone to the hotel or venue in one shot. Call 201-479-9001 to set up your EWR transfer.

Irvington Bachelor & Bachelorette Transportation
An Irvington bachelorette party has serious options within a short drive in every direction. Newark's Ironbound District — particularly Ferry Street — offers a dense stretch of restaurants and bars that runs late on weekends and is notoriously tight on parking for individual cars. A party bus drops the group at Ferry Street and stages on a nearby side street, eliminating the parking scramble entirely.
For groups wanting to push into Manhattan, the Holland Tunnel approach on a Saturday night is where rideshare surge pricing does its worst work — $35–$60 per car, multiplied across the group, gets expensive fast. One Newark bachelorette party bus rental covers the whole night at a flat rate, keeps everyone together from the first stop to the last, and means nobody is tracking down a solo ride home at 2am. Party buses in the network come with LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, and flat-panel TVs.
Call 201-479-9001 to check weekend availability — these book fast.

Irvington Birthday, Sweet 16, & Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals
Irvington and the surrounding Essex County communities host some of the largest quinceañera and Sweet 16 celebrations in New Jersey, and a party bus arrival turns the entrance into an event in itself. Birthday party buses seating 15 to 50 are available through the network, and you can specify vehicle color preferences when requesting your quote — white and black buses are popular for formal celebrations. Whether the reception is at a venue in Newark, a banquet hall in the Oranges, or a private space in Maplewood, the bus handles pickup from multiple addresses across Irvington and delivers the whole group together.
For adult milestone birthdays heading to Atlantic City for the weekend, a full-size charter bus with undercarriage storage and onboard restrooms makes the 90-minute drive down the Garden State Parkway significantly more comfortable than a convoy of personal vehicles. Call 201-479-9001 or use the form to see what's available for your date.

Irvington Concert Transportation & Shuttles
The two biggest concert draws within easy reach of Irvington are Prudential Center (25 Lafayette St, Newark, NJ 07102) and Madison Square Garden (4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001). Prudential Center sits about 2 miles north of Irvington on the edge of downtown Newark — close enough that parking feels manageable until you realize the surface lots around Mulberry Street fill up fast on arena nights and the NJ Transit train drops you three blocks from the main entrance. A Newark concert charter bus drops your group at the arena's Lafayette Street entrance directly and stages nearby.
For MSG runs, the Lincoln Tunnel approach on a concert night is the kind of traffic that turns a 20-minute drive into an hour and 45 minutes; a bus handles that corridor without anyone in your group absorbing the stress of it. Irvington concert transportation is available for any show at either venue — call 201-479-9001 for same-day availability.

Irvington Corporate Event Transportation
Irvington's corporate geography is defined by proximity: Newark Penn Station is 3 miles away, the Newark offices of major financial institutions and healthcare systems line McCarter Highway and Raymond Boulevard, and the Meadowlands business district is reachable via I-78 West in under 25 minutes without traffic. The problem is that "without traffic" is a working fiction on the I-78 corridor between 7:30 and 9:30am. A minibus or charter bus Irvington corporate shuttle consolidates your team onto one vehicle, bills as a flat trip rate rather than per-person rideshare, and keeps arrival times predictable on days when individual cars would be scattered across three different exit ramps.
For conference groups coming in to Newark from multiple hotels, a shuttle circuit between the Marriott at Newark Penn and a meeting venue downtown is a common use case — and it's one the network covers well. Call 201-479-9001 to discuss contract shuttle options and group rates.

Irvington Private Event Transportation Services
Private group transportation out of Irvington covers a wide range of occasions — family reunions making multi-stop loops through Newark and the Oranges, church groups heading to the Jersey Shore for a day trip, or festival crowds heading to the annual events that bring tens of thousands into the Newark area each year. Newark's Ironbound neighborhood hosts large summer festivals along Ferry Street where parking becomes functionally unavailable for blocks in every direction. A charter bus drops the group at the event perimeter and returns at a prearranged time — no one is circling looking for street parking on a Saturday afternoon when the whole neighborhood is at capacity.
For multi-day events like Atlantic City casino weekends or New York City group outings, charter buses with undercarriage luggage bays handle the bags so your group isn't stuffing duffel bags into overhead bins on a party bus. Use the form or call 201-479-9001 to get pricing for your specific itinerary.

Irvington Homecoming & Prom Party Bus Rentals
Essex County prom season runs hard from late April through late May, and every high school in the corridor — University High, Irvington High, Columbia High in Maplewood, Millburn High — holds its prom within roughly a six-week window. That concentration of demand means buses book out across the network well before spring arrives. Book by December if you want the vehicle your group actually wants at a price that isn't a last-minute premium.
Waiting until March or April in this market is the difference between a 25-passenger party bus at $275/hour and the same vehicle at $375/hour — if it's even still available. Irvington prom party bus rentals through the network cover pickup from multiple addresses, venue drop-off, and post-prom returns — all on a schedule your parents and chaperones can track. Call 201-479-9001 right now to lock in your date.

Irvington School Event & Field Trip Transportation
School groups from Irvington have strong local field trip options — Liberty Science Center (222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305) across the Turnpike, the Newark Museum of Art (49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102) just 2 miles up Springfield Avenue, and Branch Brook Park for outdoor programming in the spring. For trips into New York City, the Lincoln Tunnel approach on a school-day morning is manageable with a departure well before 8am — a charter bus handles that timing with onboard space for backpacks, lunches, and presentation materials in overhead bins. Irvington school event bus rentals through the network include full-size charter buses with PA systems for group communication and minibuses for smaller classes.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available — mention it when requesting your quote. For student-athletes traveling to away competitions across the state, the charter bus keeps the team together and on schedule far better than a parent-carpool chain. Call 201-479-9001 to get availability for your trip date.

Irvington Sporting Event Transportation
The two main stadium destinations for Irvington sports groups are MetLife Stadium (1 MetLife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ 07073) and Prudential Center (25 Lafayette St, Newark, NJ 07102). MetLife is about 14 miles northwest of Irvington via I-78 West and NJ-3, but the post-game exit on that corridor is one of the most congested in the state — the lots hold 28,000+ cars and they all try to leave at once onto a handful of access roads. A charter bus from Irvington parks in the stadium's dedicated commercial vehicle lots, drops the group steps from the gate, and has a prearranged pickup point so nobody is standing in the rideshare queue at 11:30pm.
For Prudential Center runs — Devils and Bears games — bus drop-off is right on Lafayette Street with pickup staging nearby. Smaller groups of 15–20 heading to a Devils game fit well in a minibus; larger fan groups of 40+ are better served by a full charter bus. Call 201-479-9001 to get pricing for your game date.

Irvington Wedding Transportation & Shuttle Service
Wedding guest shuttles out of Irvington often cover a corridor that includes hotel blocks in downtown Newark or along the Millburn/Short Hills area, ceremony venues in South Orange or Maplewood, and reception halls that can be anywhere from a Newark waterfront space to a Livingston ballroom. The challenge is that the wedding party, the immediate family, and the general guests rarely need the same vehicle at the same time — and managing that across three different rideshare accounts while wearing formalwear on a Saturday night is exactly the kind of stress a Newark wedding shuttle eliminates. A minibus running a continuous loop between the hotel block and the venue keeps guests on schedule without anyone waiting 25 minutes for a rideshare that doesn't show.
A Sprinter limo handles the bridal party pickup in the morning with premium leather and individual climate control. The network covers every vehicle tier for wedding day logistics — call 201-479-9001 to build the right package for your timeline.

Irvington Winery Tour & Pub Crawl Transportation
The nearest wine country to Irvington is the Outer Coastal Plain AVA, anchored by wineries in the Egg Harbor City area about 90 minutes south on the Garden State Parkway. A winery tour bus from Irvington to the Cape May or Hammonton wine regions makes the day trip comfortable and gives everyone in the group a genuine reason not to drive — no one is drawing straws on the way back from the third tasting room. Closer to home, Newark's Ironbound District along Ferry Street is the area's best-known pub crawl corridor, with Portuguese taverns and cocktail bars clustered tightly enough that a minibus can drop the group at one end, stage nearby, and work stop to stop across the evening.
For a night in Hoboken — one of the metro's densest bar districts — street parking on Washington Street on a Saturday is practically nonexistent, and individual rideshares home at closing time surge hard. One bus solves both problems. Call 201-479-9001 to price out your route.
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Party Bus & Group Transportation in Irvington & Beyond
Partybusnewark.net helps groups find transportation across all of Essex County and the wider Newark metro area. Whether you need a party bus in East Orange, transportation from Jersey City, a bus rental in Elizabeth, or service from Bayonne — the network covers the whole region. Call 201-479-9001 any time to check availability for your city and date.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Irvington Party Bus Rentals
How does this website work?
Partybusnewark.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 Partybusnewark.net?
Partybusnewark.net is a quote-comparison and referral website for group ground transportation. It is not a bus company and does not operate any vehicles. It connects people looking for party buses, charter buses, and minibuses in the Irvington and Newark area with independently owned transportation companies serving the region — so you can compare vehicles, photos, and pricing in one place instead of calling providers one at a time.
How does Partybusnewark.net work?
Fill out the short online form with your pickup location, destination, date, and group size. You'll see vehicle options and pricing from providers serving your area, with photos, so you can compare side by side. Rather than filling out a form?
Call 201-479-9001 any time — the support line runs every day of the year — and a team member can walk you through available options and put together a quote based on your specific trip. No account required, no obligation.
How much does a party bus cost in Irvington?
Irvington party bus rental prices generally run $200–$375/hour on weekends depending on the vehicle size, with per-day rates spanning $1,400–$4,050 for full-day events. A minibus for a corporate shuttle or airport transfer typically comes in lower, around $200–$275/hour on a weekday. Your final price depends on your date, how many hours you need, and which vehicle fits your group — those variables move the number more than anything else.
Fill out the form or call 201-479-9001 and you'll have a quote for your trip in about a minute.
Can a charter bus or party bus get into the Ironbound District in Newark?
Yes, but with planning. The Ironbound's core — Ferry Street between Prospect Street and Niagara Street — is dense and street parking for large vehicles is extremely limited. The practical approach is curbside drop-off on Ferry Street or one of the adjacent cross streets, with the bus staging on a nearby block rather than waiting at the curb.
For evening events when Ferry Street is at peak capacity, having a pre-agreed pickup point and time is much easier than coordinating in real time. Mention the Ironbound when you request your quote and the logistics can be scoped specifically for that drop zone.
How does bus pickup work at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)?
Commercial vehicles pick up on the Arrivals level curbside at each terminal. The workflow that works: have your entire group collect bags and assemble at the agreed-upon terminal door before coordinating pickup — EWR's commercial lanes are active and timing matters. Terminal A, B, and C each have separate pickup zones, so confirm your terminal before the day of travel.
Check the official EWR ground transportation page for current pickup zone assignments, as these can shift with construction activity at the airport. Read more in the dedicated Newark Liberty EWR shuttle guide.
What's the best vehicle for a group of 20 heading to a Devils game at Prudential Center?
A 20-passenger party bus or a minibus is the right call for that group size. Prudential Center's Lafayette Street entrance is direct from downtown Newark — your bus drops the group right there, stages nearby for the post-game pickup, and avoids the parking deck situation entirely. Surface lots around Mulberry Street and the arena fill fast on sellout nights and charge $20–$30 in some cases.
One bus at a flat rate is cleaner math for a group that size than parking multiple cars or coordinating rideshares after the final buzzer. Call 201-479-9001 to check same-day and advance availability for Devils games.
Can I book a one-way trip, or does it have to be round-trip?
One-way trips are available through the network — this comes up often for airport transfers, cruise port drop-offs at Cape Liberty in Bayonne, and groups that need a ride to an event but have other arrangements for the return. When you fill out the form or call 201-479-9001, just specify whether you need a one-way, round-trip, or a multi-stop itinerary. The quote will reflect whatever your actual trip looks like.
How far in advance should I book?
For most events, booking 4–8 weeks out gives you solid vehicle selection and pricing. For peak-demand dates, that window shrinks fast. Prom season across Essex County (late April–late May) and MetLife Stadium sellouts — Jets and Giants home openers, playoff games, major concerts — pull heavy demand from a large geographic area.
For prom: book by December. For New Year's Eve, the Super Bowl, and major stadium events, 3–6 months out is not excessive. Waiting until two weeks before a high-demand date usually means paying a premium or finding limited availability in the vehicle size you want.
Call 201-479-9001 now to check what's still open for your date.
Popular Irvington Party Bus Destinations
Irvington sits within easy reach of some of the best venues, stadiums, and neighborhoods in the entire New York metro area. Here are six destinations where an Irvington party bus or charter bus rental makes a genuine, practical difference in how your group experiences the day.

Prudential Center
Prudential Center (25 Lafayette St, Newark, NJ 07102) is the home of the New Jersey Devils and one of the top-grossing arenas in the country, hosting 175+ events annually including concerts, UFC cards, and NCAA tournaments. It sits roughly 2 miles north of Irvington via Springfield Avenue. On arena nights, the surface lots around Mulberry Street and the attached parking structures fill quickly and charge $20–$30 per vehicle — and post-event exit through downtown Newark's one-way grid can add 30–45 minutes to your drive home.
A charter bus or party bus from Irvington drops directly on Lafayette Street at the main entrance and has a pre-staged pickup point for the post-event exit. Read the full logistics breakdown in the Prudential Center bus rental guide. Phone: (973) 757-6000

MetLife Stadium
MetLife Stadium (1 MetLife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ 07073) — home of the Giants and Jets and host to the 2026 FIFA World Cup — is about 14 miles from Irvington via I-78 West to NJ-3. The stadium holds over 82,500 fans, and the post-game exit is one of the most congested situations in the state: 28,000+ parking spaces attempting to empty onto a limited road network simultaneously. Rideshare pickup zones sit far from the stadium gates and back up badly after sellouts.
A charter bus from Irvington parks in the commercial vehicle section, drops the group close to the gate, and has a confirmed return time so nobody is standing in the queue at midnight. For World Cup matches starting in summer 2026, book as soon as your game date is confirmed — those events will pull demand from the entire tri-state area. See the full guide at rent a bus to MetLife Stadium.
Phone: (201) 559-1515

Newark Museum of Art
The Newark Museum of Art (49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102) is the largest museum in New Jersey, with a permanent collection spanning 80,000+ objects across decorative arts, American painting, and a Tibetan collection that draws scholars internationally. It's approximately 2 miles from Irvington — straightforward in distance, less straightforward in parking. Street parking around Washington Street is metered and monitored on weekdays, and the museum's main entrance sits on a block that doesn't have a dedicated bus staging area.
A minibus works well for school groups and cultural tour parties: drop at the Washington Street entrance, stage on a nearby side street during the visit, and return for pickup at a prearranged time. Group admission rates apply for parties of 10 or more — call the museum at (973) 596-6550 before your visit to confirm group entry logistics. Address: 49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102

Liberty Science Center
Liberty Science Center (222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305) sits across the NJ Turnpike from Irvington — roughly 12 miles east via I-78 to Exit 14B — and is the region's flagship hands-on science museum, drawing school groups and families from across the metro. The museum has a dedicated bus parking area, which makes it a smooth logistical stop for charter buses and minibuses. On busy weekend and school-day mornings, the Turnpike approach from the west can back up at Exit 14B during peak hours — a charter bus departure from Irvington well before 9am sidesteps that congestion.
LSC's IMAX dome and Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium book out for group shows, so confirm your visit reservation through the museum's official groups page before setting your departure time. Phone: (201) 200-1000

Branch Brook Park
Branch Brook Park in Newark and Belleville — the nation's first county park, designed by the Olmsted Brothers — covers 360 acres and is home to the largest collection of cherry blossom trees in the United States, surpassing even Washington D.C.'s tidal basin with over 5,200 trees. The Cherry Blossom Festival each April draws tens of thousands of visitors to the park's northern sections along Lake Street and Mill Street in Belleville. During festival weekends, street parking along Park Avenue and the surrounding residential blocks fills completely by mid-morning, and the approach roads see significant congestion by 10am.
A charter bus from Irvington — the park's southern entrance is less than 2 miles from Irvington Center — drops the group at the park perimeter and stages nearby, so nobody is circling for 45 minutes before they even see a tree. The festival typically runs the first two weekends of April; book early because demand for buses during that window spikes across Essex and Essex-adjacent counties. Address: Heller Pkwy, Newark, NJ 07104

American Dream Mall
American Dream (1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ 07073) is the largest retail and entertainment complex in the country, spanning 3 million square feet with an indoor ski slope, water park, observation wheel, Nickelodeon Universe theme park, and a full retail lineup. It sits adjacent to MetLife Stadium — about 14 miles from Irvington via I-78 West — and parking, while extensive, costs $5–$8 per vehicle with significant congestion on weekends and holiday periods. For large family groups, school trips, and birthday outings, a minibus or charter bus from Irvington drops directly at the mall's main entrance and eliminates the parking math entirely.
The complex has dedicated bus drop-off and loading areas on the approach road. Read the full transportation breakdown in the American Dream bus rental guide. NJ Transit's 351 bus serves the mall from the Port Authority Bus Terminal, but for a private group, the charter bus is a far simpler coordination.
Phone: (201) 842-4022