Union School Field Trip Charter Bus Rentals
When your Union Township school, club, or youth organization has a field trip on the calendar, the last thing you need is a transportation headache on top of everything else you're already coordinating! Busrentalunion.com makes finding field trip buses in Union, New Jersey fast and easy. Fill out one quick form and instantly compare vehicles and rates from a large network of bus companies serving Union and all of Union County — no account required. Whether you're heading to Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, Thomas Edison National Historical Park in West Orange, or taking the whole class into New York City for a museum day, Busrentalunion.com has the right bus for your trip.
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One Quick Form for School Event Transportation Pricing From a Network of Bus Companies
Keep the whole class together, on schedule, and off the Garden State Parkway in separate parent cars — that's exactly what a field trip bus rental in Union, New Jersey is built for! Busrentalunion.com is not a bus company. It's a quote-comparison and referral website that connects you to a large network of independently owned transportation companies serving Union and the surrounding area. That means you're never stuck with whatever one fleet happens to have available.
You fill out one form, compare vehicles and pricing from multiple providers side by side, and choose the bus that fits your group size, your destination, and your budget. Whether your trip is heading 5 miles to Newark Museum of Art (49 Washington St, Newark, NJ 07102) or 55 miles south to Six Flags Great Adventure (1 Six Flags Blvd, Jackson, NJ 08527), there's a bus in the network ready for it. Call 551-300-6140 any time for a free quote!
See Different Buses, Pictures, and Packages for Your School Event Transportation
It's never been easier to match the right bus to your exact group size and destination! Through the network of transportation companies serving Union, you can compare 15- to 35-passenger minibuses for smaller enrichment groups, 56-passenger charter buses for a full class load with chaperones, and everything in between. Heading to Turtleback Zoo (560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052) with 22 students and 4 chaperones?
A 25-passenger minibus keeps it simple. Taking three classes to the American Museum of Natural History (Central Park West & 79th St, New York, NY 10024)? A fleet of 56-passenger motorcoaches with overhead storage, climate control, and reclining seats makes the I-78 and Turnpike run comfortable for everyone.
ADA-accessible buses are available through the network too — just mention it when you request your quote!
56 Passenger Charter Bus
35 Passenger Minibus
30 Passenger Minibus
28 Passenger Minibus
25 Passenger Minibus
20 Passenger Minibus
18 Passenger Minibus
15 Passenger Minibus
15-50 Passenger Party Buses
Sprinter Van with Driver
Sprinter Limo
School Bus
Vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a transportation 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 551-300-6140 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Charter Buses to Liberty Science Center and West Orange Destinations
Busrentalunion.com will help you get your class to two of the most popular Union Township field trip destinations without the Route 22 and I-78 scramble! Liberty Science Center (222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305) is approximately 20 miles from Union and draws thousands of school groups every year for its interactive science exhibits and IMAX theater — buses unload at the main entrance on Jersey City Blvd, with parking available in the LSC lot. Just 12 miles north, Thomas Edison National Historical Park (211 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052) offers NPS ranger-led programs inside Edison's original laboratory complex, with buses using the visitor center lot on Main St. And nearby Turtleback Zoo is a perennial favorite for Union elementary schools, with bus parking available in the main lot.
Compare available buses for any of these trips right here!
The parking details matter when a whole class arrives at once. The Liberty Science Center (222 Jersey City Boulevard, Jersey City, NJ 07305) lot accommodates up to 60 buses with head-in parking, and the published school-bus parking rate is $10 per day. Your bus keeps students out of active traffic areas, and if the 750-space lot fills, you ask at the parking-lot kiosk for bus overflow parking.
Your bus reaches the Thomas Edison National Historical Park parking lot from Edisonia Terrace, then your students use the main gates and the crosswalk across Main Street; the Thomas Edison National Historical Park directions page puts the lot entrance immediately on your left from that approach.
NYC Field Trip Buses to Museums, Broadway, and the Intrepid
Busrentalunion.com can help you get your Union Township students into New York City for the field trips that stick with them for years! The run from Union to Midtown Manhattan is approximately 20–25 miles via I-78 East to the New Jersey Turnpike (Exit 14 toward Newark/Elizabeth) — plan for 45 to 75 minutes depending on departure time, and build in extra buffer if you're leaving during the 7–9am rush window. For the American Museum of Natural History (Central Park West & 79th St, New York, NY 10024), buses drop off on Central Park West or West 77th St and stage at nearby midtown garages.
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum (Pier 86, W 46th St & 12th Ave, New York, NY 10036) takes bus drop-offs at the Pier 86 entrance along 12th Ave. Broadway school matinees use drop-off zones on 45th–50th St between 7th and 8th Ave. Whatever the NYC destination, compare charter buses for your date right here!
Six Flags Great Adventure Field Trip Buses from Union
Browse available buses for the most popular end-of-year field trip destination in all of New Jersey! Six Flags Great Adventure is approximately 55 miles south of Union via the Garden State Parkway — plan for about 60 to 75 minutes each way, longer on busy spring Friday afternoons when the Parkway southbound backs up through Woodbridge. Buses enter via the Six Flags Blvd entrance and park in the dedicated Bus Lot 1 near the main gate; advance group reservations are required, so confirm your bus count and arrival time when you book.
Because May and early June are the single busiest weeks for Union County school field trips — competing with prom season, graduation shuttles, and every other district's end-of-year trips — booking your Six Flags charter bus 6 or more weeks in advance is strongly recommended. Compare available buses and pricing for your date right here in seconds!
Groups of 15–99 guests can use the Six Flags Great Adventure group-tickets program. Your bus arrives with parking purchased online, and you won't need cash at the gate because the park is cashless, including parking.
Field Trip Buses to Morristown, Princeton, Trenton, and Sandy Hook
Every corner of New Jersey is within easy reach of Union Township when you have the right bus! Morristown National Historical Park (30 Washington Pl, Morristown, NJ 07960) is approximately 30 miles west via I-78 — buses park at the visitor center and NPS rangers lead programs on Washington's Continental Army encampment. Grounds for Sculpture (80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, NJ 08619) is about 50 miles south, with buses using the main entrance off Sculptors Way across its 42-acre outdoor museum.
New Jersey State Museum (205 W State St, Trenton, NJ 08608) offers free admission and bus drop-off on W State St. And Sandy Hook / Gateway National Recreation Area (128 S Hartshorne Dr, Highlands, NJ 07732) is roughly 45 miles away, with bus parking at Lot D or Lot G near the visitor center for environmental education programs. Compare buses for any of these destinations in under 30 seconds!
Newark Museum of Art and Nearby Cultural Field Trips
Start with the closest and most accessible field trip destination in the entire region — Newark Museum of Art is just 5 miles from Union Township, making it one of the easiest bus trips a Union school can run. Bus drop-off is on Washington St at the main entrance, and the museum is home to New Jersey's largest art collection, a planetarium, a fire museum, and rotating exhibitions that align with K–12 curriculum standards. A short 25-passenger minibus handles a single classroom beautifully for this trip.
For art-focused groups willing to go a little farther, the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers (71 Hamilton St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901) is about 25 miles south, with free admission and bus drop-off on Hamilton St. Compare minibuses and charter buses for either destination right here — and get pricing in under 30 seconds!
Book School Event Transportation in Union or Any City Nearby
Finding field trip buses in Union is just the beginning — Busrentalunion.com helps you find group transportation across all of Union County and beyond! Whether your school is based in Union Township, a neighboring district in Westfield, Cranford, Elizabeth, Kenilworth, or Hillside, the network of bus companies on this site has you covered. You can compare buses departing from any pickup address in the area, whether that's a school parking lot on Morris Avenue, a community center on Stuyvesant Avenue, or a church hall anywhere in Union County.
One form, one results page, instant pricing — No waiting for callbacks to get pricing, no waiting on hold, no calling five companies to find one available bus. Call 551-300-6140 or use the online quote tool and see what's available for your date in seconds!
How Much Does School Event Transportation in Union Cost?
| Type of Vehicle | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day | Cost Per Mile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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+ |
| Sprinter Limo | $190 – $340+ | $190 – $355+ | $1,300 – $2,080+ | $5.15 – $7.50+ |
| School Bus | $205 – $365+ | $240 – $380+ | $1,670 – $2,335+ | $5.00 – $7.60+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an instant price quote for your trip, request an online quote or call 551-300-6140. | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions About Union School Event Transportation Services
Busrentalunion.com is a quote-comparison and referral website. You fill out one quick form with your pickup location, destination, date, and group size, and you're taken to a results page showing available buses and pricing from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Union, New Jersey. Compare vehicles, amenities, and rates side by side — no account needed.
Or call 551-300-6140 any time for a free quote!
You answer a few quick questions in the 30-second online quote tool — pickup address, destination, date, and headcount. You're then taken to a national booking platform's results page showing available buses and pricing from transportation companies serving the Union area. Review your options, choose the bus that fits your group, and book right online.
A support team is also available at 551-300-6140 every day of the year to help you put together a custom package.
Buses enter Six Flags Great Adventure via the Six Flags Blvd entrance and park in the dedicated Bus Lot 1 near the main gate. Advance group reservations are required — confirm your bus count and arrival window when you book. May and early June fill fast across Union County school districts, so booking 6 or more weeks in advance is strongly recommended for end-of-year trips.
Charter buses unload at the main entrance on Jersey City Blvd at Liberty Science Center, with bus parking available in the LSC lot. From Union Township, the drive is approximately 20 miles via I-78 East — plan for 30 to 45 minutes off-peak, and build in extra buffer if departing during the 7–9am morning rush window on I-78 eastbound.
For most Union Township field trips, booking 4 to 6 weeks in advance is a solid baseline. For spring trips in April through June — especially Six Flags Great Adventure, NYC museum days, and Broadway matinees — book 6 to 8 weeks out or more. May and early June are the single busiest weeks of the year across Union County, competing with prom, graduation shuttles, and every other district's end-of-year schedule.
The earlier you compare, the better your options and pricing.
It depends on your headcount. A single classroom of 25 students plus 4–5 chaperones fits comfortably on a 25-passenger minibus. Two classrooms of 50–55 students and chaperones fill a 56-passenger charter bus.
Larger grade-level trips with 100–150 students need two or three coaches. Just enter your headcount in the quote form and the results page will show available vehicles sized to your group automatically.
Yes — ADA-accessible buses with wheelchair lifts and wider aisle configurations are available through the network of transportation companies serving Union, New Jersey. Just mention your accessibility needs when you fill out the quote form or when you call 551-300-6140, and the support team will make sure the available options shown fit your requirements. It's one of the details to include early so nothing gets missed on booking day.
Absolutely — multi-stop pickup routes and multi-bus packages for larger school or district trips are available through the network. If your trip involves picking up students at more than one school building, or you need a fleet of buses for a grade-level trip, just mention the full itinerary when you fill out the quote form or call 551-300-6140. The support team can help put together a custom package that covers every stop and every bus your group needs.