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Clifton Charter Bus Prices
Get a customized price for your Clifton trip in seconds, because charter bus rates aren't one-size-fits-all— just fill out our quick online form or call the 24/7 reservation team! Below, you'll learn about the factors affecting rates and how to score the best deals.
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Our Pricing & Rates
Clifton Charter Bus Rental Pricing
| 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+ |
*Rates shown are general estimates from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies serving Clifton. 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. Don't need that much time? Just call us at (862) 910-9170 any day of the year—we can often set up less time, a one-way transfer, a split-time shuttle, or a custom package built around YOUR schedule!
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Peak Clifton Dates: When Prices and Minimums Go Up
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| 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 4 & Apr 10, 2027 |
| New York Knicks Home Games | Nov 27 & Dec 25, 2026, then Jan 30, 2027 |
| Rutgers Football Home Games | Oct 31, Nov 14 & Nov 28, 2026 |
| Radio City Christmas Spectacular | November 4, 2026 – January 4, 2027 |
| Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade | November 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving Day) |
| New York Boat Show | January 20–24, 2027 (Wednesday–Sunday) |
| New York International Auto Show | March 26–April 4, 2027 (Friday–Sunday) |
| NYC Pride March | June 2027 |
| 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 Clifton Charter Bus Prices?
You can count on transparent pricing that includes your private vehicle and a driver's time, with zero hidden fees! Outside costs like Garden State Parkway tolls and venue parking passes are paid separately so there are never last-minute surprises.
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 Clifton Bus Rentals
Ready to lock in your ride on the national booking platform once you find a bus you love? You'll simply put down a deposit to secure your reservation, pay the remaining balance before your departure date, and receive a call from our confirmation department to verify every 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, and call us with any question first.
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 Clifton Charter Bus Prices
We help you compare options from one of the largest networks of independent bus companies in Clifton, the cities around it, and all of New Jersey, so you're never stuck paying one local fleet's high prices! Whether you need an hourly package, a quick one-way transfer down Route 3, or a multi-day charter, your quote is tailored to your exact itinerary. Take a look at the six main factors that determine your rate below. Prefer to talk with a person? Call the live support team 365 days a year for custom packages and exclusive phone discounts!
Factor 1: Which Bus You Choose
Your headcount and must-have amenities determine whether you need a sprinter van, a 15-passenger to 35-passenger minibus, a party bus with LED lighting and wraparound seating, or a 56-passenger charter bus with an onboard restroom and luggage bays. Larger motorcoaches and luxury party buses cost more overall, but splitting the total per person often makes a bigger bus your most budget-friendly choice!
Factor 2: The Distance and Duration of Your Trip
Choose between hourly, daily, or mileage-based packages depending on whether you're booking a local shuttle around Passaic County or a long-distance charter bus down the New Jersey Turnpike. If you don't need the standard 2- to 5-hour windows for a quick transfer, just call the 365-day team to ask about below-minimum deals!
Factor 3: The Time of Year
Coordinating group travel during busy months like April, May, June, and October means higher demand across Clifton and North Jersey for graduations, school field trips, and fall foliage tours.
Factor 4: Where Your Trip Starts and Ends
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Factor 5: Tolls, Parking, and Route Fees
It's never been easier to budget for bridge crossings and venue permits along Route 46, I-80, or the Lincoln Tunnel into Manhattan! While road tolls and oversized lot fees at places like MetLife Stadium or Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) aren't in your base quote, the team will help you estimate them upfront.
Factor 6: Overnight Trips and Driver Lodging
For multi-day trips out of Clifton to destinations like Washington D.C. or Boston, you'll need to provide a comfortable 3-star (or better) hotel room for your driver.
Ways to Save
Top 5 Ways to Save on Your Clifton 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.
Ask about less time. Standard minimums apply, but call us at (862) 910-9170 and we can often set up less time, a one-way, split time or a custom package.
Sample Trips
Examples of Clifton Charter Bus Quotes
Below are sample quotes to help you plan your trip.
Example #1: Executive Team to EWR
A Clifton-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 Passaic and Montclair, 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 Clifton airport transportation shuttle bus through Clifton
- Itinerary
- 5:30 AM pickup in Passaic, 6:00 AM second stop in Montclair, 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: The Wellmont Theater Concert Night
A group of 35 friends from Passaic is heading to a sold-out show at The Wellmont Theater. The roads back into Clifton after a late concert are not something anyone wants to navigate. The group decided to find and book a Clifton concert charter bus rental through Clifton
- Itinerary
- 5:30 PM pickup in Passaic, 6:30 PM arrival at The Wellmont Theater, 11:30 PM post-show return to Passaic
- 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 Clifton 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 Clifton corporate charter bus rental through Clifton
- Itinerary
- 6:30 AM pickup at the company's downtown Clifton office, 9:00 AM arrival at Atlantic City, 4:30 PM departure, 7:00 PM return to Clifton
- 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 Montclair 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 Clifton sporting event party bus rental through Clifton
- Itinerary
- 11:00 AM pickup in Montclair, 12:30 PM arrival at MetLife Stadium, 5:30 PM post-game pickup and return to Montclair
- 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 Clifton Charter Bus Prices
Not sure what you need? Let us help! Just call us at (862) 910-9170, every single day of the year.
Contact usCan I get a quote even if I don't have my final headcount or exact stops yet?
Yes, absolutely! Just enter your estimated passenger count, travel date, and Clifton pickup location into our 30-second quote tool—with no account needed—and the live support team can help you adjust your vehicle size and stops as your plans come together.
Does Cliftonshuttlebuscompany.com own the buses, and how does that affect my price?
No, and that's the whole point! Clifton
How can I lower the cost of renting a charter bus in Clifton?
There are a few easy ways to get the best possible deal on your Clifton bus rental! First, book early—especially if you're traveling during spring prom season, summer wedding weekends, or peak fall dates—to lock in lower rates before local supply tightens up. Second, right-size your vehicle by choosing a 20-passenger or 25-passenger minibus instead of a full-size coach if you have a smaller group without bulky luggage, or fill every seat on a 56-passenger charter bus to bring the per-person cost down to just a few dollars! Finally, finalize your itinerary early to avoid extra mileage detours, and reach out to the 365-day support team to ask about split-time packages and special phone deals.
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Just fill out one quick form to compare pictures, amenities, and live Clifton charter bus prices in under 30 seconds, with no account needed and no obligation to book! Whether you need a sporting event shuttle, a wedding party bus, or a fleet of coaches for a convention, we'll send your free quote straight to your text and email. Have questions or want a custom package? Call the live reservation team 24/7, 365 days a year—yes, finding the right ride at the right price really is that easy!