Six Flags Great Adventure is the biggest theme park near New York City. With rides ranging from the family-friendly Big Wheel and Buccaneer to the extremely daring selection of sky-high roller coasters, entertainment that pleases the eyes of many, not to mention animal attractions and conservation programs, Six Flags Great Adventure has something to offer for people of all age groups.
Bring out your inner daredevil and try to survive the likes of the infamous Kingda Ka or El Toro coasters. Or perhaps you’d rather take a safer approach by greeting a variety of Bengal and Siberian tigers in the park’s Tigris Asiana reserve. Whether for a simple weekend getaway excursion with your children or a fun-filled day for making memories with your friends, New Jersey’s entertainment flagship will have you covered.
Even for carless New Yorkers, Six Flags Great Adventure is reachable by bus service from the Big Apple. NJ Transit offers service through the 308 Express Bus. Travelers can either hop on the bus from Port Authority or take an Amtrak or NJ Transit train to Newark Penn Station from New York Penn Station and board the bus there, should they want to avoid the heavy traffic in the Holland Tunnel. Train service from New York to Newark takes under 20 minutes by NJ Transit.
Round trip bus fares for the 308 to Six Flags are normally $38 for adults and $17.40 for children from Port Authority and $27.50 for adults and $12.50 for children from Newark. Travelers can also purchase a Theme Park package fare for $80.50 for adults and $59.90 for children from Port Authority, or $70.00 for adults and $55.00 for children from Newark. Only Six Flags Great Adventure tickets are accepted on the bus, with Family SuperSaver fares, monthly and student passes, 10-trip tickets and other ticket types not accepted.
Aside from the bus, you can drive your car or hire a car rental service to take you to Six Flags. When renting a vehicle, determine the pricing for peak and off-peak seasons and compare rental rates from different companies. You can check car rental service providers in your area and ask about their current rental options for solo or group travelers and their prices.
If you want to save money on your trip to Six Flags Great Adventure, try to check couponing sites to take advantage of special deals.
Couponing sites offer discount vouchers, such as DontPayFull.com coupons for tickets, parking, and passes. Save as much as 70% off tickets and passes and get a free ticket if you bring a friend.
Whether you prefer to drive or rent a car or take a bus, you can fully enjoy your Six Flags Great Adventure trip with proper transportation preparation. Now that you’re aware of the bus fares for children and adults, the cheapest place to buy them, and where to get discount coupons for tickets and passes, you can prepare your budget and plan your trip early. On the big day, all you need to do is to sit back and enjoy the amazing adventure trip.
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