Definitely would recommend! For a great price, First Charter transported my party safely to our destination and back. Our driver was very kind and super punctual. Thank you, First Charter, for making... See more
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The bus drivers are absolutely wonderful. However, when I notify location of trips, added stops to routes, etc. within time restraints, they are not always completed. This causes me to have to do the... See more
We use the school bus to transport our men's and women's cross country team to practice twice a week. We rely on the bus and driver being on time and staying in communication with our coaches. Service... See more
Easy to schedule, very professional staff, driver was very polite, we departed and arrived on time.
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About First Charter Bus Rental - Newark, NJ
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Think Yellow for your next event.
From field trips and party buses to corporate events and conventions to national organizations and non-profits, choosing yellow is the fun and flexible choice for all types of groups and destinations. School bus rental prices range from $85 to $125* per hour.
First Student is North America’s largest and most trusted provider of chartered yellow school bus transportation because we have the best drivers, buses and customer service.
The best buses
Because we have North America’s largest fleet, we are able to provide you with the best, newest and cleanest buses in the industry.
The best drivers
Most of your experience comes down to the driver, and we take our responsibility to provide you with a safe, respectful and caring professional driver, very seriously. We have a thorough screening and selection process to ensure we hire only the best and a continual training program to make them even better.
The best customer service
First Student has dedicated charter centers across North America, staffed with transportation professionals who know your region and are ready to partner with you on your most complex transportation needs.
*Location prices vary. Minimum trip time and other restrictions may apply.
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29 Backus Street, 7105, Newark, NJ, United States
- 855-272-3222
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Definitely would recommend
Definitely would recommend! For a great price, First Charter transported my party safely to our destination and back. Our driver was very kind and super punctual. Thank you, First Charter, for making our trip so great!
12 January 2026
First Class Services
Easy to schedule, very professional staff, driver was very polite, we departed and arrived on time.
14 October 2025
Pleasure to work with
Pleasure to work with, the driver was amazing! They made our field trip run nice and smooth ! Would definitely use again.
16 November 2024
Cross Country Practice
We use the school bus to transport our men's and women's cross country team to practice twice a week. We rely on the bus and driver being on time and staying in communication with our coaches. Service has been exceptional, looking forward to the rest of our trips.
12 August 2024
The bus drivers are absolutely…
The bus drivers are absolutely wonderful. However, when I notify location of trips, added stops to routes, etc. within time restraints, they are not always completed. This causes me to have to do these things on my own, or receive many complaints on my end.
28 June 2024
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