Bus Options & Costs: Staten Island to Six Flags Great Adventure

Reaching Six Flags Great Adventure (Jackson, NJ) from Staten Island requires crossing the Hudson—no direct bus exists. Here are practical combinations:

Option 1: NJ Transit Bus (Most Direct Public Transit)

• Route: S79 SBS (Staten Island) → Port Authority Bus Terminal (NYC) → NJ Transit 308 (to Great Adventure, seasonal) OR 139 to Toms River + taxi/rideshare
• Cost: $2.90 (S79) + $11.50 (308) = ~$14.40 one-way; $28.80 round-trip
• Time: 2.5–3 hours each way
• Note: 308 runs only on park operating days (Apr–Oct, weekends/holidays). Check njtransit.com.

Option 2: Staten Island Ferry + NJ Transit Train + Bus/Taxi

• Ferry: St. George → Whitehall (free)
• Subway: 1/4/5 to Penn Station
• Train: NJ Transit Northeast Corridor Line → Metropark or New Brunswick
• Last mile: Uber/Lyft/taxi 20–30 min to park ($40–60)
• Total: ~$50–70, 2.5–3 hours

Option 3: Direct Rideshare (Easiest)

• Uber/Lyft: $80–120 round-trip (surge-dependent)
• Time: 1h 15m – 1h 45m each way (traffic-dependent)

Option 4: Charter/Group Bus

• Some Staten Island community groups, churches, or schools organize day trips. Cost: $60–100 including park ticket.

Recommendation

If 308 runs: cheapest public option. Otherwise: rideshare for convenience, or drive (Outerbridge Crossing → NJ Turnpike Exit 7A → 537 East).