Party Bus & Charter Bus Rentals in Brick, New Jersey
Fill out one quick form on Partybusatlanticcity.com and compare vehicles, amenities, and rates from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Brick and Ocean County. Whether you're headed to a Shore venue, a sports stadium, or an Atlantic City casino night, getting a quote takes under a minute. Call 640-292-0630 any time to get started!
The Right Brick Party Bus Rental for Your Budget
Partybusatlanticcity.com is a quote-comparison website — not a bus company. It doesn't own vehicles or provide transportation. What it does is make it genuinely easy to find the right bus for your group without spending an afternoon on hold with multiple companies.
Fill out one short form or call 640-292-0630, and you'll see pricing and vehicle options from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Brick, Ocean County, and the broader Jersey Shore region — side by side, in seconds, with no account required.
That matters for Brick groups because transportation options here run the full range. A quick run up the Garden State Parkway to a concert at Prudential Center in Newark is a completely different job than shuttling a wedding party between venues along the Metedeconk River, or moving 50 people down to the Atlantic City Expressway for a casino weekend. Partybusatlanticcity.com connects you to buses sized and equipped for all of it — from 14-passenger Sprinter limos to 56-passenger charter buses — so you find what fits, not just what's available. Call 640-292-0630 or use the online form to get your free quote now!
Brick Party Bus & Charter Bus Options
Partybusatlanticcity.com connects Brick groups to the full range of available vehicle types — 15–35 passenger minibuses, 25-passenger party buses, 40–56 passenger charter buses, 14-passenger Sprinter limos, and larger party buses seating up to 50. Compare them all in one place, no account needed.
Vehicle photos show representative examples — exact make, model, color, interior, features, and availability vary by provider and trip.
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Buses and vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a bus 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 640-292-0630 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Get the Brick Bus Amenities You Want
Different trips call for different setups. A birthday night out calls for something with LED lighting, a sound system with Bluetooth, and flat-panel TVs — a 20-passenger party bus or 30-passenger party bus fits that bill. A corporate shuttle between Brick and a Newark office park calls for reclining seats, WiFi, and power outlets.
A big group trip down the Parkway to Atlantic City benefits from onboard restrooms and undercarriage luggage bays — that's where a full-size charter bus earns its keep. Through this site, you can browse what each vehicle type offers, compare options across multiple providers, and find the right match for your specific trip. No guesswork.
Air-conditioning
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AUX / Bluetooth Sound System
LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Bar Areas With Ice Storage and Cup Holders
TVs and Entertainment Systems
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on party buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 640-292-0630 before booking.
See Brick Party Bus Prices Online
Brick party bus rental prices shift based on vehicle type, the day of the week, how many hours you need, and the time of year. As a planning reference: a minibus runs roughly $200–$250 per hour on weekdays and $200–$275 on weekends. A mid-size party bus typically falls in the $275–$425 per hour range depending on size and the date.
A charter bus for a longer haul — say, Brick to Atlantic City and back — generally lands between $200–$350 per hour. Per-day rates give groups better value on longer itineraries.
Those are planning ranges, not quotes — actual pricing moves with availability, demand, and your specific itinerary. The fastest way to know what your trip actually costs is to fill out the quick form or call 640-292-0630. You could have a quote in under a minute.
Check the party bus prices page for more detail on what factors move rates.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
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| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $204 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $203 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $340+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $207 – $246+ | $209 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $206 – $327+ | $208 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an exact price for your trip, request an estimate online or call 640-292-0630. | |||
Your Shortcut to the Right Brick Party Bus
Because finding a party bus rental in Brick, NJ on your own is a slog. Most companies don't advertise clearly what vehicles they have available on your specific date, their quotes require a phone call during business hours, and by the time you've described your trip to four different companies you still don't have a side-by-side comparison. Partybusatlanticcity.com exists to fix exactly that.
You fill out one form — group size, date, where you're going — and the site pulls options from a network of independently owned companies serving Ocean County and surrounding areas. You see different vehicle types, rate ranges, and available amenities, all at once. No account, no long wait, no obligation.
And if you'd rather talk it through, a support team is available every day at 640-292-0630 to walk you through options, match a vehicle to your headcount and itinerary, and answer every question you have. For Brick groups making the run down to Atlantic City, up to MetLife Stadium, or anywhere along the Shore corridor, this is the faster way to find the right fit.
Group Transportation Services for Brick Events
Partybusatlanticcity.com helps Brick groups find transportation for every occasion — airport transfers, concerts, weddings, bachelor and bachelorette trips, corporate events, prom, sports travel, and more. Whatever's bringing your group together, there's a vehicle in the network sized for it.

Brick Airport Shuttles & Transportation
Brick Township sits roughly equidistant between two major airports — Newark Liberty International (EWR) is about 65 miles north via the Garden State Parkway and the New Jersey Turnpike, and Philadelphia International (PHL) is about 85 miles southwest via I-195 and I-295. Atlantic City International (ACY) in Egg Harbor Township is roughly 40 miles south and serves budget carriers. For groups flying in from multiple cities who need one pickup point, coordinating a 15-passenger minibus to collect everyone at arrivals and deliver them to Brick eliminates the usual caravan of rideshares and staggered arrivals.
The bigger headache is always EWR, where Terminal A, B, and C each have separate commercial pickup lanes, and getting a group of 20 loaded at curbside during a peak afternoon requires knowing exactly which lane your bus is assigned to. Gather your group and collect all luggage before calling for your vehicle — EWR's commercial zone doesn't allow long holds. A Brick airport shuttle through this site handles the routing details for you.
Call 640-292-0630 to set it up.

Brick Bachelor & Bachelorette Transportation
The default Brick bachelorette itinerary sends the group down the Atlantic City Expressway — and for good reason. You've got the bar scene in the casino hotels, dinner along The Walk, and late nights that run well past 2 AM. The problem with driving down in a caravan is the ride home: surge pricing on apps at 1 AM from AC back to Ocean County, split groups, and someone always ends up waiting in a casino parking garage longer than the night was worth.
A party bus rental keeps the whole group together from Brick to the first stop and back again, and the built-in sound system and LED lighting mean the celebration starts before you hit the Expressway. For groups that want to stay closer to the Shore, a pub crawl through Seaside Heights or a night along the Route 37 corridor in Toms River works just as well on a 20- or 25-passenger bus. Compare options for your bachelorette trip from Brick at 640-292-0630.

Brick Birthday, Sweet 16, & Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals
Ocean County has a big market for milestone celebration rentals — Sweet 16s, quinceañeras, and adult milestone birthdays all land on party bus itineraries that typically run Brick → Shore venues → Toms River reception halls, or head south to Atlantic City for the evening. For younger groups, a 20- or 25-passenger party bus with perimeter seating, LED lighting, and a premium sound system creates the kind of entrance no limo van can match.
For adult milestone birthdays, a 14-passenger Sprinter limo is a sharper pick for a smaller inner circle heading to dinner in Red Bank or a night out in Atlantic City. Both routes and both vehicle types are available through this site. Brick birthday party bus rentals book up quickly on Friday and Saturday nights in summer — call 640-292-0630 as soon as the date is set.

Brick Concert Transportation & Shuttles
Most of Brick's big concert trips involve a highway run — either north on the Parkway toward Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City (2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401), where parking around the venue on event nights fills fast and spills into paid casino garages, or north toward Prudential Center in Newark (25 Lafayette St, Newark, NJ 07102), where groups arriving by charter bus load into the arena drop-off lanes on Lafayette Street without hunting for one of the lots that fill by 6 PM. The PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel (116 Garden State Pkwy, Holmdel, NJ 07733) is a favorite summer amphitheater about 30 miles north of Brick — parking is lawn lots and it's cash-intensive, making one bus far simpler than five cars after a late show.
A Brick concert bus rental keeps the group together from Brick all the way to the venue door. Compare options and lock in your date before the show sells out — high-demand shows spike bus availability too. Call 640-292-0630.

Brick Corporate Event Transportation
Ocean County's corporate geography means Brick-based groups are often making runs to office parks in Parsippany, Woodbridge, or Princeton, or heading into Philadelphia for conventions at the Pennsylvania Convention Center (1101 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19107). A Brick corporate charter bus handles I-195 and the Turnpike so your team arrives together and on schedule — no one circling for parking in downtown Philly or splitting up at Penn Station.
For local Ocean County corporate events, a 15–35 passenger minibus is the right pick for moving colleagues between a Brick headquarters and a catering venue in Toms River without the parking coordination. Minibuses come with WiFi and power outlets on many models, which means the commute doesn't have to be dead time. A support team at 640-292-0630 can match the vehicle to your headcount and get you pricing fast — no account needed.

Brick Private Event Transportation Services
Family reunions, church group outings, retirement parties, graduation celebrations — Brick has a strong culture of group events, and a private charter bus or party bus rental makes the difference between a smooth itinerary and a logistics puzzle. For a family reunion heading to Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson (just 25 miles up Route 9), a charter bus to Six Flags drops the group at the main entrance without the usual parking-lot-to-gate walk, and the park's bus parking area keeps the vehicle staged and ready for your departure time.
For large private events at Ocean County venues — banquet halls in Toms River, waterfront event spaces along Barnegat Bay — a fleet of minibuses running shuttle loops between a parking area and the venue entrance keeps guests comfortable and the event flowing. Brick private event transportation quotes are available any time at 640-292-0630.

Brick Homecoming & Prom Party Bus Rentals
Brick Township High School, Brick Memorial High School, and the other Ocean County schools that hold prom in April and May create a concentrated demand window where party bus availability in the area gets very thin, very fast. Prom season is the single busiest stretch for party bus rentals across the Jersey Shore corridor, and groups that wait until March to book for a May prom regularly find their preferred vehicle size is gone or priced significantly higher than it was in January.
For prom: lock in your vehicle by December or January. That's the window where you still have full vehicle selection and the best available rates. Partybusatlanticcity.com makes it easy to compare options, choose a vehicle, and know the trip is handled — so prom night stays focused on prom night. See the prom party bus rental page or call 640-292-0630.

Brick School Event & Field Trip Transportation
Brick Township schools and Ocean County community programs run field trips to destinations up and down the Shore and into the greater metro — the Liberty Science Center (222 Jersey City Blvd, Jersey City, NJ 07305) in Hudson County, the Battleship New Jersey Museum (62 Battleship Pl, Camden, NJ 08103), and natural sites throughout Ocean County's own Pinelands preserve. A charter bus gives teachers and chaperones overhead storage for supplies, a PA system for group communication, and onboard restrooms on longer routes — which means fewer rest stops between Brick and Camden.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — mention it when you request your quote. School trip transportation from Brick is straightforward to set up through Partybusatlanticcity.com. Fill out the form or call 640-292-0630 to discuss headcount, vehicle fit, and date availability.

Brick Sporting Event Transportation
Brick sports fans have three major stadium trips on the regular rotation. MetLife Stadium (1 MetLife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ 07073) is about 70 miles north via the Parkway — and on Jets or Giants game days, the Turnpike and I-95 interchange becomes a parking lot from roughly two hours before kickoff through 90 minutes after the final whistle. Rideshare from the stadium's designated app zone after a late game can mean a 45-minute queue.
A charter bus drops your Brick group at the stadium's bus and commercial vehicle entrance and has a confirmed pickup time, so you're not standing in the cold waiting for a surge-priced ride.
For Phillies, Eagles, or Flyers games in Philadelphia, I-195 West to I-295 gets you there in under 90 minutes on a clear day — and a Brick sports charter bus means the whole group pregames together en route. Call 640-292-0630 for game-day availability.

Brick Wedding Transportation & Shuttle Service
Ocean County wedding venues are spread across a geography that makes guest shuttling genuinely complicated — a ceremony at a waterfront venue on Barnegat Bay, a hotel block at a Toms River property on Route 9, and a reception at a banquet hall in Brick can easily involve 15 miles of driving for guests who don't know the area. A minibus running a timed loop between the hotel block and the venue solves that completely, and eliminates the mid-reception parking scramble for guests who drove themselves.
For the bridal party specifically, a 14-passenger Sprinter limo is a clean pick — premium leather, tinted windows, and room for the whole wedding party plus the garment bags. Brick wedding transportation quotes are free and take about a minute to pull up. Call 640-292-0630 or use the form — and book as soon as the venue date is confirmed, because Saturday evening summer slots fill fast.

Brick Winery Tour & Pub Crawl Transportation
New Jersey's wine country runs closer than most Brick residents realize — Laurita Winery (85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt, NJ 08533) is about 25 miles west in Monmouth County and hosts frequent live music events and seasonal festivals that sell out well in advance. Plagido's Winery (570 N Main St, Barnegat, NJ 08005) is right in Ocean County, under 20 miles from Brick, and a local favorite for group tastings. String a few together on the same afternoon and you've got a full day itinerary — one that gets genuinely complicated if everyone drives separately between stops.
A minibus keeps the group together, eliminates the designated driver math, and means no one has to cut the tasting short to stay under the limit. For pub crawl nights along the Brick-Toms River corridor, a 20- or 25-passenger party bus covers the route cleanly. Browse options for a Brick winery tour bus rental or call 640-292-0630.
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Party Bus & Group Transportation in Brick & Beyond
Partybusatlanticcity.com helps groups find transportation across Ocean County and the broader Jersey Shore region. Whether you need a Toms River party bus, transportation from Atlantic City, a Camden bus rental, or a Cherry Hill party bus, the same quick quote process connects you to options across the whole area.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brick Party Bus Rentals
How does this website work?
Partybusatlanticcity.com helps you compare bus rental options; it is not the bus company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. When you submit the quote form, your trip details go through a booking company so you can review pricing and available vehicles for your date. You compare the options and book through the process shown with your quote.
What is Partybusatlanticcity.com?
Partybusatlanticcity.com is a quote-comparison website, not a bus company. It doesn't own vehicles or operate transportation. The site makes it easy to fill out one form and see pricing and vehicle options from a network of independently owned transportation companies serving Brick, Ocean County, and surrounding areas — side by side, in seconds, with no account required.
You can also call 640-292-0630 any time to get the same information over the phone.
How does Partybusatlanticcity.com work?
Enter your trip details — date, group size, pickup and drop-off locations — into the short online form. The site returns available vehicle options and rate ranges from transportation companies serving your area. Compare vehicle types, sizes, and amenities, then request a quote on the one that fits.
No account, no obligation, no waiting for a callback. If you'd rather talk through your options, call 640-292-0630 and a support team can walk you through availability and pricing in minutes.
How much does a party bus cost in Brick?
Prices depend on the vehicle type, the date, and how many hours you need. As general planning ranges: a minibus runs roughly $200–$275 per hour on weekends. A 25-passenger party bus falls in the $275–$375 per hour range on weekends.
A full-size charter bus for a longer trip — Brick to Atlantic City and back, for example — generally lands between $200–$350 per hour. Per-day rates offer better value on full-day itineraries. For your actual quote based on your specific date and route, call 640-292-0630 or fill out the form — you could have a quote in about a minute.
How far is Brick from Atlantic City, and what's the best bus route?
Brick Township is approximately 55–60 miles north of Atlantic City via the Garden State Parkway South to the Atlantic City Expressway. On a clear day without significant Parkway congestion, the trip runs about 55–65 minutes. On peak summer weekends and holiday Fridays, the Parkway between Toms River and the Expressway interchange can add significant time — especially southbound on Friday afternoons and northbound on Sunday evenings.
A charter bus covers that route more predictably than coordinating multiple cars, and no one has to navigate the AC parking garages at the end of the night.
What's the best vehicle for a group of 15–20 people going to a casino night in Atlantic City?
For a group of 15–20, a 20-passenger party bus is the natural fit — enough room for everyone, with the LED lighting and sound system that make the ride part of the event. If the group is focused on comfort over atmosphere, a 15–35 passenger minibus with reclining seats and A/C is a solid alternative and typically runs at a lower hourly rate. Both are available through the network.
Call 640-292-0630 to compare current availability on your date.
Can I book a one-way trip from Brick to the Atlantic City airport?
Yes — one-way trips are available. Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) in Egg Harbor Township is roughly 40 miles south of Brick via the Garden State Parkway and Route 9. For groups flying out together, a one-way charter bus or minibus to ACY eliminates the long-term parking cost at the airport and keeps the whole group on the same schedule.
For groups flying into EWR or PHL and coming down to Brick, the same setup works in reverse. Mention it when you fill out the form or call 640-292-0630.
Do buses service areas outside Brick Township within Ocean County?
Yes. The network of transportation companies available through this site serves Brick and the broader Ocean County area, including Toms River, Lakewood, Point Pleasant, Barnegat, and surrounding townships. Trips originating outside Brick — or multi-stop itineraries that move across Ocean County — can be quoted the same way.
Enter your actual pickup location in the form and the results will reflect what's available for your specific route.
How far in advance should I book?
For most trips outside peak season, 4–6 weeks of lead time is workable. For Saturday nights in summer along the Shore corridor — June through Labor Day — book 8–12 weeks out, as party bus availability across Ocean County gets thin fast. For prom (April–May), book by December: high schools across Ocean and Monmouth counties hold proms in the same 5-week window, and vehicles at the right price point are gone well before spring.
For Atlantic City casino trips around New Year's Eve or major UFC or boxing events at Boardwalk Hall, the same early-booking principle applies. The earlier you call 640-292-0630, the better your options.
Popular Brick Party Bus Destinations
Brick groups travel for casino weekends, Shore concerts, sports road trips, and everything in between. The destinations below are where Ocean County groups actually go — with the logistics details that matter when you're moving a group of 20 or 40 through each one.

Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City
Boardwalk Hall (2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401) is the anchor entertainment venue in Atlantic City — a 14,770-seat arena that hosts concerts, boxing, and events year-round. The venue sits directly on the Boardwalk at Mississippi Avenue, which creates an immediate parking puzzle: street parking around the Boardwalk is metered and enforcement is active on event nights, while nearby casino garages (Caesars, Bally's) charge event-night premiums and fill well before showtime. A charter bus from Brick drops the group on the Atlantic City Expressway approach and transfers directly to the Boardwalk — no lot hunting, no garage fee, and no 2 AM app queue on the way home.
Check the Boardwalk Hall bus rental guide for specific drop-off detail.

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City (1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401) occupies the former Trump Taj Mahal building at the north end of the Boardwalk near Mississippi Avenue. It hosts Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena — a 7,000-capacity concert venue that draws major touring acts — along with gaming floors, restaurants, and a nightlife circuit that runs late. The casino has an on-site parking garage, but event nights at Etess Arena pull heavy demand from both the casino and the show, and parking fills on major booking weekends.
A bus from Brick removes the parking variable entirely and drops the group at the main entrance on the Boardwalk. Read the full Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena bus guide for drop-off approach details.

Ocean Casino Resort
Ocean Casino Resort (500 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401) sits at the northern tip of the Atlantic City Boardwalk — the last major casino property before the inlet, with 1,399 hotel rooms and Ovation Hall, a 4,500-capacity event venue that hosts concerts, comedy, and live events. The resort's position at the far north end of the Boardwalk means it's a longer walk from the central casino cluster, and on packed summer weekends the surface parking lots fill fast. Groups coming down from Brick benefit from a direct drop at the resort's main entrance, avoiding the casino-to-casino traffic crawl along Pacific Avenue.
The Ovation Hall bus guide has the current drop-off approach.

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa (1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, NJ 08401) sits in the Marina District — separated from the Boardwalk casinos by about 1.5 miles, accessible via Huron Avenue and Borgata Way. The Marina District location gives Borgata some of the most organized bus and group vehicle access in Atlantic City: the resort has a designated coach and bus arrival lane off Borgata Way, and the event center — Borgata Event Center — hosts theater-style shows and concerts at roughly 2,800 capacity. For Brick groups making a casino run, Borgata's Marina positioning means less Boardwalk congestion and a cleaner bus arrival.
The Borgata Event Center bus rental page has current arrival detail.

Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Great Adventure (1 Six Flags Blvd, Jackson, NJ 08527) is Ocean County's backyard theme park — roughly 25 miles northwest of Brick via Route 9 North or I-195 West, making it one of the shortest major group trip drives from town. The park's main parking lot charges per vehicle, and on peak summer Saturdays and holiday weekends the lots fill and shuttles to the gates add time. A charter bus bypasses the per-car parking cost entirely (bus parking is designated at the park), drops the group at the main entrance, and eliminates the "find each other in Lot 7" problem at the end of the day.
For school groups and large family outings especially, one bus is far cleaner than eight cars. See the Six Flags Great Adventure bus guide for full logistics.

Point Pleasant Beach & Jenkinsons Boardwalk
Jenkinson's Boardwalk (300 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742) is the Shore's most popular family amusement destination just north of Brick — rides, an aquarium, an arcade, and a beach bar scene that draws large groups in summer. Point Pleasant Beach is only about 8 miles north of central Brick, but on summer weekends Ocean Avenue and Route 35 into town become genuinely congested, and metered and lot parking along the beachfront fills by late morning. For birthday groups, bachelorette parties, or large family outings, a party bus from Brick handles the short run north, drops the group right at the boardwalk entrance, and keeps everyone together for the return trip — no separate cars, no parking scramble, no one leaving early to move the car before the meter runs out.