How does one travel to Six Flags in New Jersey from the State of New York?

Charter Buses
Going in a big group? If you are going in a big group, make arrangements for your own charter bus to Six Flags in New Jersey. You will receive the option of going and leaving on your own time while others are on a fixed schedule with local buses and trains.

Local Buses
Travelers will need to take the New Jersey Transit  308 bus to Six Flags from Gate 324 located on the second floor of the North Terminal at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan. This is the simple way to go if you feel that you will have trouble following the driving directions to Six Flags. Before going, please be aware of the payment types for the PABT to avoid delays as there are only one departure available.

Local Trains
Local trains are available but is to be used as a last resort. From Manhattan, the Northeast Corridor Line is available to Trenton, NJ. Once in Trenton, hire a local taxi to Six Flags in New Jersey as the NJ Transit 310 bus was discontinued in 2005.

Additional Savings
Got a pay-per-rider MetroCard? If so, the PATH train is available from World Trade Center or the 33rd Street Station to Newark Penn Station located in Newark, NJ with your pay-per-ride MetroCard. Currenly, unlimited ride MetroCards are not accepted on the PATH train. Using this method will save riders about US$10.00 on commuting to Six Flags in New Jersey when they meet up with the New Jersey Transit 308 bus at Newark Penn Station in Newark, NJ instead of the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Please use this method only if you can arrive in Newark, NJ by 9:00 AM so you can catch the New Jersey Transit 308 bus on its way from New York City to Six Flags.

Promotions:
Six Flags is rolling out the orange carpet for Discover Card members. When you arrive at Six Flags, show them your Discover card and you can enter through the Discover Card member Entrance Lane during the first two hours of each day. The fun and savings does not end there as guests can use there Discover Card for more savings all over the park for food, merchandise, Season Pass upgrades, Kodak souvenir photos, and much more.

About Six Flags:
For 45 years, Six Flags has given children and adults the freedom to discover captivating settings and thrilling adventures. Its legacy began with a single property in Texas and grew to transform the way families vacation. Six Flags is the world’s largest and most diverse regional theme park company delivering fun-filled experiences to visitors at 30 parks. Over 35 million people have visited Six Flags Theme Parks last year!

Six Flags’ fun, family environments comprise innovative roller coasters, kids’ rides and exciting attractions including live shows, cutting-edge thrill rides, games, kid friendly play areas, land animals, marine mammals, concerts, and special events.

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