nj bus tours

THE 10 BEST New Jersey Bus Tours

Bus tours in new jersey.

• Helicopter Tours
• Sightseeing Tours
• Multi-day Tours
• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Likely to Sell Out
• Special Offers
• The ranking of tours, activities, and experiences available on Tripadvisor is determined by several factors including the revenue generated by Tripadvisor from these bookings, the frequency of user clicks, and the volume and quality of customer reviews. Occasionally, newly listed offerings may be prioritized and appear higher in the list. The specific placement of these new listings may vary.

1. BEST Niagara Falls USA 2-Day Tour from New York City

2. 3-Day US Niagara Falls,Washington DC&Philadelphia Tour from NY/NJ

3. New York City Skyline at Night Guided Tour

4. 1 Day Tour to Philadelphia and Hershey's Chocolate World

5. Atlantic City and Caesars Casino Day Trip from New York City

6. 7-Day Philadelphia, D.C, Niagara Falls, Boston Tour from New York

7. 5-day Niagara Falls, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal & Quebec City Tour

8. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Amish FarmNHouse Tour from NY

9. BEST Washington D.C.& Philadelphia 2-Day Tour from New York City

10. Philly Signature Guided Brewery Tour

11. The Jersey Shore Original Brew Tour

12. Marrakech day trip from Agadir & Taghazout

13. 3-Day Bus Tour to Washington D.C., Niagara Falls, Watkins Glen from New York

14. Washington D.C. 1 Day Tour from New York City

15. Private Skyline Tour of New York City

16. Niagara Falls, Toronto and Thousand Islands 3-Day Tour from NYC

17. 2-Days Niagara Falls USA, Watkins Glen and Scenic Hotel Tour

18. 8-day Tour to Visit Nine Top Schools in the East Coast from NYC

19. Black SUV - 7hs Staying Woodbury Outlets - Up to 6pax - Free Tax

20. Rodney Bay to Soufriere Catamaran Transfer

21. New York City Skyline and 4th of July Fireworks

22. Private Night in New York

23. 6 Days - Perfect East and New York

24. 4-Day Tennessee Great Smoky Mountain Tour from New York

25. 3-Day Niagara Falls, Corning & Thousand Island Tour from New York

26. New York City + Niagara Falls 2-Day Tour

27. New York City Private Night Tour with Driver-Guide

28. Newark International Airport Stretch Limousine Service

29. Hoboken Half-Day Tour with Skyline Views of New York City

30. Luxury Beyond Limits Exclusive NJ Shore Wine Tour for the Elegant

What travelers are saying.

• Call 800.437.2323
• View Our Brochure

5 Days / 4 Nights

May, June, Sept, 2023 Sun-Thurs or Mon-Fri  

Departure from your location may require en route lodging. Call for details.

Wildwood, New Jersey

A group bus tour.

The ultimate Jersey Shore getaway!   Walk Wildwood’s famous boardwalk, sample the salt water taffy and caramel corn. Bask in the sun on a blanket on the sand, and dip your toes into the refreshing Atlantic. Tour Victorian Cape May, try your luck in glittering and glamorous Atlantic City, and look for dolphins on a sightseeing cruise around the island!

This package includes:

• 4 Nights Lodging
• 4 Breakfasts
• 3 Dinners, plus Atlantic City Casino Bonus!
• Famous Wildwood Boardwalk
• Visit to Historic Cape May or Beautiful Stone Harbor
• Dolphin Watch Sightseeing Cruise
• Finest and Safest Bathing Beach in the World
• Day Trips to the Gambling Capital of the East Coast, Atlantic City and the Casinos
• Smithville Village
• Daily Activities
• Gift for All
• Luggage Handling
• All Taxes and Meal Gratuities
• 2 Comps Per Bus of 40 or more
• Whale Watch
• Wheaton Village
• Atlantic City Shows
• Tour of Philadelphia and visit to  Sugarhouse Casino
• Tour of Cape May Point
• Naval Air Museum
• Cape May Lighthouse
• Tour of the Physick Estate
• Cape May Trolley Tour
• Cape May Zoo
• Doo Wop’s 50’s Wildwood
• Leaming Run Botanical Gardens
• Winterwood Christmas
• Cape May/Lewes Ferry
• Tanger Outlets in Rehoboth

Please contact me about this tour

Phone Comment please provide comment

• New account

Forgot your password?

Lost your password? Please enter your email address. You will receive mail with link to set new password.

Back to login

• (917)-725-2038
• Track Order

Modify Search

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

2-3 3-4 5-6 7-8

8-9 9-10 10+ All

Niagara Falls

2-day new york to niagara falls, finger lakes and the crossing outlet tour tour code : gol-nyc-175.

Departure City : New York City NY

Available Days : Mon, Thu & Sat

Highlights : Join us in this 2 days exciting journey. We will be visiting the Finger Lakes and the Niagara Falls. 1 night Hotel stay, Air conditioned transport, Professional Tour Guide, Sightseeing at Niagara and Admission at the Maid of the Mist (summer) or Scenic Tunnels (winter) is included in this package.

• 1 night hotel including tax and Continental Breakfast
• Air conditioned Bus or Van & Professional Tour Guide
• Sightseeing in Niagara Falls
• Admission to the Maid of the Mist (Summer) or Power Vista and Cave of the Winds (Winter)

2-Day New York/New Jersey to Corning, Watkins Glen State Park, Niagara Falls (Scenic Hotel Stay) In-depth Tour Tour code : GOL-NYC-101

Departure City : Brooklyn NY, East Brunswick NJ, Flushing NY, Jersey city NJ, New York City NY, Parsippany NJ

Available Days : Tue, Thu, Sat & Daily

Highlights : Stay Overnight in scenic hotel, few minutes walk to the one of the Seven "New World Wonders" - Niagara Falls! Get to Goat Island, visit the "Cave of the Winds", and experience roaring waterfalls a few steps away! 24 hours in the Niagara Falls area with many in-depth tour options, and watch the spectacular Niagara Falls Illumination! Experience the Watkins Glen in Finger Lake Area. Get closer to Niagara Falls by taking the Maid of Mist! Enjoy the night view of Niagara Falls. In-Depth tour of Niagara River: Whirlpool Park, Old Fort Niagara and Great Lake Ontario.

• An additional $40/room will be charged for groups departing on Friday and Saturday.  

2-Day Washington DC to Corning, Niagara Falls US Side In Depth Tour Tour code : GOL-WDC-171

Departure City : Falls Church VA, Rockville MD, Washington DC

Available Days : Wed & Sat

Highlights : Admire the majestic shock from Niagara Falls and the immense boundlessness from Lake Ontario. Onboard the famous "Maid of the Mist" boat, experience the feeling of being wet from the falls. Explore the "mysterious" Cave of the Winds and get a closer view of Niagara Falls. Enjoy the stunning colorful night scenes of Niagara Falls. Visit Corning Glass Center and watch the exquisite and exquisite glass craftsmanship.

• Prices vary depending on the departure dates in 2024. Please click on the specific date to view the final price.

2-Day New York to Niagara Falls, Goat Island, Luna Island and Journey Behind the Falls Tour Tour code : GOL-NYC-569

Departure City : Brooklyn NY, Flushing NY, New York City NY

Available Days : Monday

Highlights : Explore the power of nature and take an in-depth tour to Niagara Falls! Upgrade the cross-border itinerary at your own expense and enjoy the majesty and magnificence of the waterfall from Canada side.

• Train ticket of Coach Seat from New York to Niagara Falls (if the one-way ticket price exceeds $100, the guest needs to make up the difference or upgrade to another class at his own expense).
• Attraction admission fee: Niagara Scenic Trolley Tour.

2-Day From New York/New Jersey to Corning, Whirlpool State Park and Niagara Falls Tour Tour code : GOL-NYC-476

Departure City : Brooklyn NY, Flushing NY, Jersey city NJ, New York City NY, Parsippany NJ

Highlights : Take a trip to Niagara Falls for an unforgettable trip!  Visit the Corning Glass Center and watch the exquisite glass craftsmanship. Explore the power of nature and take an in-depth tour to Niagara Falls!

Buy 2 get 2 free Buy 2 get 1 free

2-Day Boston to Niagara falls In-Depth Tour Tour code : GOL-BOS-266

Departure City : Boston MA, Quincy MA

Available Days : Tue,Sat (2024-05-01 To 2024-10-31)

Highlights : 【Safety First】Travel with thoroughly disinfected sightseeing coach and our professional well-trained tour escort. 【Wonder of Nature】Take an in-depth visit to Niagara Falls, getting astonished by the power of nature and spectacular view.

3-Day New York to Toronto, 1000 Islands, Niagara Falls, Outlet Shopping and Finger Lakes Tour Tour code : GOL-NYC-210

Available Days : Sun (2024-04-01 To 2024-10-31)

Highlights : We will explore Niagara Falls, Luna Island, Goat Island, Watkins Glen Park, Finger Lake Region, Seneca Lake, HTO Park, Brookfield Place, Toronto, City Hall, The Distillery Historic District, Lake Ontario, Thousand Islands, St. Laurence River, Boldt Castle and much more on a fully guided bus tour inclusive of hotel stay and bus transportation.

• 2 nights hotel including tax and Continental Breakfast
• Sightseeing in Niagara Falls, Syracuse, and 1000 Islands
• Admission to the Maid of the Mist
• 1000 Islands cruise (May to October When Available)

3-Day New York/New Jersey to Corning Museum, Niagara Falls and Washington DC Tour Tour code : GOL-NYC-202

Departure City : Brooklyn NY, Edison NJ, Flushing NY, Jersey city NJ, New York City NY

Available Days : Mon, Wed, Fri & Daily

Highlights : Take a trip to Washington D.C. and Niagara Falls for an unforgettable trip!  We prioritize your safety by traveling with thoroughly disinfected sightseeing coaches and our professional well-trained tour escort. Visit the nation’s capital at Washington, D.C., and check out its most iconic sites including the White House, Lincoln Memorial and so much more. Visit the Corning Glass Center and watch the exquisite glass craftsmanship. Explore the power of nature and take an in-depth tour to Niagara Falls!

3-Day New York to Niagara Falls, Goat Island, Journey Behind the Falls. Luna Island and Cave of the Winds Tour Tour code : GOL-NYC-570

3-Day New York to Niagara Falls, IMAX Movie, Cave of the Winds, Goat Island and Maid of the Mist Tour Tour code : GOL-NYC-571

You may also like

Washington DC

Philadelphia

Talcott Mountain State Park

• Privacy and Cookies
• Refund And Cancellation Policy
• Price Protection

One-Day Tours

Multi-day tours, college tours.

• Student Tour
• Leisure and Family
• Meet the Team
• General Information
• Trip Protection
• Cancellation & Refund Policy

Sit Back, Relax, and Enjoy the Ride to Your Destination.

A-1 tours, a new jersey-based bus tour company, will take care of all your travel needs..

Located in the Princeton and West Windsor Township area, A-1 Tours helps avoid the stress of planning a trip. Whether it's a day trip or a whole week adventure, we take care of every little detail. Our all-inclusive bus tours come complete with tickets and reservations to fun destinations like sports games, amusement parks, Broadway shows, and more!.

Where to next?

Visit a new city, attend a fun sports game, catch the latest broadway show, and more, what makes our bus tour company a cut above the rest.

Our all-inclusive bus tour packages include transportation, hotel accommodations, meals, tickets, and reservations. We offer multiple pick-up locations in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania! We also offer private tours for groups looking to visit specific destinations! Before you book a trip with A-1 Tours, we will conduct a thorough consultation with you to ensure that everything you want to see and need is included. Contact us to hop on one of our comfortable coaches and memories to last a lifetime!

Why Travel with A-1 Tours?

• Offer Affordable Tours
• Have Eight Years of Tour Experience
• Prioritize Customer Safety & Satisfaction

• Multi Day Tours
• Bus Charters
• Cancellation/Refund Policy
• Trip Insurance
• Printable Registration Form
• Gift Certificate
• Mailing List

Multi-Day Tours

Welcome to Gary’s Tours – Fun on Wheels!

Ocean & Monmouth Counties – Premier Bus Tours at Affordable Prices

Specialists in Individual & Group Travel

Where Adventures Begin and Friendships Are Made…Come Join Us For Some Good Times & Fond Memories

Simply Tina at Catskills Resort World

May 15, 2024.

Day in Amish Lancaster

May 20, 2024, a day in cape may w/whale watching cruise, may 28, 2024, a beautiful noise: musical, may 29, 2024.

Jersey Boys and Girls at Tropicana

May 30, 2024, 3 day 1000 island & boldt castle adventure, june 2, 2024 - june 4, 2024, million dollar quartet, june 6, 2024.

BINGO BONANZA!

June 8, 2024.

4 Day Niagara Falls & Safari Adventure **BUS 2**

June 9, 2024 - june 12, 2024.

4 Day Niagara Falls & Safari Adventure

Green dragon amish market & flea market, june 14, 2024.

Daniel at Sight and Sound

Water For Elephants: Musical

June 19, 2024.

A Day in Cape May w/ Whale Watching Cruise

June 22, 2024.

4 Day Cape Cod

June 23, 2024 - june 26, 2024, june 25, 2024, whitney: a musical tribute to whitney houston, june 27, 2024.

Imaginarium Magic Show

June 29, 2024.

New York Yankees vs Boston Redsox CLUB SUITE

July 7, 2024.

New York Yankees vs Boston Redsox

7 night bahamas & day at coco cay (royal caribbean private island), july 12, 2024 - july 19, 2024.

ROYAL CARIBBEAN

SYMPHONY OF THE SEAS

REGISTRATION ENDS APRIL 1,2024

Ports Of Call

ORLANDO (PORT CANAVERAL), FL NASSAU, BAHAMAS PREFECT DAY AT COCO CAY, BAHAMAS (Cruise Line Private Island)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8ZNl_rUvy8

PRICES INCLUDE 

Category 2D Mid Ship Balcony $2254/pp Dbl. Occ

Category MA Mini Suite Midship CALL FOR PRICE

Category IB Inside Cabin $1448/pp Dbl. Occ.

Studio Cabin CALL FOR PRICE

$125 Per Person Bdl. Occ Non Refundable Deposit Due at Booking

$250 Per Person Single Traveler Non Refundable Depsot Due at Booking

***NO TRANSPORTATION OFFERED FOR CRUSIE***

****MINIMUM 10 CABINS SOLD BEFORE CRUSIE PACCKAGE CAN BE FINALZED FOR GUESTS****

July 16, 2024

Sound of music, july 25, 2024.

Hooray for Hollywood: A Tribute to The Silver Screen

The Great Gatsby: Musical

August 3, 2024.

The Who's TOMMY on Broadway

August 14, 2024.

The Wiz: Musical

Notebook: The Musical

Breaking Up Is Hard To Do

August 15, 2024.

Jersey Boys

August 17, 2024.

TITANIC: Musical

August 18, 2024.

3 Day Pennsylvania Grand Canyon Adventure

August 19, 2024 - august 21, 2024.

Water for Elephants: Musical

August 21, 2024, heart of rock and roll: ft. huey lewis hits.

Bachelors of Broadway

August 22, 2024.

Lake George & Saratoga Springs Adventure

August 26, 2024 - august 28, 2024.

8 Day Nashville & Memphis Music City Tour

September 2, 2024 - september 9, 2024.

4 Day Newport & Block Island

September 2, 2024 - september 5, 2024.

September 5, 2024

September 6, 2024, myrtle beach at avista beach oceanfront resort, september 9, 2024 - september 15, 2024, september 18, 2024.

The Notebook: The Musical

September 18, 2024 - September 25, 2024

The temptations revue, september 19, 2024.

Lion King: The Musical

September 21, 2024.

Aladdin: The Musical

2 Day Villa Roma Motown Tribute Show

September 22, 2024 - september 23, 2024.

September 26, 2024

September 27, 2024

Longwood gardens festival of fountains.

3 Day Hamptons Rich and Famous & Montauk Lighthouse Tour

September 29, 2024 - october 1, 2024.

One Slight Hitch

October 3, 2024.

8 Day Best of the Ozark's

October 6, 2024 - october 13, 2024.

October 11, 2024

October 18, 2024, october 19, 2024.

Norwegian Breakaway 7 Night Canada & New England: Bar Harbor & Newport

October 20, 2024 - october 27, 2024.

REGISTRATION ENDS June 1, 2024

Newport, Rhode Island

Portland, Maine

Bar Habor, Maine

Saint John, Bay of Fundy

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Norwegian Cruise Package Portion Includes

Company Tour Manager

All Onboard Meals & Entertainment

Open Bar Beverage Package (1st & 2nd guest only) Per Person Dbl. Occ.

Specialty Dining Package 2 Meals (1st & 2nd guest only) Per Person Dbl. Occ.

Internet Package (150 Minutes per person)

$50 Shore Excursion Credit (Per Cabin)

Cruise Gratuities

All Port Fees & Taxes

Trip Insurance Platinum Coverage

Bing Videos

Rates starting at:

Category BB  Balcony $2068/pp Dbl. Occ.

Category MA  Mini Suite  $2240/pp Dbl. Occ.

Category IA Inside Cabin $1498/pp Dbl. Occ. (Beverage and Dining only)

**Transportation, Longshoreman, Driver Gratuities round trip included in price**

Bus Departures

**Transportation, Longshoreman, Driver Gratuities round trip billed from Gary’s Fun on Wheels Tours**

2 Day Hershey Lancaster Adventure

October 21, 2024 - october 22, 2024.

Rhinestone Cowgirls: Legendary Ladies of Country Music

October 24, 2024.

October 25, 2024

3 day salem happy hauntings adventure, october 28, 2024 - october 30, 2024.

November 1, 2024

Sunset blvd ft. nicole scherzinger, november 6, 2024.

MJ: The Musical

November 15, 2024

Radio city holiday spectacular, november 20, 2024.

3 Day Christmas on the Potomac

November 21, 2024 - november 23, 2024.

November 22, 2024

November 29, 2024, christmas at the playhouse '24, november 30, 2024.

Rat Pack Holiday Show: Tribute to Frank, Dean & Sammy

December 5, 2024.

December 6, 2024

5 day biltmore estate at christmas, december 15, 2024 - december 19, 2024.

December 17, 2024

December 18, 2024, daniel at sight and sound *last trip for the season*, december 19, 2024, norwegian prima 15 night caribbean adventure, january 2, 2025 - january 17, 2025.

Norwegian 

REGISTRATION ENDS AUGUST 26

ITINERARY  

**WE WILL HAVE TO FLY HOME FROM TEXAS**                                                       

Category BB  Balcony $3615/pp Dbl. Occ.

Category IA Inside Cabin CALL FOR PRICE (Beverage and Dining only)

**Air Fare, Transportation, Longshoreman, Driver Gratuities round trip included in price**

$250 Per Person Single Traveler Non Refundable Deposit Due at Booking

**Air Fare,Transportation, Longshoreman, Driver Gratuities round trip billed from Gary’s Fun on Wheels Tours**

SERVING NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY, AND BEYOND…

Charter Services

No matter the group size, no matter the venue or the desired departure, we have a solution for your group. Our team looks forward to making your group transportation needs a breeze.

Casino Trips

Each summer we transport casino goers to over 12 casinos in the Northeast. Get free casino perks when you travel with us!

Highest Safety Rating

We consciously maintain one of the safest fleets in the Northeast. We know that we carry some of your most precious cargo! Learn more about our safety practices and see our outstanding record.

A FEW OF THE THINGS WE ARE PROUD OF

Clients satisfied, years in business, safety rating, miles traveled per year, our luxury fleet.

56 Passenger

Luxury Leather Seats

Coach interior Front

56 Passenger Loading Side

56 Coach Interior

56 Passenger Drivers side

56 Passenger Lineup

56 Interior Lights On

56 Passenger Luxury Seats

Our team is dedicated to your safety and comfort.

When it comes to building a great business, each component is important. Our team knows that we are only as effective as our ability to work with each other and maintain a supportive work environment. Experienced drivers, 24/7 travel support, and open communication help us achieve our goal of creating a dream team dedicated to providing the best service to our customers.

"On behalf of Pro Arte Chorale and the Liverpool Welsh Choral, I want to thank you and your terrific drivers Toberto and Sandy for such great service during the visit of the Liverpool group to NY and NJ. Toberto and Sandy were very gracious and professional with the group, and the transportation aspect of their visit was seamless as a result. Thank you also for all your patience when so many changes were being made to the itinerary. There were a lot of moving parts during the one-week stay, but we always felt that everything was in good hands, and in fact, that proved to be the case. The travel was terrific.... thank you, thank you, thank you!!!"

Patricia Klecanda, Vice President, Board of Directors

"Thanks again for all your help with arranging the buses to Boston. John & Roman were the best bus drivers. They were very pleasant and accommodating to our needs. John & Roman are assets to your company and in the future, I would not only use your bus line, I would also request these two drivers. Hope to do business with you in the near future!"

Laurie, Totowa, NJ

"We wish to thank you and Panorama for being so instrumental in the success of our trip to Atlantic City on March 14th. Our driver, Jose, was so helpful and courteous to us right from the very beginning. His driving ability was the absolute best. He kept the right speed and he was not a 'lane change'. All in all, all the seniors fell in love with Jose."

Marie, Maplewood, NJ

"Thank you for providing excellent bus service for our wedding last September. Your company was amazing---from the last minute changes I had made to providing prompt, reliable services. Thanks for making the transportation one less thing we had to worry about on our special day. Our guests really appreciated it. Thanks!"

Patrick & Vanessa, NY, NY

"To Joe & Staff: Just a word of thanks and appreciation for helping us have another safe and very successful bus trip to Atlantic City last month. My charter was very satisfied with everything, and on a personal note, I find your company---from sales reps to service---to be top of the line. Best Wishes and stay well. We'll talk to you again next year. Always a pleasure and stay safe."

Tom S. St. John's K of C

PANORAMA TRANSPORTATION SPECIALISTS

Each member of our team is dedicated to making every step of your travel journey easy, comfortable, and enjoyable. Let us know how we can be of help!

Founder & Partner

[email protected]

Michelle Petelicki

President & Partner

[email protected]

Renata Prelich

Charter Sales

[email protected]

Krzystof Swajkos

Maintenance

[email protected]

Bus Tours: (732) 689-2251

[email protected]

5 Meadowlark Ct,

Jackson Township, NJ 08527

Celebrating 30 Years

of Growth Through Good Times

Click here to read reviews

Click on "UPCOMING DAY AND MULTI DAY TOURS" to sign up! ​

IT'S EASY TO REGISTER FOR A TRIP!

- Click on UPCOMING DAY AND MULTI DAY TOURS

- Click green "Details" for the trip you are interested in

- Click green "Book now"

- Click on number of participants and choose "pay online" or "pay by check"

- Choose "pay deposit" or "pay full amount" if an option

- Fill out buyer information

- "Payment method"...you have a choice of credit card, bank account transfer or pay with check (you will mail check to address shown)

*You don't have to  create an account , however, if you do, you will not have to fill out all the information when you go back to register for another trip.  

Contact Faith

(732) 689-2251

or email [email protected]

Yonder Insurance offers policies that will protect you from Covid related situations and other illnesses that may require you to cancel your trip. Please call 952-358-6440.

"Growth thru Goodtimes"

New Jersey's Best Bus Tours

We plan your trip, so you can focus on fun.

Don't spend time planning your vacation spend time enjoying it. We put together exciting, thought-of-everything itineraries for you.

Prices include transportation, hotel stays and food. New Paragraph

Travel can be expensive, and unexpected costs can add up. When you book a trip with us, you pay one low price, which includes just about everything.

We Are insured, registered and licensed.

Owner and tour operator Faith Reese is a member of the ABA American Bus Association, CPR and First Aid Certified, and holds a B.S. degree in Recreation and Program Planning from The University of Maryland.

Upcoming Bus Tours

Click on the pictures below to learn more 

Upcoming Day & Multi-Day Tours

Upcoming International Tours

Adventure with us.

At Garden State Getaways, LLC we offer a wide variety of trips across America and abroad. There is sure to be one for you! Contact us today to find out more about our upcoming trips.

What kind of travel agency are you?

Garden State Getaways, LLC is a friendly, family-owned tour company here in Ocean and Monmouth counties. Our Bus Tours provides you with everything you need for you, your friends, and your family to have a wonderful trip together!

Our trips are fun, easy, and will give you memories that will last a lifetime. We offer short-term and long-term trips that are perfect for any budget and appeal to a wide variety of interests. Our bus tours provide the transportation and plans everything, even down to your meals, so all you need to do is show up ready to have a good time!

One of the best things about Garden State Getaways, LLC travel are our fantastic bus tour guides. They have the knowledge to answer all of your questions along the way and are the life of the party on our trips! It is their job to make sure you are comfortable and enjoying your time with us. Our tour guides set us apart as one of the best travel agencies in the area. Call now!

Are your bus tours family friendly?

Yes! Garden State Getaways, LLC loves bringing families along for trips. Once your kids are out of the house or your parent has passed on, all you have are memories. Our travel agency loves helping you make memories in a safe, comfortable setting for everyone in the family. Our transportation is comfortable for travelers of all ages, and you have plenty of tours to choose from to make sure everyone is happy.

Where do your bus tours depart from?

Our trips depart from different locations depending on the trip scheduled and how many people will be in attendance. Our trips usually depart from Jackson, Brick, and GSP exit 98 Northbound. Some of our trips leave out of Barnegat if there are at least fifteen people on the trip. The travel agency may assign seats if we have a full bus.

Do you cancel because of bad weather?​

All of our trips run rain or shine. We promise to show you a great time even if the weather isn’t perfect. Our tour guides will make sure you are comfortable and have what you need to stay dry during your trip.

Do you offer day bus tours?​

Yes! Garden State Getaways, LLC is New Jersey’s premier bus tours when it comes to day trips. We are close to so many fantastic attractions and have a ton of options for memorable day trips. We travel to Broadway plays and give behind-the-scene tours which are perfect if you are looking for a trip that lasts a full day.

Do you offer multi-day bus tours?

We do. Our travel agency offers multi-day trips that bring you to interesting and beautiful locations outside of the Northeast. We have brought groups to places like Asheville and Nashville to enjoy the beauty, culture, history, and food of the South.

Do you take international tours?

We do! International tours are a favorite around our travel agency. Venturing to places like Italy and Austria, you can experience culture, sights, and sounds that you have only read about or seen in film. We take care of your paperwork and the planning so you don’t have to worry with cultural or language-related misunderstandings. Garden State Getaways is the perfect travel agency to use if you want to travel overseas!

What do I need to plan when I book with you?

Absolutely nothing. One of the perks of choosing a travel agency like Garden State Getaways, LLC is that once you choose us, we do the rest of the leg work for you. We organize your transportation, events, sightseeing, and even your meals. You won’t have to stress over organizing a single detail of your trip. Just turn in your registration forms, pay your fees, and leave the rest to us. If this sounds good to you, call now!

What is the transportation?

Our trips are all taken on our comfortable luxury motor coach. Our coach has a bathroom, DVD player to keep you entertained, window shade to block the sun, and soft, cushy seats. The best part about taking a trip on our motor coach is the shared experience of journeying to the destination with other travelers. With our travel agency, the journey is half the fun!

What can I expect during the drive?

A trip taken with Garden State Getaways, LLC is unlike any other. Our tour guides will pamper you with water, snacks, games, entertainment, and prizes while you await arrival to your destination. Time will fly by as you get to know other travelers, watch a movie, or take a nap to get ready for your big day.

What role does my bus tour guide play?

Your tour guide is your go-to person for any questions you might have or advice you might need. The tour guides at our travel agency take an active role in planning your trip. They have done the research and can provide the information you are looking for or, at the very least, can find it for you.

Your trip leader will guide you through sightseeing, restaurants, events, and more as you take in the wonders of a new city. Our guides are friendly, fun, and are excited to explore new places with you!

Are all costs covered in the price of my trip? ​

For the most part, yes. You can see the cost of your trip as well as the items covered in your trip fee on our trip info page here on the site. We try to include every possible cost, including transportation costs, hotel accommodations, some or most of your meals, guided tours, admissions, gratuity for your driver, and your trip leader.

Do you offer travel insurance?

Yes! Garden State Getaways, LLC offers travel insurance so you can enjoy your trip stress free! Our insurance is a great way to make sure all of your concerns are covered: if you have to cancel your trip, medical emergencies, travel delays, and even lost luggage.

Garden State Getaways, LLC is the travel agency you need if you’re ready for a fun, memorable trip where all you have to do is come along for the ride. We can’t wait for you to join us on one of our trips. To talk to one of our friendly, knowledgeable agents, call now!

• Locations & Hours
• Meet Our Advisors
• Deals & Specials
• Tap to Email
• Tap to Call

• Travel Protection Plans
• Charter to Orlando
• Universal Orlando Charter
• Western U.S. and International Tours
• Group Cruises
• Select Cruises
• Group Tours and Packages
• Sports and More
• Destinations
• Themed Trips
• Walt Disney World
• Travel Registry
• Search Prices
• Special Needs Travel
• Search & Book Online
• Boscov's Group Cruises
• Boscov's Select Cruises
• Ocean Cruises
• River Cruises
• Alaska Cruises
• Hot Deals of the Week
• Destination Weddings
• Honeymoon Registry
• Find a Travel Registry

• Exclusive Vacations
• Group Travel
• Business Travel

INCLEMENT WEATHER: Some locations may be affected by inclement weather 2/13/2024

For more than 45 years, we've made taking trips fun for the entire group. Leave the driving to us and enjoy one-day excursions, weekend getaways or week long bus trips. With a deluxe motorcoach experience that typically includes reclining seats and a restroom onboard, you can enjoy your trip the moment you step on board. View our upcoming trips and pricing below.

Day Bus Trips: View and request pricing

Atlantic city, jim thorpe, pa, manheim, pa, spring lake, new jersey, overnight bus trips: view and request pricing, north carolina, south carolina, wildwood nj.

Interested in a trip not mentioned here? Email us at [email protected] and let us know what trip you would like to take! If you have a group of 30 or more and would like to plan your own getaway, email our Group Travel Department at [email protected]

Related Links: Exclusives , Travel Protection Plans , Charter to Orlando , Universal Orlando Charter , Western U.S. and International Tours , Select Cruises , Group Tours and Packages , Sports and More

• All One Day Tours
• New York City
• Philadelphia
• Festival & Events
• Dinner Show
• Shows & Concerts
• All Multi-Day tours
• Tour Policy
• Book A Trip

Welcome to Friendly Tours and Travel

We are looking forward to our 13th year of traveling with all our great customers and can't wait to make many new ones. We hope you will be able to join us on a new adventure!!

Happy Travels

Rick, Vicky and staff

Keyword Search

Availability search.

COST: Balcony cabin 

Call for price and availabilty.

Price Includes:  Classic Beverage Package, Internet, Prepaid Gratuities,  transportation to and from port, taxes and fees. 

A $250 pp dbl deposit is due with reservation.

Annual SUMMER Cruise Aboard THE CELEBRITY ECLIPSE

June 16-23, 2024  

$1775 pp  dbl

Price Includes:  Alcohol Beverage Package, Internet, Transportation to and from the port, taxes and fees. 

Welcome to New Beginning Tours

New Beginning Tours

44 Roberts Road Clark, NJ 07066

[email protected]

Tele: 732-382-3108                 Fax: 732-382-4706

​EMERGENCY ONLY NUMBER - 732-310-1060

• Reservation Page
• Weekends & Overnights
• Bus Departure & Policies

Annual winter Cruise Aboard THE msc meraviglia

January 23 - February 2, 2025  

Content copyright © 2014.  New Beginning Tours. All Rights Reserved.

NJ Transit consulting team is looking to transform the agency. And cut $600M

4-minute read.

The conundrum facing the firm charged with restructuring NJ Transit is to find $600 million in cuts while also identifying ways to help the agency evolve into a "comprehensive transit system" that meets the needs of modern-day straphangers. 

The state is paying North Highland $6.7 million to conduct the study, which the company launched in January. It is expected to deliver “quick wins” in June, with a feasibility study report in late October or November.

Asked if the North Highland team has provided the month-five update of "quick wins" yet and if it will give an update to the public, NJ Transit spokesman John Chartier said, "There is no update on North Highland at this time."

Story continues after photo gallery .

North Highland is trying to answer this central question: “What are the opportunities and next steps for NJT to become the ‘Comprehensive Transit System’ that the public expects even in midst of this challenging environment?”

That is what the consulting team said to the New Jersey Transportation and Treasury departments in its 154-page response to a request for proposals, part of a 214-page document withheld from the public for more than two months after NorthJersey.com first filed a public information request.

Contracts are supposed to be provided “immediately,” according to state law. In this case, the requested document wasn’t produced until after a significant fare hike proposal was approved by NJ Transit’s board, even though the main point of the study is to cut 20% of the agency's operating budget.

Analyzing a 'doomsday' scenario

NJ Transit President and CEO Kevin Corbett said the study is partly analyzing a "doomsday" scenario — cuts the agency could be forced to make if state aid, including a proposed corporate transit fee , isn’t passed by the Legislature in time for the July 1 budget deadline.

The other part of the study will examine potential agency improvements, good management practices it could adopt, and how it could change service to meet ridership in a post-pandemic commuter environment.

“What happens if we don’t get that money?" Corbett said in response to questions from senators and Assembly members during transportation budget hearings last month . "We have to be able to come back and say, ‘OK, if we don’t have this money, then we’re talking very dramatic potential cuts, certainly nothing that we want to do after working so hard to rebuild the transit system.'"

Five firms are involved in the assessment: Atlanta-based North Highland Co.; Washington, D.C.-based CPCS Transcom Limited; Houston-based Amey Consulting; Newton, Pennsylvania-based Loutel LLC; and Trenton-based MBI, a powerhouse New Jersey lobbying firm.

North Highland’s team will assess NJ Transit across three main categories: administration, operations and capital. Here is an overview of the issues the consulting firm will target in each of those fields.

Administration

This piece of the analysis will focus on the workforce, organizational design, procurement practices, use of technology, discretionary spending and revenue.

The workforce assessment will provide NJ Transit with a better understanding of the true number of employees needed in each area and what jobs might be automated. NJ Transit’s nearly 12,000-person workforce is the biggest area of costs for the agency.

The tech focuses will be applied to planning routes and collecting and using real-time data. NJ Transit currently provides no public data for cancellations of the three light rail systems or the agency’s 253 bus routes.

In addition, it is aiming to “enhance existing systems for improved performance and user experience,” which could help address data issues that have affected navigation apps offering real-time bus departure data and recent issues customers have reported with the app’s Departure Vision feature for real-time train information.

The operations section will focus on how to address “historical practices that can sometimes create added burden” on legacy transit systems like NJ Transit, with the goal to improve service.

“An external perspective can be helpful in challenging the status quo, and we see it as our role to get to the bottom of the ‘how’ and ‘why’ behind existing service operations,” the proposal’s authors said.

Some specific issues they’ll explore: how long trains wait at each stop, how best to cycle equipment and conduct maintenance, what service changes could be made during peak and off-peak hours, how to ensure on-time performance, how to improve paratransit dispatch, how best to cycle through crews, how to improve accessibility, and how to improve efficiency with train platform assignments.

Another focal point will be how to address post-COVID ridership trends, such as longer peak travel times, as well as how congestion pricing could affect ridership, and “a more regionally distributed network that provides interconnectivity across a more dispersed set of origins and destinations,” instead of focusing on Manhattan, the proposal said.

The North Highland team will take a close look at NJ Transit’s assets and how best to manage them, including train cars and buses and property to house them.

Much like other legacy transit operators, NJ Transit has a mix of inherited outdated equipment and facilities along with some newer equipment and garages, including the electric bus fleet and garage in Newton. This has created a “complex web” and “can spiral into a chaotic environment of redundant inventory systems, obsolete stock, and operational inefficiencies,” the proposal said.

The analysis will aim to find redundancies and streamline inventory processes to cut costs.

Savannah City Council to consider ordinance to reduce noise from bus tours

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The streets of Savannah could soon be a little quieter as the City Council considers an ordinance that would aim to reduce the amount of noise that comes from downtown bus tours.

The ordinance states that it aims to control “unreasonably intrusive levels of sound” coming from those tour vehicles - not all sound in general.

The ordinance would require tour vehicles to have sound control devices in place - specifically, directional speakers or in-ear technology for guides and tourists.

Those devices would have to ensure that no sound would be “plainly audible” 15 feet or more away.

The ordinance also states that tour vehicles can only honk their horns other than situations where they have to - they can’t just do it for fun.

If passed, tour companies would have three years to make sure that all their vehicles were compliant while 35% of their vehicles would need to be compliant within a year.

That ordinance is before the Savannah City Council at their meeting Thursday which is at 2 p.m. at City Hall.

Copyright 2024 WTOC. All rights reserved.

LIST: School systems to release students early due to severe weather

Contractor dead after chemical release at Effingham Co. facility

Power outages, damage reported as storms move through Coastal Empire

First Alert Weather Day: Storms may be severe Thursday afternoon

Vidalia businesses, homes damaged by strong storms

Latest news.

Ribbon cutting held for new SCCPSS multi-site complex

Over 500 teachers honored with lunch for National Teacher Appreciation Week

Chatham Co. Police searching for woman accused of setting apartment on fire

Grant money to go towards renewable energy project at Port of Savannah