The bus driver showed up early, was courteous, and prompt in both departure and arrival for our return trip (even with a major parade we had not expected in downtown Philly!). The bus was immaculate... See more
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Thank you so much for following the tight schedule and the last minute adjustment. Also ensuring that our students arrived safely and in a timely manner.
Someone always answered the phone quickly and was patient. We carefully planned 2 Bus route with 3 stops. On the day of the event, one of the bus drivers decided to change the order of stops, which... See more
First Charter was great from start to finish. They were easy to book with, and were very flexible around exact times and number of buses needed. The day before, they called and confirmed all of the de... See more
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About First Charter Bus Rental - Absecon
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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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235 East Absecon Blvd, 8201, Absecon, NJ, United States
- 800-774-3135
4.2
Great
28 reviews
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The bus never showed up
The bus never showed up. I called all contact numbers the day of the trip …. No one answered…. Was stuck with 25 people and no transportation…. My wife’s 50th birthday was ruined to say the least…. Plus lost money on winery reservations. Also was charged for the trip which I had to open a dispute with my credit card company. Still trying to reach company no one answering.
May 9, 2026
Thank you so much for following the…
Thank you so much for following the tight schedule and the last minute adjustment. Also ensuring that our students arrived safely and in a timely manner.
March 20, 2026
Unexpected parade and still on time!
The bus driver showed up early, was courteous, and prompt in both departure and arrival for our return trip (even with a major parade we had not expected in downtown Philly!). The bus was immaculate and comfortable. Thank you so much for a great ride!
November 4, 2025
Would highly recommend!
The drivers were excellent and kept everything moving along nicely.
October 17, 2025
They are always on time and the drivers…
They are always on time and the drivers are friendly and professional. I would ask that you have available buses with an undercarriage as we use your service to transport students to an overnight camp. We need space for luggage. Thank you
July 13, 2025
Our wedding experience was wonderful!
Booking was easy, making changes was easy, our driver was wonderful and things went smoothly.
May 31, 2025
Clean,timely and courtesy is what my…
Clean,timely and courtesy is what my guest told me. Booking and follow up was on point and very professional
May 9, 2025
First Charter was great from start to…
First Charter was great from start to finish. They were easy to book with, and were very flexible around exact times and number of buses needed. The day before, they called and confirmed all of the details of our charter which was very reassuring. Finally, the day of they were everything you could want. They showed up on time, they were very professional and friendly, and they got everyone to and from our event safely. I would definitely use them again for any future events.
November 4, 2024
Planning was great! But individual driver not so much
Someone always answered the phone quickly and was patient. We carefully planned 2 Bus route with 3 stops. On the day of the event, one of the bus drivers decided to change the order of stops, which inconvenienced one group of guests. They had to stay on bus for an hour, unnecessarily. This was not the fault of the NJ location, but the individual driver.
November 9, 2024
Reliable, Professional, Easy
I found them to be easy to talk to and book with. They confirmed all the details and procedures, very thorough. They may be a little bit more but you pay for quality and peace of mind. The busing to and from our event went off without any hitches. Didn’t have to think twice about it, which is the best kind of service.
October 21, 2024
The service is great.
The service is great. The bus driver is punctual and reliable.
August 11, 2024
Great!
On time. Also, when we need assistance rearranging a trip, they are always extremely helpful!
July 5, 2024
Almost perfect!
The day of the trip was fantastic! Our bus driver was wonderful and we greatly appreciated the air conditioner We did however get a call the day before the trip that you may have to cancel and that was very stressful. The price was also very expensive. I
May 29, 2024
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