Most visitors to New York City never make it to Staten Island at all. The ones who do — and who end up sitting inside the St. George Theatre (35 Hyatt Street, Staten Island, NY 10301) for a rock legend's comeback set, a comedy headliner, or a film sing-along in a gilded Baroque hall — almost always leave wondering why they waited so long. This 1929 Spanish and Italian Baroque movie palace seats 1,903 across a restored orchestra and balcony, with near-perfect acoustics that the original architects engineered into the room and that a careful restoration has brought back.
It runs over 150 performances a year as a nonprofit, it books acts that sell out a nearly 2,000-seat house, and it sits at the top of a short hill two blocks from a free ferry to Lower Manhattan.
The transportation question is what keeps groups from going. Getting 20 or 30 people from Brooklyn, Manhattan, or New Jersey to a specific block in St. George involves a choice: coordinate a caravan of cars across a bridge into a neighborhood with limited parking, try to herd everyone onto the same ferry sailing, or put the whole group on one charter bus or party bus that drops the group curbside on Hyatt Street and waits while the show runs. This guide covers exactly how that last option works — where the bus drops off and stages, how it reaches St. George from every direction, what parking looks like for the people who drive themselves, which vehicle fits your headcount, and what the 2026 calendar has on it — so you can make the trip happen without the logistics becoming the story.
Why Rent a Party Bus to St. George Theatre Instead of Driving
Staten Island is the one New York City borough where "should we drive?" has a more complicated answer than usual. You can get there — across the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge from Brooklyn, or via the Goethals, Bayonne, or Outerbridge Crossing from New Jersey — and E-ZPass bridge tolls run approximately $19 each way per car. The problem is what happens when you arrive.
The St. George neighborhood's parking is limited to two municipal lots and metered street parking on Hyatt Street and its surrounding blocks. The closest lot to the theatre is immediately adjacent at the corner of Hyatt Street and St. Marks Place; the St. George Municipal Garage sits on Central Avenue, directly across from the theatre. Both fill early on busy show nights.
For a group of 25 arriving in six or seven cars, somebody is circling while the curtain rises — and every one of those cars just paid $19 to get onto the island.
A Staten Island party bus or charter bus rental cuts through all of it. One vehicle picks up the entire group from Brooklyn, from Manhattan, from a New Jersey pickup point — drops everyone curbside on Hyatt Street, and stages nearby while the show runs. Nobody argues about who paid which bridge toll.
Nobody misses the first ten minutes hunting for a parking spot on a narrow residential block. And after the encore, the bus is right there on Richmond Terrace instead of somewhere in a closed garage at 11 PM. For an organized group heading to a concert or live performance on Staten Island, this is the straightforward call.
Charter Bus & Party Bus Drop-Off at St. George Theatre
The drop-off is curbside on Hyatt Street. The St. George Theatre sits on the right side of the block as you approach uphill from Richmond Terrace, and the street is wide enough for a bus to pull cleanly to the curb. The theatre's own technical documentation confirms that large vehicles — including box trucks — use Hyatt Street itself for loading and unloading, reversing to the curb on the uphill side when needed.
A charter bus does the same: approach along Richmond Terrace (the main waterfront arterial that runs past the Staten Island Ferry Terminal and Empire Outlets), turn up Hyatt Street, and pull to the curb. The group is at the entrance in under a minute.
For staging while the show runs, a full-size 40- to 56-passenger charter bus won't fit in any of the standard parking garages in this neighborhood — typical clearance heights are too low for a 45-foot coach. Richmond Terrace, the multi-lane waterfront road two blocks below the theatre, is the most practical staging option. MTA bus routes already run along Richmond Terrace, and the road is wide enough to accommodate a coach during a 90-minute to two-hour performance.
For smaller vehicles like a 15- to 35-passenger minibus, metered spots on Hyatt Street or the adjacent side streets may work, depending on the night. For a specific staging plan on your event date, contact the theatre in advance — the box office line is (718) 442-2900, open Tuesday through Friday from noon to 5 PM.
How a Charter Bus Reaches St. George Theatre: All Four Bridge Routes
The Staten Island Ferry is passengers only — no charter bus is getting on that boat. Every party bus or charter bus going to the St. George Theatre crosses one of four bridges, and the right one depends on where your group originates. The theatre's official directions page lays out all four approaches:
Verrazano-Narrows Bridge (from Brooklyn or Manhattan): Take the lower level, exit onto Bay Street, continue about 2.5 miles, turn left onto Slosson Terrace, right onto Central Avenue, and left onto Hyatt Street. Groups from Manhattan cross into Brooklyn first, then take the Verrazano — the standard route. Off-peak, the total run from Midtown Manhattan to Hyatt Street takes roughly 45 to 55 minutes.
On a Friday evening, plan extra time for Verrazano approach traffic on the Brooklyn side.
Bayonne Bridge (from northern New Jersey — Jersey City, Hoboken, Newark): Take RT-440 South, exit toward Morningstar Road, continue to Richmond Terrace (about three miles), right onto Schuyler Street, left onto Stuyvesant Place, right onto Hyatt Street. This approach runs the bus down Richmond Terrace along the waterfront — past the ferry terminal and Empire Outlets — and delivers it to Hyatt Street from below. It is the most direct approach for groups from Jersey City, Hoboken, or Newark.
Goethals Bridge (from central New Jersey): Take the Staten Island Expressway (I-278) East to Exit 12 (Todt Hill/Slosson Avenue), left onto Slosson Avenue for three traffic lights, right onto Victory Boulevard to Bay Street, left onto Bay Street, left onto Slosson Terrace, right onto Central Avenue, left onto Hyatt Street.
Outerbridge Crossing (from southern New Jersey): Take Exit 2 toward RT-440/I-278 East, then follow the same routing as the Goethals approach from Exit 12 onward. Groups from Elizabeth and Bayonne picking up passengers at multiple points before crossing will often use one of these two southern approaches.
Parking Near St. George Theatre: What Show-Night Groups Need to Know
For anyone in the group who is driving separately rather than riding the bus, three parking options sit within walking distance of 35 Hyatt Street — and knowing the distance, rate, and closing hour before the show is the kind of detail that prevents an unpleasant surprise at the end of the night.
The Metropolis Parking municipal lot is immediately adjacent to the theatre, on the corner of Hyatt Street and St. Marks Place. Closest in — and fills the fastest before popular shows. The event rate runs approximately $18.
If members of the group are driving in separately, this is the spot to grab early.
The St. George Municipal Garage at 54 Central Avenue — directly across from the theatre, behind the Richmond County Supreme Court building — is the more capacious option: 719 spaces at an event rate of approximately $12. That rate advantage comes with a catch: garage hours run Monday through Friday from 6 AM to 10 PM, Saturday from 8 AM to midnight, and Sunday from 8 AM to 8 PM. Most St. George Theatre evening shows start between 7 and 8 PM and run two or more hours.
On weeknights, the garage may close before the show does. Confirm the garage's hours against your specific show time before relying on it as your exit plan.
The Empire Outlets Garage at 55 Richmond Terrace — the SP Plus garage underneath Empire Outlets, entrance at Wall Street and Richmond Terrace — is roughly five minutes on foot uphill to the theatre. It is the reliable backup when both lots closer to Hyatt Street are full, with discounted rates starting around $12.50 per visit.
Standard parking garages in this neighborhood won't accommodate a full-size 45-foot charter bus — clearance and width are the limiting factors. The bus drops your group on Hyatt Street and stages on Richmond Terrace during the show. The parking options above apply to the individual group members arriving in their own cars.
For the most current parking guidance, review the official St. George Theatre directions and parking page before your visit.
Transportation Options to St. George Theatre: An Honest Comparison
Staten Island is unusual in how many ways a group can actually arrive at St. George. Here is a straight look at the options — what each costs, who it works for, and where it drops you off.
| Option | Best for | Arrive together? | Cost shape | Drop-off at theatre |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter bus or party bus | Groups of 15–56 | Yes — one vehicle, one arrival | One flat rate split by the group; one bridge toll total | Curbside on Hyatt Street |
| Staten Island Ferry + walk | Individuals coming from Manhattan | Only if everyone makes the same sailing | Free ferry; subway fare to reach Whitehall Terminal | St. George Terminal — 2-block walk uphill |
| Staten Island Railway | Groups already on Staten Island | Only if traveling together | MTA fare per person | St. George station — 2-block walk |
| Everyone drives | Small groups of 1–2 cars | No — arrivals scatter | ~$19 bridge toll per car each way + $7–$18 parking per car | Metropolis lot or Municipal Garage, short walk to theatre |
| Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) | Last-minute solo or pairs | No — multiple ETAs, surge after shows | Per car each way; post-show surge pricing on a narrow Staten Island block | Curbside Hyatt Street drop |
For two or three people making their own way from Manhattan, the Staten Island Ferry is genuinely excellent — a free 25-minute ride from Whitehall Terminal to St. George Terminal, and then a five-minute walk uphill on Hyatt Street. The ferry runs 24 hours, every 30 minutes on evenings and weekends. For a group of 20 who bought tickets together and want to arrive as a unit, though, the coordination overhead is real: everyone needs to make the same sailing independently, and missing a ferry means a 30-minute wait on the Manhattan side.
A charter bus eliminates that variable entirely. The table is written for the group in that second scenario.
Rent a Bus to St. George Theatre from Manhattan, Brooklyn, or New Jersey
Where your group is starting from shapes how the bus trip gets structured.
From Manhattan: The most common setup is a single pickup — a hotel in Midtown, an apartment building lobby, or a corner near the group's office — then over the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway and across the Verrazano lower level to Hyatt Street. Groups in Lower Manhattan or the Financial District who want to blend approaches sometimes ride the ferry on their own while the bus picks up outer-borough members and meets at the theatre. That works if your group is comfortable coordinating a split arrival; otherwise, one bus with one pickup is the cleaner call.
From Brooklyn: Straight across the Verrazano lower level — Bay Street, Slosson Terrace, Central Avenue, Hyatt Street. The Verrazano approach is fast from most Brooklyn neighborhoods, and the bridge makes a natural consolidation point: if your group is spread across different parts of Brooklyn, a pickup stop in Bay Ridge or near the bridge approach puts everyone on board before the crossing. A Brooklyn party bus that ends at the St. George Theatre is a clean two-stop itinerary and often the most popular configuration for Brooklyn-based concert groups heading across the water.
From New Jersey: The bridge depends on the origin. Northern NJ groups from Jersey City and Hoboken use the Bayonne Bridge and come in along Richmond Terrace — a route that is nearly direct to Hyatt Street. Groups from Newark and Elizabeth use the Goethals.
Southern NJ groups use the Outerbridge. Multi-city pickups across NJ are easy to build into the itinerary — one stop in Jersey City, one in Hoboken, then over the bridge and straight to St. George. See Staten Island group transportation services for how multi-stop pickups get structured.
St. George Theatre Charter Bus and Party Bus Rental Prices
Statenislandpartybuscompany.com shows vehicle options and pricing for your trip — a quote for your specific date, pickup location, and group size takes under 30 seconds, no account required. What shapes the rate: your headcount, the pickup location, how many hours you need the bus (including staging time while the show runs), and the date. Here is how the common vehicle options map to a St. George run.
A 15- to 35-passenger minibus is the most practical fit for mid-size groups heading to St. George — smaller footprint, better maneuverability on Staten Island's narrower North Shore streets, and more likely to find a usable staging option near Hyatt Street during a 90-minute show. Weekend hourly rates run $200–$275 for a minibus. For groups of 20 to 28 that want more energy on the ride over, a 25-passenger party bus adds LED lighting and premium sound — weekend rates run $275–$375 per hour.
For 40 people or more, a full 40- to 56-passenger charter bus handles the headcount and gives your group reclining seats and an onboard restroom for the bridge ride home — rates run $200–$350 per hour on weekends. Browse the full vehicle lineup to compare sizes and amenities side by side.
Exact pricing moves with your date, route, and the hours the bus is reserved — the quote covers your actual itinerary. Head to the Staten Island party bus prices page for a full breakdown, or call 332-529-1330 any time for a rate in under a minute.
One per-head comparison worth running: a group of 25 booking a minibus for four hours (round-trip plus staging time during the show) at roughly $225 per hour comes to about $900 total — around $36 per person. Compare that to five cars: roughly $38 in bridge tolls round-trip per car plus $18 to park, putting two people per car at $56 each before gas. The bus is already the cheaper option per head at 25 people, and it keeps the group together the whole night.
What's Playing at St. George Theatre in 2026
The St. George Theatre's 2026 season is the kind of calendar that rewards advance planning. The venue runs over 150 annual events across a 1,903-seat hall — concerts, comedy headliners, Broadway touring productions, and film screenings — and it pulls crowds from across Staten Island and the broader metro. The confirmed upcoming dates on the official calendar through the end of 2026 include some shows that historically move tickets quickly at a house this size.
The Happy Together Tour 2026 lands Friday, July 31 — '60s and '70s chart-toppers in a multi-act revue format that draws large-group outings. Eddie Griffin, ranked among Comedy Central's most recognized headliners, performs Friday, September 18. Rock pioneer Dion plays the following night, Saturday, September 19.
The Disco Ball 2026 closes that run on Saturday, September 26. Running alongside the headliner schedule, the theatre's "Better on the Big Screen" series offers animated film sing-alongs — The Little Mermaid on August 12 and Aladdin on September 25 — with costume parades and character meet-and-greets that make them a popular format for family group outings and themed birthday parties.
At 1,903 seats, the St. George Theatre is large enough for a real production and intimate enough that demand for higher-profile dates builds fast. Groups that coordinate their ticket block and bus reservation at the same time — rather than booking one and circling back later — avoid the situation where the show is sold out or the right-size vehicle is gone. Check the full and most current event calendar at the St. George Theatre site before your group finalizes a date.
About the St. George Theatre: The 1929 Movie Palace Behind the Show
The St. George Theatre broke ground in August 1928 and opened on December 4, 1929 — a $2 million project developed by Solomon Brill of the Isle Theatrical Company and designed by architect Eugene DeRosa with interior work by Nestor Castro in a Spanish and Italian Baroque revival style. The original build included a $25,000 Wurlitzer organ, one of the largest cantilevered balconies constructed in the United States at that time, and a climate-control system that was considered advanced for the era. Original seating reached approximately 2,800 — 1,600 in the orchestra and 1,400 across the balcony and mezzanine.
The theatre ran as a cinema through 1977 and then sat empty for nearly three decades, deteriorating badly. In 2004, Rosemary Cappozalo and her daughters — Luanne Sorrentino and Doreen Cugno — established St. George Theatre Restoration Inc., a nonprofit organization, to rescue the building from demolition. Cappozalo donated over a million dollars of personal savings to launch the effort.
A 2017 renovation addressed the mezzanine seating and installed a new LED marquee; a 2023 interior restoration brought back the original ornate plasterwork, grand murals, chandeliers, and domed ceiling that make the room what it is. Current seating stands at 1,903. The full story is on the theatre's Our History page.
The acoustics that the original architects built into the room in 1929 — shaped by the Baroque proportions of the deep balcony, the domed ceiling, and the plaster relief on every surface — are a reason performers return to this address specifically. It is the kind of room that makes a good show sound like a great one, and that is enough of a reason to make the trip from wherever your group is starting.
Tips for Group Visits to St. George Theatre
Arrive before the block fills in. Hyatt Street narrows quickly as it climbs from Richmond Terrace, and the area around 35 Hyatt gets congested in the 20 to 30 minutes before a sold-out show. A bus that arrives 25 minutes early gets the clean curbside spot; a bus that arrives at curtain is navigating foot traffic on a busy residential block.
Build the buffer into the pickup window when you confirm your itinerary.
Watch the Municipal Garage's closing time on weeknights. The St. George Municipal Garage at 54 Central Avenue charges an event rate of approximately $12 and has 719 spaces — the most convenient large lot in the neighborhood — but it closes at 10 PM on weekdays. Most St. George Theatre evening shows start at 7 or 8 PM and run two-plus hours.
For a weeknight show, any group members parking at the Municipal Garage may find it closed when the encore ends. On weeknights, the Metropolis Parking lot at Hyatt and St. Marks Place or the Empire Outlets Garage at 55 Richmond Terrace are safer choices for anyone who needs a later exit window.
The ferry is the right move for individuals, not the whole group. For group members making their own way from Manhattan, the directions are: 1/R/W train to South Ferry or Whitehall Street station, follow signs to the Staten Island Ferry terminal, take the free ferry (25 minutes, every 30 minutes on evenings and weekends), walk right along Richmond Terrace, up the steps to Stuyvesant Place, left then right onto Hyatt Street. Door to door from Midtown runs about 35 to 40 minutes.
That is the right instruction to send to the two or three people in the group who are coming from Midtown independently. The charter bus handles everyone else.
Group tickets and school visits. The St. George Theatre has active group sales and educational programming for the Staten Island community. For group booking inquiries, the box office line is (718) 442-2900, open Tuesday through Friday from noon to 5 PM.
Student and school group bus logistics for the theatre are covered on the Staten Island school event bus rental page.
Plan the pre-show dinner before arriving. St. George is a compact civic neighborhood — the ferry terminal, Empire Outlets, and Borough Hall are all within a few blocks of the theatre, but the restaurant-and-bar density around Hyatt Street is limited compared to what you'd find near a Manhattan venue. The group that plans dinner near the hotel or pickup point before heading to the island has a better experience than the group hunting for a table near the theatre on a packed show night.
Frequently Asked Questions About Getting a Group to St. George Theatre
Where does a charter bus or party bus drop off at St. George Theatre?
Curbside on Hyatt Street, in front of the venue. The theatre sits on the right side of the block as you approach uphill from Richmond Terrace. The bus approaches via Richmond Terrace, turns up Hyatt Street, and pulls to the curb — the same approach described on the theatre's official directions page for vehicles coming from the Bayonne Bridge via Richmond Terrace.
The group is at the entrance in under a minute.
Can a charter bus park near St. George Theatre while the show runs?
Full-size coaches won't fit in the neighborhood's standard parking garages — clearance heights are the issue. Richmond Terrace, the main waterfront road that runs past the Staten Island Ferry Terminal two blocks below the theatre, is the most practical staging area for a 40- to 56-passenger charter bus. It is a wide, multi-lane road with MTA bus traffic already running on it.
For smaller minibuses, metered parking on Hyatt Street or adjacent side streets may work for a 90-minute show, depending on the night. Coordinate staging specifics when you request your quote.
How far is the St. George Theatre from the Staten Island Ferry Terminal?
Two blocks. Exit the ferry at St. George Terminal, walk right along Richmond Terrace past Staten Island Borough Hall, go up the steps to Stuyvesant Place, turn left and immediately right onto Hyatt Street, and the theatre is on your right at the top of the block. At a normal walking pace, the walk takes about five minutes.
A charter bus coming from the Bayonne Bridge follows a nearly identical path down Richmond Terrace before turning up Hyatt Street for the curbside drop.
Is there a Staten Island Railway stop near St. George Theatre?
Yes — the St. George station of the Staten Island Railway is part of the same St. George Terminal complex as the ferry, about two blocks from the theatre. The railway connects St. George to destinations throughout Staten Island, which makes it a reasonable transit option for groups already on the island heading to a show. For groups crossing from Manhattan or New Jersey, the railway is a second leg after the ferry, not a standalone connection.
Can I take the ferry with my whole group instead of renting a bus?
For a small group — eight to ten people who are comfortable coordinating independently — the ferry from Whitehall Terminal is a genuinely good option from Manhattan. For a group of 25 or 30 who bought tickets together, the coordination overhead is real: everyone needs to get to Whitehall independently, make the same sailing, and walk together. Missing a ferry means a 30-minute wait on the Manhattan side.
A charter bus makes one pickup, crosses one bridge, and delivers the whole group to Hyatt Street on one schedule. The ferry is excellent for individuals; for an organized group, the bus is the cleaner call.
How do I get a price quote for a bus to St. George Theatre?
Call 332-529-1330 any time or use the online tool — pricing for your group's specific date and pickup location comes back in under 30 seconds, no account required. Have your pickup location, group size, show date, and approximate return time ready. The quote covers your pickup, the run to Hyatt Street, staging time during the show, and the return trip as a single itinerary.
What vehicle works best for a group of 20 to 30 going to a St. George Theatre show?
A 15- to 35-passenger minibus is the most practical fit for groups in that range. The smaller footprint handles Staten Island's North Shore streets more comfortably than a full charter bus, and a 35-seat minibus has overhead storage for coats and bags without the staging constraints of a 45-foot coach. For a group closer to 25 that wants more atmosphere on the ride over, a 25-passenger party bus adds the LED lighting and sound system without the size trade-off.
Are there other Staten Island destinations worth building into the same trip?
Groups coming to the island for a show sometimes extend the outing. The Snug Harbor Cultural Center group transportation guide covers drop-off and what to expect on that campus — about two miles west along Richmond Terrace. For shopping and the St. George waterfront, the Empire Outlets transportation guide covers bus access to the outlet center directly adjacent to the ferry terminal, steps from the approach to Hyatt Street.
Book Your Charter Bus or Party Bus to St. George Theatre Today
The St. George Theatre is the reason to make the trip to Staten Island — a 1,903-seat restored 1929 Baroque concert hall with near-perfect acoustics and a live events calendar that runs year-round. Getting a group there is exactly what a Staten Island charter bus or party bus rental handles: one pickup wherever your group is starting from, a curbside drop on Hyatt Street, and a bus staged on Richmond Terrace when the show ends. Statenislandpartybuscompany.com makes it easy to compare vehicle sizes and pricing in seconds — call 332-529-1330 or use the online tool right now, and have a quote for your group's actual date and pickup in under a minute.
