Quick answer: A Prudential Center car service takes you door to door to concerts, Devils games and other events in downtown Newark, with no garage to find and no long walk to your car after the show. Plan to arrive 45 to 60 minutes before the event, and longer for sold-out concerts. Streets around the arena get crowded and some are restricted on event nights, so your chauffeur uses the drop-off and pickup points police and arena staff allow, and you agree on a meeting spot before you go in. Sedan rides start from $80++, SUVs from $110++, and Sprinter vans from $200++ per hour with a four-hour minimum. Call (862) 246-7778 or book your ride online!
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Prudential Center brings the biggest concerts, NHL hockey, college basketball and family shows to downtown Newark. It is easy to reach, but event nights are busy. Garages near the arena fill early, the streets around it slow to a crawl before doors open, and after the show thousands of people leave at the same time. A private car lets you skip the garage, arrive close to the entrance and leave without hunting for your car in the dark. This guide covers timing, drop-off and pickup, dinner plans and group vehicles.
This guide goes with our concert transportation service. For hockey and other games, see our sporting event transportation service.
Have tickets for a show or Devils game? Tell us the date, start time and pickup address and we will plan your night. Call (862) 246-7778!
Prudential Center Car Service: Drive Times
Prudential Center is in downtown Newark, close to Newark Penn Station, the Ironbound and the main highways. Normal drive times are short, but event nights add time for the last few blocks.
| Starting area | Normal drive | Event night, plan for |
|---|---|---|
| Hoboken and Jersey City | About 15 to 25 minutes | About 30 to 45 minutes |
| Bergen County | About 25 to 40 minutes | About 40 to 60 minutes |
| Summit and Chatham | About 25 to 35 minutes | About 40 to 55 minutes |
| Westfield and Clark | About 20 to 30 minutes | About 35 to 50 minutes |
| Edison and Metuchen | About 30 to 40 minutes | About 45 to 60 minutes |
| Newark Airport | About 10 to 15 minutes | About 20 to 30 minutes |
When to Arrive
- Concerts: arrive 45 to 60 minutes before the opening act, or earlier if you have floor tickets or want merchandise.
- Devils games: arrive 45 to 60 minutes before puck drop to clear security and catch warmups.
- Sold-out and big-name shows: add 15 to 30 minutes for heavier traffic and security lines.
- Check the bag policy. Arenas limit bag sizes, so leave anything not allowed in the car.
Drop-Off and Pickup
On event nights, the streets around Prudential Center get very busy, and police may restrict traffic on some blocks before and after events. Your chauffeur follows the routes and stopping points that police and arena staff allow that night.
Drop-off
- Your chauffeur drops you as close to your entrance as traffic rules allow.
- Have your tickets ready on your phone before you arrive.
- Tell us your seat section or entrance when you book, so we can plan the closest drop-off.
Pickup after the show
- Agree on a meeting point before you go inside. A spot a block or two away from the main entrance is usually faster than the front doors.
- Keep your phone charged. Your chauffeur will text you their exact location.
- Expect the car to circle if stopping is restricted, meeting you as you arrive.
- Leave during the encore or wait 10 to 15 minutes to avoid the biggest rush.
Dinner Before the Show
Many fans make a night of it with dinner nearby. Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood, just across the tracks from the arena, is known for Portuguese, Spanish and Brazilian restaurants and is a popular pre-show stop.
- Book dinner first, then book the car around your reservation.
- Allow 75 to 90 minutes for dinner before a 7:00 or 8:00 PM start.
- Hourly service makes it easy to go from home to dinner to the arena and back.
Round Trip vs Hourly
| Option | How it works | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Round trip | A drop-off before the event and a planned return after | Fans going straight to the show |
| Hourly | One vehicle and chauffeur stay with you for the night | Dinner plus a show, multiple pickups, VIP and corporate nights |
Hourly service has a four-hour minimum, which fits most dinner-and-show nights. See our hourly chauffeur service and point-to-point car service.
Making a night of it? Book hourly and keep your chauffeur close for dinner, the show and the ride home.
Group Vehicles
| Vehicle | Passengers | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Sedan or luxury sedan | Up to 3 | Date nights and couples |
| Mid-size SUV | Up to 4 | Families and two couples |
| Standard or luxury SUV | Up to 6 or 7 | Friend groups and families |
| Sprinter van | Up to 14 | Birthday groups, corporate outings and fan groups |
- No designated driver, so everyone enjoys the night.
- One meeting point after the show, so nobody gets left behind.
- Shared cost, often less per person than driving and parking separately.
- Corporate nights. Companies hosting clients in suites can book cars for guests. See our corporate car services.
See our Sprinter van service, group transportation and full fleet.
Pricing
- Sedan rides start from $80++.
- SUV rides start from $110++.
- Sprinter vans start from $200++ per hour with a four-hour minimum.
The “++” means added charges can apply, such as tolls, gratuity, fuel surcharge, fees, parking and taxes. Your final price is confirmed when you book.
Car Service vs Driving, the Train or Rideshare
| Option | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Private car service | Door to door, no garage, no designated driver, easy group travel | Higher cost for one person |
| Driving yourself | Flexible | Event garage rates, slow garage exits, someone cannot drink |
| Train to Newark Penn | Short walk from the station | Crowded trains after events, fixed schedules, a ride home from your station |
| Rideshare | No parking | Surge pricing after events, long waits, crowded pickup spots |
Other Events at Prudential Center
Prudential Center also hosts college basketball, family shows, comedy tours and special events. The same planning applies to all of them. For other nights out, see our event transportation service and corporate holiday party transportation guide.
Prudential Center Car Service FAQs
How early should I arrive at Prudential Center?
About 45 to 60 minutes before the event, and earlier for sold-out concerts or floor tickets.
Where will my chauffeur drop me off?
As close to your entrance as police and arena traffic rules allow that night. Tell us your entrance or seat section when you book.
Where will my chauffeur pick me up after the show?
You agree on a meeting point before going in, usually a block or two from the main entrance. Your chauffeur texts you their exact location.
Should I book round trip or hourly?
Round trip works if you are going straight to the show. Hourly is better for dinner and a show, multiple pickups or keeping the car close all night.
How much is a car service to Prudential Center?
Sedan rides start from $80++, SUVs from $110++ and Sprinter vans from $200++ per hour with a four-hour minimum. Tolls, gratuity, parking and other charges may apply.
Is there a minimum for hourly service?
Yes, hourly reservations have a four-hour minimum.
Can you take a group to a concert at Prudential Center?
Yes. SUVs carry up to 6 or 7 passengers, and Sprinter vans carry up to 14.
Do you provide rides to Devils games?
Yes. We provide door-to-door rides to Devils games and other sporting events at Prudential Center.
Can we stop for dinner in the Ironbound first?
Yes. Hourly service makes it easy to stop for dinner and then go to the arena.
How do we avoid the traffic after the show?
Meet your chauffeur a block or two from the main entrance, and leave during the encore or wait 10 to 15 minutes for the first wave to clear.
How far ahead should I book?
As soon as you have tickets, especially for weekend concerts, holiday shows and Sprinter vans.
How do I book?
Call (862) 246-7778 or book online. Share the event date, start time, pickup address and group size.