Outlet shopping from NYC

The best Woodbury Common trips from NYC

The shopping bus from Midtown, private shopping trips with pickup, the public bus from Port Authority and driving yourself: here is how to get there, with honest advice on whether the outlets are worth the trip, buses that are changed or late and the real cost with booking fees.

By the Things to Do in NYC editorial team 5 tours compared Prices checked 24 October 2026

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Open-air outlet shops with sale signs along a lit walkway
Short answer

The easiest way to Woodbury Common from NYC is a round-trip shopping bus from Midtown, from €49. It takes about an hour each way to the 245-plus outlet stores. The public Coach USA bus from Port Authority costs $42 for adults. The outlets do not sell bus tickets.

Our 5 picks for Woodbury Common trips

One shopping bus and four private trips. All five have free cancellation. The private trips have few reviews so far, and their prices are per group. GetYourGuide shows prices in your own currency.

Woodbury Common trips compared

Woodbury Common trips compared
TourFromDurationGroup sizePickupWho it suitsWhy we picked it
Woodbury Common shopping bus from Midtown 4.6 (3,434)€49
per person
Full dayNot statedMeet on siteMost shoppersThe lowest price here and the most reviews, 4.6 from 3,434.
Private Woodbury shopping day with a driver 5.0 (5)€579
per group up to 3
10 hoursUp to 5 (price for 3)Pickup includedSmall groupsPickup at your door and a full day to shop; few reviews so far (5.0 from 5).
Private transfer to the outlets for up to 5 5.0 (1)€536
per group up to 5
8 hoursUp to 5Meet on siteFamilies from ManhattanA private car for a group of 5; few reviews so far (5.0 from 1).
Private outlet trip from Manhattan, Brooklyn or Queens 5.0 (1)€888
per group up to 5
8 hoursUp to 12 (price for 5)Pickup includedGroups outside ManhattanThe only trip here with pickup in Brooklyn or Queens; few reviews so far (5.0 from 1).
Private limo to Woodbury Common for up to 4 5.0 (2)€2,106
per group up to 4
8 hoursUp to 4Pickup includedA special occasionThe most comfortable way to go; few reviews so far (5.0 from 2).
  • Woodbury Common shopping bus from Midtown

    €49 per personFull day 4.6 (3,434)

    Details
    Group size
    Not stated
    Pickup
    Meet on site
    Who it suits
    Most shoppers
    Why we picked it
    The lowest price here and the most reviews, 4.6 from 3,434.
  • Private Woodbury shopping day with a driver

    €579 per group up to 310 hours 5.0 (5)

    Details
    Group size
    Up to 5 (price for 3)
    Pickup
    Pickup included
    Who it suits
    Small groups
    Why we picked it
    Pickup at your door and a full day to shop; few reviews so far (5.0 from 5).
  • Private transfer to the outlets for up to 5

    €536 per group up to 58 hours 5.0 (1)

    Details
    Group size
    Up to 5
    Pickup
    Meet on site
    Who it suits
    Families from Manhattan
    Why we picked it
    A private car for a group of 5; few reviews so far (5.0 from 1).
  • Private outlet trip from Manhattan, Brooklyn or Queens

    €888 per group up to 58 hours 5.0 (1)

    Details
    Group size
    Up to 12 (price for 5)
    Pickup
    Pickup included
    Who it suits
    Groups outside Manhattan
    Why we picked it
    The only trip here with pickup in Brooklyn or Queens; few reviews so far (5.0 from 1).
  • Private limo to Woodbury Common for up to 4

    €2,106 per group up to 48 hours 5.0 (2)

    Details
    Group size
    Up to 4
    Pickup
    Pickup included
    Who it suits
    A special occasion
    Why we picked it
    The most comfortable way to go; few reviews so far (5.0 from 2).
  • All 5 offer free cancellation.
  • Prices and ratings as shown on GetYourGuide on 24 October 2026. Prices are "from" prices in euros and can change; the booking page shows the live price.

Is Woodbury Common worth it?

Woodbury Common is worth it if you plan to shop for most of a day. It has more than 245 outlet stores in Central Valley, New York.

If you only want one or two shops, the round trip may not pay off. Count the bus fare and booking fees in your budget.

It is one of the easiest day trips from New York City, about an hour each way. The center was open 10 AM to 9 PM on the dates we read. Holiday hours differ, and store hours can too.

Woodbury Common bus from NYC

The bus is the best way to Woodbury Common without a car. The outlets do not sell bus tickets, so buy them from the bus company or as a tour.

Coach USA buses leave Port Authority Bus Terminal all day, every day. A round trip costs $42 for adults and $21 for children aged 5 to 11. Coach USA’s page says the ride takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes.

Woodbury Bus leaves from 1651 Broadway at West 51st Street. Its round trips start from about $42 to $45, plus a booking fee; its own page shows both prices.

Woodbury Bus times on its own site, read on 24 October 2026
Out from MidtownBack from the outlets
8:30 AM2:00 PM
9:30 AM3:00 PM
10:30 AM4:00 PM
11:30 AM5:30 PM
–6:30 PM
–7:30 PM

Allow extra time: construction at the Port Authority Bus Terminal can slow buses. Woodbury Bus says its winter schedule may vary.

Woodbury Common shopping tours

The shopping bus on GetYourGuide is the simple choice for most people. It starts from €49, with a reserved seat both ways.

Private trips suit groups with lots of bags. A driver picks you up and waits while you shop. Their prices are per group, from €536 for up to 5 people.

Getting to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets

Woodbury Common Premium Outlets is at 498 Red Apple Ct, Central Valley, NY 10917. The outlets say it is one hour north of New York City.

To drive, take the New York State Thruway (I-87) to Harriman, Exit 16. Then follow Route 32 to the outlets.

To drive up on your own, rent a car at JFK Airport:

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Tips for a Woodbury Common trip

  1. Book the bus first

    The outlets do not sell bus tickets. Buy yours from the bus company or as a tour.

  2. Mind the last bus

    The last Woodbury Bus back is at 7:30 PM. Plan your shopping around it.

  3. Check holiday hours

    The center is open 10 AM to 9 PM on normal days. Holiday hours change.

  4. Count the fees

    Woodbury Bus adds a booking fee to its fare. Check the total before you pay.

Woodbury Common from NYC: questions and answers

How do I get to Woodbury Common from New York City?

Take a bus. Coach USA leaves from Port Authority Bus Terminal for $42 round trip for adults. Woodbury Bus and the GetYourGuide shopping bus leave from 1651 Broadway in Midtown.

Is there a train from NYC to Woodbury Common?

The outlets’ travel page lists buses, not a train. Coach USA runs buses all day from Port Authority. You can also drive in about an hour.

What are the opening hours of Woodbury Common?

The center was open 10 AM to 9 PM daily on the dates we read. Store hours can differ. Holiday hours change, so check the outlets’ site before you go.

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