There are 5 ways to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Seaside Heights by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Albany - Rensselaer to New Yorkbus Adt A287-D / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319 / ...
6h 9m$45–147Drive 208.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Albany - Rensselaer to Seaside Heightscar 208.9 mi
4h 2m$39–56Train, bus
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319 / ...
6h 17m$54–145Train
- Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
6h 25m$73–171Train, bus via New York
- Take the train from Albany to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319 / ...
6h 29m$52–224
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Seaside Heights is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Seaside Heights is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Albany - Rensselaer to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Albany - Rensselaer and arriving at Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Toms River Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Albany - Rensselaer station to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and arriving at Bay Head via New York Penn Station and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Albany - Rensselaer and Seaside Heights is 299 miles. The road distance is 210.2 miles.
The best way to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Seaside Heights without a car is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs $40 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Seaside Heights, including transfers.
Albany - Rensselaer to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Albany - Rensselaer station.
Albany - Rensselaer to Seaside Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Albany - Rensselaer to Seaside Heights is to bus which takes 6h 9m and costs $40 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $70 - $180 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Albany - Rensselaer, NY, USA and Seaside Heights, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Albany - Rensselaer to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Toms River Park & Ride in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Seaside Heights via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Long Branch, and Bay Head in around 6h 25m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Albany to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–180
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $35–100
- Business
- $70–170
- Business Plus
- $80–180
- Economy
- $40–110
- Economy Plus
- $45–120
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Albany - Rensselaer to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–100
- Website
- Trailways
- Schedules at
- Trailways
- Saver
- $29–95
- Flexible
- $55–100
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $13–45
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $13–45
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $13–45
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Booking & Getting There
Albany - Rensselaer to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Albany - Rensselaer to Seaside Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Albany - Rensselaer to Seaside Heights is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Albany - Rensselaer to Seaside Heights.
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