There are 4 ways to get from Beacon to Seaside Heights by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319 / ...
5h 25m$34–80Drive 130.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Beacon to Seaside Heightscar 130.4 mi
2h 41m$24–35Train
- Take the train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
5h 46m$53–101Bus
- Take the bus from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus ShortLine Hudson
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319 / ...
6h 39m$29–81
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Beacon to Seaside Heights is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Beacon to Seaside Heights is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Beacon to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Beekman St & High St and arriving at Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center, Port Authority Bus Terminal and Toms River Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Beacon to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Beacon and arriving at Bay Head via Grand Central-42 St, New York Penn Station and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Beacon and Seaside Heights is 188 miles. The road distance is 131.2 miles.
The best way to get from Beacon to Seaside Heights without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 25m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Beacon to Seaside Heights, including transfers.
Beacon to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center station.
Beacon to Seaside Heights train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Beacon station.
The best way to get from Beacon to Seaside Heights is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $85 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Beacon, NY, USA and Seaside Heights, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Beacon to Seaside Heights via Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central-42 St, 42 St-Times Square, New York Penn Station, Long Branch, and Bay Head in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beekman St & High St to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Toms River Park & Ride in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $16–19
- Peak
- $22–25
Train from Beacon to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $16–19
- Peak
- $22–25
- 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
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Beacon to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Beacon to Seaside Heights train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Beacon to Seaside Heights is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Beacon to Seaside Heights.
There are 318+ hotels available in Seaside Heights.





