There are 3 ways to get from Carteret to Seaside Heights by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Woodbridge to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Long Branch to Bay Headtrain Njcll / ...
3h 14m$35–71Drive 53.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carteret to Seaside Heightscar 53.6 mi
1h 10m$10–15Bus
- Take the bus from Roosevelt Ave At St. Volodymyr Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 116
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319 / ...
- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Avebus
4h 10m$24–74
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carteret to Seaside Heights is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Carteret to Seaside Heights is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Carteret to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Ave At St. Volodymyr Ave 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 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Carteret to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Woodbridge and arriving at Bay Head via Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
The distance between Carteret and Seaside Heights is 55 miles. The road distance is 53.9 miles.
The best way to get from Carteret to Seaside Heights without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $35 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Carteret to Seaside Heights, including transfers.
Carteret to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Roosevelt Ave At St. Volodymyr Ave station.
Carteret to Seaside Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Woodbridge station.
The best way to get from Carteret to Seaside Heights is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $75 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Carteret, NJ, USA and Seaside Heights, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Port Reading Ave At Henry St to Seaside Heights via Main St At Pearl St, Woodbridge, Long Branch, and Bay Head in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roosevelt Ave At St. Volodymyr Ave to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Toms River Park & Ride in around 4h 10m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Woodbridge to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
Train from Long Branch to Bay Head
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Roosevelt Ave At St. Volodymyr Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–27
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
Carteret to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Carteret to Seaside Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carteret to Seaside Heights is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Carteret to Seaside Heights.
There are 315+ hotels available in Seaside Heights.



