There are 3 ways to get from Franklin Square to Seaside Heights by bus, subway, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, subway
best- Take the bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillsidebus n6 / ...
- Take the subway from Jamaica-179 St to 42 St-Bryant Parksubway F / ...
- 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
5h$22–53Drive 87.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Franklin Square to Seaside Heightscar 87.5 mi
2h 3m$16–24Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Long Branch to Bay Headtrain Njcll / ...
5h 8m$45–93
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Franklin Square to Seaside Heights is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Franklin Square to Seaside Heights is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct train from Franklin Square to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Stewart Manor and arriving at Bay Head via Jamaica, New York Penn Station and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Franklin Square and Seaside Heights is 149 miles. The road distance is 88 miles.
The best way to get from Franklin Square to Seaside Heights without a car is to bus and subway which takes 5h and costs $21 - $55.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Franklin Square to Seaside Heights, including transfers.
Franklin Square to Seaside Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
Franklin Square to Seaside Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Franklin Square to Seaside Heights is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Franklin Square to Seaside Heights.
There are 296+ hotels available in Seaside Heights.
What companies run services between Franklin Square, NY, USA and Seaside Heights, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Sobo Av / Franklin to Seaside Heights via New Hyde Park Rd. & Manor Rd, Stewart Manor, Jamaica, New York Penn Station, Long Branch, and Bay Head in around 5h 8m.
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Jamaica-179 St to 42 St-Bryant Park
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- 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
- $3–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–23
Train from Long Branch to Bay Head
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–14
- Phone
- +1 516-336-6600
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
Bus from Pacific Av / Hempstead to 179 St / Hillside
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Nassau Inter-County Express
- Schedules at
- Nassau Inter-County Express Maps and Schedules
- Regular Fare
- $3
- 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
- $14–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $14–45
Bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Ocean Ride Transportation Services
- Adult
- $2
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