There are 3 ways to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Lavallette by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319 / ...
- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to President Ave / Route 35 S Lavallettebus Oc10
3h 42m$16–45Drive 74.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Lavallettecar 74.4 mi
1h 34m$14–20Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Long Branch to Bay Headtrain Njcll / ...
3h 42m$31–64
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Lavallette is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Lavallette is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Lavallette. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at President Ave / Route 35 S Lavallette via Toms River Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Central–42nd Street Station station to Lavallette. However, there are services departing from New York Penn Station and arriving at Bay Head via Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Grand Central–42nd Street Station and Lavallette is 132 miles. The road distance is 74.9 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Lavallette without a car is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $15 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Lavallette, including transfers.
Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Lavallette bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Lavallette train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Lavallette is to bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $15 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Grand Central–42nd Street Station, NY, USA and Lavallette, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to President Ave / Route 35 S Lavallette via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Toms River Park & Ride in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Lavallette via New York Penn Station, Long Branch, and Bay Head in around 3h 42m.
- 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
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 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 Toms River Park & Ride to President Ave / Route 35 S Lavallette
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Ocean Ride Transportation Services
- Adult
- $2
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Lavallette bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Toms River Park & Ride station.
Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Lavallette train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Lavallette is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Grand Central–42nd Street Station to Lavallette.
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