There are 3 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Bay Head by bus, 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
best- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lakewood Bus Terminalbus 139 / ...
3h 25m$16–50Train
cheapest- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Long Branch to Bay Headtrain Njcll / ...
3h 33m$6–37Drive 67.3 mi
- Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Bay Headcar 67.3 mi
1h 20m$13–18
Grand Central Terminal to Bay Head by foot and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Bay Head is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Bay Head is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Central Terminal to Bay Head. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Arnold Ave At Front St via Lakewood Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal station to Bay Head. 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 33m.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Bay Head is 120 miles. The road distance is 67.7 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Bay Head without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs $16 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Grand Central Terminal to Bay Head, including transfers.
Grand Central Terminal to Bay Head bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Grand Central Terminal to Bay Head train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Bay Head is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs $16 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $40 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Bay Head, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lakewood Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $14–45 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Bay Head via New York Penn Station and Long Branch in around 3h 33m.
- 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
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lakewood Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $14–45
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Booking & Getting There
Grand Central Terminal to Bay Head bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Lakewood Bus Terminal station.
Grand Central Terminal to Bay Head train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Bay Head is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Bay Head.
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