There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Terminal to Island Beach State Park 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 / ...
2h 14m$54–98Drive 82.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grand Central Terminal to Island Beach State Parkcar 82.5 mi
1h 52m$15–22Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Long Branch to Bay Headtrain Njcll / ...
3h 58m$55–98Bus, line 559 bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lakewood Bus Terminalbus 139 / ...
- Take the bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Rt-9 At Bay Waybus 559
4h$78–132
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Island Beach State Park is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Island Beach State Park is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Grand Central Terminal to Island Beach State Park. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Toms River Park & Ride via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Grand Central Terminal station to Island Beach State Park. 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 58m.
The distance between Grand Central Terminal and Island Beach State Park is 132 miles. The road distance is 82.9 miles.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Island Beach State Park without a car is to bus which takes 2h 14m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Grand Central Terminal to Island Beach State Park, including transfers.
Grand Central Terminal to Island Beach State Park bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Grand Central Terminal to Island Beach State Park train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Grand Central Terminal to Island Beach State Park is to bus which takes 2h 14m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 3h 58m.
What companies run services between Grand Central Terminal, NY, USA and Island Beach State Park, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ride every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $13–45 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Grand Central Terminal to Island Beach State Park via New York Penn Station, Long Branch, and Bay Head in around 3h 58m.
- 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 Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lakewood Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–40
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $13–40
Bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Rt-9 At Bay Way
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–10
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More Questions & Answers
Grand Central Terminal to Island Beach State Park bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Toms River Park & Ride station.
Grand Central Terminal to Island Beach State Park train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grand Central Terminal to Island Beach State Park is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Grand Central Terminal to Island Beach State Park.
There are 214+ hotels available in Island Beach State Park.