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How to get fromJersey City to Island Beach State Parkby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Jersey City to Island Beach State Park by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus bus 319 / ...
    2h 53m
    $56–103

  2. Drive 74.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jersey City to Island Beach State Parkcar car 74.7 mi
    1h 41m
    $14–20

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Long Branchtrain train Njcl / ...
    2. Take the train from Long Branch to Bay Headtrain train Njcll / ...
    3h 24m
    $55–96

  4. Bus via Us-9 At Morris Blvd

    1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus bus 319 / ...
    3h 52m
    $81–147

  5. Bus, line 559 bus

    1. Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 119
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lakewood Bus Terminalbus bus 139 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Rt-9 At Bay Waybus bus 559
    4h 36m
    $82–147

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 137.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, 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 train from Secaucus Upper Level to Island Beach State Park via Long Branch and Bay Head in around 3h 24m.

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