There are 4 ways to get from Journal Square (Station) to Seaside Heights by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Long Branch to Bay Headtrain Njcll / ...
3h 50m$39–78Drive 69.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Journal Square (Station) to Seaside Heightscar 69.8 mi
1h 27m$13–19Bus via Newark Ave At Jfk Blvd
- Take the bus from Newark Ave At Jfk Blvd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 119 / ...
- 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
4h 13m$24–70Bus
- Take the bus from Journal Square Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 125 / ...
- 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
4h 17m$24–71
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Journal Square (Station) to Seaside Heights is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Journal Square (Station) to Seaside Heights is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Journal Square (Station) to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Newark Ave At Jfk Blvd and arriving at Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Toms River Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Journal Square (Station) to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Journal Square and arriving at Bay Head via Newark Penn Station and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Journal Square (Station) and Seaside Heights is 72 miles. The road distance is 70.2 miles.
The best way to get from Journal Square (Station) to Seaside Heights without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Journal Square (Station) to Seaside Heights, including transfers.
Journal Square (Station) to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Ave At Jfk Blvd station.
Journal Square (Station) to Seaside Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Journal Square (Station) to Seaside Heights is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus via Newark Ave At Jfk Blvd, which costs $24 - $75 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Journal Square (Station), NJ, USA and Seaside Heights, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Journal Square to Seaside Heights via Newark Penn Station, Long Branch, and Bay Head in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Journal Square (Station) to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via Newark Ave At Jfk Blvd, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Toms River Park & Ride in around 4h 13m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–21
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 Newark Ave At Jfk Blvd to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–24
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 Journal Square Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–24
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
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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Booking & Getting There
Journal Square (Station) to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Journal Square (Station) to Seaside Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Journal Square (Station) to Seaside Heights is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Journal Square (Station) to Seaside Heights.
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