There are 6 ways to get from Kingston to Seaside Heights by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kingston to New Yorkbus Adt A531 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Central Av Btw Hamilton & Webster Avesbus 137
5h 40m$37–120Drive 154.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Kingston to Seaside Heightscar 154.6 mi
3h 13m$29–41Train
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
7h$56–123Train, bus via New York
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Central Av Btw Hamilton & Webster Avesbus 137
6h 5m$36–87Train, bus
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Central Av Btw Hamilton & Webster Avesbus 137
6h 14m$36–100Train, bus via Toms River Park & Ride
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319 / ...
7h 7m$34–207
Kingston to Seaside Heights by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kingston to Seaside Heights is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Kingston to Seaside Heights is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Kingston to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Clinton & Greenkill and arriving at Central Av Btw Hamilton & Webster Aves via Kingston and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Kingston station to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station and arriving at Bay Head via New York Penn Station and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Kingston and Seaside Heights is 244 miles. The road distance is 155.5 miles.
The best way to get from Kingston to Seaside Heights without a car is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $35 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Kingston to Seaside Heights, including transfers.
Kingston to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by Trailways, depart from Kingston station.
Kingston to Seaside Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Kingston to Seaside Heights is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $35 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $130 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Kingston, NY, USA and Seaside Heights, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Clinton & Greenkill to Central Av Btw Hamilton & Webster Aves via Schwenk Dr & Frog Alley, Kingston, New York, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway & Kingston City Hall to Seaside Heights via Poughkeepsie Train Station, Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Long Branch, and Bay Head in around 7h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–29
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $19–22
- Peak
- $26–29
- Phone
- +1 888 842-7245
- Website
- VIA Rail
Train from Poughkeepsie to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–160
- Website
- VIA Rail
- Escape
- $19–70
- Business
- $50–150
- Business Plus
- $60–160
- Economy
- $22–75
- Economy Plus
- $24–85
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Central Av Btw Hamilton & Webster Aves
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–50
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $14–50
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Central Av Btw Hamilton & Webster Aves
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–50
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $14–50
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Central Av Btw Hamilton & Webster Aves
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–50
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $14–50
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
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More Questions & Answers
Kingston to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by Trailways, arrive at New York station.
Kingston to Seaside Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kingston to Seaside Heights is 155 miles. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Kingston to Seaside Heights.
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