There are 3 ways to get from Long Island to Seaside Heights 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 / ...
- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Avebus Oc10
3h 48m$18–50Drive 70.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brooklyn to Seaside Heightscar 70.8 mi
1h 39m$13–19Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Long Branch to Bay Headtrain Njcll / ...
4h 13m$37–76
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Long Island to Seaside Heights is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Long Island to Seaside Heights is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Long Island to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via Toms River Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Long Island to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Roosevelt Island and arriving at Bay Head via New York Penn Station and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Long Island and Seaside Heights is 132 miles. The road distance is 71.2 miles.
The best way to get from Long Island to Seaside Heights without a car is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs $17 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Long Island to Seaside Heights, including transfers.
Long Island to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Long Island to Seaside Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Long Island to Seaside Heights is to bus which takes 3h 48m and costs $17 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Seaside Heights, NJ, USA?
You can take a subway from Queens Plaza to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Toms River Park & Ride in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Roosevelt Island to Seaside Heights via 34 St-Herald Sq, New York Penn Station, Long Branch, and Bay Head in around 4h 13m.
- 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 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
Long Island to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Toms River Park & Ride station.
Long Island to Seaside Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Long Island to Seaside Heights is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Long Island to Seaside Heights.
There are 311+ hotels available in Seaside Heights.



