There are 5 ways to get from Manhattan to Monmouth County by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lincroft, NJ -bus Shore Points:From PABT / ...
1h 56m$36–50Train
cheapest- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Red Banktrain Njcl / ...
2h 15m$5–27Drive 49.8 mi
- Drive from Manhattan to Monmouth Countycar 49.8 mi
1h 7m$9–12Bus via Freehold Center
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Freehold Centerbus 139 / ...
2h 24m$14–43Bus, train, line 838 bus
- Take the bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to 7 Av/W 34 Stbus M7
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Red Banktrain
- Take the bus from Red Bank Rail Station to Rt-537 At Rt 34#bus 838
3h 49m$9–37
Manhattan to Monmouth County by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to Monmouth County is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to Monmouth County is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Manhattan to Monmouth County. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Brookdale College via Newman Springs Rd At Half Mile Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Manhattan station to Monmouth County. However, there are services departing from New York Penn Station and arriving at Red Bank via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
The distance between Manhattan and Monmouth County is 101 miles. The road distance is 50.1 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Monmouth County without a car is to bus which takes 1h 56m and costs $35 - $50.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Manhattan to Monmouth County, including transfers.
Manhattan to Monmouth County bus services, operated by Academy Bus, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Manhattan to Monmouth County train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Manhattan to Monmouth County is to bus which takes 1h 56m and costs $35 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $28 and takes 2h 15m.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and Monmouth County, NJ, USA?
Academy Bus operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lincroft, NJ - every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–45 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, NJ Transit operates a train from New York Penn Station to Red Bank hourly. Tickets cost $3–22 and the journey takes 1h 25m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Red Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–22
Train from New York Penn Station to Red Bank
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–22
- Phone
- +1 201-420-7000
- Website
- Academy Bus
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lincroft, NJ -
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Academy Bus
- Schedules at
- Academy Bus
- Adult cash ticket
- $30–45
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Freehold Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $12–40
Bus from Red Bank Rail Station to Rt-537 At Rt 34#
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–8
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Columbus Av/W 84 St to 7 Av/W 34 St
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
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Booking & Getting There
Manhattan to Monmouth County bus services, operated by Academy Bus, arrive at Lincroft, NJ - station.
Manhattan to Monmouth County train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Red Bank station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to Monmouth County is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Manhattan to Monmouth County.
There are 166+ hotels available in Monmouth County.









