There are 4 ways to get from Mechanicsburg to Long Branch by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from Harrisburg to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
6h 26m$104–183Drive 176.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mechanicsburg to Long Branchcar 176.9 mi
3h 8m$32–46Bus, train
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
7h 48m$39–80Bus
- Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0421 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Long Branch, NJbus Shore Points:From PABT
9h 7m$81–122
Mechanicsburg to Long Branch by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mechanicsburg to Long Branch is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Mechanicsburg to Long Branch is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Mechanicsburg to Long Branch. However, there are services departing from E Main St & Arch St EB and arriving at Long Branch, NJ via Harrisburg Bus Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Mechanicsburg to Long Branch. However, there are services departing from Harrisburg and arriving at Long Branch via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Mechanicsburg and Long Branch is 233 miles. The road distance is 177.9 miles.
The best way to get from Mechanicsburg to Long Branch without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Mechanicsburg to Long Branch, including transfers.
Mechanicsburg to Long Branch bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Harrisburg Bus Station.
Mechanicsburg to Long Branch train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Harrisburg station.
The best way to get from Mechanicsburg to Long Branch is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs $100 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 9h 7m.
What companies run services between Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, PA, USA and Long Branch, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from E Main St & Race St EB to Long Branch via Market Square Transfer Center, Harrisburg, and Newark Penn Station in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Main St & Arch St EB to Long Branch, NJ via Market Square Transfer Center, Harrisburg Bus Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 9h 7m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Harrisburg to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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 New York Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–23
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 201-420-7000
- Website
- Academy Bus
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Long Branch, NJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- Academy Bus
- Schedules at
- Academy Bus
- Adult cash ticket
- $35–50
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Booking & Getting There
Mechanicsburg to Long Branch bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Mechanicsburg to Long Branch train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mechanicsburg to Long Branch is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Mechanicsburg to Long Branch.
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