There are 6 ways to get from Meriden to Seaside Heights by train, bus, car, train (Amtrak), or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Meriden to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319 / ...
6h 28m$38–102Bus via Temple St @ New Haven Green
cheapest- Take the bus from State St @ Meriden RR Station to Temple St @ New Haven Greenbus 215 / ...
- Take the bus from New Haven Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319 / ...
8h 12m$29–74Train, bus via New Haven
- Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319 / ...
6h 28m$37–658Bus
- Take the bus from New Haven to New Yorkbus Bz 0203
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319 / ...
7h 4m$32–77Drive 164.8 mi
- Drive from Meriden to Seaside Heightscar 164.8 mi
3h 27m$31–44Train
- Take the train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
6h 37m$56–684
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Meriden to Seaside Heights is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Meriden to Seaside Heights is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Meriden to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from State St @ Meriden Transit Center and arriving at Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via New Haven, Port Authority Bus Terminal and Toms River Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Meriden to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Meriden and arriving at Bay Head via New Haven, New York Penn Station and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Meriden and Seaside Heights is 224 miles. The road distance is 165.8 miles.
The best way to get from Meriden to Seaside Heights without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 28m and costs $35 - $110.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Meriden to Seaside Heights, including transfers.
Meriden to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Haven station.
Meriden to Seaside Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Haven station.
The best way to get from Meriden to Seaside Heights is to bus which takes 7h 4m and costs $30 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $700 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Meriden, CT, USA and Seaside Heights, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from State St @ Meriden Transit Center to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via New Haven, New York, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Toms River Park & Ride in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Meriden to Seaside Heights via New Haven, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Long Branch, and Bay Head in around 6h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Meriden to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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 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 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 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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Booking & Getting There
Meriden to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Meriden to Seaside Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Meriden to Seaside Heights is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Meriden to Seaside Heights.
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