There are 5 ways to get from Metuchen to Seaside Heights by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rahway to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Long Branch to Bay Headtrain Njcll / ...
3h 33m$37–77Drive 51.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Metuchen to Seaside Heightscar 51.7 mi
1h 7m$10–14Train, bus
- Take the train from Metuchen to New York Penn Stationtrain Nec
- 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
4h 41m$18–62Bus
- Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319 / ...
5h 23m$32–87Bus via Newark, Penn Station
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Ocean County Mallbus 67
5h 46m$14–42
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Metuchen to Seaside Heights is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Metuchen to Seaside Heights is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Metuchen to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Main St At Rt-27 and arriving at Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via Albany St & Spring St, Port Authority Bus Terminal and Toms River Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Metuchen to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Metuchen and arriving at Bay Head via Rahway and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Metuchen and Seaside Heights is 62 miles. The road distance is 52 miles.
The best way to get from Metuchen to Seaside Heights without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Metuchen to Seaside Heights, including transfers.
Metuchen to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Albany St & Spring St station.
Metuchen to Seaside Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Rahway station.
The best way to get from Metuchen to Seaside Heights is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $90 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Metuchen, NJ, USA and Seaside Heights, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Metuchen to Seaside Heights via Rahway, Long Branch, and Bay Head in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St At Rt-27 to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via George St At Albany St, Albany St & Spring St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Toms River Park & Ride in around 5h 23m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Rahway to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–16
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–16
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
Train from Metuchen to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
- 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 Newark Penn Station to Ocean County Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–28
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–28
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Booking & Getting There
Metuchen to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Metuchen to Seaside Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metuchen to Seaside Heights is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Metuchen to Seaside Heights.
There are 317+ hotels available in Seaside Heights.
