There are 4 ways to get from Montclair State University to Seaside Heights by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Valley Rd At Hibben Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 101 / ...
- 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 23m$23–70Line 28 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Montclair State University to Broad St At Hill Stbus 28
- Take the bus from Broad St At Court St to Ocean County Mallbus 67
6h 5m$12–37Train
- Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Long Branch to Bay Headtrain Njcll / ...
4h 36m$37–83Drive 74 mi
- Drive from Montclair State University to Seaside Heightscar 74 mi
1h 36m$14–20
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Montclair State University to Seaside Heights is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Montclair State University to Seaside Heights is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Montclair State University to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Valley Rd At Hibben Pl and arriving at Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Toms River Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Montclair State University to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Montclair Heights and arriving at Bay Head via Secaucus Upper Level and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Montclair State University and Seaside Heights is 189 miles. The road distance is 74.5 miles.
The best way to get from Montclair State University to Seaside Heights without a car is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs $22 - $75.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Montclair State University to Seaside Heights, including transfers.
Montclair State University to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Valley Rd At Hibben Pl station.
Montclair State University to Seaside Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Secaucus Upper Level station.
The best way to get from Montclair State University to Seaside Heights is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs $22 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $85 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between Montclair State University, NJ, USA and Seaside Heights, NJ, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Montclair State University to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via Valley Rd At Hibben Pl, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Toms River Park & Ride in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Montclair State University to Seaside Heights via Montclair Heights, Secaucus Upper Level, Long Branch, and Bay Head in around 4h 36m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Secaucus Upper Level to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–20
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 Valley Rd At Hibben Pl to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–24
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 Montclair State University to Broad St At Hill St
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–8
Bus from Broad St At Court St to Ocean County Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–28
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–28
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Booking & Getting There
Montclair State University to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Montclair State University to Seaside Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montclair State University to Seaside Heights is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Montclair State University to Seaside Heights.
There are 314+ hotels available in Seaside Heights.



