There are 4 ways to get from Montclair to Seaside Heights by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Secaucus Upper Level to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Long Branch to Bay Headtrain Njcll / ...
4h 22m$39–89Drive 71.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Montclair to Seaside Heightscar 71.7 mi
1h 33m$14–19Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Park St At Chestnut St# 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 25m$25–73Bus
- Take the bus from Broad St At Court St to Ocean County Mallbus 67
5h 50m$14–39
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Montclair to Seaside Heights is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Montclair to Seaside Heights is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Montclair to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Park St At Chestnut St# 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 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Montclair to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Watchung Avenue and arriving at Bay Head via Secaucus Upper Level and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
The distance between Montclair and Seaside Heights is 84 miles. The road distance is 72.1 miles.
The best way to get from Montclair to Seaside Heights without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $35 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Montclair to Seaside Heights, including transfers.
Montclair to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Park St At Chestnut St# station.
Montclair to Seaside Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Secaucus Upper Level station.
The best way to get from Montclair to Seaside Heights is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal, which costs $24 - $75 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Montclair, NJ, USA and Seaside Heights, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Watchung Avenue to Seaside Heights via Secaucus Upper Level, Long Branch, and Bay Head in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park St At Chestnut St# to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Toms River Park & Ride in around 4h 25m.
- 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
- $3–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–22
Train from Long Branch to Bay Head
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–14
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Park St At Chestnut St# to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $14–45
Bus from Broad St At Court St to Ocean County Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–30
Bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Ocean Ride Transportation Services
- Adult
- $2
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Booking & Getting There
Montclair to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Montclair to Seaside Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Montclair to Seaside Heights is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Montclair to Seaside Heights.
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