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How to get fromNew Jersey to Island Beach State Parkby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from New Jersey to Island Beach State Park by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus bus 319 / ...
    2h 51m
    $56–110

  2. Drive 70.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Island Beach State Parkcar car 70.3 mi
    1h 40m
    $13–19

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branchtrain train Njcl / ...
    2. Take the train from Long Branch to Bay Headtrain train Njcll / ...
    3h 16m
    $55–95

  4. Bus, line 559 bus

    1. Take the bus from Broad St At Bank St to Lakewood Bus Terminalbus bus 67
    2. Take the bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Us-9 At Morris Blvdbus bus 559
    3h 54m
    $69–107

  5. Bus, line 559 bus via Rt-9 At Bay Way

    1. Take the bus from Broad St At Bank St to Lakewood Bus Terminalbus bus 67
    2. Take the bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Rt-9 At Bay Waybus bus 559
    3h 58m
    $69–108

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from New Jersey to Island Beach State Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 140.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Island Beach State Park, NJ, USA?

NJ Transit operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ride every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $13–45 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Island Beach State Park via Long Branch and Bay Head in around 3h 16m.

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