There are 4 ways to get from New York to Island Heights by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319 / ...
1h 42m$30–64Drive 70.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York to Island Heightscar 70.4 mi
1h 34m$12–18Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Long Branch to Bay Headtrain Njcll / ...
3h 35m$46–92Bus via Church St 100'S Of Duane St
- Take the bus from Church St 100'S Of Duane St to Toms River, NJbus Parkway Express: From Wall St
1h 55m$55–79
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New York to Island Heights is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from New York to Island Heights is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from New York to Island Heights. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Toms River Park & Ride via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from New York station to Island Heights. However, there are services departing from New York Penn Station and arriving at Bay Head via Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between New York and Island Heights is 121 miles. The road distance is 70.8 miles.
The best way to get from New York to Island Heights without a car is to bus which takes 1h 42m and costs $29 - $65.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from New York to Island Heights, including transfers.
New York to Island Heights bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
New York to Island Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York to Island Heights is to bus which takes 1h 42m and costs $29 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Island Heights, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ride every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $14–45 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from New York Penn Station to Island Heights via Long Branch and Bay Head in around 3h 35m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–23
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 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
- Phone
- +1 201-420-7000
- Website
- Academy Bus
Bus from Church St 100'S Of Duane St to Toms River, NJ
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Academy Bus
- Schedules at
- Academy Bus
- Adult cash ticket
- $40–60
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Booking & Getting There
New York to Island Heights bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Toms River Park & Ride station.
New York to Island Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York to Island Heights is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from New York to Island Heights.
There are 282+ hotels available in Island Heights.



