There are 4 ways to get from New York to Seaside 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 / ...
- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Avebus Oc10
3h 16m$17–47Drive 73.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York to Seaside Heightscar 73.8 mi
1h 36m$13–19Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Long Branch to Bay Headtrain Njcll / ...
3h 28m$36–77Bus 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
- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Avebus Oc10
3h 29m$42–62
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New York to Seaside Heights is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from New York to Seaside Heights is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from New York to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via Toms River Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from New York station to Seaside 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 28m.
The distance between New York and Seaside Heights is 129 miles. The road distance is 74.2 miles.
The best way to get from New York to Seaside Heights without a car is to bus which takes 3h 16m and costs $16 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from New York to Seaside Heights, including transfers.
New York to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
New York to Seaside Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York to Seaside Heights is to bus which takes 3h 16m and costs $16 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Seaside Heights, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via Toms River Park & Ride in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from New York Penn Station to Seaside Heights via Long Branch and Bay Head in around 3h 28m.
- 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
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
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
- 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 Seaside Heights bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Toms River Park & Ride station.
New York to Seaside Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York to Seaside Heights is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from New York to Seaside Heights.
There are 292+ hotels available in Seaside Heights.



