There are 5 ways to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Island Beach State Park by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, line 559 bus
best- Take the bus from Terminal B to Lakewood Bus Terminalbus 67
- Take the bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Us-9 At Morris Blvdbus 559
3h 32m$69–105Drive 68.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Island Beach State Parkcar 68.4 mi
1h 36m$13–18Train
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl
- Take the train from Long Branch to Bay Headtrain Njcll / ...
3h 51m$79–111Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Newark-EWR to Island Beach State Park68.4 mi
1h 36mBus, line 559 bus via Rt-9 At Bay Way
- Take the bus from Terminal B to Lakewood Bus Terminalbus 67
- Take the bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Rt-9 At Bay Waybus 559
3h 36m$69–106
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Island Beach State Park is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Island Beach State Park is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark Airport (EWR) to Island Beach State Park. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at Us-9 At Morris Blvd via Lakewood Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark Airport (EWR) to Island Beach State Park. However, there are services departing from Terminal B and arriving at Bay Head via Newark Airport Railroad Station and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Newark Airport (EWR) and Island Beach State Park is 90 miles. The road distance is 68.8 miles.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Island Beach State Park without a car is to bus and line 559 bus which takes 3h 32m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Island Beach State Park, including transfers.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Island Beach State Park bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Terminal B station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Island Beach State Park train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Airport Railroad Station.
The best way to get from Newark Airport (EWR) to Island Beach State Park is to bus and line 559 bus which takes 3h 32m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Newark Airport (EWR), USA and Island Beach State Park, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Terminal B to Island Beach State Park via Lakewood Bus Terminal and Us-9 At Morris Blvd in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Terminal B to Island Beach State Park via Newark Airport Railroad Station, Newark Airport Railroad Station, Long Branch, and Bay Head in around 3h 51m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $21–25
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 Terminal B to Lakewood Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–21
Bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Us-9 At Morris Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–9
Bus from Terminal B to Lakewood Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $6–21
Bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Rt-9 At Bay Way
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–10
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Newark-EWR to Island Beach State Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Newark Airport (EWR) to Island Beach State Park bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Lakewood Bus Terminal station.
Newark Airport (EWR) to Island Beach State Park train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark Airport (EWR) to Island Beach State Park is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Newark Airport (EWR) to Island Beach State Park.
There are 203+ hotels available in Island Beach State Park.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Newark Airport (EWR) and Island Beach State Park. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



