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How to get fromNewark to Island Beach State Parkby bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Newark to Island Beach State Park by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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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 via Us-9 At Morris Blvd

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus bus 319 / ...
    3h 52m
    $82–162

  5. 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 Rt-9 At Bay Waybus bus 559
    3h 58m
    $69–108

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 140.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, 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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