There are 4 ways to get from Ocean City to Manalapan by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319
4h 20m$12–42Train
- Take the train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain Atlc
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
5h 15m$67–124Drive 81.4 mi
- Drive from Ocean City to Manalapancar 81.4 mi
1h 36m$15–22Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 319
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rt-522 At Tennent Rd#bus 139
5h 30m$32–104
Ocean City to Manalapan by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ocean City to Manalapan is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Ocean City to Manalapan is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Ocean City to Manalapan. However, there are services departing from Ocean City Transportation Center and arriving at Rt-522 At Tennent Rd# via Toms River Park & Ride, Lakewood Bus Terminal and Us-9 At Edinburgh Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Ocean City to Manalapan station. However, there are services departing from Atlantic City Rail Terminal and arriving at Princeton Junction Amtrak Station via 30th Street Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Ocean City and Manalapan is 88 miles. The road distance is 81.9 miles.
The best way to get from Ocean City to Manalapan without a car is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs $11 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Ocean City to Manalapan, including transfers.
Ocean City to Manalapan bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Ocean City Transportation Center station.
Ocean City to Manalapan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Atlantic City Rail Terminal station.
The best way to get from Ocean City to Manalapan is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs $11 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Ocean City, NJ, USA and Manalapan, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to Toms River Park & Ride 4 times a day. Tickets cost $7–24 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to Manalapan via Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal, Atlantic City Rail Terminal, 30th Street Station, and Princeton Junction Amtrak Station in around 5h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from Atlantic City Rail Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adult
- $2–25
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from 30th Street Station to Princeton Junction Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to Toms River Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–24
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $7–24
Bus from Ocean City Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–65
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $20–65
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Rt-522 At Tennent Rd#
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–40
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Website
- https://njtworldcup.com/
- Adults
- $11–40
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More Questions & Answers
Ocean City to Manalapan bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Toms River Park & Ride station.
Ocean City to Manalapan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ocean City to Manalapan is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Ocean City to Manalapan.
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