There are 4 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bay Head by bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, 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 Market St At 11Th St to Arnold Ave At Front Stbus 317
4h 41m$15–36Drive 71.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bay Headcar 71.4 mi
1h 38m$13–19Train
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branchtrain
- Take the train from Long Branch to Bay Headtrain
4h 51m$25–634Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Bay Head71.4 mi
1h 38m
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bay Head by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bay Head is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bay Head is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $13 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bay Head. However, there are services departing from Market St At 11Th St and arriving at Arnold Ave At Front St via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bay Head. However, there are services departing from Airport Terminal A and arriving at Bay Head via 30th Street Station, Newark Penn Station and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Bay Head is 89 miles. The road distance is 71.8 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bay Head without a car is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $14 - $40.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bay Head, including transfers.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bay Head bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Market St At 11Th St station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bay Head train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bay Head is to bus which takes 4h 41m and costs $14 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $24 - $650 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Bay Head, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a bus from Market St At 11Th St to Arnold Ave At Front St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $9–30 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Airport Terminal A to Bay Head via 30th Street Station, Newark Penn Station, and Long Branch in around 4h 51m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $18–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $18–450
- First Class
- $120–600
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–19
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 Market St At 11Th St to Arnold Ave At Front St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–30
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Philadelphia-PHL to Bay Head
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bay Head bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Arnold Ave At Front St station.
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bay Head train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bay Head is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Bay Head.
There are 246+ hotels available in Bay Head.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Philadelphia Airport (PHL) and Bay Head. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








