There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Dover Beaches South by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- 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 37m$53–658Drive 63.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Dover Beaches Southcar 63.8 mi
1h 27m$12–17Bus via Atlantic City
- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 551
- Take the bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319
- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Avebus
4h 50m$18–50Bus
- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Lakewood Bus Terminalbus 317
5h 11m$14–38Train, bus
- Take the train from Lindenwold to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319
- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Avebus
5h 35m$15–49
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Dover Beaches South is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Dover Beaches South is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Dover Beaches South. However, there are services departing from Ppa Bus Terminal and arriving at Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal and Toms River Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Dover Beaches South. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Bay Head via Newark Penn Station and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Dover Beaches South is 147 miles. The road distance is 64.2 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Dover Beaches South without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $50 - $700.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Philadelphia to Dover Beaches South, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Dover Beaches South bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Ppa Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to Dover Beaches South train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Dover Beaches South is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs $50 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Atlantic City, which costs $17 - $50 and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Dover Beaches South, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Dover Beaches South via Newark Penn Station, Long Branch, and Bay Head in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal, Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal, and Toms River Park & Ride in around 4h 50m.
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
- $40–70
- 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
- $3–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–21
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
Train from Lindenwold to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–22
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
Bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–22
Bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Lakewood Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–28
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–28
Bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–22
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
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Dover Beaches South bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to Dover Beaches South train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Dover Beaches South is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Philadelphia to Dover Beaches South.
There are 310+ hotels available in Dover Beaches South.





