There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to Island Beach State Park by train, bus, train (Amtrak), 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.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Lindenwold to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain Atlc
- Take the bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319
4h 18m$53–102Drive 68.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Island Beach State Parkcar 68.9 mi
1h 37m$13–18Train
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
4h 50m$75–688Bus
- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 551
- Take the bus from Gate #7 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Us-9 At Laurel Blvdbus 559
4h 24m$76–128Bus, line 559 bus
- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Lakewood Bus Terminalbus 317
- Take the bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Rt-9 At Bay Waybus 559
4h 33m$72–114
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Island Beach State Park is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Island Beach State Park is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Island Beach State Park. However, there are services departing from Ppa Bus Terminal and arriving at Us-9 At Laurel Blvd via Gate #7 Inside Ac Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Island Beach State Park. 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 50m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Island Beach State Park is 125 miles. The road distance is 69.3 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Island Beach State Park without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 18m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Philadelphia to Island Beach State Park, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Island Beach State Park bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Ppa Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to Island Beach State Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Island Beach State Park is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs $70 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 4h 24m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Island Beach State Park, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Island Beach State Park via Newark Penn Station, Long Branch, and Bay Head in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Island Beach State Park via Gate #7 Inside Ac Bus Terminal and Us-9 At Laurel Blvd in around 4h 24m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Lindenwold to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–22
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- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–22
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
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Contact 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
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- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact 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
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 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 #7 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Us-9 At Laurel Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- 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 Lakewood Bus Terminal to Rt-9 At Bay Way
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–11
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–11
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Booking & Getting There
Philadelphia to Island Beach State Park bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to Island Beach State Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Island Beach State Park is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Philadelphia to Island Beach State Park.
There are one+ hotels available in Island Beach State Park.





