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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Island Beach State Parkby bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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

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  1. Bus via Toms River Park & Ride

    best
    1. Take the bus from Broad St At Cherry St to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus bus 551
    2. Take the bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus bus 319
    3h 19m
    $54–99

  2. Drive 68.9 mi

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    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Island Beach State Parkcar car 68.9 mi
    1h 36m
    $13–19

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Keystone Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branchtrain train Njcl / ...
    4h 48m
    $73–684

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Broad St At Cherry St to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus bus 551
    2. Take the bus from Gate #7 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Us-9 At Laurel Blvdbus bus 559
    4h 14m
    $74–125

  5. Bus, line 559 bus

    1. Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Lakewood Bus Terminalbus bus 317
    2. Take the bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Rt-9 At Bay Waybus bus 559
    4h 33m
    $70–111

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  • Distance: 127 mi
  • Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Island Beach State Park, NJ, USA?

You can take a bus from Broad St At Cherry St to Island Beach State Park via Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal, Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal, and Toms River Park & Ride in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, 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 48m.

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