There are 3 ways to get from Philadelphia to Toms River, NJ by bus or car
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Bus via Atlantic City
best- 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
3h 9m$16–48Drive 56.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Toms River, NJcar 56.1 mi
1h 16m$10–14Bus
- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Lakewood Bus Terminalbus 317
3h 30m$12–36
Philadelphia to Toms River, NJ by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Toms River, NJ is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Toms River, NJ is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Toms River, NJ. However, there are services departing from Ppa Bus Terminal and arriving at Toms River Park & Ride via Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Toms River, NJ is 113 miles. The road distance is 56.4 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Toms River, NJ without a car is to bus via Atlantic City which takes 3h 9m and costs $15 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Philadelphia to Toms River, NJ, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Toms River, NJ bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Ppa Bus Terminal station.
Philadelphia to Toms River, NJ bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Toms River, NJ is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Philadelphia to Toms River, NJ.
There are 284+ hotels available in Toms River, NJ.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Toms River, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ride via Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal and Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal in around 3h 9m.
- 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
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