There are 4 ways to get from Point Pleasant to Jones Beach State Park by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 139 / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Freeporttrain Babylon Branch
3h 37m$97–157Drive 87.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Point Pleasant to Jones Beach State Parkcar 87.8 mi
1h 58m$16–24Train
- Take the train from Bay Head to Long Branchtrain
- Take the train from Long Branch to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Freeporttrain
3h 52m$88–144Bus
- Take the bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 139 / ...
- Take the bus from 158 St / Archer Bus Term to Henry Av / Merrickbus n4
4h 38m$90–138
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Point Pleasant to Jones Beach State Park is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Point Pleasant to Jones Beach State Park is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Point Pleasant to Jones Beach State Park. However, there are services departing from Beaver Dam Rd & Rt 88 and arriving at Henry Av / Merrick via Lakewood Bus Terminal and 158 St / Archer Bus Term. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Point Pleasant to Jones Beach State Park. However, there are services departing from Bay Head and arriving at Freeport via Long Branch and New York Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Point Pleasant and Jones Beach State Park is 150 miles. The road distance is 88.3 miles.
The best way to get from Point Pleasant to Jones Beach State Park without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 37m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Point Pleasant to Jones Beach State Park, including transfers.
Point Pleasant to Jones Beach State Park bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Lakewood Bus Terminal station.
Point Pleasant to Jones Beach State Park train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Bay Head station.
The best way to get from Point Pleasant to Jones Beach State Park is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs $85 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 4h 38m.
What companies run services between Point Pleasant, Ocean County, NJ, USA and Jones Beach State Park, NY, USA?
You can take a train from Bay Head to Jones Beach State Park via Long Branch, New York Penn Station, and Freeport in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beaver Dam Rd & Rt 88 to Jones Beach State Park via Lakewood Bus Terminal, Port Authority Bus Terminal, 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal, Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer, 158 St / Archer Bus Term, and Henry Av / Merrick in around 4h 38m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Freeport
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $11–16
Train from New York Penn Station to Freeport
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–16
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $11–16
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $12–40
Bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $12–40
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More Questions & Answers
Point Pleasant to Jones Beach State Park bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Point Pleasant to Jones Beach State Park train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Point Pleasant to Jones Beach State Park is 88 miles. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Point Pleasant to Jones Beach State Park.
There are 157+ hotels available in Jones Beach State Park.






