There are 6 ways to get from Poughkeepsie to Seaside Heights by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319 / ...
5h 16m$34–89Drive 143.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Poughkeepsie to Seaside Heightscar 143.7 mi
3h 1m$27–38Train
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Empire Service / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
5h 24m$53–115Train, bus via New York
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie to New York Penn Stationtrain VIA Rail
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319 / ...
5h 28m$34–202Train, bus via New York #2
- Take the train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central Terminaltrain Hudson
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319 / ...
5h 42m$37–84Bus
- Take the bus from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus ShortLine Hudson
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319 / ...
7h 28m$37–93
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Seaside Heights is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Poughkeepsie to Seaside Heights is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Poughkeepsie station to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Beacon Station and arriving at Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center, Port Authority Bus Terminal and Toms River Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Poughkeepsie station to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station and arriving at Bay Head via New York Penn Station and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Poughkeepsie and Seaside Heights is 202 miles. The road distance is 144.5 miles.
The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Seaside Heights without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 16m and costs $30 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Poughkeepsie to Seaside Heights, including transfers.
Poughkeepsie to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center station.
Poughkeepsie to Seaside Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Poughkeepsie to Seaside Heights is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 7h 28m.
What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and Seaside Heights, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Seaside Heights via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, New York Penn Station, Long Branch, and Bay Head in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poughkeepsie to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via Beacon, Beacon Station, Newburgh ShortLine Transportation Center, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Toms River Park & Ride in around 7h 28m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $13–45
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $13–45
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $13–45
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $13–45
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More Questions & Answers
Poughkeepsie to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Poughkeepsie to Seaside Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poughkeepsie to Seaside Heights is 145 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Poughkeepsie to Seaside Heights.
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