Rome2Rio

How to get fromPrinceton Junction to Island Beach State Parkby train, bus, car, or taxi

Find Transport to Island Beach State Park

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Princeton Junction to Island Beach State Park by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to New York Penn Stationtrain train Nec
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus bus 319 / ...
    3h 50m
    $56–120

  2. Drive 50.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Princeton Junction to Island Beach State Parkcar car 50.2 mi
    1h 16m
    $10–14

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Rahwaytrain train Nec
    2. Take the train from Rahway to Long Branchtrain train
    3. Take the train from Long Branch to Bay Headtrain train
    4h 10m
    $57–108

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Princeton Junction to Island Beach State Parktaxi taxi 50.2 mi
    1h 16m
    $150–180

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Albany St & Spring St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Suburban Transit
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus bus 319 / ...
    4h 56m
    $94–170

  6. Line 818 bus, bus, line 559 bus

    1. Take the bus from George St At Albany St to Us-9 At Fairway Lanebus bus 818
    2. Take the bus from Us-9 At Fairway Ln to Lakewood Bus Terminalbus bus 139 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Rt-9 At Bay Waybus bus 559
    5h 11m
    $72–115

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Princeton Junction to Island Beach State Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 179.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Princeton Junction, NJ, USA and Island Beach State Park, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Island Beach State Park via Rahway, Long Branch, and Bay Head in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Princeton Jct. to Island Beach State Park via New Brunswick, Albany St & Spring St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, Toms River Park & Ride, and Us-9 At Morris Blvd in around 4h 56m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers