There are 4 ways to get from Princeton to Long Beach Island by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Stationtrain Nec
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Southern Ocean County Park & Ridebus 319
4h 26m$63–117Drive 66 mi
cheapest- Drive from Princeton to North Beach Havencar 66 mi
1h 33m$12–18Train, bus via Philadelphia
- Take the train from Princeton Junction Amtrak Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Southern Ocean County Park & Ridebus 319
5h 42m$59–121Bus
- Take the bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Suburban Transit
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319 / ...
7h 15m$38–97
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Princeton to Long Beach Island is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Princeton to Long Beach Island is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Princeton to Long Beach Island. However, there are services departing from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square and arriving at Ship Bottom Municipal Bldg via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Toms River Park & Ride, Us-9 At Newell Ave and Kohl's/Home Depot Manahawkin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
The distance between Princeton and Long Beach Island is 144 miles. The road distance is 66.3 miles.
The best way to get from Princeton to Long Beach Island without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 26m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Princeton to Long Beach Island, including transfers.
Princeton to Long Beach Island bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square station.
Princeton to Long Beach Island bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Princeton to Long Beach Island is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Princeton to Long Beach Island.
There are 118+ hotels available in Long Beach Island.
What companies run services between Princeton, NJ, USA and Long Beach Island, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Nassau St & S Tulane St - Palmer Square to Ship Bottom Municipal Bldg via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Toms River Park & Ride, Us-9 At Newell Ave, and Kohl's/Home Depot Manahawkin in around 7h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Princeton Jct. to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–18
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–18
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–25
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Southern Ocean County Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–35
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $10–35
Bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Southern Ocean County Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–12
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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