There are 9 ways to get from Raleigh to Point Pleasant Beach by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
best- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane RDU - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Long Branchtrain
6h 35m$142–848Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to New York, NY - 201 West x 37th Stbus Charlotte
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
13h 51m$45–104Train
- Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Carolinian
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
13h 8m$132–333Drive 457.5 mi
- Drive from Raleigh to Point Pleasant Beachcar 457.5 mi
8h 34m$84–121Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane RDU - JFK
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain
7h 22m$400–1,354Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane RDU - LGA
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain
7h 35m$130–482Fly to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Long Island Mac Arthur Airport (ISP)plane RDU - ISP
- Take the train from Central Islip to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain
8h 56m$86–486Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, train
- Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane RDU - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branchtrain
8h 19m$96–1,008Bus
- Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Point Pleasant, NJbus Shore Points:From PABT
13h 58m$116–196
Raleigh to Point Pleasant Beach by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Point Pleasant Beach is to bus and train which costs $45 - $110 and takes 13h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Raleigh to Point Pleasant Beach is to fly and train which takes 6h 35m and costs $140 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Raleigh station to Point Pleasant Beach. However, there are services departing from GoRaleigh Station and arriving at Point Pleasant, NJ via Raleigh Bus Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Raleigh station to Point Pleasant Beach. However, there are services departing from Raleigh Union Station and arriving at Point Pleasant via Newark Penn Station and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.
The distance between Raleigh and Point Pleasant Beach is 487 miles. The road distance is 460.2 miles.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Point Pleasant Beach without a car is to train which takes 13h 8m and costs $130 - $340.
It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Raleigh to Point Pleasant Beach, including transfers.
Raleigh to Point Pleasant Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Raleigh Bus Station.
Raleigh to Point Pleasant Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Raleigh Union Station.
The best way to get from Raleigh to Point Pleasant Beach is to train which takes 13h 8m and costs $130 - $340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 13h 58m.
What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Raleigh Union Station to Point Pleasant via Newark Penn Station and Long Branch in around 13h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GoRaleigh Station to Point Pleasant, NJ via Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, Raleigh Bus Station, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 13h 58m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
Flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $21–25
Train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–19
Train from New York Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from New York Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from New York Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from New York Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–19
- Phone
- +1 617-681-0820
- [email protected]
- Website
- CoachRun
Bus from Raleigh, NC - 3200 S Wilmington St to New York, NY - 201 West x 37th St
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- CoachRun
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Booking & Getting There
Raleigh to Point Pleasant Beach bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Raleigh to Point Pleasant Beach train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Raleigh to Point Pleasant Beach is 460 miles. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Raleigh to Point Pleasant Beach.
There are 407+ hotels available in Point Pleasant Beach.


