There are 3 ways to get from Ridgewood to Seaside Heights by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Fresh Pond Rd/Putnam Av to 6 Av/W 35 Stbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319 / ...
- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Avebus
4h 27m$19–54Drive 75.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ridgewood to Seaside Heightscar 75.2 mi
1h 50m$14–20Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Long Branch to Bay Headtrain Njcll / ...
4h 32m$39–80
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ridgewood to Seaside Heights is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Ridgewood to Seaside Heights is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Ridgewood to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Fresh Pond Rd/Putnam Av and arriving at Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Toms River Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Ridgewood to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs and arriving at Bay Head via New York Penn Station and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Ridgewood and Seaside Heights is 140 miles. The road distance is 75.7 miles.
The best way to get from Ridgewood to Seaside Heights without a car is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $19 - $55.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Ridgewood to Seaside Heights, including transfers.
Ridgewood to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, depart from Fresh Pond Rd/Putnam Av station.
Ridgewood to Seaside Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Ridgewood to Seaside Heights is to bus which takes 4h 27m and costs $19 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Ridgewood, Queens County, NY, USA and Seaside Heights, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Fresh Pond Rd/Putnam Av to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via 6 Av/W 35 St, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Toms River Park & Ride in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Myrtle-Wyckoff Avs to Seaside Heights via 34 St-Herald Sq, New York Penn Station, Long Branch, and Bay Head in around 4h 32m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–23
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- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–23
Train from Long Branch to Bay Head
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–14
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Fresh Pond Rd/Putnam Av to 6 Av/W 35 St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–8
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- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
- 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
- $14–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $14–45
Bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Ocean Ride Transportation Services
- Adult
- $2
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Booking & Getting There
Ridgewood to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by MTA Bus Company, arrive at 6 Av/W 35 St station.
Ridgewood to Seaside Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ridgewood to Seaside Heights is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Ridgewood to Seaside Heights.
There are 267+ hotels available in Seaside Heights.



