There are 4 ways to get from Riverside to Bay Head by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Riverside to Grand Central Terminaltrain New Haven / ...
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
5h 7m$18–58Train via Stamford Amtrak Station
cheapest- Take the train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain
- Take the train from Long Branch to Bay Headtrain
5h 13m$17–592Bus
- Take the bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0240
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lakewood Bus Terminalbus 139 / ...
6h 21m$22–61Drive 98 mi
- Drive from Riverside to Bay Headcar 98 mi
2h 1m$18–26
Riverside to Bay Head by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside to Bay Head is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Riverside to Bay Head is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside to Bay Head. However, there are services departing from E Putnam Ave @ 1212 E Putnam Ave and arriving at Arnold Ave At Front St via Stamford Bus Stop, Port Authority Bus Terminal and Lakewood Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Riverside to Bay Head. However, there are services departing from Riverside and arriving at Bay Head via New York Penn Station and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Riverside and Bay Head is 99 miles. The road distance is 98.6 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside to Bay Head without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $17 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Riverside to Bay Head, including transfers.
Riverside to Bay Head bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Stamford Bus Stop station.
Riverside to Bay Head train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Riverside station.
The best way to get from Riverside to Bay Head is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs $17 - $60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 - $65 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Riverside, Fairfield County, CT, USA and Bay Head, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Riverside to Bay Head via Grand Central Terminal, 5 Av/W 41 St, 7 Av/ W 36 St, New York Penn Station, and Long Branch in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from E Putnam Ave @ 1212 E Putnam Ave to Arnold Ave At Front St via Stamford Transportation Center @ Bay E, Stamford Bus Stop, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Lakewood Bus Terminal in around 6h 21m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Riverside to Grand Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–13
- Peak
- $15–17
- 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
- $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 Long Branch to Bay Head
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–24
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Stamford Amtrak Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $8–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Stamford Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Lakewood Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–40
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $13–40
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More Questions & Answers
Riverside to Bay Head bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Riverside to Bay Head train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at Grand Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside to Bay Head is 99 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Riverside to Bay Head.
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