There are 4 ways to get from Rockville Centre to Seaside Heights by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Rockville Centre to New York Penn Stationtrain Babylon Branch
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Central Av Btw Hamilton & Webster Avesbus 137
3h 42m$21–64Drive 87.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rockville Centre to Seaside Heightscar 87.5 mi
2h 3m$16–24Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Long Branch to Bay Headtrain Njcll / ...
4h 26m$41–87Bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319 / ...
- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Cornerstone at Seaside Heightsbus Oc10
4h 22m$22–61
Rockville Centre to Seaside Heights by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rockville Centre to Seaside Heights is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Rockville Centre to Seaside Heights is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Rockville Centre to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Cornerstone at Seaside Heights via Toms River Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Rockville Centre to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Rockville Centre and arriving at Bay Head via New York Penn Station and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Rockville Centre and Seaside Heights is 146 miles. The road distance is 88 miles.
The best way to get from Rockville Centre to Seaside Heights without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 42m and costs $21 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Rockville Centre to Seaside Heights, including transfers.
Rockville Centre to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Rockville Centre to Seaside Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Rockville Centre to Seaside Heights is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $65 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Rockville Centre, NY, USA and Seaside Heights, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Rockville Centre to Seaside Heights via New York Penn Station, Long Branch, and Bay Head in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rockville Centre to Cornerstone at Seaside Heights via New York Penn Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Toms River Park & Ride in around 4h 22m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Rockville Centre to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $7–11
- Peak
- $10–15
- 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 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
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Central Av Btw Hamilton & Webster Aves
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–50
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $14–50
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
Bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Cornerstone at Seaside Heights
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Ocean Ride Transportation Services
- Adult
- $2
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More Questions & Answers
Rockville Centre to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Toms River Park & Ride station.
Rockville Centre to Seaside Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rockville Centre to Seaside Heights is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Rockville Centre to Seaside Heights.
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