There are 3 ways to get from Seaside Heights to Clifton by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave to Toms River Park & Ridebus
- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 319 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rdbus 101 / ...
2h 58m$24–71Drive 74.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seaside Heights to Cliftoncar 74.6 mi
1h 37m$14–20Train
- Take the train from Bay Head to Long Branchtrain Njcll / ...
- Take the train from Long Branch to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Njcl / ...
3h 48m$40–86
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seaside Heights to Clifton is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Seaside Heights to Clifton is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Seaside Heights to Clifton. However, there are services departing from Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave and arriving at Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rd via Toms River Park & Ride and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Seaside Heights to Clifton. However, there are services departing from Bay Head and arriving at Clifton via Long Branch and Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Seaside Heights and Clifton is 185 miles. The road distance is 75 miles.
The best way to get from Seaside Heights to Clifton without a car is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs $24 - $75.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Seaside Heights to Clifton, including transfers.
Seaside Heights to Clifton bus services, operated by Ocean Ride, depart from Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave station.
Seaside Heights to Clifton train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Bay Head station.
The best way to get from Seaside Heights to Clifton is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs $24 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $90 and takes 3h 48m.
What companies run services between Seaside Heights, NJ, USA and Clifton, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rd via Toms River Park & Ride and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Seaside Heights to Clifton via Bay Head, Long Branch, and Secaucus Lower Level in around 3h 48m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Bay Head to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–14
Train from Long Branch to Secaucus Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–22
Bus from Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave to Toms River Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Ocean Ride Transportation Services
- Adult
- $2
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $14–45
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Allwood Rd At Brookwood Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–24
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–24
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Seaside Heights to Clifton bus services, operated by Ocean Ride, arrive at Toms River Park & Ride station.
Seaside Heights to Clifton train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seaside Heights to Clifton is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Seaside Heights to Clifton.
There are 3345+ hotels available in Clifton.



