There are 5 ways to get from Seaside Heights to Connecticut by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Bus, train via New York
best- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 319 / ...
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeporttrain New Haven
4h 27m$33–79Drive 129.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seaside Heights to Bridgeportcar 129.4 mi
2h 45m$24–35Train
- Take the train from Long Branch to New York Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
5h 23m$49–105Bus, train
- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 319 / ...
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 51m$29–82Bus
- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 319 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0255s
5h 23m$24–62
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seaside Heights to Connecticut is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Seaside Heights to Connecticut is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Seaside Heights to Connecticut. However, there are services departing from Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave and arriving at Bridgeport Bus Stop via Toms River Park & Ride and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Seaside Heights to Connecticut station. However, there are services departing from Bay Head and arriving at Bridgeport Amtrak Station via Long Branch and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Seaside Heights and Connecticut is 186 miles. The road distance is 130.2 miles.
The best way to get from Seaside Heights to Connecticut without a car is to bus and train via New York which takes 4h 27m and costs $30 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Seaside Heights to Connecticut, including transfers.
Seaside Heights to Connecticut bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Toms River Park & Ride station.
Seaside Heights to Connecticut train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Long Branch station.
The best way to get from Seaside Heights to Connecticut is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs $45 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $65 and takes 5h 23m.
What companies run services between Seaside Heights, NJ, USA and Connecticut, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Seaside Heights to Bridgeport Amtrak Station via Bay Head, Long Branch, Penn Station, and Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave to Bridgeport Bus Stop via Toms River Park & Ride and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 23m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $22–24
- 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
- $13–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $13–45
Bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 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 Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $13–45
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Booking & Getting There
Seaside Heights to Connecticut bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Seaside Heights to Connecticut train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seaside Heights to Connecticut is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Seaside Heights to Connecticut.
There are 126+ hotels available in Connecticut.




