There are 3 ways to get from Seaside Heights to Long Island 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 Oc10
- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 319 / ...
2h 38m$18–50Drive 70.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seaside Heights to Brooklyncar 70.1 mi
1h 37m$13–19Train
- Take the train from Bay Head to Long Branchtrain Njcll / ...
- Take the train from Long Branch to New York Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
3h 30m$38–73
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seaside Heights to Long Island is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Seaside Heights to Long Island is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Seaside Heights to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via Toms River Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Seaside Heights to Long Island. However, there are services departing from Bay Head and arriving at Roosevelt Island via Long Branch and 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Seaside Heights and Long Island is 132 miles. The road distance is 70.5 miles.
The best way to get from Seaside Heights to Long Island without a car is to bus which takes 2h 38m and costs $18 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Seaside Heights to Long Island, including transfers.
Seaside Heights to Long Island bus services, operated by Ocean Ride, depart from Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave station.
Seaside Heights to Long Island train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Bay Head station.
The best way to get from Seaside Heights to Long Island is to bus which takes 2h 38m and costs $18 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Seaside Heights, NJ, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave to Queens Plaza via Toms River Park & Ride, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and 42 St-Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Seaside Heights to Roosevelt Island via Bay Head, Long Branch, Penn Station, and 34 St-Herald Sq in around 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Bay Head to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
Train from Long Branch to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
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
- $13–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $13–45
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Seaside Heights to Long Island bus services, operated by Ocean Ride, arrive at Toms River Park & Ride station.
Seaside Heights to Long Island train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seaside Heights to Long Island is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Seaside Heights to Long Island.
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