There are 3 ways to get from Seaside Heights to Manhattan 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 23m$15–47Train
- Take the train from Bay Head to Long Branchtrain Njcll / ...
- Take the train from Long Branch to New York Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
3h 7m$35–70Drive 77.8 mi
- Drive from Seaside Heights to Manhattancar 77.8 mi
1h 42m$15–21
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seaside Heights to Manhattan is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Seaside Heights to Manhattan is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Seaside Heights to Manhattan. 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 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Seaside Heights to Manhattan station. However, there are services departing from Bay Head and arriving at New York Penn Station via Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Seaside Heights and Manhattan is 129 miles. The road distance is 78.2 miles.
The best way to get from Seaside Heights to Manhattan without a car is to bus which takes 2h 23m and costs $15 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Seaside Heights to Manhattan, including transfers.
Seaside Heights to Manhattan bus services, operated by Ocean Ride, depart from Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave station.
Seaside Heights to Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Bay Head station.
The best way to get from Seaside Heights to Manhattan is to bus which takes 2h 23m and costs $15 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Seaside Heights, NJ, USA and Manhattan, NY, USA?
You can take a bus from Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal via Toms River Park & Ride in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Seaside Heights to New York Penn Station via Bay Head and Long Branch in around 3h 7m.
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Seaside Heights to Manhattan bus services, operated by Ocean Ride, arrive at Toms River Park & Ride station.
Seaside Heights to Manhattan train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seaside Heights to Manhattan is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Seaside Heights to Manhattan.
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