There are 4 ways to get from Seaside Heights to New York by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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$16–47Drive 73.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seaside Heights to New Yorkcar 73.5 mi
1h 36m$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 7m$37–74Bus via New York, NY - Varick St & N. Moore St
- Take the bus from Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave to Toms River Park & Ridebus Oc10
- Take the bus from Toms River, NJ to New York, NY - Varick St & N. Moore Stbus Parkway Express: To Wall St
3h 47m$42–67
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seaside Heights to New York is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Seaside Heights to New York is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Seaside Heights to New York. 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 New York 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 New York is 129 miles. The road distance is 74 miles.
The best way to get from Seaside Heights to New York without a car is to bus which takes 2h 23m and costs $16 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Seaside Heights to New York, including transfers.
Seaside Heights to New York bus services, operated by Ocean Ride, depart from Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave station.
Seaside Heights to New York train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Bay Head station.
The best way to get from Seaside Heights to New York is to bus which takes 2h 23m and costs $16 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 3h 7m.
What companies run services between Seaside Heights, NJ, USA and New York, 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
- $3–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–14
Train from Long Branch to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–23
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
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
- Phone
- +1 201-420-7000
- Website
- Academy Bus
Bus from Toms River, NJ to New York, NY - Varick St & N. Moore St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Academy Bus
- Schedules at
- Academy Bus
- Adult cash ticket
- $40–65
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Booking & Getting There
Seaside Heights to New York bus services, operated by Ocean Ride, arrive at Toms River Park & Ride station.
Seaside Heights to New York train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seaside Heights to New York is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Seaside Heights to New York.
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