There are 4 ways to get from Seaside Heights to Paterson 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 Main St At Market Stbus 190
3h 33m$23–73Drive 77.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seaside Heights to Patersoncar 77.8 mi
1h 38m$15–21Train
- Take the train from Bay Head to Long Branchtrain Njcll / ...
- Take the train from Long Branch to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Njcl / ...
3h 55m$37–80Bus via Market St At City Hall
- 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 Market St At City Hallbus 161 / ...
3h 36m$23–74
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Seaside Heights to Paterson is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Seaside Heights to Paterson is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Seaside Heights to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave and arriving at Main St At Market St via Toms River Park & Ride and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Seaside Heights to Paterson. However, there are services departing from Bay Head and arriving at Paterson via Long Branch and Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
The distance between Seaside Heights and Paterson is 196 miles. The road distance is 78.2 miles.
The best way to get from Seaside Heights to Paterson without a car is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs $23 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Seaside Heights to Paterson, including transfers.
Seaside Heights to Paterson bus services, operated by Ocean Ride, depart from Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave station.
Seaside Heights to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Bay Head station.
The best way to get from Seaside Heights to Paterson is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs $23 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $80 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Seaside Heights, NJ, USA and Paterson, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave to Main St At Market St via Toms River Park & Ride and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Seaside Heights to Paterson via Bay Head, Long Branch, and Secaucus Lower Level in around 3h 55m.
- 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 Secaucus Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–20
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–20
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
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More Questions & Answers
Seaside Heights to Paterson bus services, operated by Ocean Ride, arrive at Toms River Park & Ride station.
Seaside Heights to Paterson train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seaside Heights to Paterson is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Seaside Heights to Paterson.
There are 2550+ hotels available in Paterson.



