There are 4 ways to get from Seaside Heights to Philadelphia, PA by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus via Atlantic City
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 Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 319
- Take the bus from Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Ppa Bus Terminalbus 551
3h 58m$15–47Drive 63.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seaside Heights to Philadelphia, PAcar 63.1 mi
1h 25m$12–17Train
- Take the train from Long Branch to Newark Penn Stationtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
4h 11m$55–672Bus
- Take the bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Ppa Bus Terminalbus 317
5h 4m$12–36
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seaside Heights to Philadelphia, PA is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Seaside Heights to Philadelphia, PA is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Seaside Heights to Philadelphia, PA. However, there are services departing from Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave and arriving at Ppa Bus Terminal via Toms River Park & Ride and Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Seaside Heights to Philadelphia, PA. However, there are services departing from Bay Head and arriving at 15th St/City Hall via Long Branch, Newark Penn Station and Drexel Station at 30th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Seaside Heights and Philadelphia, PA is 125 miles. The road distance is 63.5 miles.
The best way to get from Seaside Heights to Philadelphia, PA without a car is to bus via Atlantic City which takes 3h 58m and costs $15 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Seaside Heights to Philadelphia, PA, including transfers.
Seaside Heights to Philadelphia, PA bus services, operated by Ocean Ride, depart from Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave station.
Seaside Heights to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Long Branch station.
The best way to get from Seaside Heights to Philadelphia, PA is to bus via Atlantic City which takes 3h 58m and costs $15 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $700 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Seaside Heights, NJ, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave to Philadelphia, PA via Toms River Park & Ride, Gate #8 Inside Ac Bus Terminal, and Ppa Bus Terminal in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Seaside Heights to 15th St/City Hall via Bay Head, Long Branch, Newark Penn Station, 30Th Street Station, and Drexel Station at 30th St in around 4h 11m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Long Branch to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–19
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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Booking & Getting There
Seaside Heights to Philadelphia, PA bus services, operated by Ocean Ride, arrive at Toms River Park & Ride station.
Seaside Heights to Philadelphia, PA train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seaside Heights to Philadelphia, PA is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Seaside Heights to Philadelphia, PA.
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