There are 3 ways to get from Seaside Heights to Union City 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 Jfk Blvd At 46Th Stbus 154 / ...
2h 49m$23–70Drive 72.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seaside Heights to Union Citycar 72.8 mi
1h 32m$14–20Train
- Take the train from Bay Head to Long Branchtrain Njcll / ...
- Take the train from Long Branch to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Njcl / ...
2h 58m$37–73
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seaside Heights to Union City is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Seaside Heights to Union City is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Seaside Heights to Union City. However, there are services departing from Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave and arriving at Jfk Blvd At 46Th St via Toms River Park & Ride and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Seaside Heights to Union City. However, there are services departing from Bay Head and arriving at Secaucus Upper Level via Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Seaside Heights and Union City is 182 miles. The road distance is 73.2 miles.
The best way to get from Seaside Heights to Union City without a car is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs $23 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Seaside Heights to Union City, including transfers.
Seaside Heights to Union City bus services, operated by Ocean Ride, depart from Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave station.
Seaside Heights to Union City train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Bay Head station.
The best way to get from Seaside Heights to Union City is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs $23 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Seaside Heights, NJ, USA and Union City, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave to Jfk Blvd At 46Th St via Toms River Park & Ride and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Seaside Heights to Secaucus Upper Level via Bay Head and Long Branch in around 2h 58m.
- 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 Secaucus Upper Level
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–22
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
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Jfk Blvd At 46Th St
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–23
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Booking & Getting There
Seaside Heights to Union City bus services, operated by Ocean Ride, arrive at Toms River Park & Ride station.
Seaside Heights to Union City train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seaside Heights to Union City is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Seaside Heights to Union City.
There are 3436+ hotels available in Union City.



