There are 3 ways to get from Seaside Park to Rutherford by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cornerstone at Seaside Heights 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 Orient Way At Passaic Avebus 190
2h 57m$22–70Drive 74.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Seaside Park to Rutherfordcar 74.1 mi
1h 38m$14–20Train
- Take the train from Bay Head to Long Branchtrain Njcll / ...
- Take the train from Long Branch to Secaucus Upper Leveltrain Njcl / ...
3h 43m$41–83
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Seaside Park to Rutherford is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Seaside Park to Rutherford is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Seaside Park to Rutherford. However, there are services departing from Cornerstone at Seaside Heights and arriving at Orient Way At Passaic Ave via Toms River Park & Ride and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Seaside Park to Rutherford. However, there are services departing from Bay Head and arriving at Rutherford via Long Branch and Secaucus Lower Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Seaside Park and Rutherford is 186 miles. The road distance is 74.5 miles.
The best way to get from Seaside Park to Rutherford without a car is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs $22 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Seaside Park to Rutherford, including transfers.
Seaside Park to Rutherford bus services, operated by Ocean Ride, depart from Cornerstone at Seaside Heights station.
Seaside Park to Rutherford train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Bay Head station.
The best way to get from Seaside Park to Rutherford is to bus which takes 2h 57m and costs $22 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Seaside Park, NJ, USA and Rutherford, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Cornerstone at Seaside Heights to Orient Way At Passaic Ave via Toms River Park & Ride and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Seaside Park to Rutherford via Bay Head, Long Branch, and Secaucus Lower Level in around 3h 43m.
- 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 Cornerstone at Seaside Heights to Toms River Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Ocean Ride Transportation Services
- Adult
- $2
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Booking & Getting There
Seaside Park to Rutherford bus services, operated by Ocean Ride, arrive at Toms River Park & Ride station.
Seaside Park to Rutherford train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Seaside Park to Rutherford is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Seaside Park to Rutherford.
There are 3614+ hotels available in Rutherford.



