There are 3 ways to get from Times Square to Seaside Heights 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 Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319 / ...
- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Avebus Oc10
3h 16m$16–45Drive 75.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Times Square to Seaside Heightscar 75.8 mi
1h 36m$14–20Train
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Long Branch to Bay Headtrain Njcll / ...
3h 28m$35–73
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Times Square to Seaside Heights is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Times Square to Seaside Heights is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Times Square to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via Toms River Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Times Square station to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from New York Penn Station and arriving at Bay Head via Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Times Square and Seaside Heights is 129 miles. The road distance is 76.3 miles.
The best way to get from Times Square to Seaside Heights without a car is to bus which takes 3h 16m and costs $15 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Times Square to Seaside Heights, including transfers.
Times Square to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Times Square to Seaside Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from New York Penn Station.
The best way to get from Times Square to Seaside Heights is to bus which takes 3h 16m and costs $15 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $75 and takes 3h 28m.
What companies run services between Times Square, NY, USA and Seaside Heights, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via Toms River Park & Ride in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from New York Penn Station to Seaside Heights via Long Branch and Bay Head in around 3h 28m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–21
Train from Long Branch to Bay Head
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–12
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $13–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $13–45
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Booking & Getting There
Times Square to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Toms River Park & Ride station.
Times Square to Seaside Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Times Square to Seaside Heights is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Times Square to Seaside Heights.
There are 317+ hotels available in Seaside Heights.