There are 3 ways to get from Union to Seaside Heights by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Long Branch to Bay Headtrain Njcll / ...
4h 12m$39–90Drive 61.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Union to Seaside Heightscar 61.1 mi
1h 18m$12–17Bus
- Take the bus from Morris Ave At Adams Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 114
- 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
4h 21m$23–73
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Union to Seaside Heights is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Union to Seaside Heights is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Union to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Morris Ave At Adams Ave and arriving at Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Toms River Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Union to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Maplewood and arriving at Bay Head via BROAD STREET station, Newark Penn Station and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Union and Seaside Heights is 75 miles. The road distance is 61.4 miles.
The best way to get from Union to Seaside Heights without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $35 - $90.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Union to Seaside Heights, including transfers.
Union to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Morris Ave At Adams Ave station.
Union to Seaside Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Union to Seaside Heights is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $35 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $75 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Union, Union County, NJ, USA and Seaside Heights, NJ, USA?
You can take a train from Maplewood to Seaside Heights via Newark Broad St, BROAD STREET station, Newark, Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, Long Branch, and Bay Head in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Morris Ave At Adams Ave to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Toms River Park & Ride in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branch
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–19
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 Morris Ave At Adams Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
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
Union to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Union to Seaside Heights train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Union to Seaside Heights is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Union to Seaside Heights.
There are 315+ hotels available in Seaside Heights.
