There are 5 ways to get from West Chester to Seaside Heights by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or subway
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Paoli Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
7h$89–164Drive 87.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from West Chester to Seaside Heightscar 87.7 mi
2h 9m$15–21Line 104 bus, line 21 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Centerbus 104
- Take the bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chestnut St & 12th Stbus 21
- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminalbus 551
- Take the bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319
- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Avebus
7h 3m$22–58Line 104 bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Centerbus 104
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319
7h 10m$17–59Line 104 bus, subway, bus, line 559 bus
- Take the bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Centerbus 104
- Take the subway from 69th St Transit Center to 11th Stsubway L1
- Take the bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Lakewood Bus Terminalbus 317
- Take the bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 559 / ...
- Take the bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Avebus
7h 30m$19–46
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from West Chester to Seaside Heights is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from West Chester to Seaside Heights is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from West Chester to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Chestnut St & Darlington St and arriving at Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Ppa Bus Terminal, Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal and Toms River Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from West Chester station to Seaside Heights. However, there are services departing from Paoli Amtrak Station and arriving at Bay Head via Newark Penn Station and Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between West Chester and Seaside Heights is 180 miles. The road distance is 88.2 miles.
The best way to get from West Chester to Seaside Heights without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs $85 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h to get from West Chester to Seaside Heights, including transfers.
West Chester to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from Chestnut St & Darlington St station.
West Chester to Seaside Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Paoli Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from West Chester to Seaside Heights is to train which takes 7h and costs $85 - $170. Alternatively, you can line 104 bus and line 21 bus and bus, which costs $22 - $60 and takes 7h 3m.
What companies run services between West Chester, PA, USA and Seaside Heights, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from High St & Washington St - FS to Seaside Heights via Lancaster Av & Valley Rd, Paoli Amtrak Station, Newark Penn Station, Long Branch, and Bay Head in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave via 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Chestnut St & 12th St, Ppa Bus Terminal, Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal, Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal, and Toms River Park & Ride in around 7h 3m.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Paoli Amtrak Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- $3–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–21
Train from 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–27
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–27
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Subway from 69th St Transit Center to 11th St
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- SEPTA
Bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from 69th St Transit Center South Terminal to Chestnut St & 12th St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Chestnut St & Darlington St to 69th St Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- SEPTA
- Schedules at
- SEPTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Arrival Area Inside Ac Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
Bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–22
Bus from Gate #3 Inside Ac Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–22
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–22
Bus from Ppa Bus Terminal to Lakewood Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–28
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–28
Bus from Lakewood Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $3–8
Bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Ocean Ride Transportation Services
- Adult
- $2
Bus from Toms River Park & Ride to Seaside Heights, Central Ave near Webster Ave
- 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
West Chester to Seaside Heights bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at 69th St Transit Center station.
West Chester to Seaside Heights train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Chester to Seaside Heights is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from West Chester to Seaside Heights.
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