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Jersey Shore

TRAIN TO JERSEY SHORE

NJ TRANSIT has service to the following Jersey Shore stations:

  • Aberdeen/Matawan
  • Hazlet
  • Middletown
  • Red Bank
  • Little Silver
  • Monmouth Park
  • Long Branch
  • Elberon
  • Allenhurst
  • Asbury Park
  • Bradley Beach
  • Belmar
  • Spring Lake
  • Manasquan
  • Point Pleasant
  • Bay Head.

Just take a North Jersey Coast Line train from New York Penn Station, Newark Penn Station or with easy connections from Secaucus Junction and Rahway Station.

SAVE 40% ON A ROUND-TRIP TO THE JERSEY SHORE!

Get this special discount on train trips to Long Branch, Elberon, Allenhurst, Asbury Park, Bradley Beach, Belmar, Spring Lake, Manasquan, Point Pleasant, and Bay Head on weekdays using promotional code SHORETHING0524. A new code will be issued each month.

  • Effective non-holiday weekdays through May 31st. 
  • The code may only be used once per month per account for up to two round-trips.
  • Tickets can only be activated on weekdays. Not valid on weekends or holidays. 
  • Once activated, all tickets must be used on the same day.
  • All tickets purchased using the promotion code expire at 2:00am on June 1st, 2024.
  • Available only through the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App 
  • Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Not valid for travel to/from Newark Liberty International Airport, SEPTA, or Metro-North Stations. This offer cannot be combined with any other promotional offer.

How to take advantage of this offer:

  • Get started by downloading the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App! 
  • If you don’t already have an account in our app, please create one.
  • Select 2 or 4 One-Way tickets and tap “Proceed to Checkout”.
  • Enter the promotional code SHORETHING0524 (the code will change monthly).
  • Tap your payment method of choice and purchase the tickets.
  • Your tickets will appear in the “My Tickets” section of the App.
  • Activate your tickets before boarding the train.

Plan Your Trip

SAVE WITH A BEACH PACKAGE!

NJ TRANSIT is your ride to Summer Vibes in Asbury Park or Ocean Grove! Our special Beach Package includes round-trip transportation (two, one-way tickets) and (one) $3.50 discounted admission to beaches at Asbury Park or Ocean Grove.  Beach Package tickets are valid on all regularly scheduled NJ TRANSIT trains (excluding the Atlantic City Rail Line).  Beach Package round-trip transportation tickets (the one-way tickets) will be accepted on the train at all times and the (one) $3.50 discounted admission ticket will only be required at the admission gates at Asbury Park or Ocean Grove (at Asbury Park children 12 and under, and at Ocean Grove children 11 and under, have free beach admission when accompanied by an adult).  

  • Beach Packages go on sale Saturdays, Sundays and holidays Saturday, May 25 through Monday, Labor Day, September 2, 2024. 
  • Beach Packages cannot be purchased on-board trains or through NJ TRANSIT’s Mobile App and are only available at Ticket Vending Machines (TVM) or from ticket agents.  Customers purchasing the Beach Package from a TVM, should choose “Beach Package” when buying tickets.  

MONMOUTH COUNTY…  Easy to reach by Train and hard to forget!

From pristine beaches and beautiful parks to delicious cuisine, charming downtowns and unlimited shopping experiences, historic Monmouth County has it all! Come visit and see why Monmouth County truly is “The Place You Want To Be!” tourism.visitmonmouth.com

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BUSES TO JERSEY SHORE

Get to where the fun is on a bus to Seaside Heights/Seaside Park, Island Beach State Park, Atlantic City, Wildwood or Cape May.

SEASIDE HEIGHTS — SEASIDE PARK

Bus Route 137 serves Toms River all year. Starting June 22, 2024, the 137 will operate direct to Seaside Heights/Seaside Park.

From Bus Route
NEW YORK (Port Authority Bus Terminal)  137

NOTE: Bus Route 137 operates seasonal summer service to Seaside Heights and Seaside Park beginning June 22, 2024. New timetables will be available approximately two weeks prior to the beginning of service. 

ISLAND BEACH STATE PARK

Take Bus Route 137 from Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York and let the driver know to continue from Seaside Park to Island Beach State Park. Service dates to be announced.

Plan Your Trip

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WILDWOOD AND CAPE MAY - SAVE MORE THAN 25%!

Get to the shore from Philadelphia and South Jersey. Express bus service operates during the summer season, between Philadelphia, Wildwood and Cape May. Save more than 25% when you buy tickets at the round-trip excursion fare. A round-trip ticket at the excursion fare is $30 between Philadelphia and Wildwood and $33 between Philadelphia and Cape May. Round-trip excursion tickets must be purchased at Philadelphia 30th Street Station (TVMs), Wildwood Terminal or using the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App® and are good for up to 10 days from and including the date of sale. Bus operators are not able to issue these round-trip excursion tickets on the bus. Regularly priced one-way and round-trip tickets are also available and do not have expiration date.

Look for this icon on bus route displays for 316 Philadelphia — Wildwood — Cape May buses serving the shore during the summer season.
From Bus Route
PHILADELPHIA (30th Street Station, Market Street and JFK Boulevard)
CAMDEN (Walter Rand Transportation Center)
SICKERVILLE (Avandale Park & Ride)		 316

NOTE: Bus Route 316 operates daily seasonal summer service to Wildwood and Cape May beginning June 22, 2024. Schedules will be updated approximately two weeks prior.  Service to Wildwood and Cape May is available daily year-round on Bus Routes 313/315. 

 Plan Your Trip

Connections

Bus Route 316 includes stops allowing connections with Amtrak's Keystone Line and SEPTA services for fun, getaway trips to the shore. In addition, this bus offers service at the Gloucester Premium Outlet in Blackwood.

ATLANTIC CITY - SPECIAL EXCURSION FARE!

Bus Route 319 provides express service from Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City to Atlantic City, with limited service from Jersey City, Newark, and Toms River. A special round-trip excursion ticket is available for $42, valid for 10 days from date of sale. Drivers are not able to issue round-trip tickets on the bus. Tickets are good for up to ten (10) days from and including the date of the sale. 

From Bus Route
NEW YORK (Port Authority Bus Terminal)
NEWARK PENN STATION - Limited service
JERSEY CITY (Journal Square Transportation Center) — Limited service		  319

NOTE:  Starting June 22, 2024, additional service will be added between Atlantic City, Ocean City, and Wildwood with the additional stop in Cape May.

 Plan Your Trip

ATLANTIC CITY - SPECIAL FARE!

NJ TRANSIT offers a discount round-trip excursion fare for travel between Philadelphia and Atlantic City at $20.00. Round-trip tickets must be purchased at Atlantic City Bus Terminal or using the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App®. Drivers are not able to issue round-trip tickets on the bus. Tickets are good for up to ten (10) days from and including the date of sale.

From Bus Route
PHILADELPHIA (Race Street, Market Street, Broad Street, Vine Street)
CAMDEN (Walter Rand Transportation Center)
AVANDALE PARK and RIDE (Sicklerville)		 551

NOTE: Additional express service available beginning June 22, 2024. Schedules are subject to change.

 Plan Your Trip

Connections

Bus Route 551 stops at the Atlantic City Bus Terminal, allowing easy connections with NJ TRANSIT bus services to many shore destinations in southern New Jersey, including Ventor, Margate, Longport, Brigantine, Ocean City and Sea Isle City.

Connect to Bus Route 552 at the Atlantic City Bus Terminal for service to Wildwood and Cape May. Select the travel original and destination town within the bus point-to-point trip planner for service information.

For the latest information on Atlantic City events, visit the Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority website.

TRAIN TO ATLANTIC CITY

Board the train and forget the hassle and expense of driving. The Atlantic City Rail Line offers convenient daily service from Philadelphia 30th Street Station to Atlantic City Rail Terminal. You can also board Atlantic City Line trains in Pennsauken, Cherry Hill, Lindenwold, Atco, Hammonton, Egg Harbor City and Absecon. The Atlantic City Rail Terminal is adjacent to the Atlantic City Convention Center, just a few blocks from the boardwalk. Plus, the Pennsauken Transit Center offers free parking and connections from the River LINE.

CHECK BACK SOON FOR DETAILS ON THE SUMMER 2024 OFFER!

SAVE 40% ON A ROUND-TRIP TO ATLANTIC CITY!

Make a weekday a beach day with our special discount on train trips to Atlantic City on weekdays with the promotional code SHOREBET0524. A new code will be issued each month.

  • Effective Tuesday, May 21st through May 31st.
  • The code may only be used once per month per account.
  • Once activated, all tickets must be used on the same day.
  • All tickets purchased using the promotion code expire at 2:00am on June 1st, 2024.
  • Available only through the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App. 
  • Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
  • Not valid for travel to/from Newark Liberty International Airport, SEPTA, or Metro-North Stations. This offer cannot be combined with any other promotional offer.

How to take advantage of this offer:

  • Get started by downloading the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App! 
  • If you don’t already have an account in our app, please create one.
  • Select 2 or 4 One-Way tickets and tap “Proceed to Checkout”.
  • Enter the promotional code SHOREBET0524 (the code will change monthly).
  • Tap your payment method of choice and purchase the tickets.
  • Your tickets will appear in the “My Tickets” section of the App
  • Activate your tickets before boarding the train.

Planning your trip is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

  1. Find your nearby train station, plus get directions and parking information using our rider tools.
  2. Plan your trip for specific schedules and fare information.
  3. Purchase train tickets using the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App® or a ticket vending machine (TVM) at the station. New: You can also now buy your tickets online via Web Ticketing.
     

CASINO SHUTTLE
Convenient shuttle bus service is available between the Atlantic City Rail Terminal and Atlantic City casinos. Pickups at casinos begin approximately 30 minutes before the train is scheduled to depart.

Connections

Amtrak
Get to or from Atlantic City using convenient connections between Amtrak trains and NJ TRANSIT Atlantic City Rail Line at Philadelphia 30th Street Station. Book your trip ticket for both rail lines for travel to and from any Amtrak train station.

Philadelphia International Airport via SEPTA
Travel to or from Philadelphia International Airport via SEPTA  and connect to NJ TRANSIT at 30th Street Station for Atlantic City.