There are 2 ways to get from Merrick to Long Beach Island by train, bus, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Merrick to Long Beach Island is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Merrick to Long Beach Island is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $21 - $35.
The distance between Merrick and Long Beach Island is 181 miles. The road distance is 117.4 miles.
The best way to get from Merrick to Long Beach Island without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 47m and costs $60 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Merrick to Long Beach Island, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Merrick to Long Beach Island is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Merrick to Long Beach Island.
There are 135+ hotels available in Long Beach Island.
What companies run services between Merrick, NY, USA and Long Beach Island, NJ, USA?
There is no direct connection from Merrick to Long Beach Island. However, you can take the train to New York Penn Station, walk to Port Authority Bus Terminal, take the bus to Southern Ocean County Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Long Beach Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Merrick to North Beach Haven in around 2h 41m.
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Merrick to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $8–12
- Peak
- $12–17
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Southern Ocean County Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–55
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $16–55
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