There are 4 ways to get from Newark to Ocean Gate by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
best- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ridebus 319 / ...
2h 43m$40–104Drive 63 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Ocean Gatecar 63 mi
1h 29m$11–16Train
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Long Branchtrain Njcl / ...
- Take the train from Long Branch to Bay Headtrain Njcll / ...
3h 21m$66–109Bus
- Take the bus from Broad St At Bank St to Hooper Ave At Terrace Avebus 67
2h 57m$30–54
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Ocean Gate is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Ocean Gate is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Ocean Gate. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Toms River Park & Ride via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to Ocean Gate. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Bay Head via Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Newark and Ocean Gate is 184 miles. The road distance is 63.4 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Ocean Gate without a car is to bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal which takes 2h 43m and costs $40 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Newark to Ocean Gate, including transfers.
Newark to Ocean Gate bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Ocean Gate train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Ocean Gate is to bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal which takes 2h 43m and costs $40 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 3h 21m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Ocean Gate, NJ, USA?
You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Ocean Gate via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Toms River Park & Ride in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Ocean Gate via Long Branch and Bay Head in around 3h 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
- $3–21
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–21
Train from Long Branch to Bay Head
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–14
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–14
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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
- $14–45
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $14–45
Bus from Broad St At Bank St to Hooper Ave At Terrace Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–30
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $10–30
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
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Booking & Getting There
Newark to Ocean Gate bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Newark to Ocean Gate train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Long Branch station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Ocean Gate is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Newark to Ocean Gate.
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