There are 2 ways to get from Manhattan to South Toms River by bus or car
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Manhattan to South Toms River by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Manhattan to South Toms River is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Manhattan to South Toms River is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs $14 - $45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Toms River Park & Ride. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.
The distance between Manhattan and South Toms River is 117 miles. The road distance is 73.4 miles.
The best way to get from Manhattan to South Toms River without a car is to bus which takes 1h 35m and costs $14 - $45.
The bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ride takes 1h 35m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Manhattan to South Toms River bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Manhattan to South Toms River bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Toms River Park & Ride station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manhattan to South Toms River is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Manhattan to South Toms River.
There are 299+ hotels available in South Toms River.
What companies run services between Manhattan, NY, USA and South Toms River, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toms River Park & Ride every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $14–45 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
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
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