Academy Bus Inc.
Academy provides scheduled bus service to Atlantic City and New York.
Ocean County Transportation Overview
Ocean County travel is shaped by shore tourism, commuter routes, Garden State Parkway access, bus service, rail connections through nearby regional hubs, and local airport resources in the Toms River area.
Bus ServiceAcademy Bus and NJ TRANSIT provide regional travel connections to New York, Atlantic City, and surrounding New Jersey communities.
Rail ConnectionsAmtrak and NJ TRANSIT provide rail access through connected regional stations and Northeast Corridor service.
Air TravelOcean County Air Park supports general aviation in Toms River.
Regional AccessOcean County connects visitors to the Garden State Parkway, barrier island routes, bayfront towns, inland communities, and major Jersey Shore destinations.
Bus Service
Bus service is an important part of Ocean County travel for commuters, visitors, students, and shore-area trips.
New Jersey Transit
Phone: 973-275-5555
Text telephone: 800-772-2287
Train and bus schedules, station and park & ride information, online ticketing, and regional transit planning resources.
Rail Service
Rail service for Ocean County travelers generally connects through regional NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak corridors, depending on destination and starting point.
Amtrak
Phone: 1-800-USA-RAIL / 1-800-872-7245
TDD/TTY: 1-800-523-6590
Schedules, routes, services, reservations, and train status.
New Jersey Transit
Phone: 973-275-5555
Text telephone: 800-772-2287
Train and bus schedules, station and park & ride information, online ticketing, and regional transit planning resources.
Ocean County Airports
Ocean County Air Park
Toms River, NJ
732-797-1077
General aviation resource serving the Toms River and Ocean County area.
Regional Access & Shore Travel
Ocean County transportation planning often depends on the season, shore traffic, beach-town parking, bridge access to barrier islands, and routes connecting inland towns with the bay and oceanfront.
Garden State Parkway Access
The Garden State Parkway is one of the major regional routes for reaching Toms River, Lacey, Barnegat, Stafford, Little Egg Harbor, and many Ocean County shore destinations.
Barrier Island Routes
Visitors heading to Long Beach Island, Seaside Heights, Seaside Park, Point Pleasant Beach, and Island Beach State Park should allow extra time during peak beach and summer travel periods.
Bayfront & Inland Travel
Ocean County includes bayfront towns, Pine Barrens areas, inland communities, and shore resorts, so travel routes can vary widely by destination.
Visitor Planning
For day trips, build in time for parking, beach access, boardwalk traffic, event crowds, and connections between parks, historic sites, towns, and attractions.
NJTGO travel tip: Use this transportation page together with the Ocean County main guide, town pages, and visitor sections when planning a shore trip, event visit, commuter route, or family day out.
Related Ocean County Guides
Continue exploring Ocean County through related NJTGO county and town pages.
Ocean County Main PageReturn to the county hub for towns, parks, visitor resources, government, recreation, and countywide information.
Arts & EntertainmentFind Ocean County theaters, music halls, arts organizations, and cultural venues.
Historic PlacesExplore Ocean County historic sites, museums, landmarks, and local history resources.
Long Beach IslandExplore shore towns, beaches, dining, shopping, lodging, and bayfront destinations.
Toms RiverCounty seat with riverfront access, shopping, dining, government offices, and local attractions.
Island Beach State ParkOceanfront state park destination with beaches, trails, fishing, nature areas, and Barnegat Bay access.
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