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For those of us lucky enough to call New York City home, we know there are few better feelings than leaving behind the long work week and trading in the sticky city air for a warm sea breeze. While the concrete jungle and Long Beach Island may seem like worlds apart, the LBI Bus Service makes the 101 miles between them accessible in just over two hours.
The Transportazumah bus runs regularly from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day Weekend, with a convenient schedule that will make commuting possible for even the busiest New Yorkers.
The bus departs from New York Port Authority and makes five stops on the island, spanning from Surf City to Holgate (see bus route visual below). By special request, a stop to Newark airport can be added, making it convenient to pick up out-of-town guests on the way.
NYC to LBI
- New York, NY 411 West 42 Street · Newark Airport stop by request
- Surf City Hotel Surf City
- Post Office Brant Beach
- Town Hall Beach Haven
- Bowker's Deli Holgate · Final stop
During prime summer season, the bus runs regularly on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings, and most mornings throughout the week. I can usually be found on the Thursday evening bus and although it is one of the busiest routes, I have always had a pleasant experience.
As for departing the island, while you'll likely be surrounded by a host of sunburnt New Yorkers licking their final Skipper Dipper cones, it's just as easy to get back to the city, with consistent timing on Saturdays and Sundays. The bus pickup starts in Holgate and makes three stops before heading north up the Parkway.
Holgate to NYC
- Bowker's Deli Holgate · Departure
- Town Hall Beach Haven
- Post Office Brant Beach
- Surf City Hotel Surf City
- New York, NY 8 Avenue – 40 Street · M20 bus stop
The most direct route from NYC to LBI comes at a premium — $110 roundtrip, to be exact — but the convenience makes it a great investment in your weekend. Plus, the bus is clean, comfortable, and filled with locals and friends who all share a common excitement for another weekend ahead on Long Beach Island. If you become a regular like myself, you'll start to recognize some fellow bus riders, making the journey more familiar.
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If you have any questions or need to make changes to your itinerary, feel free to email the bus service directly at joel@transportazumah.com — in my experience, they're incredibly responsive.
Below is the full schedule along with a link to purchase tickets. Who knows — maybe we'll end up sitting next to each other on the way to the island.
Wishing you a wonderful summer and safe travels.
