The cheapest and fastest buses from New York, NY to Ocean City, NJ
Cheapest price
$43
Average price
$53
Fastest journey
2 h 35 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
167 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from New York, NY to Ocean City, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Ocean City, NJ will cost around $53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $43.
Of the 21 buses that leave New York, NY for Ocean City, NJ on Sun, May 17, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 17 the direct buses cover the 167 km distance in an average of 2 h 38 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 35 m .
On Sun, May 17 the slowest buses will take 2 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
12:25 PM3h00New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY3:25 PMAtlantic City, Pacific Ave / S Missouri Ave, NJ$431One-way0 transfers
12:25 PM2h40New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY3:05 PMAtlantic City, South Pennsylvania Avenue (Resorts Casino Hotel), NJ$431One-way0 transfers
2:45 PM2h55New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY5:40 PMAtlantic City, South Pennsylvania Avenue (Resorts Casino Hotel), NJ$481One-way0 transfers
2:45 PM2h35New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY5:20 PMAtlantic City, Pacific Ave / S Missouri Ave, NJ$481One-way0 transfers
1:05 PM3h00New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY4:05 PMAtlantic City, South Pennsylvania Avenue (Resorts Casino Hotel), NJ$501One-way0 transfers
5:15 PM2h35New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY7:50 PMAtlantic City, Pacific Ave / S Missouri Ave, NJ$501One-way0 transfers
2:45 PM2h35New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY5:20 PMAtlantic City, Pacific Ave / S Missouri Ave, NJ$481One-way0 transfers
1:05 PM2h40New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY3:45 PMAtlantic City, Pacific Ave / S Missouri Ave, NJ$501One-way0 transfers
7:00 AM2h40New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY9:40 AMAtlantic City, Pacific Ave / S Missouri Ave, NJ$501One-way0 transfers
10:30 AM2h40New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY1:10 PMAtlantic City, South Pennsylvania Avenue (Resorts Casino Hotel), NJ$511One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for New York, NY to Ocean City, NJ
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Ocean City, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $127.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $340 Average price | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 8m Average total duration 9h 8m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Ocean City, NJ:
A bus is $299 (€241) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Ocean City, NJ costing on average $340 (€275).
Other travel options to Ocean City, NJ take longer:
Flight takes on average 9h 8m.
Tickets start at around $41 (€33) compared to roughly $46 (€37) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 2h 47m versus 2h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Greyhound, Infobus, NJ Transit.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
New York, NY to Ocean City, NJ Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 09:17PM | Duration 3h32 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 10:17PM | Duration 3h32 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 11:17PM | Duration 3h32 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 12:08AM | Duration 3h23 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 02:08AM | Duration 3h23 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator NJ Transit | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 03:08AM | Duration 3h38 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $46 |
Live departures
New York, NY to Ocean City, NJ bus times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Ocean City, NJ buses for tomorrow, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3h00 | 10:00 AM Atlantic City, South Pennsylvania Avenue (Resorts Casino Hotel), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h50 | 9:50 AM Atlantic City, Pacific Avenue (Tropicana Bus Depot), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:00 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h40 | 9:40 AM Atlantic City, Pacific Ave / S Missouri Ave, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+![]() | 8:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h10 | 12:10 PM Atlantic City, Pacific Avenue (Tropicana Bus Depot), NJ | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 8:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 4h30 | 12:30 PM Atlantic City, South Pennsylvania Avenue (Resorts Casino Hotel), NJ | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+![]() | 8:00 AM New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave. | 3h50 | 11:50 AM Atlantic City, Pacific Ave / S Missouri Ave, NJ | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:30 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h50 | 11:20 AM Atlantic City, Pacific Avenue (Tropicana Bus Depot), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3h00 | 11:30 AM Atlantic City, South Pennsylvania Avenue (Resorts Casino Hotel), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h40 | 11:10 AM Atlantic City, Pacific Ave / S Missouri Ave, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3h20 | 1:50 PM Atlantic City, Pacific Ave / S Missouri Ave, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3h00 | 1:30 PM Atlantic City, Pacific Avenue (Tropicana Bus Depot), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h40 | 1:10 PM Atlantic City, South Pennsylvania Avenue (Resorts Casino Hotel), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:25 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h40 | 3:05 PM Atlantic City, South Pennsylvania Avenue (Resorts Casino Hotel), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:25 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3h00 | 3:25 PM Atlantic City, Pacific Ave / S Missouri Ave, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:05 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 3h00 | 4:05 PM Atlantic City, South Pennsylvania Avenue (Resorts Casino Hotel), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:05 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h40 | 3:45 PM Atlantic City, Pacific Ave / S Missouri Ave, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:05 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h50 | 3:55 PM Atlantic City, Pacific Avenue (Tropicana Bus Depot), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:45 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h35 | 5:20 PM Atlantic City, Pacific Ave / S Missouri Ave, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:45 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h55 | 5:40 PM Atlantic City, South Pennsylvania Avenue (Resorts Casino Hotel), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h35 | 7:50 PM Atlantic City, Pacific Ave / S Missouri Ave, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:15 PM New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY | 2h55 | 8:10 PM Atlantic City, South Pennsylvania Avenue (Resorts Casino Hotel), NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from New York, NY to Ocean City, NJ
Buses from New York, NY to Ocean City, NJ run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $24 (€19) if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 22:35. The fastest bus covers the 103 miles (167 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 103 miles (167 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $24 (€19) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 7:00 AM |
Last bus 10:35 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: Greyhound, Infobus, NJ Transit from New York, NY to Ocean City, NJYou can travel by bus between New York, NY to Ocean City, NJ with Greyhound, Infobus, NJ Transit for as low as $24 (€19). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from New York, NY to Ocean City, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Ocean City, NJ by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ocean City, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Greyhound
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Greyhound
- You can cancel your ticket for a refund or exchange up to 24 hours before departure, for a cancellation fee applied.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Greyhound
- One carry-on bag up to 25 lbs (11 kg) and one checked bag up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Greyhound
- $15 per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from New York, NY to Ocean City, NJ
- 05:00-01:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- Auntie Anne's (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M7, M20, M34A, M42, M104 Metro: A, C, E, 1, 2, 3, N, Q, R, W, 7
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