{"id":5832,"date":"2026-05-27T02:04:22","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T06:04:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ourbus.com\/blog\/?p=5832"},"modified":"2026-05-29T04:35:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T08:35:38","slug":"best-beach-trips-bus-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ourbus.com\/blog\/best-beach-trips-bus-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Beach Trips You Can Reach by Bus This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer has a way of making every weekend feel like it should include sand, boardwalk fries, ocean air, and at least one questionable sunburn decision. The good news? You do not always need a car to get there.<\/span><\/p>\n

With OurBus routes connecting travelers to beach towns across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, planning <\/span>beach trips by bus<\/b> can be simple, budget-friendly, and far less stressful than driving into shore traffic. Read on for <\/span>summer beach getaway<\/b> ideas that are easy to plan with online booking and a little early timing.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are some of the best <\/span>beach trips by bus<\/b> to consider this summer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Best Beach Trips by Bus<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Beach Destination<\/b><\/td>\nBest For<\/b><\/td>\nOurBus Route<\/b><\/td>\nStarting Fare Listed<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Atlantic City, NJ<\/span><\/td>\nBoardwalk, nightlife, quick beach trip<\/span><\/td>\nBus from NYC to Atlantic City<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nFrom $19<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cape May, NJ<\/span><\/td>\nCouples, Victorian charm, slower weekends<\/span><\/td>\nBus from NYC to Cape May<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nFrom $115<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Beach Haven, Long Beach Island, NJ<\/span><\/td>\nFamilies, classic Jersey Shore<\/span><\/td>\nBus from NYC to Beach Haven\/LBI<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nFrom $55<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ocean City, NJ<\/span><\/td>\nFamily-friendly boardwalk and beach<\/span><\/td>\nBus from NYC to Ocean City, NJ<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nFrom $75<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Avalon, NJ<\/span><\/td>\nQuiet shore weekend, groups<\/span><\/td>\nBus from NYC to Avalon<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nFrom $105<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dewey Beach, DE<\/span><\/td>\nBeach by day, nightlife by night<\/span><\/td>\nBus from NYC to Dewey Beach<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nFrom $63.50<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Virginia Beach, VA<\/span><\/td>\nLonger beach vacation<\/span><\/td>\nBus from NYC to Virginia Beach<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nFrom $55<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Fares and schedules vary by date, demand, and availability. Always check <\/span>OurBus.com<\/span><\/a> or the OurBus app<\/a> before booking.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why Take the Bus to the Beach?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Taking a <\/span>bus to the beach<\/b> makes sense when the alternative is summer traffic, tolls, parking fees, and one person stuck driving home after a long day in the sun.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Best<\/p>\n

OurBus offers mobile-friendly online booking, multiple routes, and affordable fares across several coastal routes. OurBus also offers low fares, free Wi-Fi, water, and comfortable rides.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bus-friendly beach travel works well for:<\/b><\/p>\n