Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Long Branch travel guide

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You're Going to Love Long Branch

With a population of 30,719, Long Branch is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Long Branch deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Long Branch

Where to Eat in Long Branch

If you’re looking for affordable options, Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant (100 Ocean Ave. North) and Trama's Trattoria (115 Brighton Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Long Branch

Long Branch in November
Estimated hotel price
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel
Long Branch in November
Estimated hotel price
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Long Branch

Plane

Although Long Branch doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New York All airports (NYC), which is located 31 miles from Long Branch. The shortest domestic flight to Long Branch departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Long Branch, followed by Acela. The train journey from Long Branch to Philadelphia takes 1h 25m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Long Branch is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 31 miles from Long Branch. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Long Branch, including Bus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Long Branch takes 90 miles and will cost you around $34. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 90 miles.

Plane

Although Long Branch doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New York All airports (NYC), which is located 31 miles from Long Branch. The shortest domestic flight to Long Branch departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Long Branch, followed by Acela. The train journey from Long Branch to Philadelphia takes 1h 25m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Long Branch is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 31 miles from Long Branch. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Long Branch, including Bus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Long Branch takes 90 miles and will cost you around $34. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 90 miles.

Airports near Long Branch

Airlines serving Long Branch

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,470 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Long Branch

Most booked hotels in Long Branch

Asbury Ocean Club Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 86 reviews)
$274+
Molly Pitcher Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 800 reviews)
$159+
Bungalow Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 494 reviews)
$140+
Wave Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 516 reviews)
$154+
The Asbury Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1196 reviews)
$191+
Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, 1290 reviews)
$163+

Renting a car in Long Branch

Renting a car in Long Branch costs $55 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Long Branch (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Long Branch is Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Long Branch costs $55 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Long Branch (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Long Branch is Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.