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Air Transportation
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Newark Liberty International Airport is the closest major airport (about 45 min). Both JFK and LaGuardia are good alternate choices, but may required several hours, or more, to reach Long Branch (depends on time of day and traffic congestion). Atlantic City and Philadelphia International airports are also good choices.
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Ground Transportation to and from
Local Airports to / from Oceanport
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Train from NY Penn Station via North Jersey Coast Line
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Click the New Jersey Transit logo above for general train schedules to / from Long Branch.
There are regularly scheduled NJ Transit trains from NYC Penn Station and from Bay Head, with additional pick-up points along the route. It is best to purchase a round trip ticket to/from Long Branch Station in order to get the best price.
On race day, New Jersey Transit will run a free train from NYC Penn Station to Monmouth Park Station for runners and their supporters. Check back here for a link to the train schedule once it has been released.
The Monmouth Park station is located right at the Start Area!
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Bus from points in NJ, NY and PA
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Click the Academy Bus logo above for general bus schedules to / from Long Branch
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Rental Car Information
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Need A Rental Car?
Our select rental car companies offer special discounted rates for all New Jersey Marathon and Long Branch Half Marathon participants. Reserve your discounted rental car from one of the following companies:
 
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Local Transportation
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Shore Cab of Long Branch: 732-222-6688
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Paramount Cab Inc: 732-222-5300
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Red Bank & Eatontown Yellow Cab: 732-544-1111
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Surf Taxi - Red Bank & Eatontown: 732-774-5500
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Leros Point to Point: 800-825-3767 mention you are with NJ Marathon for 10% discount
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Driving Directions
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New for the 2012 event, the Start Line for all three Sunday races has been moved to the Central Parking Area at Monmouth Park, at 175 Oceanport Ave, in Oceanport. There will be plenty of free parking.
Access to Monmouth Park is via Rt. 36 (the main access route from either: Exit 105 of the Garden State Parkway, Exit 13B of Rt. 18 or Rt. 35). Get Personalized Driving Directions to Monmouth Park Racetrack.
Shuttles will be used to transport athletes and spectators from the finish line area back to central parking. These return trip shuttle buses will begin at 10:30 AM and continue until 4:00 PM. The return shuttles will be located in front of the Ocean Place Resort & Spa (View map of shuttle pickup location relative to the finish line).
Please help us keep cars away from the course, for both safety and convenience by taking advantage of the free and unlimited parking at our Central Parking Area at the start line.
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About Long Branch
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Either before, or after, your event, plan to visit Long Branch, "The Friendly City" and see why Long Branch is more than just our Host City. With great restaurants, shopping, beaches and history, Long Branch can be a fine break from your hectic life.
Click the Long Branch Chamber of Commerce logo below for a listing of restaurants, or search the site for information on other types of businesses.
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Other Local Web Links
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