Short version: The NJ Transit Long Branch Train Station is adequate in function and pretty convenient. Frequent transfer point, it sees a good amount of traffic. Most transfers going south are quick and smooth, not exactly the same going north. Waiting outside during winter can be a bit brisk as there is no completely enclosed area. It does the job. The Deets: Over the last few years, I've used this station in Long Branch as a NJ Transit train connection point going south to Asbury Park/Bay Head, as well as going back north to NYC or Newark airport. It sees a pretty good amount of action as the transfer point due to this fact. Transfers usually go smoothly going south when transferring at Long Branch, as many times the train continuing south is on the other track directly across from the train that just brought you into the station. However, connecting there going back up north towards NYC usually means waiting for one of trains to come up from the maintenance/storage yard adjacent to it...and many times it is not immediate, usually resulting in a wait. If it is in the winter, it's not fun to wait as there is no completely enclosed waiting area that I've seen. The waiting area I've experienced is covered but outside including one bench area having glass around it, not completely enclosed from the elements. There is a staffed ticket office and also ticket kiosks available, but I have used the NJ Transit phone app for tickets most of the time which is very convenient. It has a pretty sizable parking lot and I imagine the spots are for a cost for commuters going into the city. All in all, the Long Branch train facility is adequate and does the job needed. read more

Ride was exactly what was needed Just would seat near a working bathroom Loved the rate Senior rate was only 13$ to get to airport from long branch!!! read more

The staff needs to be more humble, smile and not give attitude when somebody ask them a question.. and Newark, train station is the worst.. and they need some bathrooms available. Clean read more

Parking for this station is ocated between Third Ave & Morris Ave. The lot is managed by Park America, and their phone number is (800) 523-1026. There are 331 standard spaces, and 8 accessible spaces. No overnight parking is allowed, Parking on the weekends is free. Rates are $3 per day. At the station, bike racks and lockers are available. There are two (2) ticket vending machines on the platform. Bus passes also sold here. NJ Transit allows two children ages 5-11 to ride free with a passenger paying any valid fare from 7pm Friday (or day before a holiday) to 6am Monday (or day after a holiday). During the summer months (through September 11), hourly service departs Bay Head from 7:21 a.m. until 9:21 p.m. and Long Branch from 8:46 a.m. until 10:46 p.m. This station is served by NJ Transit's North Jersey Coast Line. read more

NJ Transit Long Branch Train Station - Train Stations Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

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I take the train into the Penn Station in Manhattan from time to time and Long Branch is the station I go to. Any farther south and you have to change trains from diesel to electric which is annoying. Not being a commuter, I don't really know where to park. I imagine if I get there early enough and I came more often, I could figure it out and get a paid parking spot in the lot. Most times I'm not there early so I just park on the street. That's another problem as there is a hospital across the street and parking is usually hard to come by. You can get lucky on a side street if a resident pulls out or if you don't mind walking all the way from second avenue. What's nice is if you are travelling on a holiday there's free parking all day in the train station lot. I've always seen taxis waiting if you need a ride. Not that this is the fault of LB station but the trip to NYC is excruciatingly long with a stop every few minutes. The waiting room for the train is spartan and usually cold in the winter. The ticket office staff if available are generally nice enough. If you ask a question they'll answer it but no more than that. They should also have some indication which trains go north and south. I invariably have to ask someone each time. If you feel the need to use the bathroom before you get on the train, don't. Wait for the train's bathroom. You wouldn't want to sit on this one. I'm giving it a three which isn't bad considering how many train stations in NJ would rate a five? read more

I'm giving Long Branch Train Station 3 stars for the convenience of it. The train makes heading to NYC a heck of a lot less of a headache than driving. I find it very dirty however thinking about how quickly I can get a shower. read more

NJ Transit Long Branch Train Station - Train Stations Near Me - Long Branch, New Jersey

What this station needs is a sign so that passengers know which train is going back to NY and which train is going down to Bay Head. Your connecting train is usually waiting for you, but occasionally they don't line up, causing you to have to wait outside for a bit. One time waiting for the last train of the night I got left here because the conductor just blew through and didn't see three of us coming there from the Bay Head train. I suppose they don't always have passengers at around midnight, but they should at least open the doors just in case, since this is the transfer point from another train. Rare lack of communication on their part. However, the driver of the Bay Head train was still there (fortunately) and he phoned up the dispatcher who was able to give the instruction to reverse the train and come pick us up about 20 minutes later. 3 stars for a relatively quick and easy way to get up and down the coast during rush hour. The express train is marvelous if you can get on it. Would be 5 stars if the transfer were seamless or any more reliable on the off peak periods. A very small enclosed shelter exists with a ticket window, and there are also ticket machines in there. Big advantage is Dunkin Donuts and Subway across the street, although the transfer time between trains never allows for a food stop unless you can afford to wait for the next train. Location is rather convenient to Monmouth area and downtown Long Branch. read more

I enjoyed taking the train especially when I get to think about stuff the scenery is beautiful all 4x the seasons. I just love it. read more

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Covered, heated and seated waiting areas. If your trip is NOT beginning or terminating at Long Branch, be prepared to disembark and reboard a different train at this station because a NJ Transit is maintenance yard is located next to this station. read more

Really, what is there to say? There's ample parking. Its a train station. Been here forever. Dunkin' Donuts and Subway across the street. That's about it. read more

2 weeks ago I was coming home from Jersey City and had to transfer at this station to get back to Belmar. Our train was running early, so we had to wait, as the conductor told us that the train would be inactive for 45 minutes. This was no big deal and we waited. However, the doors to the train never opened, and the departure was never announced. Even though the conductor KNEW we were waiting for the train, it pulled away regardless. When we flipped out to customer service, they offered us no help and gave us the number for their 800 line, which offered us a coupon for future services. Another young lady who had also missed the train told us that it was not the first time this has happened to her at the SAME station. Worst experience ever. read more

Rode the train to asbury park from linden for the Bamboozle Music Festival. The transfer was at this station and there were HUNDREDS of people transferring. It w as a smooth and easy transfer with lots of NJ transit ppl there to help. read more

lol why is this even on yelp?.... it's the only train station in the area. you can't change the routes times or anything. www.njtransit.com to see scheduled. goes to ny 1 time an hour. never took it south. parking prices suck but it is what it is and its free parking on weekends. personally i just park on a side street and walk.... but it isn't in the best neighborhood. they should really make the train 24 hours since clubs in nyc close after 2 lol... but it gets to a night out without a DUI and after the food you can catch the 5am train.. and it gets to newark airport for an affordable price read more