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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Long Branch to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Long Branch

Where to Eat in Long Branch

If you’re looking for affordable options, Branch Cantina (110 Ocean Ave N) and Rockafellers Station (228 Morris Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Long Branch

Long Branch in February
Estimated hotel price
$174
1 night at 3-star hotel
Long Branch in February
Estimated hotel price
$174
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 Skyports SPB (NYS), which is located 48 km from Long Branch. The shortest domestic flight to Long Branch departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 32m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Long Branch, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Long Branch to New Brunswick takes 0h 50m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 0h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Long Branch is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 50 km from Long Branch. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Long Branch, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Long Branch takes 169 km and will cost you around $5. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km.

Plane

Although Long Branch doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New York Skyports SPB (NYS), which is located 48 km from Long Branch. The shortest domestic flight to Long Branch departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 32m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Long Branch, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Long Branch to New Brunswick takes 0h 50m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 0h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Long Branch is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 50 km from Long Branch. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Long Branch, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Long Branch takes 169 km and will cost you around $5. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km.

Airports near Long Branch

Airlines serving Long Branch

Lufthansa
Good (4,677 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,623 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,259 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,994 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Long Branch

Most booked hotels in Long Branch

Bungalow Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 301 reviews)
$410+
Sheraton Eatontown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 113 reviews)
$253+
The Asbury Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 789 reviews)
$356+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Long Branch - Eatontown
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 562 reviews)
$155+
Wave Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 514 reviews)
$604+
Molly Pitcher Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 441 reviews)
$221+

Renting a car in Long Branch

Renting a car in Long Branch costs $64 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Long Branch, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Long Branch costs $64 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Long Branch, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.