Ground transportation company Park Avenue Worldwide has expanded its Jersey Shore shuttle service this summer to include a Jersey City/Hoboken pickup.
Previously, the shuttles left only from New York City, Brooklyn and Philadelphia.
All routes bring beachgoers to Ventnor, Ocean City and Avalon from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend.
One-way fares from New York City, Brooklyn and the Hoboken/Jersey City area are set at $75, while Philadelphia passengers will pay $55 per trip.
Multi-ride packages are available, offering seven trips for the price of six or 11 trips for the price of 10.
Pick-up and drop-off locations are as follows:
NYC Pick Up: W 41st & Dyer Avenue (in between 9th & 10th Aves near the Lincoln Tunnel)NYC Drop Off: Penn StationBrooklyn: 4th Ave-9th Street Subway StationHoboken/Jersey City: Acme, 125 18th Street, Jersey CityPhiladelphia: Staples, 1300 S Christopher Columbus BlvdVentnor: Ventnor Community Complex: 400 N Lafayette AveOcean City: Tennessee Ave & Shelter RdAvalon: 29th St & Avalon Ave
Travel times range from two to three hours depending on summer traffic and departure times.
The company operates Sprinter vans, minibuses and 56-passenger motor coaches based on demand. Not all vehicles include bathrooms, but a rest stop is scheduled midway through each trip.
Tickets are nonrefundable but can be transferred to a different date or time for fees between $10 and $25.
Pets weighing 10 pounds or less can ride on a passenger’s lap for free. Larger pets or those requiring their own seat need a standard-priced ticket.
Reservations must be made online by credit card, and the service does not accept cash.
Passengers should arrive at least 20 minutes before departure to allow time for luggage loading and check-in.