Ocean Grove and Asbury Park are 45 miles to the south of Wall Street as the crow flies—but a 60 mile drive. Philadelphia is an 1½ hours away. There are also limo services, some of which we can recommend.

The nearest major airport is Newark International (EWR; 45 minutes north of Ocean Grove). Monmouth Jet Center caters to executive jets and is 8.8 miles away. We can recommend airport limo services or you can use Uber, a taxi, or the Newark Airport stop on the NJ Transit North Jersey Coast rail line.

The NY ferry stops at Pier 11 at the foot of Wall Street and at Pier 35 up near the UN in Manhattan. It is by far the nicest way to travel from Manhattan to Ocean Grove. You need to make arrangements to be met by car where the boat arrives in NJ (at Highlands, which is the closest stop to Ocean Grove, or else at Atlantic Highlands, which is a little bit further away).

It’s about a 35 minute drive back from the boat into Ocean Grove although it can take a bit longer due to traffic during peak times in the summer. The boats cost $27 one-way ($46 round trip) but it is worth it as the trip is scenic (for example you pass right by the Statue of Liberty), the seats are comfortable, and you can sit indoors or up outside on top. You can bring your dog and/or bicycle. But you need a ride to/from the boat. The boats are modern and safe and the trip takes about 45 minutes. The boat schedule is available at Seastreak

Take a train on the North Jersey Coast Line (NJ Transit) headed for Bayhead from NY Penn Station (not to be confused with Newark Penn Station). You usually have to change trains at Long Branch—but that means walking to the other side of the platform; the train from Long Branch to Asbury should be waiting for you. The train schedule is available on the NJ transit website

Some trains terminate in Long Branch (during the day it’s usually every other one). You can get a taxi at the Long Branch station to complete the journey if needed. A taxi ride like that might cost around $15 or $20 for the 20-25 minute drive.

The Academy bus line leaves from the Port Authority building in NYC and comes to Ocean Grove (within 4½ short blocks of the house) or Asbury. It stops at the corner of Pilgrim Pathway and Main Avenue near the Post Office; in Asbury it stops at the Transportation Center. The schedule is available at Academy's website. If Ocean Grove is not listed at the time you want, then look for Asbury Park. The bus is comfortable and reliable. Expect traffic delays at the Lincoln Tunnel during rush hour coming into or out of NYC.

At certain times in the summer it can be very difficult to park in the Grove or Asbury, but weekday mornings are usually pretty easy. Moreover, almost everything is within a short walk or bike ride from the house; bikes can be rented at the Ocean Grove Hardware Store on Main Avenue just a few blocks away. Brielle Cyclery on the boardwalk in Asbury park rents bikes and "Surrey Bikes" for 2, 4, or 6 people. Uber, Lyft, and taxis are also available.