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VaMoInNj t1_ixoqz2v wrote

Why drive to Metro Park instead of one of the NJCL stations? Toms River to Bay Head or Point Pleasant should be less than 20 miles for a midtown direct train.

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Carittz t1_ixosjzu wrote

Still looking at a 30-45 min drive to one of those stations. Add in the fact only a handful of those trains go straight to NY and the rest require a transfer in Long Branch leaving you with less flexibility. Plus the trains on the diesel section on the line aren't very fast because diesels don't accelerate as quickly as electric. So the actual commute time works out to be pretty much equal. Personally I'd prefer the greater flexibility in train schedules out of Metro Park rather than save some drive time going out of bay head.

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Castor_and_Pollux123 t1_ixoyac6 wrote

And the parking situation at the NJCL stations might be limited (e.g., only a handful of spots; limited to town residents, etc).

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