Full hourly service operates during the peak summer season. Hourly New York to Long Branch service operates on weekends, with bi-hourly diesel shuttle service (with some extra trains) between Long Branch and Bay Head. Diesel shuttle trains between Long Branch and Bay Head meet these electric trains, although a limited number of through trains operate during weekday rush hours between Bay Head and Pennsylvania Station, utilizing dual-mode engines.

Most trains operate between New York Penn Station and Long Branch, with frequent rush-hour service and hourly local off-peak service. The line runs along the former New York & Long Branch Railroad, which was co-owned by the Central Railroad of New Jersey and the Pennsylvania Railroad. On rail system maps it is colored light blue, and its symbol is a sailboat.

Operated by New Jersey Transit, the line is electrified as far south as Long Branch. The North Jersey Coast Line is a commuter rail line running from Rahway to Bay Head, New Jersey, traversing through the Jersey Shore region.

North jersey coast line schedule