The average train between Newark and Hillsdale takes 1h 3m and the fastest train takes 51 min. There is a train service every few hours from Newark to Hillsdale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Newark and Hillsdale. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Hillsdale at 12:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Hillsdale. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Hillsdale station via Hillsdale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
Newark to Hillsdale train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Secaucus Lower Level station.
Newark to Hillsdale train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Hillsdale station.
The distance between Newark and Hillsdale is 31.7 km. The road distance is 37 km.
NJ Transit operates a train from Secaucus Lower Level to Hillsdale hourly. Tickets cost $2–13 and the journey takes 40 min.