The average train between Newark and Sandy Hook takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Newark to Sandy Hook. 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 every 3 hours between Newark and Sandy Hook. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Sandy Hook at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Boston and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Sandy Hook. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Sandy Hook station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Newark to Sandy Hook train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Sandy Hook train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
The distance between Newark and Sandy Hook is 302.5 km. The road distance is 401 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $55–750 and the journey takes 4h 3m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.