There are 4 ways to get from Jersey City to Sandy Hook by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 119
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0255s
4h 7m$75–114Drive 77.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Jersey City to Sandy Hookcar 77.3 mi
1h 38m$15–21Train
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to South Norwalktrain New Haven / ...
- Take the train from South Norwalk to Danburytrain Danbury
4h 9m$54–78Bus, train
- Take the bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 119
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
4h 20m$72–124
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jersey City to Sandy Hook is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Jersey City to Sandy Hook is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Jersey City to Sandy Hook. However, there are services departing from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave and arriving at Bridgeport Bus Stop via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Jersey City to Sandy Hook. However, there are services departing from Journal Square and arriving at Danbury via Grand Central Terminal and South Norwalk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Jersey City and Sandy Hook is 135 miles. The road distance is 77.7 miles.
The best way to get from Jersey City to Sandy Hook without a car is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Jersey City to Sandy Hook, including transfers.
Jersey City to Sandy Hook bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave station.
Jersey City to Sandy Hook train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Grand Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Jersey City to Sandy Hook is to bus which takes 4h 7m and costs $75 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Jersey City, NJ, USA and Sandy Hook, CT, USA?
You can take a bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Sandy Hook via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Bridgeport Bus Stop in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Journal Square to Sandy Hook via 33rd Street, Grand Central Terminal, South Norwalk, and Danbury in around 4h 9m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Grand Central Terminal to South Norwalk
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $12–20
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $12–15
- Peak
- $18–20
Train from South Norwalk to Danbury
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Jfk Blvd At Sip Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–23
Bus from Jfk Blvd At Jewett Ave to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–23
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–23
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Jersey City to Sandy Hook bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Jersey City to Sandy Hook train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at South Norwalk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jersey City to Sandy Hook is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Jersey City to Sandy Hook.
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