There are 4 ways to get from New Jersey to Sandy Hook by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional / ...
- Take the train from South Norwalk to Danburytrain Danbury
3h 49m$56–625Drive 81.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Sandy Hookcar 81.6 mi
1h 41m$15–22Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0255s
4h 7m$76–129Bus, train
- Take the bus from Terminal C to Grand Centralbus Newark Airport Express
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Danburytrain Danbury
5h$74–98
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Sandy Hook is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from New Jersey to Sandy Hook is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs $14 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from New Jersey station to Sandy Hook. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station 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 New Jersey station to Sandy Hook. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Danbury via Stamford and South Norwalk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between New Jersey and Sandy Hook is 88 miles. The road distance is 82.1 miles.
The best way to get from New Jersey to Sandy Hook without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $55 - $650.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from New Jersey to Sandy Hook, including transfers.
New Jersey to Sandy Hook bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
New Jersey to Sandy Hook train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from New Jersey to Sandy Hook is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs $55 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $130 and takes 4h 7m.
What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Sandy Hook, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Sandy Hook via Stamford Amtrak Station, Stamford, South Norwalk, and Danbury in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Sandy Hook via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Bridgeport Bus Stop in around 4h 7m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–30
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from South Norwalk to Danbury
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Danbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $17–20
- Peak
- $24–27
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Bridgeport Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912-6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- newarkairportexpress.com
Bus from Terminal C to Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $25
- Book at
- Coach USA
- One Way - Adult
- $25
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More Questions & Answers
New Jersey to Sandy Hook bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
New Jersey to Sandy Hook train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stamford Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Jersey to Sandy Hook is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from New Jersey to Sandy Hook.
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