The average train between Newark and Point Pleasant takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Newark to Point Pleasant. 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 Point Pleasant. The earliest departure is at 12:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Point Pleasant at 1:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Newark to Point Pleasant. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Point Pleasant station via Long Branch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Newark to Point Pleasant train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Point Pleasant train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Bay Head station.
The distance between Newark and Point Pleasant is 73.1 km. The road distance is 91 km.
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Bay Head via Long Branch in around 2h 45m.