The average train between Beacon and South Amboy takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Beacon to South Amboy. 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 Beacon and South Amboy. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Beacon is at 9:07 PM which arrives into South Amboy at 12:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Terminal and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 43m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Beacon to South Amboy? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Beacon to South Amboy. However, there are services departing from Beacon station and arriving at South Amboy station via Grand Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Beacon to South Amboy train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), depart from Beacon station.
Beacon to South Amboy train services, operated by Metro-North Railroad (MNR), arrive at South Amboy station.
The distance between Beacon and South Amboy is 116.7 km. The road distance is 143 km.
You can take a train from Beacon to South Amboy via Grand Central Terminal, Grand Central-42 St, 42 St-Times Square, and New York Penn Station in around 3h 14m.