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Trip Overview

The average train between Boston and South Amboy takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Boston 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.

5h 30m
Duration
261 mi
Distance
$426
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Boston to South Amboy train times

Trains run hourly between Boston and South Amboy. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Boston is at 7:55 PM which arrives into South Amboy at 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 35m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 8m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit5h 12m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 54m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 40m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit5h 55m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 27m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit5h 48m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 28m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 23m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit5h 47m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 28m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit5h 47m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 33m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit5h 26m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit5h 47m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 33m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit5h 26m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit5h 47m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 33m • 1 change
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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit5h 26m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit5h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Boston 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.

Map of how to get from Boston to South Amboy.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 261.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and South Amboy, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Boston to South Amboy via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New York Penn Station in around 5h 25m.

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