The average train between Chatham and South Amboy takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Chatham 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 Chatham and South Amboy. The earliest departure is at 4:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Chatham is at 10:01 PM which arrives into South Amboy at 12:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chatham to South Amboy. However, there are services departing from Chatham station and arriving at South Amboy station via Secaucus Upper Level. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Chatham to South Amboy train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Chatham station.
Chatham to South Amboy train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at South Amboy station.
The distance between Chatham and South Amboy is 30 km. The road distance is 74 km.
You can take a train from Chatham to South Amboy via Secaucus Upper Level in around 2h 4m.