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Chester to Perth Amboy trains

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The average train between Chester and Perth Amboy takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Perth 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.

3h 7m
Duration
111 mi
Distance
$301
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Chester Transit Center to Gray 30th St Stationtrain train Wil
  2. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train
  3. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Perth Amboytrain train
2h 52m
$24–619

Chester to Perth Amboy train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Perth Amboy. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Perth Amboy at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at 30th Street Station and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit8h 18m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit4h 7m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 11m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit3h 17m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit4h 7m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 11m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit3h 17m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit3h 6m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit2h 22m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit2h 33m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit3h 6m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit2h 22m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit2h 33m • 2 changes

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    SEPTAAmtrakNJ Transit3h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Perth 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 Chester to Perth Amboy.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 110.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Chester, PA, USA and Perth Amboy, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Chester Transit Center to Perth Amboy via 30th Street Station and Newark Penn Station in around 2h 52m.

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