The average train between Laurel and South Amboy takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Laurel 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 5 times a day between Laurel and South Amboy. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Laurel is at 6:46 PM which arrives into South Amboy at 12:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington Union Station and take an average of 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Laurel 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 Laurel to South Amboy. However, there are services departing from Washington Union Station and arriving at Newark Penn Station via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Laurel to South Amboy train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
Laurel to South Amboy train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Laurel and South Amboy is 267.7 km. The road distance is 292 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.