The average train between Penn Station and South Amboy takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Penn Station 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 Penn Station and South Amboy. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penn Station is at 10:51 PM which arrives into South Amboy at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Baltimore Penn Station and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penn Station to South Amboy. However, there are services departing from Penn Station station and arriving at South Amboy station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Penn Station to South Amboy train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Baltimore Penn Station.
Penn Station to South Amboy train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at South Amboy station.
The distance between Penn Station and South Amboy is 238 km. The road distance is 312 km.
You can take a vehicle from Penn Station to South Amboy via Baltimore Penn Station and Newark Penn Station in around 3h 18m.