The average train between Plainfield and South Amboy takes 1h 36m and the fastest train takes 1h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Plainfield 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 Plainfield and South Amboy. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Plainfield is at 10:40 PM which arrives into South Amboy at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Plainfield to South Amboy. However, there are services departing from Plainfield station and arriving at South Amboy station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.
Plainfield to South Amboy train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Netherwood station.
Plainfield to South Amboy train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at South Amboy station.
The distance between Plainfield and South Amboy is 19.9 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a train from Netherwood to South Amboy via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 42m.