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Trip Overview

The average train between Poughkeepsie and South Amboy takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Poughkeepsie 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.

3h 5m
Duration
103 mi
Distance
$58
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Poughkeepsie to South Amboy train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Poughkeepsie and South Amboy. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poughkeepsie is at 8:40 PM which arrives into South Amboy at 11:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 20m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 49m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 21m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 3m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 40m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 41m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 7m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 47m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 58m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 6m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 43m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 58m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 56m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 11m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 32m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 56m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 11m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 32m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit2h 56m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 11m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 32m • 1 change
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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 28m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Poughkeepsie 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.

Map of how to get from Poughkeepsie to South Amboy.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 102.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Poughkeepsie, NY, USA and South Amboy, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from Poughkeepsie Amtrak Station to South Amboy via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and New York Penn Station in around 2h 53m.

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