The average train between Princeton and South Amboy takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Princeton 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 Princeton and South Amboy. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Princeton is at 11:25 PM which arrives into South Amboy at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Princeton Jct. and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Princeton to South Amboy. However, there are services departing from Princeton station and arriving at South Amboy station via Rahway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Princeton to South Amboy train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Princeton Jct. station.
Princeton to South Amboy train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at South Amboy station.
The distance between Princeton and South Amboy is 35.1 km. The road distance is 63 km.
You can take a train from Princeton to South Amboy via Princeton Jct. and Rahway in around 1h 59m.