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The average train between Silver Spring and South Amboy takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Silver Spring 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.

4h 45m
Duration
240 mi
Distance
$70
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Acela
4h 21m
$54–145

Silver Spring to South Amboy train times

Trains run hourly between Silver Spring and South Amboy. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Silver Spring is at 11:45 PM which arrives into South Amboy at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit9h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit7h 7m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 36m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 31m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit8h 10m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 37m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 35m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit5h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 21m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 27m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit3h 59m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit4h 28m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Silver Spring 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.

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  • Distance: 239.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and South Amboy, NJ, USA?

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.

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