The average train between South Amboy and Plainfield takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from South Amboy to Plainfield. 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 South Amboy and Plainfield. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from South Amboy is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Plainfield at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from South Amboy to Plainfield. However, there are services departing from South Amboy station and arriving at Plainfield station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
South Amboy to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from South Amboy station.
South Amboy to Plainfield train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Netherwood station.
The distance between South Amboy and Plainfield is 19.9 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a train from South Amboy to Netherwood via Newark Penn Station in around 1h 49m.