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The average train between South Amboy and Washington DC takes 4h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from South Amboy to Washington DC. 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 40m
Duration
235 mi
Distance
$80
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
4h 9m
$60–166

South Amboy to Washington DC train times

Trains run hourly between South Amboy and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 1:02 AM at night, and the last departure from South Amboy is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Penn Station and take an average of 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 16m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 40m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority9h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 30m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 8m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 55m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 30m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 8m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 55m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority7h 30m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 8m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 55m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority3h 29m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Amboy to Washington DC? 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 South Amboy to Washington DC.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 234.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between South Amboy, NJ, USA and Washington DC, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.

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