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The average train between South Amboy and Washington DC takes 4h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. 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 39m
Duration
235 mi
Distance
$151
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
4h 9m
$115–208

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 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 48m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 33m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrak AcelaWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 8m • 2 changes

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    NJ TransitAmtrakWashington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 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 Tuesday, October 20, 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 39m

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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