There are 3 ways to get from Newark to South Amboy by train, car, or taxi
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Newark to South Amboy by train
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The cheapest way to get from Newark to South Amboy is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Newark to South Amboy is to drive which takes 31 min and costs $3 - $6.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at South Amboy. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.
The distance between Newark and South Amboy is 20 miles. The road distance is 20.9 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to South Amboy without a car is to train which takes 43 min and costs $3 - $15.
The train from Newark, Penn Station to South Amboy takes 43 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Newark to South Amboy train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to South Amboy train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at South Amboy station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to South Amboy is 21 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Newark to South Amboy.
There are 291+ hotels available in South Amboy.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and South Amboy, NJ, USA?
NJ Transit operates a train from Newark Penn Station to South Amboy hourly. Tickets cost $3–15 and the journey takes 43 min.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Penn Station to South Amboy
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–15
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Classic Taxi
- Phone
- +1 973-484-9494
Denville Taxi Service
- Phone
- (973) 814 9600
- Website
- denvilletaxiservice.com
Newark Airport Limo & Taxi
- Phone
- (732) 548-1141
Quick Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1 (973) 338 2101
- Website
- quick-taxiservice.com
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