There are 4 ways to get from Perth Amboy to Waterbury by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Perth Amboy to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain
4h 44m$30–78Drive 113.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Perth Amboy to Waterburycar 113.8 mi
2h 22m$21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Rector St At Fayette St to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 116
- Take the bus from New York to New Havenbus
- Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to Grand St @ State Stbus 229
5h 56m$25–61Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hylan Blvd/Craig Av to W 42 St/5 Avbus
- Take the train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeporttrain
- Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain
4h 45m$57–83
Perth Amboy to Waterbury by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Perth Amboy to Waterbury is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Perth Amboy to Waterbury is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Perth Amboy to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from Rector St At Fayette St and arriving at Grand St @ State St via New York and Church St @ Chapel St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Perth Amboy to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from Perth Amboy and arriving at Waterbury via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station and Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Perth Amboy and Waterbury is 119 miles. The road distance is 114.5 miles.
The best way to get from Perth Amboy to Waterbury without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $29 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Perth Amboy to Waterbury, including transfers.
Perth Amboy to Waterbury bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Rector St At Fayette St station.
Perth Amboy to Waterbury train services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Perth Amboy station.
The best way to get from Perth Amboy to Waterbury is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $29 - $80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $65 and takes 5h 56m.
What companies run services between Perth Amboy, NJ, USA and Waterbury, CT, USA?
You can take a train from Perth Amboy to Waterbury via Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, and Bridgeport in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rector St At Fayette St to Grand St @ State St via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, New Haven, and Church St @ Chapel St in around 5h 56m.
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Perth Amboy to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–15
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–15
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Bridgeport to Waterbury
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
Train from Grand Central Terminal to Bridgeport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $15–18
- Peak
- $22–24
Train from Bridgeport to Waterbury
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Rector St At Fayette St to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–30
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $9–30
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–26
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- CT Transit
Bus from Church St @ Chapel St to Grand St @ State St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $4–5
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from Hylan Blvd/Craig Av to W 42 St/5 Av
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
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Booking & Getting There
Perth Amboy to Waterbury bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Perth Amboy to Waterbury train services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at New York Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perth Amboy to Waterbury is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Perth Amboy to Waterbury.
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