What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to South Amboy?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to South Amboy is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to South Amboy?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to South Amboy is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and South Amboy?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to South Amboy. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Sayreville Park & Ride via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and South Amboy?

No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to South Amboy. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at South Amboy via Newark Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to South Amboy?

The distance between Philadelphia and South Amboy is 101 miles. The road distance is 63.7 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to South Amboy without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to South Amboy without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $20 - $600.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to South Amboy?

It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Philadelphia to South Amboy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to South Amboy bus from?

Philadelphia to South Amboy bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to South Amboy train from?

Philadelphia to South Amboy train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train or bus from Philadelphia to South Amboy?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to South Amboy is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $20 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Philadelphia to South Amboy bus arrive?

Philadelphia to South Amboy bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Philadelphia to South Amboy train arrive?

Philadelphia to South Amboy train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to South Amboy?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to South Amboy is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Philadelphia to South Amboy.

Where can I stay near South Amboy?

There are 280+ hotels available in South Amboy.

Philadelphia to South Amboy - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Philadelphia to South Amboy by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain Keystone Service / ...
2. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to South Amboytrain Njcl / ...
2h 7m
$21–601
Train, line 815 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Suburban Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain Tre
2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswicktrain Nec
3. Take the bus from George St At Albany St to Stevens Ave At Augusta Stbus 815
3h 37m
$11–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Sayreville Park & Ridebus 131
3h 58m
$31–65
Drive 63.4 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to South Amboycar 63.4 mi
1h 33m
$12–17
Bus, train, line 815 bus
1. Take the bus from Market St At 13Th St to Wallenberg Ave Across From Terminalbus 409
2. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to New Brunswicktrain Nec
3. Take the bus from George St At Albany St to Stevens Ave At Augusta Stbus 815
5h 13m
$15–44

Philadelphia to South Amboy by train

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Distance: 100.2 mi
Duration: 2h 7m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and South Amboy, NJ, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to South Amboy via Newark Penn Station in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Sayreville Park & Ride via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 3h 58m.

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