The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to South Amboy, NJ
Cheapest price
$25
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
2 h 47 m
Average duration
2 h 48 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC to South Amboy, NJ is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to South Amboy, NJ will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $25.
Of the 2 trains that leave Washington, DC for South Amboy, NJ on Fri, May 08, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 294 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 47 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 2 h 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10:05 AM2h47Washington, DC12:52 PMSouth Amboy, NJ$251One-way0 transfers
8:30 PM2h48Washington, DC11:18 PMSouth Amboy, NJ$1371One-way0 transfers
10:05 AM2h47Washington, DC12:52 PMSouth Amboy, NJ$251One-way0 transfers
8:30 PM2h48Washington, DC11:18 PMSouth Amboy, NJ$1371One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Washington, DC to South Amboy, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to South Amboy, NJ among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $92.
Distance: 182 miles (294 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$97 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $162 Average price |
3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to South Amboy, NJ:
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to South Amboy, NJ costing on average $97 (€77).
A bus is $120 (€96) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to South Amboy, NJ costing on average $162 (€129).
Other travel options to South Amboy, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 55m.
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
Live departures
Washington, DC to South Amboy, NJ train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to South Amboy, NJ trains for tomorrow, Friday, May 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:05 AM Washington, DC | 2h47 | 12:52 PM South Amboy, NJ | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to South Amboy, NJ
Trains from Washington, DC to South Amboy, NJ run on average 29 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) if you book in advance.
There are 28 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 182 miles (294 km) distance in 2h 41m.
Distance 182 miles (294 km) |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 29 |
Direct trains 28 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 4:30 AM |
Last train 11:57 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to South Amboy, NJ trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and South Amboy, NJ from $25 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Washington, DC to South Amboy, NJ
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC to South Amboy, NJ by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at South Amboy, NJ, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Washington, DC to South Amboy, NJ
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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