The average train between Silver Spring and South Amboy takes 4h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Silver Spring to South Amboy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Silver Spring and South Amboy. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Silver Spring is at 11:45 PM which arrives into South Amboy at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 4h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 31m • 2 changes


3h 41m • 2 changes


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5h 11m • 2 changes


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4h 30m • 2 changes


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4h 25m • 2 changes


4h 21m • 2 changes


4h 16m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Silver Spring to South Amboy. However, there are services departing from Silver Spring station and arriving at South Amboy station via Newark Penn Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
Silver Spring to South Amboy train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Silver Spring to South Amboy train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
The distance between Silver Spring and South Amboy is 287.2 km. The road distance is 386 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Amtrak also services this route hourly.