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The average train between Silver Spring and South Amboy takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. 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.

4h 46m
Duration
240 mi
Distance
$151
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Acela
4h 21m
$115–197

Silver Spring to South Amboy train times

Trains run hourly between Silver Spring and South Amboy. The earliest departure is at 1:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Silver Spring is at 11:45 PM which arrives into South Amboy at 8:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit5h 3m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit9h 22m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit9h 6m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 20m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 32m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit4h 2m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit4h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit7h 15m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 38m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 42m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit8h 15m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 39m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 33m • 2 changes

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    Washington Metropolitan Area Transit AuthorityAmtrakNJ Transit5h 24m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Silver Spring to South Amboy? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Silver Spring to South Amboy.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 239.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Silver Spring, MD, USA and South Amboy, NJ, USA?

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.

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