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Trip Overview

The average train between Washington and Perth Amboy takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington to Perth 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 12m
Duration
231 mi
Distance
$76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train (Amtrak)

best
  1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain train Acela
3h 44m
$60–161

Washington to Perth Amboy train times

Trains run hourly between Washington and Perth Amboy. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Perth Amboy at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 39m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 6m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakNJ Transit4h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 54m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 52m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 2m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 54m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 52m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 2m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 54m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit3h 52m • 1 change

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    Amtrak AcelaNJ Transit4h 2m • 1 change

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    AmtrakNJ Transit3h 33m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Washington to Perth 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.

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  • Distance: 230.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Perth 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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