NJTrackerPerth Amboy to New York Penn Station: Train Schedule and Trip Guide
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Take an NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line train toward New York from Perth Amboy. On weekdays 26 trains run straight through to New York Penn Station, the first at 4:35 AM and the last at 12:20 AM (after midnight); the ride takes 56 min on a typical train and 45 min on the fastest. Weekends have 19 on Saturdays and Sundays.
Next scheduled departures
- Wed, Nov 4 · 9:16 PM #3278 · North Jersey Coast Line · arrives 10:12 PM
- Wed, Nov 4 · 10:11 PM #3284 · North Jersey Coast Line · arrives 11:09 PM
- Wed, Nov 4 · 11:14 PM #3288 · North Jersey Coast Line · arrives 12:12 AM
- Thu, Nov 5 · 12:20 AM #3292 · North Jersey Coast Line · arrives 1:18 AM
- Thu, Nov 5 · 4:35 AM #3202 · North Jersey Coast Line · arrives 5:25 AM
Scheduled times as of 8:23 PM ET, Wed, Nov 4 — may not be real time.
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This trip at a glance
- Between 6:00–9:30 AM on weekdays there are 8 trains, about one every 16 min.
- The longest weekday wait between 7 AM and 9 PM is 1 hr 13 min, after the 3:52 PM train.
- 6 weekday trains make noticeably fewer stops, usually saving about 6 min on a typical run.
How to get there
- Go to Perth Amboy station and wait on the platform for trains toward New York.
- Board an NJ Transit North Jersey Coast Line train whose destination is New York Penn Station — not every train from Perth Amboy goes there, so check the sign on the train or the station display.
- Ride 56 min; New York Penn Station is the last stop.
- Tickets: buy before you board, from a ticket machine or NJ Transit’s mobile app; fares, parking and accessibility details are on NJ Transit’s own website.
Arriving at New York Penn Station
NJ Transit trains stop at Penn Station’s platforms underneath 7th and 8th Avenues, between 31st and 33rd Streets. Stairs and escalators lead up to the station concourses, with exits to the street and to the subway, and west to Moynihan Train Hall across 8th Avenue.
Timetable
Direct NJ Transit trains only. “Fewer stops” marks trains that make noticeably fewer stops than usual between Perth Amboy and New York.
Weekdays as scheduled for Wed, Nov 4
| Departs | Arrives | Ride | Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4:35 AM | 5:25 AM | 50 min | #3202 NJCL · 5 stops fewer stops |
| 5:13 AM | 6:06 AM | 53 min | #3208 NJCL · 5 stops fewer stops |
| 5:50 AM | 6:45 AM | 55 min | #3210 NJCL · 6 stops |
| 6:19 AM | 7:08 AM | 49 min | #3312 NJCL · 3 stops fewer stops |
| 6:53 AM | 7:43 AM | 50 min | #3218 NJCL · 4 stops fewer stops |
| 6:59 AM | 7:59 AM | 60 min | #3502 NJCL · 8 stops |
| 7:54 AM | 8:42 AM | 48 min | #3224 NJCL · 3 stops fewer stops |
| 8:09 AM | 9:13 AM | 64 min | #3506 NJCL · 9 stops |
| 8:49 AM | 9:51 AM | 62 min | #3228 NJCL · 9 stops |
| 9:05 AM | 10:04 AM | 59 min | #3508 NJCL · 8 stops |
| 9:16 AM | 10:01 AM | 45 min | #3230 NJCL · 3 stops fewer stops |
| 10:04 AM | 11:02 AM | 58 min | #3234 NJCL · 8 stops |
| 11:06 AM | 12:02 PM | 56 min | #3236 NJCL · 7 stops |
| 12:07 PM | 1:05 PM | 58 min | #3240 NJCL · 8 stops |
| 1:08 PM | 2:06 PM | 58 min | #3244 NJCL · 8 stops |
| 1:59 PM | 2:55 PM | 56 min | #3248 NJCL · 7 stops |
| 2:53 PM | 3:51 PM | 58 min | #3252 NJCL · 8 stops |
| 3:52 PM | 4:48 PM | 56 min | #3256 NJCL · 7 stops |
| 5:05 PM | 6:00 PM | 55 min | #3260 NJCL · 6 stops |
| 6:05 PM | 7:01 PM | 56 min | #3270 NJCL · 7 stops |
| 7:01 PM | 7:57 PM | 56 min | #3272 NJCL · 7 stops |
| 7:57 PM | 8:59 PM | 62 min | #3276 NJCL · 9 stops |
| 9:16 PM | 10:12 PM | 56 min | #3278 NJCL · 7 stops |
| 10:11 PM | 11:09 PM | 58 min | #3284 NJCL · 8 stops |
| 11:14 PM | 12:12 AM | 58 min | #3288 NJCL · 8 stops |
| 12:20 AM | 1:18 AM | 58 min | #3292 NJCL · 8 stops |
Weekends as scheduled for Sat, Nov 21
| Departs | Arrives | Ride | Train |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5:27 AM | 6:27 AM | 60 min | #7204 NJCL · 9 stops |
| 6:43 AM | 7:42 AM | 59 min | #7208 NJCL · 9 stops |
| 7:43 AM | 8:42 AM | 59 min | #7212 NJCL · 9 stops |
| 8:43 AM | 9:42 AM | 59 min | #7216 NJCL · 9 stops |
| 9:45 AM | 10:41 AM | 56 min | #7220 NJCL · 8 stops |
| 10:46 AM | 11:42 AM | 56 min | #7224 NJCL · 7 stops |
| 11:45 AM | 12:42 PM | 57 min | #7228 NJCL · 8 stops |
| 12:47 PM | 1:38 PM | 51 min | #7232 NJCL · 5 stops fewer stops |
| 1:56 PM | 2:53 PM | 57 min | #7236 NJCL · 8 stops |
| 2:46 PM | 3:42 PM | 56 min | #7240 NJCL · 7 stops |
| 3:43 PM | 4:43 PM | 60 min | #7244 NJCL · 9 stops |
| 4:46 PM | 5:46 PM | 60 min | #7248 NJCL · 9 stops |
| 5:45 PM | 6:37 PM | 52 min | #7252 NJCL · 6 stops |
| 6:45 PM | 7:37 PM | 52 min | #7256 NJCL · 6 stops |
| 7:53 PM | 8:51 PM | 58 min | #7260 NJCL · 8 stops |
| 8:51 PM | 9:49 PM | 58 min | #7264 NJCL · 8 stops |
| 9:54 PM | 10:51 PM | 57 min | #7268 NJCL · 8 stops |
| 10:45 PM | 11:42 PM | 57 min | #7272 NJCL · 8 stops |
| 12:14 AM | 1:18 AM | 64 min | #7276 NJCL · 8 stops |
Nearby stations
- Woodbridge to NY Penn — 28 weekday trains, fastest 38 min
- Metropark to NY Penn — 46 weekday trains, fastest 36 min
- Metuchen to NY Penn — 46 weekday trains, fastest 41 min
Common questions
How long is the train from Perth Amboy to New York Penn Station?
About 56 min on a typical weekday train; the fastest scheduled run takes 45 min.
When is the first and last train from Perth Amboy to New York Penn Station?
On weekdays the first direct train leaves at 4:35 AM and the last at 12:20 AM (after midnight).
How many trains a day go from Perth Amboy to New York Penn Station?
26 direct trains on a weekday, and 19 on Saturdays and Sundays.
Related
- New York Penn to Perth Amboy
- Perth Amboy station: all trains
- NJ Transit track prediction at Penn
- All stations
Schedule and live data obtained from NJ Transit and redistributed by NJTracker. Times may not be real time — always check the station displays. Not affiliated with or licensed by NJ Transit or Amtrak. (timetable received September 20, 2026, runs through March 13, 2027)