How to get from Perth Amboy to Newark by bus, light rail and train?

From Perth Amboy to Newark by bus, light rail and train

To get from Perth Amboy to Newark in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 815 bus from Smith St at High St station to Smith St at Elm St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NJCL train and finally take the NLR light rail from Newark Penn Station station to Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min.

55min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 815815
Train - NJCL
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Leaves from Smith St at High St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Smith St at High St
    ID 23770
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 815815
    Wait for bus
    815
    New Brunswick
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smith St at Elm St
    ID 23774
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Perth Amboy
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3230| New York Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    27 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Grove Street
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30763
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Perth Amboy to Newark by bus, light rail and train via 813, NJCL and NLR

To get from Perth Amboy to Newark in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 813 bus from Smith St at High St station to Smith St at Elm St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NJCL train and finally take the NLR light rail from Newark Penn Station station to Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min.

57min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 813813
Train - NJCL
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Leaves from Smith St at High St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Smith St at High St
    ID 23770
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 813813
    Wait for bus
    813
    Middlesx Col Raritan Ctr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smith St at Elm St
    ID 23774
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Perth Amboy
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3230| New York Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    27 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Grove Street
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30763
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Perth Amboy to Newark

The distance between Perth Amboy, New York - New Jersey and Newark, New York - New Jersey is approximately 22.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Perth Amboy to Newark by bus, light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in New York - New Jersey – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Perth Amboy

Perth Amboy is located at Perth Amboy, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Smith St at High St.

Subway stations close to Perth Amboy:

  • Tottenville
  • Arthur Kill

Train stations close to Perth Amboy:

  • Perth Amboy
  • South Amboy

Bus stations close to Perth Amboy:

  • Smith St at High St
  • Rector St at Fayette St
  • Rector St at Smith St

Ferry stations close to Perth Amboy:

  • South Amboy

Public transit stations close to Newark, New York - New Jersey

Newark is located at Newark, New York - New Jersey and the nearest public transit station is Bloomfield Ave at North 11th St.

Bus stations close to Newark:

  • Bloomfield Ave at North 11th St
  • Bloomfield Ave at North 12th St
  • Bloomfield Ave at 4th St

Related Routes

Alternative route from Perth Amboy to Newark by bus, light rail and train via 813, NJCL and NLR

To get from Perth Amboy to Newark in New York - New Jersey, you’ll need to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line: take the 813 bus from Smith St at High St station to Smith St at Elm St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NJCL train and finally take the NLR light rail from Newark Penn Station station to Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min.

57min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 813813
Train - NJCL
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Leaves from Smith St at High St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Smith St at High St
    ID 23770
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 813813
    Wait for bus
    813
    Middlesx Col Raritan Ctr
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smith St at Elm St
    ID 23774
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Perth Amboy
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3230| New York Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    27 min
  • 7
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Grove Street
  • 8
    Ride to light rail station Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station
    Ride to light rail station
    Davenport Avenue Light Rail Station
    ID 30763
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Perth Amboy to Newark?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 815, Train line NJCL, Light Rail line NLR.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Perth Amboy to Newark?

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 813, Train line NJCL, Light Rail line NLR.

  • Is there a direct bus between Perth Amboy and Newark in New York - New Jersey?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one train line and one light rail line in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Perth Amboy to Newark in New York - New Jersey?

    The 815 bus line goes from Smith St at High St station near Perth Amboy to New Brunswick station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one light rail line till New Brunswick station near Newark in New York - New Jersey

  • How long does it take to travel from Perth Amboy to Newark in New York - New Jersey by bus, train and light rail?

    The total travel time between Perth Amboy and Newark in New York - New Jersey by bus, train and light rail is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Perth Amboy to get to Newark in New York - New Jersey?

    Get on the 815 bus from the Smith St at High St stop near Perth Amboy in New York - New Jersey.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Perth Amboy and Newark in New York - New Jersey?

    Get off the bus at the New Brunswick station, which is closest to Newark in New York - New Jersey.

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