How to get from Passaic to Perth Amboy by train?

From Passaic to Perth Amboy by train

To get from Passaic to Perth Amboy you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the MCL train from Passaic station to Secaucus station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NC train and finally take the NJCL train from Newark Penn Station station to Perth Amboy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 25 min.

85min
Train - MCL
Train - NC
Train - NJCL
Leaves from Passaic

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Passaic
  • 2
    Train - MCLMCL
    Wait for train
    MCL
    #1208| Hoboken
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Secaucus
    16 min
  • 4
    Train - NCNC
    Wait for train
    NC
    #3713| Jersey Ave.
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Newark Penn Station
    12 min
  • 6
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 7
    Ride to train station Perth Amboy
    Ride to train station
    Perth Amboy
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Passaic to Perth Amboy you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 74 bus from Main Ave at Carlton Pl station to Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NLR light rail and finally take the NJCL train from Newark Penn Station station to Perth Amboy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7474
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Train - NJCL
Leaves from Main Ave at Carlton Pl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main Ave at Carlton Pl
    ID 27120
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    Newark Lt Rail Branch Brook Park Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station
    ID 18306
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station
    ID 30762
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Newark Penn Station
    14 min
  • 7
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 8
    Ride to train station Perth Amboy
    Ride to train station
    Perth Amboy
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Passaic to Perth Amboy

The distance between Passaic and Perth Amboy is approximately 29.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 85 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Passaic to Perth Amboy by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Perth Amboy – you will always have plenty of easy options.

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

To get from Passaic to Perth Amboy you’ll need to take one bus line, one light rail line and one train line: take the 74 bus from Main Ave at Carlton Pl station to Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NLR light rail and finally take the NJCL train from Newark Penn Station station to Perth Amboy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 7474
Light Rail - NLR
NLR
Train - NJCL
Leaves from Main Ave at Carlton Pl

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Main Ave at Carlton Pl
    ID 27120
    800 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Bus - 7474
    Wait for bus
    74
    Newark Lt Rail Branch Brook Park Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station
    ID 18306
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Branch Brook Park Light Rail Station
    ID 30762
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Light Rail - NLRNLR
    Wait for light rail
    NLR
    Nlr Penn Station
  • 6
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Newark Penn Station
    14 min
  • 7
    Train - NJCLNJCL
    Wait for train
    NJCL
    #3227| Long Branch
  • 8
    Ride to train station Perth Amboy
    Ride to train station
    Perth Amboy
    34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 85 minutes, using Train line MCL, Train line NC, Train line NJCL.

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

    The alternative route takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 74, Light Rail line NLR, Train line NJCL.

  • Is there a direct train between Passaic and Perth Amboy?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Passaic to Perth Amboy?

    The MCL train line goes from #1208| Hoboken station near Passaic in Passaic to Secaucus station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Secaucus station near Perth Amboy.

  • How long does it take to travel from Passaic to Perth Amboy by train?

    The total travel time between Passaic and Perth Amboy by train is about 1 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Passaic to get to Perth Amboy?

    Get on the MCL train from the #1208| Hoboken station near Passaic in Passaic.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Passaic and Perth Amboy?

    Get off the train at the Secaucus station, which is closest to Perth Amboy.

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